Barkha Dutt is consulting editor, NDTV, and founding member, Ideas Collective. She tweets as @BDUTT.
Articles by Barkha Dutt
Congress’s anger against voters and EVMs is pointless
On leadership, narrative and organisation, the party has yet to find an effective counter to Moditiva. It is fighting – and losing – on Modi’s terms
Updated on Dec 08, 2023 10:30 PM IST
The curious case of Pannun and the US response
There’s something about Pannun’s story that leaves more questions than answers. And India is entitled to express anger over those who threaten its people
Published on Nov 24, 2023 10:54 PM IST
What I saw from the frontline of Israel-Hamas war
The Indian view, an unequivocal calling out of terrorism but a firm underscoring of the rights of the Palestinian people, is a nuanced response
Published on Oct 27, 2023 10:40 PM IST
Status quo in Manipur is no more an option
Civilians are angry and security personnel are exhausted. As teenagers are pulled into the conflict, a political solution has to emerge in the state
Published on Sep 30, 2023 12:43 AM IST
Media as the fall guy is not a new story
Boycott of select journalists, as announced by INDIA, has always existed. Just that it may never have been declared officially via a press statement
Published on Sep 15, 2023 10:05 PM IST
Is India headed for simultaneous polls?
The mystery special session of Parliament sparks speculation about the possibility of simultaneous elections. But we need three more weeks to conclusively know
Published on Sep 01, 2023 11:11 PM IST
Imran Khan is in jail. Why does no one seem to care?
Despite being a popular leader, Imran Khan now appears to retain very little sympathy. The former PM has been devoured by all that he stood and advocated for
Published on Aug 18, 2023 10:02 PM IST
Inside Manipur’s battle zones, the State is missing
Either the Biren Singh government and the State apparatus is entirely absent or it is without the slightest modicum of compassion.
Published on Aug 04, 2023 09:50 PM IST
Manipur horror shows why Biren Singh must go
A video has sparked outrage across India, highlighting why Biren Singh must be removed and the need for better protection of women in cases of sexual assault.
Updated on Jul 22, 2023 06:36 AM IST
A sense of deja vu pervades the Maha muddle
Sharad Pawar appeared to have been felled by his own games; but by inducting a party it has constantly targeted for graft, is BJP risking its own prospects?
Published on Jul 07, 2023 09:55 PM IST
The democracy debate has lessons for all sides
Tracking Prime Minister Modi’s big visit to the US can leave with you the sense of two parallel conversations taking place in two different universes.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 09:57 PM IST
Outcome of the wrestlers’ case is a signal to women
How the police handle this case will be a signal to all of India’s women, young and old, and especially to those girls who are just starting out
Published on Jun 10, 2023 01:37 AM IST
As new House opens, spare a moment for wrestlers’ stir
The wrestlers plan to organise a women’s mahapanchayat on the same day the new Parliament is officially declared open. This might be a mistake.
Updated on May 26, 2023 08:20 PM IST
Pakistan crisis is a case of deja vu than real change
Despite Imran Khan’s rebellion, there is no proof yet that anything will change substantively. Expect the same script with new actors
Updated on May 12, 2023 08:37 PM IST
Silence over the wrestlers’ stir is a sheer travesty
An inquiry panel cannot fairly investigate allegations against a powerful politician if he still exerts control and influence
Updated on Apr 28, 2023 09:15 PM IST
Why we should all care about the textbook debate
Interpretations of history are often more normative than empirical. But changes made in NCERT textbooks without any public discussion are worrying
Updated on Apr 14, 2023 07:05 PM IST
Don’t let the Amritpal saga damage the future of Punjab
The radical preacher’s sudden appearance, alleged ties to Pakistan, dramatic escape, and video leaks raise unanswered questions.
Published on Mar 31, 2023 09:44 PM IST
Will Rahul’s remarks undo hard work of Bharat Jodo?
Had Rahul Gandhi chosen to say, for instance, “My views are on record on multiple platforms in India. …. I don’t wish to be drawn into that conversation here,” chances are the headlines would have been different
Updated on Mar 17, 2023 07:45 PM IST
SC verdict on ECI marks an inflection point
The historic judgment comes amid a tussle between the Centre and the top court. Don’t be surprised if the action shifts to Parliament and decisions on NJAC and ECI are reopened. The battle lines have been drawn
Updated on Mar 03, 2023 08:41 PM IST
BBC row shows Indian politics has come a full circle
Indira Gandhi banned BBC twice, claiming that vested foreign interests were trying to diminish the nation. Today, this theory is a weapon in the BJP’s political arsenal
Updated on Feb 17, 2023 07:00 PM IST
Stir by wrestlers uncovers a dark nexus of abuse
Our sportswomen have brought home global laurels. They have battled social and economic odds to get to where they are. Yet, as the ongoing protests against the wrestling federation chief show, taking on patriarchy, sexism, power and bullying remains an unwinnable fight
Updated on Jan 20, 2023 07:34 PM IST
Another depressing year of normalised gendered violence
From a woman being hit and dragged for several kilometres by a car of men to another being urinated on by a drunk man on a flight, women are suffering. Worse, every Indian woman can imagine being on the receiving end of this kind of violence. This is an indictment of our society
Published on Jan 07, 2023 12:37 PM IST
Elections 2022: Three parties, three messages
If the BJP’s mega win in Gujarat is a reminder of the remarkable support for PM Modi, the other big story of the election season is the arrival of the AAP on the national stage. And for the Congress, despite the win in Himachal Pradesh, there is more trouble ahead
Updated on Dec 09, 2022 07:45 PM IST
Shraddha Walkar case: Ask the right questions
Instead of zeroing in on what this tells us about the violence that women experience in relationships and why they find it so difficult to walk out instantly, the media and political debates have been swamped by the rhetoric of “love jihad”.
Published on Nov 25, 2022 08:24 PM IST
Hijab: The fight in Iran and Karnataka is not the same
The hijab debate must not become a sordid excuse for Muslim bashing, especially in the context of identity assertion in the age of majoritarianism. And, the priority must be the education of girls
Updated on Nov 11, 2022 08:33 PM IST
Pakistan is at war with itself. Can Khan reset the ending?
An unprecedented speech by the ISI chief spotlights the battle between Imran Khan and the army. But doubts persist about his success in a country where the military has always decided the balance of political power
Published on Oct 28, 2022 07:35 PM IST
What the row over mass conversion says about politics
The attempt to criminalise conversions has been building up in India. With several elections around the corner, this issue will dominate political discourse. Unfortunately, what will not be discussed is the plight of marginalised communities
Updated on Oct 14, 2022 08:32 PM IST
Congress needs a disruption. But will it take the risk?
In Mallikarjun Kharge, the Gandhis may find the sort of leader they are comfortable with. In contrast, Shashi Tharoor has remained his own person. In him, the Congress has a chance to offer a new face to the country, when it is jaded and battling for relevance
Updated on Sep 30, 2022 07:56 PM IST
Places of Worship Act now seems redundant
While a protracted legal battle over the Gyanvapi mosque may help preserve the status quo, it may not provide a sustainable resolution. If India is to avoid religious strife and maintain social harmony, solutions will have to come from the people
Updated on Sep 16, 2022 07:42 PM IST
For India’s women, a time of heartbreak, horror, and betrayal
We are witnessing in India the worst side of human behaviour — with the release of Bilkis Bano’s rapists, Seema Patra’s inhumane treatment of Sunita, her house help, and Ankita and Naina, who faced cruelty and torture by men whose harassment they fought. We need to remember their names
_1662129396551_1662129415750_1662129415750.jpg "In some cases, there is selective silence, and in others, there is selective outrage. The religion of the criminal and of the survivor has been made a basis for who speaks and on what. Effectively, there is no politician who will speak for every woman. So, we have to speak for ourselves. (HT Photo)")
Updated on Sep 02, 2022 08:51 PM IST
