Once inspired by Orban, Hungary's Peter Magyar unseats him in landmark electionPeter Magyar's Tisza party has defeated Viktor Orban's Fidesz in Hungary's parliamentary election, ending Orban's 16-year rule. Magyar's pr...
13 Apr, 2026, 07.19 AM IST
Trump and Putin's ‘useful idiot’ Viktor Orbán faces a tough election in Hungary; the EU bashing leader could lose its 16-year grip, opinion polls suggestHungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban's long rule may end Sunday. Economic woes and rising costs fuel discontent. Orban's "informational au...
10 Apr, 2026, 10.54 AM IST
The unelected guardians of Indian democracyIndia's democracy faces challenges as politicians often prioritize personal gain over public interest. However, the nation's constitution, ...
27 Jan, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
Developments in Nepal sign of 'vibrant democracy' not anarchy: Ex-CEC of India S Y QuraishiS Y Quraishi says Nepal's developments reflect a vibrant democracy. He cautions against regulating social media too strictly. Quraishi urge...
14 Sep, 2025, 01.38 PM IST
China, posterboy of illiberal 'democracy'Beijing's mandarins don't take anything short of praise lightly. Many of China's citizens, too, ra-ra along, condemning such 'acts of anti-...
28 Jun, 2023, 11.05 PM IST
India must be less NAM, more QuadThe Quad's commitment to delivering Covid vaccines in the first half of this year is important. Addressing the vaccine gap is critical to e...
16 Feb, 2022, 10.56 PM IST
View: Don’t fret, India remains pluralisticThe Congress brand of secularism — minority appeasement — amply demonstrated what was fundamentally wrong with that party and, by extension...
19 Jul, 2021, 11.53 PM IST
Raising 'illiberalism' concerns: JK Rowling, Salman Rushdie, Margaret Atwood, and 147 other artists sign open letterThe letter acknowledges BLM movement, other protests for racial & social justice.
09 Jul, 2020, 12.56 PM IST
View: Democracy and its liberal discontentWith Narendra Modi’s massive mandate, a considerable minority among the electorate has found itself to be in gloom.
25 May, 2019, 11.40 AM IST
There's fear Indian democracy could metamorphose into illiberal one based on Hindutva: Hamid AnsariSpeaking at the launch of his book, Ansari said "correctives" were essential, and it was the duty of the citizens and of the civil society ...
17 Jul, 2018, 11.01 PM IST
India needs leadership that listens to people, not followership: Raghuram RajanThere is a system in which illiberal democracy flourishes and that system needs to be tackled.
28 Nov, 2017, 03.48 PM IST
Diplomacy greatest force for peace and progress: Hillary Clinton"Unlike most other nations, the idea is that all people are created equal and that you can pursue life, liberty, and happiness," Kerry said.
11 Jan, 2017, 12.34 PM IST
Identity paradox: Wives below 18 years of age can have sex, not teensProhibition of Child Marriage Act does not invalidate marriage of women below 18, the age of consent does not apply to an underage wife, un...
11 Jul, 2015, 11.17 AM IST
PM Narendra Modi's is most 'centralised' govt in India's history: Jairam RameshRamesh, a senior Congress leader, also expressed his fear that the country may be moving towards becoming a "illiberal democracy" under Mod...
05 Apr, 2015, 01.40 PM IST
PM Modi's objective is to 'completely debunk' Jawaharlal Nehru: Jairam RameshRamesh asked the Left parties to join the Congress at a platform to "rediscover" Nehru and use Nehruvian thoughts and approach to check com...
08 Mar, 2015, 01.02 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi to be more visible, will lead from front, says Jairam RameshAll I know, he'll come back, he's determined to provide firm, decisive leadership the Congress needs at the moment of its gravest crisis. H...
07 Mar, 2015, 11.15 AM IST
'India becoming an illiberal democracy'A group of intellectuals today surmised that the country had become an "illiberal democracy" and was headed towards self-censorship.
08 Mar, 2014, 10.44 PM IST