Recent investigations into the telecom spectrum and coal scams have made bureaucrats very wary of taking decisions.
The 67-year-old hasn't only received a clear-cut mandate for an unprecedented fourth term but also done it on his own. From distributing tickets to planning party campaigns to chalking out strategies for the present and the future, the chief minister had played a stellar role throughout, and emerged successful in his endeavour. Bikash Mohapatra reports
'You can fight to win leadership of a party, yet join party rivals to win a general election in the US. The fact that dissent is not rebellion is not really appreciated in India, where we are used to the 'High Command' culture,' says T V R Shenoy.
Sandeep Shanbhag offers tips on post Budget taxation rates.
Cashi Crisis: Day 9: Aaj ki Taaza Khabar!
A summary of the day's play in the Ranji Trophy matches.
