The Miracles Of Pollywood
byElections in India, called festivals of democracy, are engineered by the media & manipulated by the political actors.
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Lessons From India’s First Elections
byWhen India became an independent nation, parliamentary democracy with the universal adult franchise was a given.
Censoring Cinema In India: A Brief History
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The Great Indian Hedge & Donald Trump’s Wall
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Not Even The Stars Are Eternal
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Parkinsons, Piero & The State of ‘Inappropriate Happiness’
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The Year Turned
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India’s Diplomatic Relations With Central Asia: A Perspective
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When Babur Met Guru Nanak
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