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Karnataka - In The Balance

The BJP wins the trust vote, but there are problems aplenty for new chief minister Yediyurappa

Yeddy Steady, For Now

The BJP and B.S. Yeddyurappa might have emerged victorious from the chaos in the Karnataka assembly, but they still have many battles left

Sheila Dikshit (1938 - 2019) - That December Heat

The late Delhi CM on why she took the Nirbhaya blame on the chin

Friendly Litti, Spycy Chokha

Is police lens on RSS and affiliates a Nitish Kumar mock drill to checkmate BJP before 2020 polls?

Didi Shows A Softer Side

New alignments, new approach: Mamata Banerjee changes tack to take on a belligerent BJP

Forget Generalists, Hire Specialists

India’s bureaucracy faces a severe shortage of experts. Can lateral entry solve the problem?

BJP March - Pushing South

India’s ruling party has pulled all stops in its mission to shed the northern tag by conquering the lands across the Vindhyas

Rahul Gandhi Goes To Amethi!

On his first visit to Amethi post his defeat, Rahul Gandhi calls for collective responsibility and organisational revamp

Modi 2.0: The Return Of Narendra Modi

With Modi coming back, who is an ardent advocate of India becoming more digital, the country will surely see new policies come to light which will help India achieve that goal. India is sorely in need of a government that will support new technologies being introduced and will provide the back work for the tech giants to get their innovations off ground.

Can Sonia Salvage Congress's Sinking Ship?

As Rahul sulks and shies away, can Sonia salvage Congress’s sinking ship?

What The RSS Wants In The Budget

Despite a historic mandate, the Modi government will find it difficult to ignore the wish list of RSS affiliates.

Narendra Modi - Lotus in the Mire

“I have always been CM, I am CM today and shall be CM forever. For me, CM means not Chief Minister but Common Man.” These were the words spoken by the current Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, when he was the Chief Minister of Gujarat. While a lot has changed since then, he seems to continue to appeal to the ‘CM’ even today. Here’s a glimpse into the rare and no-holds-barred interview that appeared in the September 2011 issue of Society magazine

A Tale Of Missteps

Mamata Banerjee's handling of the doctors’ strike betrays her anxiety in the aftermath of electoral reverses at the hands of the BJP.

That Sinking Feeling In Telangana

With a dozen of its MLAs jumping ship, the Congress in Telangana is staring at an existential crisis

Narendra Modi's Mandarins

A close-knit team of bureaucrats enjoying the PM’s confidence is his trusted means to realise his vision.

Didi In Distress

Taking on the BJP is becoming increasingly difficult for Mamata Banerjee as she seems to be losing her grip over the bureaucracy and the police

The Pink State To Turn Saffron In 2023!

The BJP wants to make Telangana its second anchor in south India. Leaders expect the pink state to turn saffron in 2023

How The BJP Breached Didi's Bastion

Forcing the Left to move Right, wooing TMC’s disgruntled leaders and building a strong organisation at the grassroots level were key elements of the BJP’s ‘Mission Bengal’ strategy

Jagan's Long March

The YSRC Chief’s spectacular triumph may generate overwhelming expectations

Modi Closes In On TMC

Narendra Modi’s image as an antithesis to Mamata Banerjee’s draconian ways has only been strengthened in the past year

Mamata's Key Man Could Have Interfered In The Polling Process

Mamata’s key man, former police commissioner Rajeev Kumar, could have interfered in the polling process

‘OUR MAIN FOCUS IS TO IMPROVE QUALITY OF EDUCATION'

Starting from June 2019, a massive campaign will be launched to increase class attendance in schools, as in each class quality of education depends on the knowledge from the previous class. This will be a non-financial intervention that would be taken up by involving parents, NGOs, media, self-help groups (SHGs), says Dr B Janardhan Reddy, Secretary, School and Higher Education Department, Government of Telangana, in an interview with Sudheer Goutham B of Elets News Network (ENN).

SAP: Building Intelligent Nations

Governments face daunting challenges to protect the community, provide services, and help the economy prosper. Successfully embracing the opportunities from new technologies and implementing the right initiatives will be the foundation of staying competitive and to become more efficient for Governments in future, says Dr Lovneesh Chanana, Vice President - Digital Government (Asia Pacific and Japan), SAP, in an interview with Elets News Network (ENN).

Zero Emission Mobility Is The Way Forward

The road ahead for improving the present scenario of the transport sector is to make way for electric vehicles and ensure zero emission, says Abhay Damle, Joint Secretary, Ministry of Road Transport and Highways, Government of India, as he puts spotlight on the challenges faced in introducing green mobility solutions and measures taken by the government to mitigate those, in an interview with Souvik Goswami and K C Mishra of Elets New Network (ENN).

Using Innovation, How Pilibhit DM Ensured Record Voting In LS Poll

A record 67.2 percent voting was achieved in Pilibhit in Phase-III of the ongoing Lok Sabha Elections, making it the top district in Uttar Pradesh to have registered maximum voter turnout.

TCS ION: Transforming Student Assessment System Through Innovation

TCS iON has been designed and customised based on the requirements of the local market, says Venguswamy Ramaswamy, Global Head, TCS iON, as he talks at length about the core principles and functioning model of TCS iON, the future plans and how TCS is working towards bridging the skill gap between the youth and the industry, in an interview with Rajneesh De of Elets News Network (ENN).

Smart Cities Mission Setting The Pace & Direction Of Urban Development In India

Smart Cities Mission is not only about the implementation of projects. The Mission aims to build capacity of cities to think strategically about Urban Development, says Kunal Kumar, Joint Secretary (Mission Director Smart Cities), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs, Government of India, in conversation with Ritika Srivastava of Elets News Network (ENN).

MCG Transforming Gurugram Into A World-Class City

Focusing on strengthening Gurugram’s civic infrastructure by providing more multi-level parkings, better quality roads, better sewage system and better drainage system, the Municipal Corporation of Gurugram is trying to rope in ward committees, NGOs, RWAs and members of the civil society to create win-win infrastructure and services for the residents, says Yashpal Yadav, Commissioner, Municipal Corporation of Gurugram, in an interview with Ritika Srivastava of Elets News Network (ENN).

India-Afghanistan Relations: Moving From Strength To Strength

India’s engagement in Afghanistan gained momentum with its continued assistance for socio-economic development ensuring greater connectivity and regional integration. India’s cooperation is based on the priorities of the people of Afghanistan, writes Neelapu Shanti, a journalist formerly associated with the Government of Afghanistan.

How Georgia Is Emerging As A Favorable Destination For Medical Students

It is a fantasy of many students to study medical science in Europe. Georgia is gradually emerging as a new destination for the Indian students to study medical science, as the courses offered by the medical universities in Georgia are both recognised by the Medical council of India and World Health Organisation (WHO).