Research Articles

An examination of the relationship between social diversity and political outcomes, exploring whether diversity can contribute to positive democratic and electoral outcomes.

An examination of the role of political leadership in shaping electoral outcomes, focusing on the leadership factor and its influence on voter preferences and electoral politics.

An analysis of the Karnataka electoral verdict, examining the election outcome, voter preferences and the political factors that shaped the result in the state.

An examination of popular perceptions of democracy, focusing on how citizens understand and evaluate democratic governance and the functioning of democracy.

An examination of the 2014 Lok Sabha election outcome, focusing on the factors that contributed to the BJP's victory and the electoral dynamics that shaped the result.

An examination of the need to rethink and renew the teaching of political science, focusing on approaches to teaching the discipline and its changing academic context.

An examination of the role of the Rajya Sabha in representing the states at the federal level, focusing on its position within India's federal structure and its role in ensuring state representation in Parliament.

An examination of Department Related Standing Committees and their role in strengthening parliamentary oversight, legislative scrutiny and executive accountability in India.

An examination of the verdict of the Karnataka electorate, focusing on the electoral outcome, voter preferences and the political factors that shaped the state's election results.

An examination of the use and misuse of Article 356 of the Indian Constitution, focusing on the dismissal of state governments, imposition of President's Rule and the political considerations surrounding the Centre's intervention in state affairs.

An examination of the social base of the Bharatiya Janata Party in Karnataka, focusing on the social groups, political developments and electoral factors that contributed to the party's growth in the state.

An examination of the functioning of democracy amid contemporary political and social challenges, focusing on democratic institutions, political leadership and the role of citizens in sustaining a working democracy.

A critical examination of the World Economic Forum's Davos meeting, exploring its character as a gathering of global political and economic elites and the wider questions surrounding elite influence, global governance and representation.

An assessment of the political outlook for Karnataka heading into 2022, examining the emerging political situation, leadership dynamics, party competition and the issues likely to shape the state's politics.

An examination of the impact of leadership on the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, focusing on the BJP's projection of Narendra Modi, the role of leadership in shaping voter choices, and the broader political context that contributed to the BJP's decisive victory.

An exploration of a new dimension in social science, examining contemporary developments and the evolving role of social science in understanding society, politics and public life.

An examination of the role of Narendra Modi in the 2019 elections, focusing on leadership, voter preferences, electoral campaigning and the political factors that contributed to the election outcome.

An examination of the importance of leadership at the state level, focusing on how political leadership can influence electoral outcomes, political preferences and the direction of state politics.

An examination of the rise of the Bharatiya Janata Party as a ruling party in Karnataka, focusing on the political developments, electoral dynamics and factors that contributed to the party's emergence as a major political force in the state.

An examination of the role of regional parties within Karnataka's bipolar alliance system, focusing on electoral competition, alliance politics and the changing dynamics of party politics in the state.

An examination of simultaneous elections and the possibility of different electoral outcomes when elections to different levels of government are held together, focusing on the distinct factors that influence voter choices and electoral results.

An examination of federal arrangements and the provision of public goods, focusing on how responsibilities and resources are distributed across different levels of government and the implications for effective governance.

An examination of citizens' awareness about elected representatives, focusing on public understanding of political representation, democratic participation and the relationship between citizens and their elected representatives.

An examination of electoral politics in Karnataka during the 1990s, focusing on changing electoral patterns, political competition and the evolution of party politics in the state.

An examination of governance and the role of the higher civil service in India, focusing on the relationship between administrative institutions, civil servants and effective governance.

An examination of governance and the role of the Indian Administrative Service, focusing on the need to strengthen administrative effectiveness, accountability and the capacity of the civil services to respond to the changing demands of governance.

An examination of emerging trends in political control over the Indian bureaucracy, focusing on the relationship between political leadership and civil servants, bureaucratic autonomy, accountability and the changing nature of administrative governance.

An examination of the emergence of a third political force in Karnataka, focusing on the changing political landscape, electoral competition and the factors that contributed to the rise of alternatives to the established political parties.

An analysis of the reshuffle of the Union Council of Ministers under Prime Minister P. V. Narasimha Rao, examining ministerial appointments, political accommodation, coalition pressures and the factors influencing the composition of the Union ministry.

A critical examination of the role of the All-India Services within India's federal system, focusing on their implications for Centre-State relations, administrative integration and the functioning of Indian federalism.

A critical examination of the Imperial Bureaucratic State, focusing on the nature of bureaucratic power, the functioning of state institutions, political control and the implications of bureaucracy for Indian governance.

An examination of the political crisis in Karnataka following the Congress victory in the 1989 Assembly elections, focusing on internal party conflicts, changes in leadership, the role of the Congress high command, and the impact on parliamentary government in the state.

An examination of Lok Sabha elections in Karnataka from 1952 to 1991, tracing electoral patterns and the changing political dynamics reflected in parliamentary elections across the state.

An examination of the 1994 Karnataka Assembly elections, focusing on the electoral contest, political trends and the factors that shaped the outcome of the election.

An examination of the role of Governors within India's federal polity, focusing on the constitutional position of the Governor and the implications of the office for Centre-State relations and Indian federalism.

An examination of the need to strengthen the Election Commission of India, focusing on electoral administration, institutional independence and measures to improve the credibility and effectiveness of the electoral process.

An examination of the challenges to India's secular credentials and the political and social issues involved in restoring and strengthening the country's commitment to secularism.

An examination of Mahatma Gandhi's approach to communal harmony, focusing on Hindu-Muslim unity, truth and non-violence, and the principles and actions through which Gandhi sought to reduce communal tensions and foster amity.

An examination of election statistics and electoral data, highlighting the need to look beyond numerical results to understand the broader political patterns and dynamics reflected in elections.

An examination of Jawaharlal Nehru's relationship with the Congress Party and its role in nurturing India's parliamentary democracy during the formative years after Independence.

An analysis of the dynamics of electoral politics in Karnataka, examining the 1989 Assembly elections and the political factors, electoral trends and patterns that shaped the contest.

A study of Jawaharlal Nehru's approach to Centre-State relations, Indian federalism, national unity, decentralization and the growing centralization of political power during the post-Independence period.

A critical examination of Indian federalism and national integration, focusing on Centre-State relations, centralisation, state autonomy, regionalism, and the challenges of maintaining national unity.

An examination of India–Pakistan relations during the Benazir Bhutto phase, focusing on the prospects for détente, the restoration of democracy in Pakistan, domestic political constraints, and the factors shaping bilateral relations in 1989.