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Twitter and the Rebranding of Narendra Modi

Vol. 51, Issue No. 8, 20 Feb, 2016
Joyojeet Pal, Priyank Chandra, V G Vinod Vydiswaran

Through a qualitative study of the historical patterns of retweeting and favouriting of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's messages, followbacks to other Twitter accounts, and evolving themes of messages pre- and post-election, this essay examines trends in his political discourse that have corresponded to four distinct periods. Thoughtful construction of messages on Twitter has helped Modi build a powerful online brand, allowing him to transcend a problematic past and emerge as a techno-savvy global leader who speaks directly to his electorate.

Making Things Happen: Poetry, Political and Cultural Change

Vol. 44, Issue No. 36, 05 Sep, 2009
Prasanta Das

Poetry, Politics and Culture: Essays on Indian Texts and Contexts by Akshaya Kumar

Parashuram: Icon of New Brahminism

Vol. 41, Issue No. 05, 04 Feb, 2006
A M Shah

The brahmins all over India are involved in competition with other castes in the modern political arena, leading them to forge unity within the caste and alliances with other castes, including the dalits. Parashuram, the mythical ancient brahmin warrior has become the icon of this new brahminism.

Re-Envisioning the State

Vol. 38, Issue No. 26, 28 Jun, 2003
Rajen Harshe
Space, Territory and the State: New Readings in International Politics edited by Ranabir Samaddar; Orient Longman, New Delhi, 2002; pp 263, Rs 45

GD in Indian Business and Politics

Vol. 38, Issue No. 25, 21 Jun, 2003
Thoams A Timberg
The Life and Times of G D Birla by Medha M Kudaisya; Oxford University Press, New Delhi, 2003; pp xv + 434, Rs 850.
 

Shifting Political Equations in UP

Vol. 38, Issue No. 23, 07 Jun, 2003
A K Verma

A Congress-SP alliance may signal a new era in UP politics. Much depends however on how serious the Congress is about its recent overtures to Mulayam Singh.

The World's Largest Hypocrisies

Vol. 38, Issue No. 23, 07 Jun, 2003
Paul R Brass

The Maverick Republic: Thirty Years of Coverage by Jawid Laiq; Roli Books, New Delhi, 2002; pp xii + 240, Rs 295

Power Reform and Politics

Vol. 38, Issue No. 21, 24 May, 2003

WEEKLYECONOMIC AND POLITICAL Power Reform and Politics Both houses of parliament have finally passed the new electricity bill which seeks to free up distribution, the main stumbling block in the development of India

Politics of and in Literature

Vol. 38, Issue No. 21, 24 May, 2003
GPD

The National Board of Secondary Education has obviously not heard of Premchand and so when it found that a book by him had been prescribed for one of its courses, it promptly had it removed. But when writers are unconcerned about what murky deals are struck in connection with a 'vishwa' conference of and in their own language, they should not be surprised at what has happened to the Premchand text.

Disobedience and Social Sciences

Vol. 38, Issue No. 20, 17 May, 2003
Kalpana Kannabiran

One way of expressing solidarity with the tens of thousands of Iraqis who have suffered in this war is to reject offers of collaboration and support in research in the social sciences and humanities from governments that do not know the meaning of accountability.

War and Australian Elections

Vol. 36, Issue No. 51, 22 Dec, 2001
S P Seth

Australia's ruling Conservative coalition is set to reap the advantages of its recent 'tough' policies, following the September 11 strikes on the US and Australia's willing participation in the US-led alliance. Yet the ailing economy and rising unemployment remain a cause for worry as election day nears.

Uttar Pradesh : Postures and Promises

Vol. 36, Issue No. 46-47, 24 Nov, 2001

Elections in UP have often served up the writing on the wall to governments at the centre. The BJP understandably sees its performance in the forthcoming assembly elections in the state as critical for its fortunes at the centre. Last month the man chosen by the BJP high command to spearhead its electoral strategy in UP completed a year in office.

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