Why a Mexican Nightclub is Named After an Indian Freedom Fighter
Though many may not know international communist operative M.N. Roy today, he was a complicated model for transnational activism.
Maya Bhardwaj
Who is Voting in India?
India is diverse, and it’s been difficult to identify consistent voter blocs. However, there are a few demographics that will matter in 2019.
India Has Higher Voter Turnout Than the United States
Despite fewer resources and more people, India does a better job than the United States at getting its citizens to show up to elections.
What Does It Take To Become an Indian Federal Party?
Of the 465 parties that participated in 2014's federal elections, only 36 wins seats in the Lok Sabha.
How Does India's Government Get Elected?
And why was BJP's 2014 win in the Parliament so significant?
In India, Why Do 18- to 22-Year Olds Matter So Much?
45 million people have turned 18 and become eligible to vote since the last election.
Why Does India Take So Long to Vote?
The elections span over 39 days — but they're actually short when one considers India's first three-month-long election after independence.