A look back at the past six days.

The party's over: Why India doesn't need the Congress anymore

The grand old party was ideal for securing independence, but is unsuited to today’s competitive politics.Read more here.

Reading Savarkar: How a Hindutva icon justified the idea of rape as a political tool

The controversial figure castigated Maratha ruler Shivaji for sending back the daughter-in-law of the Muslim governor of Kalyan, whom he defeated.Read more here.

What explains India getting such a public lashing from US lawmakers on the eve of Modi's visit?

Modi’s past, while mostly set aside for political reasons, is not entirely forgotten by those who have a stake in shining the light on human rights issues.Read more here.

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Passport shame: What's really at the heart of the California textbook row on Hinduism

It is a battle that will not die down, for it reveals a great split in the Indian American community.Read more here.

Africa is not a country: How the Indian government and media have mishandled the racist attacks

The last week has reiterated what we've long known: that black lives don't matter.Read more here.