Why Yeddy may not be BJP's best bet in Karnataka

In true Karnataka political style, which cuts across parties and loyalties, any reinstatement of Yeddiyurappa, even with adequate legislative majority, could trigger rebellion from within, which......

Do we need governors and their grey powers?

'Both the governor and the President enjoy an enormous array of 'grey' powers.''All parties criticise these when in the Opposition. But why does no government dismantle them when these parties come......

Ahankar has been many a leader's undoing

'BJP leaders might ponder the all-consuming arrogance that grips the Modi-Shah combine a year ahead of the next general election,' says Sunil Sethi. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi during his......

With eye on Karnataka elections, Congress to assess performance of MLAs

The party desperate to retain power in the state will also prepare dossiers on opposition MLAs to assess the winability of prospective party nominees. Desperate to retain Karnataka, the only big......