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This chapter examines the role of the Rajya Sabha within India's federal and parliamentary system. It discusses the evolution of Indian federalism, changing Centre–State relations, the growing importance of state-level politics and regional parties, and whether the Rajya Sabha effectively represents the interests of the states at the federal level.

This chapter examines the changing nature of Indian federalism, focusing on collaboration, competition and coordination between the Centre and the States. It traces the development of Indian federalism from 1952 to 2022 and analyses recent trends after 2014, including administrative coordination, political competition, intergovernmental cooperation, the role of Governors, Centre–State relations, state-based political parties, and the impact of COVID-19 on federal cooperation.

This chapter examines citizens' trust in political and public institutions in India using findings from the India component of the Global Barometer Survey. It analyses the order of trust across institutions in 2019, compares trust levels with earlier survey rounds, and explores the apparent paradox of increasing institutional trust alongside changing democratic attitudes. It also examines the relationship between institutional trust, satisfaction with government performance, and preferences for democracy versus authoritarian government.

This chapter examines India's development path and its implications for democracy and the emerging world order. It discusses the relationship between development and democratic governance, economic reforms, citizen assessments and perceptions, employment, development for different sections of society, the promise of "good days," and India's developmental pathways. The chapter also examines how citizens evaluate government performance and development priorities.

This chapter examines the changing patterns of electoral politics in Karnataka at both the national and state levels. It analyses the state's political shifts, the changing competition among Congress, BJP and JD(S), the 2014 Lok Sabha election, regional variations within Karnataka, voter behaviour, leadership factors, and the electoral performance of the major political parties

This chapter examines the role of the Opposition in India's parliamentary democracy and its relationship with parliamentary accountability. It discusses the changing role and influence of the Opposition, the impact of the party system and coalition governments, the Opposition's role in scrutinising government actions, and its responsibility to provide a credible alternative to the government.

This chapter examines the role of leadership in the Bharatiya Janata Party's victory in the 2014 Lok Sabha election. It analyses Narendra Modi's leadership, the BJP's campaign strategy, the contrast with the Congress-led UPA, voter perceptions of preferred prime ministers, and the extent to which the leadership factor contributed to the BJP's decisive electoral victory.

This chapter examines political developments in Karnataka and the nature of political competition within different regions of the state. It analyses electoral patterns, regional variations, caste and religious composition, political parties and alliances, and the emergence of different political spaces within Karnataka

This chapter examines the nature and experience of democracy in South Asia. It analyses democratic transitions, political participation, generational differences in democratic attitudes, and the challenges faced by democratic institutions across South Asian countries, with particular attention to India and the region's political development

This chapter examines the transformation of Indian politics from one-party dominance towards a competitive multi-party system and the changing political space for civil society. It discusses the growth of competitive party politics, the increasing importance of states, the role of political parties in the federal system, political participation, and the relationship between politics and civil society

This chapter examines the 2009 Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka and the BJP's consolidation after coming to power in the state in 2008. It analyses the BJP's electoral performance across different regions of Karnataka, its social coalition, competition from the Congress and Janata Dal (Secular), and the factors behind its success in the state.

This chapter examines the evolution and functioning of India's party system at the national, state and local levels. It discusses the transition from one-party dominance to a competitive multi-party system, the growing importance of states in Indian politics, electoral competition, party alliances, voter participation and the changing relationship between national and state-level politics

This article examines the ethical dimensions of teaching and the role of teachers in shaping students' learning experiences. It discusses the teacher–student relationship, the role of the teacher as a facilitator, classroom expectations, learner participation, and how a teacher's values and approach can influence students' ways of thinking and living.

This paper examines the functioning and relevance of parliamentary democracy in India in the context of the emergence of minority and coalition governments. It discusses political instability, coalition politics, the choice between parliamentary and presidential systems, democratic accountability, and the need for reforms to strengthen the parliamentary system.

An examination of the role of the Rajya Sabha as an institution for representing the interests and perspectives of Indian states at the federal level, with particular attention to federalism, Centre–State relations, and the effectiveness of the Upper House in ensuring fair representation of diverse regional interests.

This paper examines changing perceptions of women in India using data from the World Values Survey. It compares Indian women's responses with women across more than 80 societies and with men in India, focusing on five social questions: women's rights to jobs when employment is scarce, whether women need children to be fulfilled, attitudes toward marriage, whether working mothers can provide a warm and secure relationship with their children, and whether being a housewife is as fulfilling as paid work. It also examines differences across education and age groups

This chapter examines the role of parliamentary committees in India as an instrument of legislative control over administration. It discusses the committee system, financial and standing committees, their role in scrutinising government expenditure and administration, and how parliamentary committees contribute to accountability and effective legislative oversight.

This chapter examines the interface between political party structures and local government in India. It focuses on the impact of the 73rd and 74th Constitutional Amendments, the role of political parties in local government, grassroots political participation, party involvement in Panchayati Raj institutions, and the challenges of strengthening local democracy.

This chapter examines citizens' perceptions of democracy across countries using data from the World Values Survey. It analyses how citizens evaluate democracy as a system of government, including perceptions of democratic performance, economic functioning, political order, and whether democracy is preferable to other systems. The study also compares responses across advanced industrial democracies, developing countries and post-communist societies, with particular attention to the Indian context.

This chapter examines the role of the administrative system in achieving sustainable human development in Karnataka. It discusses administrative reforms needed to support Vision Karnataka 2025, including restructuring government offices, computerisation, simplification and modification of rules and procedures, the Right to Information, Citizens' Charters, delegation of powers, citizen grievance mechanisms, meaningful decentralisation, single-window clearance, greater transparency and accountability, and strengthening citizen participation.

An examination of effective government in the context of coalition politics in India, focusing on the emergence of coalition governments, power-sharing arrangements, political stability and the challenges of governing through coalitions.

An examination of parliamentarism and presidentialism in the Indian context, discussing the problems and prospects of the parliamentary system and the arguments surrounding alternative forms of government.

An analysis of the 1994 Karnataka Assembly elections, examining the performance of political parties and independent candidates, the electoral contest, voting patterns and the factors influencing the election outcome.

An analytical discussion of Ambedkar's approach to Indian federalism, examining issues of national unity, Centre-State relations, state autonomy, diversity and the functioning of the Indian federal structure.