BJP, Congress grapple with rebel problem in Himachal polls

With only a few days to go for the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls, the rebel factor is wearing down both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress, with top leaders of both......

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Kejriwal's centralised way of governance might work in Delhi, but Punjab will call for delegation, observes Sanjeev Nayyar. IMAGE: Bhagwant Mann, who was sworn in as Punjab's chief minister on......

India can fight China, but not with a divided house

We understand the electoral compulsions, the desperate need for the BJP to have at least 50 per cent of the Hindus vote for them in Uttar Pradesh in a few months.For that, you need polarisation,......

Congress's ek teer aur multiple nishan in Punjab

With Charanjit Channi's selection as Punjab CM, the Congress has got its opponents thinking seriously about their next move, notes Sanjeev Nayyar. IMAGE: Punjab's newly sworn in Chief Minister......

10 economic commandments for Modi

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue on a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar. Illustration: Dominic......

How are 'minorities' allowed tax benefits under HUF?

Should the Income-Tax Act have been simultaneously amended to exclude Sikhs and Jains from the definition of HUF once they were declared a minority by the government? Sanjeev Nayyar discusses the......

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Raghuram Rajan's departure holds lessons for all.We need to learn how to value and retain talent.At the same time the talented too must realise that talent alone does not ensure the top job, says......

Why I am fida about Baba Ramdev's products

Baba Ramdev may be controversy's child, yet he has a fan following not just in India, but almost all over the world.Sanjeev Nayyar recounts why he is fida about Patanjali products. IMAGE: Ramdev......

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris? Asha Bhosle sang some of her best songs for film-maker Shakti Samanta, and their......

Court allows telecast of Pati Patni Aur Woh

The Delhi High Court on Tuesday allowed entertainment channel NDTV Imagine to continue its reality TV show Pati Patni Aur Woh, by staying the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights......