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About Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala is a Kolkata-based writer and blogger. She recently graduated from the University of Pennsylvania where she studied History, Economics and Comparitive Literature.

Articles by Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala

Wednesday 15th July

India takes a step out of the closet

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 15 July 2009
The process of decriminalising homosexuality has begun, but the road to equality remains a long one
Wednesday 8th July

India’s Maoist dilemma: the case of Lalgarh

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 8 July 2009
The ongoing security crisis in West Bengal exposes the cracks in Indian democracy
Thursday 18th June

Fresh thinking: education and security reforms

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 18 June 2009
The new, stable government in New Delhi has monumental hurdles awaiting it in tackling the education and national security sectors
Tuesday 5th May

Pakistani militant in Kashmir surrenders to authorities

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 5 May 2009
In today's update: a Pakistani militant turns himself over to security forces in Kashmir, commentators bemoan the lack of ideas in Indian politics, and voters stay at home in Mumbai.
Tuesday 14th April

Kashmiri separatist turns to democratic process

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 14 April 2009
In today's round-up: Sajjad Lone insists that only the means, not the end, of his struggle has changed. Kerala frets over its returning Gulf workers. 
Thursday 9th April

A foreign policy short of ideas

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 9 April 2009
Facing a blizzard of regional and international considerations, New Delhi's strategists have yet to shape a truly coherent and firm foreign policy
Monday 6th April

Assam rocked by bomb blasts

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 6 April 2009
In today's survey of the Indian political landscape, violence shakes the east of India, while the Election Commission shakes down irate politicians
Monday 23rd March

Gandhi vs. Gandhi as electoral politics heat up

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 23 March 2009
In today's round-up: Varun Gandhi faces more flak for his hateful, anti-Muslim comments. Tata rolls out the much-hyped Nano automobile. And the lone surviving terrorist from the Mumbai attacks goes on trial.
Wednesday 18th March

Much hyped Third Front offers more bark than bite

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 18 March 2009
Rivalries and infighting scupper an alternative coalition to the two main powers in Indian politics, and much more in today's round-up of the Indian political scene
Monday 9th March

Election season begins in India

Aaradhana Jhunjhunwala, 9 March 2009
Political spats, divorces and marriages of convenience in today's survey of India's newspapers
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