PhD scholar in Social Anthropology, SOAS, University of London
I'm currently pursuing a doctoral degree in Social Anthropology at SOAS, University of London on a full scholarship (SOAS Research Studentship). My research pertains to governance and democratisation in postcolonial India.
I have previously worked as a journalist/communications professional in India for a period spanning ten years. My bylines have appeared in leading Indian English language publications, mostly in The Hindu, Biblio-A Review of Books and Frontline magazine.
India: government continues to supress citizens' right to information ahead of election
Jan 07, 2019 12:58 pm UTC| Insights & Views Politics
Back in 2014, when the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) ascended to power in India, it did so on the promise of running an open government accountable to its citizens that would eliminate corruption. But nearly five years...
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