'Besides Ayodhya, the BJP lost in nine other constituencies with a Ramayana imprint; it tasted success only in Thrissur.' 'In Rameswaram, K Navaskani of the Indian Union Muslim League won with a 44% voteshare in a 84% Hindu constituency.' 'In the 21 seats in the Ayodhya and Varanasi regions, both crucial to the Hindutva project, the BJP won just 7.' 'It won just 3 out of 12 seats around Modi's constituency,' points out Krishna Prasad.
With polls to elect the 18th Lok Sabha approaching, district poll panels are fixing the rates for expenses as part of the election expenditure monitoring process.
The lack of clarity on who is next in line, when the time comes, as indeed it will one day some day, reflects poorly on the management of the world's largest political party. It scarcely need be said that a squabble between the contenders, Shah and Yogi, is exactly what the doctor ordered for the Opposition, notes Krishna Prasad.
'Kosha' translates to bhuna or slow cooking and 'mangsho' means mutton.
An intriguing pulau that could be a great lunch fixture
The actress remembers the everyday fare at her childhood home in Bengaluru.
We have surprised everyone today, says Pakistan head coach after draw against South Korea
Presenting the most-viewed recipes this year.
Mahalaya, though essentially about the goddess, wasn't religious for us. And it isn't for most Bengalis. Mahalaya is an emotion. It's gooseflesh for a memory. A welling up of happy tears. A celebration of what is to come.
'I always say you really cannot own a recipe.' 'In India, where, we have been cooking for thousands of years, how can you put a finger and say, 'This is mine'?'
There's nothing more satisfying than a meal of freshly fried puris served with a spicy raseela potato preparation.
Two homemade treats that will transform your Christmas celebration into a glorious one.
Add a dash of flavour to your Holi celebrations with a special laal maas recipe.
Recipes by chef Sabir Khan, banquet tandoor chef at Jaypee Greens Golf and Spa Resort, Noida.
Confirming the incident, a Mahakal police station official said they resorted to cane-charge to disperse the protesters.
Ditch your plain cauliflower sabji for gorgeous Gobi Musallam this weekend.
A popular South Indian sweet dish, it's made from rice flour, jaggery and grated coconut.
Bajra or pearl millet is a wonderfully nutritious substitute to rice, and can be made into a tasty vegetable pulau.
Find comfort in this quick and yum poha and mung dal khichdi.
Why just eat noodles and samosa separately when you can combine them together for a tasty treat?
The best food to try during the month of Ramzan.
'From the time we landed to the time we left, we got so much love that I didn't feel like coming home.'
August 15 needs a colourful menu. We have tiranga options galore, served up just for you.
Chicken Ghee Roast goes well with neer dosas, steamed rice, dosas, appams, idiyappams, plain biryani or chapattis.
Chef Kaleem Qurashi from ITC's Fortune Resort Heevan, Srinagar shares his special Ramzan recipes.
In the summer, we tend to eat less and drink more. Avoid large portions of food, as they will be difficult to digest and may cause you to feel tired and lazy. Instead, have frequent and small portions of meals, which will keep them fresh and light, suggests Dr Shoaib Sangatti, emergency physician, Ruby Hall clinic, Wanowire.
Lakadbaggha takes up too many issues and does not do justice to them, points out Deepa Gahlot.
It's a fusion dish with a South Indian touch.
Gastronomic tourism is the act of travelling for a taste of the place, in order to get a sense of the place.
Here are some traditional recipes you can try at home.
While they have been watching every bit of development on television and through their contacts in the state of Maharashtra, those who have watched them closely say that the rebel Sena MLAs have maintained a reasonable calm so far.
Amboli is a quintessential Malvani dish prepared with rice and mixed dal batter, soaked and grounded, then left to ferment overnight.
Drumstick leaves is widely used in many South Indian recipes.
Traditional Italian fare made with eggplant, mozzarella and Parmesan cheese.
Gloom and pall have descended on mutton and other meat vendors as the strike in UP has forced people to turn vegetarian.
A fine alu curry for any mood or meal.
It's hard to believe that something as nutritious as Sai Bhaji can taste so good.
According to Swiggy, Indians ordered an average of 95 biryanis per minute.
Ishtu is light on the tummy and usually served hot or warm. It goes well with idlis, dosas and appams.
