Makarand R Paranjape

Author and commentator.

Makarand R Paranjape

Democracies do not mature merely by changing governments; they mature by improving institutions

Ayodhya and the burden of public trust

Makarand R Paranjape

12 Jul 2026

4 min read

What India requires is not mere or more handwringing

The economy matters, so does context

Makarand R Paranjape

07 Jun 2026

4 min read

It is the peculiar politics of the borderlands, along with their special and specific contingencies, that make the recent elections so significant

Borderlands and the ballot box

Makarand R Paranjape

10 May 2026

4 min read

India and Pakistan, as is obvious, cannot be compared, let alone hyphenated

Disposable vs enduring partnerships

Makarand R Paranjape

12 Apr 2026

4 min read

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Narratives, pretensions and reality

Makarand R Paranjape

08 Mar 2026

4 min read

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Caste vs outcasts: Who is left out in the politics of rights?

Makarand R Paranjape

09 Feb 2026

4 min read

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