‘These attacks rely on a political repurposing’

‘Attempts to demonize the Taj Mahal damage more than history’

For “much of the world, the Taj Mahal is a place of wonder,” but the “Taj has also become a contested site, targeted by those determined to recast India’s pluralist history,” says Rana Ayyub. The “symbol of love is now a flash point in India’s historical antagonism between Hindus and minority Muslims.” The Taj Mahal is “part of the world’s shared cultural heritage.” Attempts to “demonize it do not merely distort history; they damage India’s international reputation.”

‘It’s getting harder for governors to run for president’

Governors have “proven incapable of weathering the intense public scrutiny and navigating the media barrage of gotcha questions that accompany running for president,” says David M. Drucker. They “might enjo