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A Steady Hand On The Tiller

New Chhattisgarh CM Bhupesh Baghel is a political surgeon. He now puts his hand to the plough.

Expanding Ties Beyond Traditional Sphere

As Japan celebrates Emperor Akihito’s birthday on December 23, Japanese Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Kenji Hiramatsu dwells on the growing trust and engagement with India in a wide sphere as the two countries strive for peace, stability and economic growth in the region.

Chariots Stuck In Lowlands

The BJP had grand campaign plans for Bengal, but is stalled in its tracks by a canny TMC.

Last Frontiers On The Market

Alarm echoes over push for fancy resorts on Andaman and Nicobar, Lakshadweep islands.

Vale Of The Grim Reaper

Alleged punitive killings of civilians are likely to keep state polls away.

Supervillain In Sin City

In the wake of its deadliest mass shooting, America once again confronts its unending cycle of gun violence

Saffron Ambivalence

RSS throws cold water on Centre’s overtures to Kashmiris. Not all are amused.

The Same Old Track

Mumbai’s suburban rail network is still essentially what the British built

If Wishes Were Houses

Home buyers who paid through the nose seem as distant from their dream homes as ever

Subramanian Swamy: A Guided Missile

The man is pugnacious but equally unpredictable. So is the BJP taking too big a risk by giving him a stage?

Can The Congress Ever Revive From Here?

Is it the end of the road for the Grand Old Party of India? Party leaders speak of the decline, the insipid leadership.

What Worked For Amma And Didi!

A contrast in method and style, Mamata and Jayalalitha have few peers in understanding mass electoral psychology

The Hand Beckons A Grass Root

The Congress needs Mamata to counter BJP. But its Bengal cadre loathes the TMC. Is an alliance feasible?

Fresh Trickle Of Teertham

Kerala’s Dalit pujari is a first in the south since Sangam era

Pluck Egos, Not Just Tea

Lingering misogyny prompts Kerala women to keep fighting for basic rights.

Snooping In A Salwar

Braving both danger and tedium, women are carving out a niche in the world of private investigation

Incentivise With Tools

Clean India campaign is yet to address casteism

Spousal Strategy Fee

A ‘commission’ is the crux of the investigation into the ICICI-Videocon affair

Just Pass The Wine, Comrades

The Left made a law that grossly undermined Bengal’s state election commission. As Trinamool unleashes prepoll violence, an old tool comes in handy.

The Old Sport Of Goodwill Hunting

The darkest shadow has passed. Nepal’s PM is in Delhi to take Modi’s hand and dispel the Chinese bogey.

An Atrocity On The Law

Behind the street rage lies the Atrocity Act’s dilution after its weak execution

At The Fire Ceremonies

Worshipping the ballot box, the BJP aims for a Hindu awakening in Bengal; the TMC plays along, then hits out

May I Overcharge You

Banks are fleecing customers to shore up their profits and offset the dead weight of bad loans to corporates.

Peace Just At Arm's Length

Resolving Doklam needs steady hands. Will Xi Jinping emulate the Mao of ’62, or show mature diplomacy?

ISI To ISIS: The New Code

Now, funerals of militants see black Islamic State flags being waved in place of green Pakistani ones.

To Stitch'em A Forked Tongue

Battling a many-voices-no-impact jinx, the Congress regroups its top communicators. Will it work?

Between Azaan And Ashtami

As Mamata vigorously accepts the BJPs communal challenge in Bengal, she falls afoul of her old allies.

Gas And The Greater Game

Indian diplomacy during Putins visit was masterful, but defence cooperation alone cannot sustain the relationshipmore economic content is vital.

No Means No!

Bollywood, comedy, and most damagingly, media...as industry after industry says #MeToo to guilt and complicity, its time organisations refuse consent to the predatory culture.

Leeway To Ladakh

Kashmir sees political message as Leh gets more autonomy.