Articles by Deepika Amirapu
Meet Usha Vance's 96-year-old grandaunt: A genius in physics, Vedic maths
Usha Chilukuri's 96-year-old grandaunt, Prof Shantamma, shares family's academic legacy. Usha, wife of Ohio Senator JD Vance, urged to bridge US-India ties.
Updated on Jul 21, 2024 11:01 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu, Hyderabad
Karnataka reservation bill for locals puts the ruling Congress in a bind
The bill caused much confusion within Karnataka Congress with some of its ministers justifying it and others calling for protecting rights of all stakeholders
Published on Jul 19, 2024 08:22 PM IST
Ban on a Karnataka TV channel raises questions on freedom of press, SC steps in
In 2020, the channel was forced to go off-air for a week after the Bangalore police blocked access to its social media platforms in a blackmail case.
Published on Jul 18, 2024 09:08 PM IST
BJP chief Annamalai’s 12-week absence could help firm up political tie-ups
Annamalai’s announcement that he would attend a course at Oxford led many to speculate whether he was to be discharged from his responsibilities prematurely.
Published on Jul 15, 2024 10:42 PM IST
Priyanka Gandhi's candidature in Wayanad could strengthen the Cong's position
Congress banks on Priyanka Gandhi's campaign efforts to reclaim key seats in Kerala's by-elections, amid strong competition from BJP and CPM.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Karnataka Congress’ internecine strife spills out into the open
Seven of the nine seats the party won in the state are from Kalyana Karnataka, the region to which Mallikarjun Kharge belongs
Published on Jul 01, 2024 11:41 PM IST
Road from Kerala to Keralam laid over a path of cultural identity, politics
Cultural discrepancies are coming to the fore in Kerala only now, and the name change signals the transition of cultural expression from one class to another.
Published on Jun 28, 2024 08:15 AM IST
With two ministers from Telangana in Cabinet, the BJP's focus on the state
The BJP's story in Telangana is far beyond the eight seats it won. The party’s vote share increased from 19.45% in 2019 to 35.08% this year.
Published on Jun 26, 2024 07:00 AM IST
₹500 crore sea view mansion built by Jagan Reddy govt in focus under TDP rule
Former ministers in Reddy’s government suggest only ₹450 crore was spent on the sea-facing property which overlooks famous Ramakrishna beach in Visakhapatnam
Published on Jun 20, 2024 11:34 PM IST
The BJP’s ‘look south’ policy sees a dozen southern ministers in Cabinet
The choice of ministers who are young and well-qualified reflects a seeming focus on federalism
Updated on Jun 18, 2024 09:27 PM IST
DMK's Tamil nationalism and welfare policy poll planks led to INDIA bloc's win
Welfare schemes, a strong emphasis on Tamil culture and identity, and the strong anti-BJP sentiment in the state cemented INDIA bloc's win in the state
Published on Jun 07, 2024 01:13 AM IST
TDP seeks five cabinet berths at Centre, two for its ally Jana Sena
The TDP in the recently concluded general election won 16 of the 25 Lok Sabha seats, the Jana Sena two, and the BJP won three as part of the National Democratic Alliance (NDA)
Updated on Jun 06, 2024 05:32 PM IST
BJP plans reforms ahead of 2026 assembly elections in southern states
The BJP's reorganisation aims to address longstanding issues, reflect regional diversity, and strengthen the party's presence
Published on Jun 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST
How Naidu’s triumphant return to power was scripted by Pawan Kalyan' JSP
In a dramatic turnaround, N Chandrababu Naidu's TDP, in alliance with JSP and BJP, has won over 160 assembly seats in the state
Updated on Jun 05, 2024 05:37 AM IST
Gauging the southern pulse: Highlights of poll battles in five southern states
Campaign themes on the ground differed, but largely it was a contest between the NDA’s national prominence and the INDIA bloc members’ regional eminence.
Published on Jun 03, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Congress’ revival in Tamil Nadu could depend on the political ally it chooses
Is there a hint of the Congress and the AIADMK working together? Many cues have been dropped on and off by leaders of both parties.
Published on May 27, 2024 09:06 PM IST
Varanasi: Southern communities in focus as BJP aims at record win margin
The multi-ethnic population, the 200-odd ashrams and old-age homes that house tens of thousands of voters in the temple town are on the BJP’s wish list.
Published on May 22, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Deepika Amirapu | Edited by Anish Yande
Post-poll violence exposes deep rifts in Andhra Pradesh politics
The fierce competition between YSRCP and TDP has led to post-election violence. Incidents of stone pelting and assaults were reported in ten districts.
Published on May 19, 2024 10:55 PM IST
Why K Kavitha's arrest is not a BRS poll plank
The BRS's cautious approach over K Kavitha’s arrest indicates a strategy to distance itself from past controversies and focus on broader issues in the election.
Updated on May 13, 2024 10:11 PM IST
T'gana BJP running on Narendra Modi’s image and RSS’s low-key campaign on ground
Prime Minister Narendra Modi visited Telangana 22 times in the last five years, announcing many schemes, including the much-anticipated National Turmeric Board
Published on May 10, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Election In Pincodes: Caste and welfare cocktail, with a southern flavour
HT looks at some key constituencies across the country that encapsulate the issues shaping the ongoing Lok Sabha electoral contest.
Updated on May 09, 2024 12:51 AM IST
Rahul Gandhi’s Rae Bareli candidature triggers omen of neglect in Wayanad
Having handed Gandhi a victory by over four lakh votes in the 2019 election, the electorate now fears being deserted.
Published on May 08, 2024 03:19 AM IST
Family feud re-ignited by the Revanna case threatens to unravel the JD(S)
The scandal involving Prajwal Revanna has exposed deep rifts within the JD(S), hinting at the potential decline of the party's political clout in Karnataka.
Published on May 05, 2024 10:30 AM IST
In the aftermath of the Hiremath case, Congress struggles to address criticism
The Congress is facing criticism for its handling of the Hiremath murder case. Analysts suggest that the party may struggle to retain its Hindu voter base
Published on May 01, 2024 11:38 PM IST
The Muslim vote will decide the winner of the UDF-LDF tussle in Kerala
With both the UDF and LDF courting their support, the Muslim community's decision could have far-reaching implications in the southern state
Published on Apr 28, 2024 02:02 PM IST
For Congress in Kerala, 2024 is an electoral gateway to the 2026 state polls
The Kerala electorate has displayed a habit of voting alternately for the LDF and UDF in state elections, bucking this trend only once in 2021
Published on Apr 22, 2024 08:48 PM IST
Southern Lights | The BJP's gambit depends on caste after all
In Kerala and TN, marginalised castes account for more than 75% of the population. Are they willing the BJP as a major political player?
Published on Apr 17, 2024 11:08 PM IST
Southern Lights | Heatwave, water crisis hits milk production
Milk yield has dipped by up to 15% in March 2024, compared to the same period last year, milk federations in Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Kerala, and Tamil Nadu
Published on Apr 10, 2024 09:08 PM IST
In Coimbatore, three first-timers seek votes to bring the town into 21st century
The candidates in the race are from the Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, the opposition All-India Anna Dravida Munnetra Kazhagam, and the Bharatiya Janata Party
Published on Apr 06, 2024 12:16 AM IST
As YSR siblings fight each other in Andhra, Congress and BJP look to benefit
The fight in Kadapa between YS Sharmila and YS Jagan Reddy is a battle of wills and political legacy. It is also the story of a family rent apart by politics
Published on Apr 02, 2024 08:39 PM IST
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