Caste Is Missing In Prohibition Debates

The point made by sociologist M N Srinivas, that it represented a Sanskritic act that was linked to caste, is never raised in Indian debates and the disapproval of drink is almost universal, notes......

Ahead of trust vote, JMM MLA expresses unhappiness

A day before the Champai Soren government in Jharkhand is scheduled to face a floor test, senior Jharkhand Mukti Morcha (JMM) leader Lobin Hembrom on Sunday claimed that wrong advice led to Hemant......

UP schools, colleges to shut for Ram temple opening, ban on liquor sale too

Considering the emotional significance of the pran pratishtha programme of Lord Ram in Ram Mandir, Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath terming this special occasion as a 'national festival' has directed......

Behind the BJP's star show in Chhattisgarh: Almost 14% surge in votes

A string of populist promises, including extension of the free ration scheme announced by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the Mahadev betting app issue and the Hindutva card are among key factors......

Will Sterlite verdict push investors away from Tamil Nadu?

What will the Centre and the Tamil Nadu government do to answer the queries and fears of investors who will want to be doubly sure they would not be harassed at a later date, as has been happening......

How a spat revealed Punjab's liquor nexus

A look at licensed distilleries shows that many have connections with politicians and influential business families. Among politicians, a minister owns a distillery. Two others are owned by......

Industries in rural areas allowed to operate from April 20

Industrial units located in rural areas will be allowed to function from April 20 under fresh government guidelines issued on Wednesday for enforcing the second phase of the coronavirus lockdown,......

Lockdown has also hit liquor manufacturers

Shutting of stores had not stopped alcohol sales. On the contrary, it had increased black market operations and peddling of illicit hooch, which could cause death/serious injury. The ban on liquor......

Asian Games diary: Japan send home players for night with women

IMAGE: Picture for representational purpose only. Photograph: Athit Perawongmetha/Reuters Japan have sent home four players from their Asian Games basketball team for spending the night with......