Tag Archives: Caste

Remembering Jayalalithaa: Why south Indian films stars and politicians are highly revered?

Posted on December 6, 2016 by Sushant Jha

In the heydays of language movements and reorganisation of states, it was language which became the basis of India’s new provinces. Smaller states particularly in south feared the hegemony of Hindi and there developed a strong regional tone in the politics. Film stars on silver screen speaking the same language as their audiences spoke, appeared as big saviour of cultures and language Continue reading →

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Historic election in the ‘caste lab’ of India

Posted on October 21, 2010 by Sushant Jha

When Bihar went to poll last time, its tele-density was less than 10 percent and cable news penetration was limited to urban areas. Internet was distant thing then, as it is still languishing in the files of the Govt. But … Continue reading →

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First phase will tell a lot….

Posted on October 19, 2010 by Sushant Jha

Some gives him absolute majority, some razor thin but it is almost proved that the Congress has established itself as a force in Bihar whether we like it or not. The ever changing political theatre of Bihar has confused the … Continue reading →

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