BJP's presidential candidate Murmu sweeps temple floor before leaving for Delhi

The National Democratic Alliance’s presidential candidate Droupadi Murmu swept the floor of a Shiva temple in her locality in Rairangpur, in this nondescript, tribal-dominated town in......

EPS's Vanniyar sub-quota trick may become TN's sole poll issue

The sub-quota scheme may now lead to a ganging up of non-Vanniyars in individual constituencies against the Vanniyars just as in the past, such ganging up against SC-ST candidates was seen in the......

Modi's election 2019 is a repeat of Indira's in 1971

Allegations of strains on democratic and constitutional institutions across the board, security threats from outside, a greedy Opposition inside, were all a part of the package then as now, says N......

Satta bazaar bets on NDA's return to power post-airstrikes

Prior to the strike, bookies were expecting 200-230 seats for the BJP in the coming polls, for which they were offering 1:1 odds (Re 1 win for every rupee bet). But now they are anticipating......

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

NDA’s energy plan powered UP win, but it’s not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof. Many called it......

Bihar effect: Markets may feel aftershocks

Following the National Democratic Alliance’s defeat in the Bihar Assembly election, the stock markets could on Monday open lower than their Friday close, something market participants call......

What will be India's stance for Paris climate change pact

Developed countries have already submitted sub-optimal targets under the Paris agreement and China has taken targets that are quite close to their business-as-usual scenario, says Nitin Sethi.......

E-auction of coal mines: Will cartels trump the consumers?

The Modi government’s e-auction policy for coal, meant to shield the consumer against hike in electricity charges, has already led to serious allegations of cartelisation among the bidding......