RS polls: BJP gains, Sibal survives cross voting scare in UP

Rebellion by Congress MLAs in Haryana helped BJP-backed Independent candidate Subhash Chandra score an upset victory as Congress stalwart Kapil Sibal pulled it off in Uttar Pradesh in the Rajya......

The monk who declined Rajya Sabha membership

Soft-spoken and readily accessible, Pranav Pandya, head and mentor, All World Gayatri Pariwar, says he’s not inclined to accept. Shreya Jai reports. Beyond the razzle-dazzle the Mary Koms and......

Why Hindus need a Narendra Dabholkar

The rationalist has proved to be a greater voice of reason in death than he was during his lifetime. One could have almost entirely agreed with Narendra Dabholkar but for a few observations like......

United colours of changing India

Mayawati's tremendous flow of blue at her Lucknow rally last week was impressive on all counts. It signified a change in India's political colours. Democracy and an irrepressible desire for......