POLITICS
K Kavitha’s exit from BRS shows that even in political families, it’s a man’s world
Her accusations against two cousins and frustration with her sibling has come after a steady erosion of power within the party. Kavitha’s isolation and the likelihood that the fallout of her exit will be negligible is a clear sign of the pecking order in not just in BRS but also other family-dominated political parties
POLITICS
Nara Lokesh 2.0 holds the promise of a blockbuster
TDP is in the midst of its three-day Mahanadu at Kadapa, the home ground of its arch-rival Jagan Reddy. Beyond the symbolism of holding its meeting there, the party is expected to announce a more substantive change, the appointment of Nara Lokesh as working president. From being dismissed as a dynast a decade ago, Lokesh has come through a trial by fire. While Chandrababu Naidu is TDP’s unquestioned leader, his son’s star is in ascent
POLITICS
Kaleshwaram’s ugly reality drowns Telangana’s dream
The Kaleshwaram Project was envisaged as a multi-purpose and multi-stage project to lift water from the Godavari River and take it across 13 districts in Telangana. It was to symbolize the state’s ability to harness engineering potential by lifting water from a height of 100 meters above sea level to 618 meters at the highest elevation point. Today, the project is in a mess, with Telangana racking up a huge debt on its account and a political slugfest underway. The takeaway: Don’t let politicians play the role of engineers
TRENDS
Amaravati rises like a phoenix from the ashes of wilful neglect
Imagined a decade ago as Andhra Pradesh’s dream capital around the location where the legendary Satvahana dynasty built stunning Buddhist stupas around 2,000 years ago, Amaravati is set to be reimagined today. India’s newest city is in the midst of frenzied construction activity, aiming to be a global urban benchmark
POLITICS
Telangana CM Revanth Reddy's different approach to governance — challenges and potential rewards
Only the second CM of the state of Telangana, a feature of CM Revanth Reddy's tenure has been his intent to develop a new political framework and keenness to maintain a balance between development and political unity
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
Andhra Pradesh and Telangana: Election results and the changing political dynamics
In Andhra, Chandrababu Naidu’s TDP made a remarkable comeback, while in Telangana, the Congress and BJP each secured eight seats out of the 17, and BRS failed to win a single seat. The political dynamics in these two states has seen a marked transformation
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
New Era in Kerala Politics: UDF's dominance and BJP's historic breakthrough
The 2024 Lok Sabha elections have transformed Kerala's political landscape. The UDF's near-sweep, the BJP's historic progress, and the LDF's struggles mark the beginning of a new era
LOK-SABHA-ELECTION
BJP’s Southern Gamble: The highs and lows of the 2024 Lok Sabha elections
BJP's triumphs and setbacks across Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, and Telangana reflect southern politics' complexities and evolving dynamics. For Modi, the path ahead will require recalibrated strategies, deeper local engagement, and reconsidering alliances to secure a more substantial foothold in the south
