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Ruling The Roost

The ITC Royal Bengal, Kolkata, is still to open doors formally. We bring you an exclusive sneak peek.

Could ISIS Attack India?

Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday suicide bombings, which killed over 200 people, were grisly enough for Islamic State (ISIS) leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi to surface with his first video in five years and claim credit. The island-nation is even now on alert, fearing a second wave of attacks.

Amit Shah: “There Is No Conflict Between National Security And Development”

In the past four and a half months, BJP president Amit Shah has followed a punishing campaign schedule, addressing rallies in over 250 Lok Sabha constituencies. Constantly on the move by chopper or plane, while campaigning in Uttar Pradesh and Bihar last week, the Chanakya of Indian politics spoke to Deputy Editor Uday Mahurkar on his combative electioneering and the challenges and prospects of the BJP in the ongoing election. Excerpts:

Battle For Bengal

THE BJP HAS MADE DEEP INROADS IN THE STATE, MAKING THE MOST OF ANTI-INCUMBENCY AND DIVISIVE PLANKS SUCH AS MAMATA BANERJEE’S ALLEGED MINORITY-APPEASEMENT POLICIES. WILL THE PARTY’S BID TO FAN THIS POPULAR ANGER CONVERT INTO VOTES

The Big Slowdown

It may have taken the finance ministry’s Monthly Economic Report (MER) of May 1 to confirm India’s economic slowdown, but telltale signs have been visible for a couple of quarters now.

The 300 Million Distress Vote

Large parts of the Indian economy—rural and urban—are in distress. Will the anger of the Indian precariat singe the ruling BJP in this election or will the party find enough takers for its poll plank of national security and nationalism?

Narendra Modi: The Game Changer

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s controlled aggression has dramatically altered the rules of engagement with Pakistan.

Rice Brawl Of India

MP fights to be included among the recognised Basmati rice-growing states, but other producers are not keen to share their imminent GI status.

The Original Diva

An invite to her glamourous soirees was a measure of one’s social standing in Mumbai circles.

A Jumbo Nightmare

A forest guard-turned-poacher’s confession exposes Kerala’s biggest-ever elephant poaching scandal.

Two Men And A Legal List

While the rest of the world welcomed 2018 on January 1, there were serpentine queues in Assam at multiple places from early morning.

Divorced From Reality?

By making it punishable, triple talaq, rendered illegal anyway, has become an offence greater than any in the Protection of Women from Domestic Violence Act

Playing With Fire

The violent protests by Dalits across Maharashtra on January 2 hint at a deepening caste polarisation that will test the Fadnavis government

The Terror Claims

Pakistan-based Jaish-e-Mohammad claims credit for attacks, tries to raise profile in Valley. But is there a revival?

Fadnavis In A Caste Bind

Will attempts to assuage the sentiments of the Dalits alienate the Marathas further?

Crying 'Fowl'

Two states, backed by two industry bodies, have applied for a GI tag for a low-cholesterol chicken

'A Crisis Is A Terrible Thing To Waste'

Former UIDAI boss and Infosys co-founder Nandan Nilekani speaks to Group Editorial Director Raj Chengappa on how India should transition to a digital economy. Excerpts:

The Agressor

Virat Kholi is a champion with a premonition of his own destiny. He bats- and leads with complete faith that it will come to pass.

No More Red Lines

As Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan is now happy to put development before dogma.

The New Maratha Wars

It’s not just about the repeal of the Atrocities Act. The Marathas have more to carp about than the ‘Dalit’ atrocity that has rallied them.

UP Muslims: Where Do They Go From Here?

The landslide that brought Adityanath to power in UP is being seen as a calamity for the state’s Muslims. What brought the community to its lowest EBB? A look at the path ahead and the lessons learnt.

Blood In The Marshes

Kaziranga Grapples With Rampant Rhino Poaching and Criticism of the Park Authorities' Trigger-happy Response to the Menace.

The Mind Traveller

“The seasons and the skies sing the same lesson, in perfect harmony: nothing is writ in stone.” - Pico Iyer.

Misfire And Fury

With the latest slugfest, both India and Pakistan have painted themselves into a corner from which there are very few rational choices left.

More Business, Less Care

On Sunday, September 23, Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (PMJAY) insurance scheme aka Modicare.

Big Merger, Small Gains

Finance minister Arun Jaitley believes the merger of three public sector banksBank of Baroda, Vijaya Bank and Dena Bank will create a strong entity and boost the weakest among them (Dena Bank), but not everyone is convinced.

The Ambani Connection

Former French president Francois Hollandes hint of crony capitalism in the Rs 59,000 crore Rafale deal sparks a fresh political controversy over suggestions that Anil Ambani was favoured. Will the deal prove costly for the Modi government?

Will Jogi Queer The Pitch?

The Tactical BSP-JCC alliance could turn the BJP-Congress battle in Chhattisgarh into a three-cornered contest.

Harvest Gold

Not just augmenting farm productivity and income, the state has also made big strides in cleaning up the environment.

Making Of A Rich Brew

Employment opportunities, industrial expansion and a medical scheme targeted at 92 per cent of its population have put Assam on a fast growth trajectory.