Akhilesh apes Maya; lays foundation of a larger park

Far from fulfilling his oft repeated proclamations about converting his bete noire former chief minister Mayawati's dream projects -- the multi-billion parks and memorials -- into hospitals and......

Mayawati attacks Samajwadi govt for renaming varsity

Former UP Chief Minister and Bahujan Samaj Party president Mayawati on Tuesday lashed out at Samjawadi government's decision to rename Manyavar Kanshiramji Urdu-Farsi University, saying it was a......

UP cabinet keeps Lokayukta out of RTI purview

In a major decision, the Uttar Pradesh cabinet on Tuesday gave its nod to keep the office of Lokayukta out of the purview of RTI Act. The cabinet meeting presided over by Chief Minister Akhilesh......

Mayawati, Mulayam's caste-iron strategy

Uttar Pradesh, unlike almost any other Indian state, is ruled and run on caste.In some ways, caste is a bigger player in the state than either religion or national issues, says Lucknow native......