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30/08/2026

Perhaps Rahul Gandhi needs a new sobriquet. Not the Angry Young Man. Perhaps, in this phase of his political journey, he is becoming something else.

Here's a close look at the transformation, the setbacks, the walking, the listening and the emerging idea of building a relationship with voters rather than simply seeking their vote.

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Rahul Gandhi's political evolution now centres on contact, trust, representation and the idea of votationship.

24/08/2026

What happens when a city disappears, but refuses to be forgotten?

A landmark vanishes. A neighbourhood is renamed. A language slips quietly out of everyday use. A familiar street changes beyond recognition.

And yet, somehow, these things remain.

Shriti Tyagi's notHERE: The Absent Presence explores the traces, memories and stories that Mumbai and Delhi continue to carry long after the physical places are gone.

Read the story on Raisina Hill. https://www.raisinahill.com/absent-presence-shriti-tyagi/

19/08/2026

India's political future may not be decided only at election rallies, but in classrooms, campuses and on smartphones.

Gen Z is questioning old assumptions, demanding accountability and reshaping the language of democracy. Why does this silent shift matter? Read on.

Gen Z is transforming Indian politics through digital engagement, civic awareness and issue-based participation. This is the silent shift.

19/08/2026

Can a colour change the way we perceive a politician? This essay explores why colours matter in politics, while resisting the temptation to read certainty into symbolism. Read here: https://www.raisinahill.com/rahul-gandhi-pink-shirt-political-branding-meaning/

18/08/2026

It began as a debate over a proposed liquor outlet.

It ended as a reflection on something much bigger: how communities discuss difficult questions, who gets to speak, and what happens when a conversation becomes uncomfortable.

A thought-provoking read on democracy beyond Parliament.

A reflection on neighbourhood democracy, public debate and why difficult conversations matter. A debate on Raisina HIll - Leading India.

17/08/2026

This reflective essay explores the booming anti-ageing industry, the psychology of insecurity, and why perhaps the most radical act today is to age without apology.

A thoughtful reflection on ageing, beauty, self-worth and the booming anti-ageing industry. Support Raisina Hill - Lead India.

09/08/2026

A domestic worker asked for help accessing money that already belonged to her family.

What followed wasn't just a story about EPFO paperwork. It became a reflection on bureaucracy, digital governance and an uncomfortable question:

Who really benefits from systems that are 'digital' but not truly accessible?

Read this deeply personal essay. https://www.raisinahill.com/my-cook-didnt-need-my-help-she-needed-a-system-that-worked/

02/08/2026

This deeply personal story is about courage, impossible choices, and why one father chose to remember his daughter's bravery instead of the words she used to protect her family. A story that stays with you. Read here ➔ https://www.raisinahill.com/my-father-said-nothing-about-the-gaalis/

29/07/2026

Political opinions may differ, but respect for women’s dignity is the truest measure of character - writes Divya Dixit. Read the essay here: https://www.raisinahill.com/greatest-red-flag-how-we-treat-women/

17/07/2026

The question is whether media companies will use AI to flood the market with more content or to produce better journalism. https://www.raisinahill.com/ai-wont-save-indian-newsrooms-trust-will/