April 2023 Archive — What we published this month

This April we covered hard questions that people across India care about. Our posts mixed politics, social issues and everyday concerns — from whether Delhi should be a full state to why Air India keeps losing money. Below you’ll find a quick guide to each story and why it matters now.

Politics and identity

We ran pieces that looked at national identity and power. One article revisited Amit Shah’s comments on Hindi Diwas, explaining his push for Hindi as a unifying language and what that means for language policy and cultural debate. Another post asked whether Narendra Modi’s leadership has been the country’s best recent development, listing concrete policy moves and the trade-offs they created. Both pieces aim to help readers separate political slogans from real policy effects.

On local politics, we examined the long-running question: why can’t Delhi be a full-fledged state? That story breaks down the legal and administrative reasons Delhi remains a National Capital Territory, and how statehood could change governance, budgets and everyday services for nearly 20 million residents.

Society, safety and everyday life

We also focused on social issues that touch daily life. A report on a Delhi stabbing corrected communal rumours by sharing official details that the accused minors were not Muslim and explained how false information spreads after violent events. Another piece on life inside Indian prisons described overcrowding, health gaps and the slow pace of reforms, showing how incarceration affects people long-term.

On lifestyle and identity, we compared Indian and US ways of living — families, work, religion and economic realities — to give readers a clearer picture of practical differences rather than stereotypes. We looked at why some Indians resent Indian Americans (ABCDs), pointing to cultural gaps, expectations and changing identities when people move abroad.

We didn’t skip regional views either: one post listed pros and cons of living in South India, covering food, climate, jobs and infrastructure so people thinking of moving or travelling can weigh trade-offs fast.

Finally, transport and business readers got a clear explainer on Air India’s long-running losses. We outlined causes like high costs, fleet issues, and competition, and what realistic fixes might look like. Each article aims to give facts and practical context so you can form your own view.

If you read one thing this month, pick the story that affects you most — whether it’s local governance in Delhi, national language debates, or everyday issues like travel and safety. Our April archive brings those debates together in one place, with short, clear summaries that help you stay informed without the noise.