Pulping the Modi script on Muslims

The BJP's panicky return to basic-instinct majoritarianism in Bihar has pushed Muslims back into the 'secular' basement, says Shekhar Gupta. Bihar has brought the minority (Muslim) vote back in......

The nutty Right and the illiberal Left

'The new generation voter is hyper-nationalistic, but it isn't essentially illiberal.' 'They will find the rants of Adityanath as laughable as Irfan Habib's. They will also find the BJP's......

Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar

'The Parivar's ideology and politics was and remains the very opposite of what Dr Ambedkar stood for,' says Praful Bidwai. When it comes to sheer hypocrisy and double standards, it is hard to beat......

BJP, Thirteenth Time Lucky?

If the minimal test of leadership in the parliamentary form of government is the ability of a prime minister to have his way in reshuffling his or her Cabinet, then Atal Bihari Vajpayee has all but......

Amisha breaks family ties!

Amisha Patel has issued a public statement saying her parents do not hold a power of attorney on her behalf, and that anyone dealing with them would be doing so at his/her own risk.The actress......

View from the Bradman stand

Come rain, hail or shine, this Indian team has given its supporters something to smile about this season. In Sydney last night, the Indians, first of all, posted a huge target without assistance......

When cricket teams dared to dream

Test cricket's long history has been punctuated by one or two remarkable feats of endeavour when teams have pulled off extraordinary victories from desperate positions.The West Indies certainly......