Dhrubo works as an edit resource and writes at the intersection of caste, gender, sexuality and politics. Formerly trained in Physics, abandoned a study of the stars for the glitter of journalism. Fish out of digital water.
Articles by Dhrubo Jyoti
Won’t tolerate nuclear blackmail, terror, talks can’t go together: PM Modi
PM Modi said Operation Sindoor was now India’s policy against terror and added that the early morning strikes on “universities of terror” marked a new normal
Updated on May 13, 2025 08:13 AM IST
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Pakistan’s dubious record casts shadow over ceasefire deal
India’s efforts to diligently present proof of Pakistani-sponsored terror appeared to be aimed at undercutting its global support and finance for the long term
Updated on May 11, 2025 05:16 AM IST
We have promises to keep: Dhrubo Jyoti writes on equity and the pandemic
The pandemic underlined crucial gaps–a legacy of neglect–in healthcare, infrastructure, education. We came together for a while, but apathy is setting in again.
Updated on Mar 08, 2025 01:01 PM IST
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Telangana’s caste count creates new conundrum
In Telangana's Mahabubnagar, villagers resist a caste survey, fearing impacts on welfare benefits, sparking political controversy and calls for a second round.
Published on Feb 26, 2025 06:20 AM IST
What swung the vote in Delhi polls: Welfare
Saroja Gautam, a domestic worker, shifts her vote from AAP to BJP, prioritizing governance and water issues over welfare promises amid election campaigns.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:30 AM IST
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What swung the vote in Delhi polls: Class
The national capital is home to a phalanx of central and state government workers, as well as among the largest pool of salaried class employees in India
Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:16 AM IST
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What swung the vote in Delhi polls: Civic issues
The Capital suffered a bruising five years of governance dysfunction, entangled in the eccentricities of its complex governance system.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 08:06 AM IST
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What swung the vote in Delhi polls: Corruption
AAP's rise from the anti-corruption movement faced turmoil with corruption charges against leaders, dimming its incorruptible image and Kejriwal's appeal.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:56 AM IST
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What swung the vote in Delhi polls: Ideology
Five years ago, the Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) walked a deft line between the Left wing and the Right wing.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 07:54 AM IST
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BJP shatters Kejri wall: AAP falls in Delhi elections
BJP wins Delhi elections, ending AAP's decade-long rule with 48 seats. AAP faces existential crisis amid anti-incumbency and corruption issues.
Published on Feb 09, 2025 01:15 AM IST
Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
Oppn can’t fathom ‘sabka vikas’: Modi
Modi said the Congress repeatedly put one family first – a reference to the Nehru-Gandhi family – while the NDA government put nation first
Published on Feb 07, 2025 06:18 AM IST
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Exit polls give edge to BJP in tight Delhi race
The exit polls came after a weeks-long bruising campaign and a day of acrimonious polling that saw turnouts nearly best 2020 figures in the city.
Updated on Feb 06, 2025 06:49 AM IST
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Poll rhetoric casts shadows on Delhi’s Bengali migrants
In Delhi's Nizamuddin Basti, residents face police scrutiny over immigration status, causing fear and uncertainty among Bengali-speaking families.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 05:39 AM IST
Modi links caste, dynasty in attack on Oppn, Rahul
PM Modi criticised Rahul Gandhi in Lok Sabha over dynasty politics, poverty, and foreign policy.
Published on Feb 05, 2025 12:19 AM IST
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Guilty or innocent? Wait continues for Sharjeel trial
In December 2019, Sharjeel Imam's speeches against the CAA led to protests and his arrest. Now, five years later, he remains imprisoned amid debates on justice.
Updated on Jan 28, 2025 06:04 AM IST
The year ahead: Back to the future
In 2025, Delhi and Bihar face key elections, testing AAP's governance and Nitish Kumar's alliances, amid shifting political dynamics in India.
Updated on Jan 01, 2025 02:16 PM IST
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2024 yearender: Revival of the caste card
In 2024, caste shaped India's politics, as the BJP faced challenges from a resurgent Opposition amidst shifting voter dynamics and evolving reservation policies.
Updated on Dec 31, 2024 06:20 AM IST
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Dhrubo Jyoti picks their favourite read of 2024
Part cookbook, part social commentary and part anthropological exposition, this volume reveals the harsh truths of culinary discrimination but never slips into despair
Published on Dec 27, 2024 03:35 PM IST
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The great liberaliser: Manmohan Singh dies at 92
As PM between 2004 and 2014, Manmohan Singh instituted a string of social protection schemes that boosted rural wages and bolstered marginalised communities.
Updated on Dec 27, 2024 06:39 AM IST
Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
What BR Ambedkar means for today’s India
The dissonance between political equality and social disparity is the lived reality for millions of citizens in modern India. Resolving it requires sustained political engagement, not rhetoric
Published on Dec 23, 2024 08:59 PM IST
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Modi blames Congress for stifling Constitution across 7 decades
PM Modi criticized Congress for disrespecting the Constitution, citing Emergency and political manipulation, while contrasting BJP's amendments as beneficial.
Updated on Dec 15, 2024 08:23 AM IST
Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
Notes that tug at the heart of the Republic
Folk artists in Maharashtra use songs about the Constitution to empower marginalized communities, celebrating equality amid ongoing social struggles.
Updated on Dec 02, 2024 05:14 AM IST
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Mahayuti seizes a Maha mandate, Soren keeps his Jharkhand crown
The BJP-led alliance won decisively in Maharashtra, while JMM secured a second term in Jharkhand, reshaping national political dynamics.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 01:02 AM IST
Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
Soren riding on sympathy wave wins Jharkhand
Jharkhand's Hemant Soren leveraged his jail term, tribal pride, and women's welfare schemes to secure a historic election win for the JMM.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 09:25 AM IST
Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
Welfare plan led by ‘Ladki Bahin’ affected poll results
In Maharashtra's assembly elections, the Ladki Bahin scheme helped ordinary women become key supporters, aiding the BJP's major victory.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 09:23 AM IST
Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
Clear narrative, alliance in sync swung the vote in Maharashtra
The Maharashtra elections saw Mahayuti excel in campaign management, reversing losses and expanding vote share, while MVA struggled with disarray and complacency.
Updated on Nov 24, 2024 06:26 AM IST
Dhrubo Jyoti, New Delhi
What swung the vote in favour of JMM-led alliance in Jharkhand
The JMM-led alliance’s commanding performance erased some of the historic differences between tribal and non-tribal seats in Jharkhand
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 08:56 PM IST
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In Hemant Soren’s successful Jharkhand campaign, tribal connect was key
JMM chief Hemant Soren’s successful campaign for the Jharkhand assembly elections rested on three prongs
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 06:17 PM IST
Mahayuti’s nuts-and-bolts campaign
Mahayuti’s superior handle on the campaign logistics meant that each of the three alliance members focussed on their individual constituencies and regions
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 03:18 PM IST
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Maharashtra polls: Why women matter
The BJP-led National Democratic Alliance (NDA) is all set to win Maharashtra against the INDIA bloc alliance
Updated on Nov 23, 2024 03:09 PM IST
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