More rural women are having babies in government hospitals. Facilities have improved, but Bihar has is a long way to go in public health.
'We can expect heightened belligerence from China.'
'India has given assistance that we required, otherwise we would not have been able to survive this far.'
'The Rajapaksas have been in active politics for decades and survived many challenges, but they seem to have misread this one.'
'No one in Sri Lanka could afford to stay at home, everyone came onto the street.'
'We can't be outliers. We can't be bystanders. We have to be players.' 'The Taliban also need India to balance the winners in this game.'
'The term 'pro-growth' must be qualified somewhat because, while a rising tide will lift all boats, it will not necessarily do so equally.'
'Congress leaders don't believe in themselves and in the potential of the party.' 'Unless they have faith in themselves, only then will the public have faith in them.'
Kanyakumari is the tip of India and will convey the symbol that from the tip of India, the Congress is on its way up.
'Outside the core voter base of upper caste Hindus, there is a large section unhappy with the performance of the BJP.'
'India's defining characteristic has been its ability to manage and sustain democratic governance through an accommodation of ethnic, linguistic, and religious diversity.'
'Please don't think that Kashmiris have accepted the abrogation of Article 370.' 'Please don't misconstrue silence as acceptance.'
'It is a game of patience. We have to stand firm and tire them out, which we are doing.'
'India's challenge is status quo ante. China's challenge is a face-saving exit'
'As long as we have such partners, Russia cannot be isolated.'
'By killing innocent people, they are using Sun Tzu's tactics of 'kill one, terrify thousands.'
'Over the years he has been getting a feeling of being sidelined by his uncle.'
'We are seeing 50% fewer cases now.' 'It is primarily due to the lockdown.'
'Even during the worst days during the 1990s, India was dealing with the Taliban.'
'This, together with Chinese revisionism, will constitute the major test of the international system.'
'After he died the phrase that struck me most about him was that 'Sam restored the izaat of the Army'.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform. Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Raoul-Sam Daruwala remembers the man behind the uniform.
'Beyond the 'sir' and the 'salute', there was a man who cared about his soldiers and that's what made him a great leader.' Field Marshal Sam Manekshaw's grandson Jehan remembers the man who was the soldier's soldier.
'The distrust of traditional political parties in Punjab is an advantage for AAP.'
Akanksha Mary Balmuchu from Jharkhand's Ho tribe is starting a Master's programme in climate change in the UK. When she walks into campus, she fulfils not only her dream, but that of her grandmother.
'Anyone can come and anyone can go.' 'There is no ideology or vision that differentiates one party from another.'
Major Kuldip Singh Chandpuri was awarded the Mahavir Chakra, the second highest medal for gallantry for leading a small company of men against a massive Pakistani attack.
'The Congress is trying to cover up their anti-incumbency by highlighting the Dalit CM factor.'
'If the Congress wants to keep the ship afloat, it will have to bury the differences.'
'Transformation of Ukraine into some kind of permanent strategic challenger, which Russia would have to contain and deter, spend a significant part of political and strategic resources on it.'
'Entry and qualification must not be through concession and must be reserved for only those who meet the stringent standards of the institution'.
Having lost her job as a stage dancer for film award shows in the pandemic, Smita Soni learnt how to make organic bath and body products. Archana Masih/Rediff.com met her as she sold her handmade items from the boot of her car with baby on her hip.
'Once positions are hardened and troops start building defences, it is difficult for soldiers to step back.'
'There is dissatisfaction and disaffection for the BJP, but there is no anti-incumbency against the government in UP.'
'If the BJP continues with Nitish as CM, it will not consolidate its position further in future.'
'India has to prepare for future warfare where kinetic use of force at the border will be limited. War will take place in the realms beyond the border.'
'As an actor he was surrounded in stardom, but as a politician he is humble'
'There is a sense of realism in the Pakistan army that if they needled India during the Ladakh standoff, they would have seen a strong retaliation.' 'Pakistan was hoping that India would come out looking weaker in the region and get embarrassed, but that obviously has not happened.'
'The BJP would like to capitalise on Yogi's tough image on criminals, law and order situation, and hands-on CM.' 'Modi will be an additional advantage, but it is primarily a contest between Yogi and Akhilesh.'
'This week will be crucial and we are prepared.'
'Since it was the last day of flights, the feeling was weird. There were hardly any aircraft on the ground or in the air.'
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