Politics

Sonia Gandhi-headed “Indian National Congress” (not to be confused with Indian National Congress of 1885) is fully jinxed, in the ensuing days will be “Congress x 4”, each of them headed by Sonia Gandhi (1/2 headed by “inffective”…
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address 17 more rallies over the next six days in Bihar beginning tomorrow. Schedule for these rallies, ahead of the remaining three phases of polling, was detailed in advertisements placed by the…
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All eyes are on Bihar. The reform agenda of the Narendra Modi government will depend on the outcome of this closely fought election. Since the success of the JP movement in the 1970s, the political and electoral complexion of…
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In the history of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS), Mohan Bhagwat would be reckoned as the organisation’s head (Sarsanghchalak) who is more political than the rest. His this fortnight’s Dussehra address is meant to convey a definite…
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In teen patta, it is Ek ke 9999. In Satta, it is 1 : 1000 for Nitish Bhagao, Laloo Prasad Yadav ko TadiPaar Karo. This practical scenario is all pervasive in Bihar where 5-phase state assembly elections are ensuing. Whoever --- just whoever…
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In what is being selectively, discreetly, succinctly, laconically termed as Rahul Gandhi’s tacit-yet-firmest-cum-assured “Yep”/”Yup”/”Yes” to indefatigable, enervating Narendra Modi astutely engineered BJP-NDA sweep in the ongoing…
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Narendra Modi is a tricky case for us Liberals to handle. At heart, we believe in the sanctity of the individual: we believe that the individual is to be recognised only by her actions, and not by her religion. Not by his caste, or his…
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In an unequal society, exclusions from the democratic process based on social indicators reflect elitist bias.(How’s she different from Narendra Modi of the BJP?)  | Rules to sanction official snooping on WhatsApp, a state government…
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Common man is still not aware of any Five year Plan ; he knows only the visits of political leaders once in Five years. Some immature dynastic leaders hailing from royal families, will suddenly enter a dalit hut and have butter milk to be…
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Policy and institutional mechanism to curb paid news underway The Union Government in the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (I&B) has taken up formulation of a comprehensive policy and…
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Govt moving in right direction, we are not reviewing it: RSS  After a three-day “coordination” meeting with the top brass of the government and the BJP, the RSS today said the Modi government was moving in the right direction…
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In what is being widely termed worldwide as Prime Ministerial duties perfected in spite of worst odds --- global scenarios included --- against him, his Prime Ministerhsip, Narendra DamodarDas Modi earns sheer kudos, accolades…
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In what is being widely termed in the omniscient political circles as ‘D’ (D{eath}-day) for the already-irrelevant CPI(M) in the ensuing days due to the party’s ‘unpopular’ “non-appeal, morose techniques, effete…
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Uttar Pradesh bogged in family, caste and communal politics remains the laggard in team India. With high potential of its people, skilled labour, forward-looking farmers and entrepreneurs keen on taking a plunge, UP remains sick…
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For two centuries, the most advanced thinkers have claimed biology and physiology could explain the most complex human behaviors and even beliefs. In the early 19th century, physicians thought that a person’s character was determined by the…
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By Soumitra Bose/Mukesh Kumar Sinha Against the backdrop of growing criticism over minority issues, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has asserted that his government “will not tolerate or accept” any discrimination based on caste, creed and…
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Exclusive to Just In Print : Dr Aditya V Ingalhalikar The election of Devendra Fadnavis, by the BJP Members of Legislative Assembly and swearing in as the Chief Minister of Maharashtra comes as heartening political news amidst the…
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By Soumitra Bose/Mukesh Kumar Sinha 2006: “Hi sir, I am Amruta Ranade.” Some nine years ago, this was how Amruta, now Fadnavis, introduced herself to the man who would become her husband. Devendra Fadnavis, now Maharashtra’s…
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By Soumitra Bose/Mukesh Kumar Sinha 300 BC (Before the Birth of Christ) has come alive methodically, superciliously (behaving or looking as though one thinks one is superior to others), strategically, (pre)determinedly…
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By Soumitra Bose/Mukesh Kumar Sinha Rising number of vehicles on the streets are putting a burden on environment and choking movement, says transport minister. For the national capital, Gadkari said that the government has…
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By: Rakesh Manchanda Big Corporate in India are trying to kill the AAP phenomenon. Admiral Ramdas-Ex-Lokpal of AAP removed with no valid reason has a different opinion and puts no inner democracy and high command culture as the reason…
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By M.Y.Siddiqui The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) monitors continuously the internal security situation, issues appropriate advisories, shares intelligence inputs, extends manpower and financial support, guidance and expertise to…
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By Rakesh Manchanda. Life and Death will never make a choice between rich and poor. 'Emerging' India is still not ready for a basic team coordination to deliver accident free safe rally and a protest. Responsibility runs down from top to…
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By Shivaji Sarkar Prime Minister Narendra Modi has rightfully sold dreams to France, Germany and Canada for bolstering their economies by ensuring success of “Make in India”. Despite a sagging economy in Europe, the countries are warm to…
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By Soumitra Bose/Mukesh Kumar Sinha After the dust of on Central Budget has settled, the interesting feature of Budget 2015 is the package of fiscal, financial and monetary institution building: 1.The signing of the Monetary Policy…
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