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Two-man army
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Two-man army

Ravichandran Ashwin and Ravindra Jadeja are closer to Kapil Dev on the list of India's best Test all-rounders

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October 06, 2024
Driving on the left
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Driving on the left

His hardline Marxist ideology may not help Anura Kumara Dissanayake solve Sri Lanka’s economic problems. For India, his pro-China outlook could be a headache

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October 06, 2024
Present by his absence
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Present by his absence

Nitin Gadkari staying away from key meetings sets political tongues wagging once again

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October 06, 2024
DEFECTION SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE EC OR THE JUDICIARY
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DEFECTION SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE EC OR THE JUDICIARY

INTERVIEW SUBHASH C. KASHYAP former secretary general, Lok Sabha

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October 06, 2024
WE MUST LEAVE POLITICAL PROCESSES TO POLITICIANS
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WE MUST LEAVE POLITICAL PROCESSES TO POLITICIANS

INTERVIEW O.P. RAWAT former chief election commissioner

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October 06, 2024
POLITICAL BIAS SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF ANTI-DEFECTION LAW
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POLITICAL BIAS SHOULD BE KEPT OUT OF ANTI-DEFECTION LAW

THE 52ND AMENDMENT to the Constitution was made in 1985 to incorporate the Tenth Schedule, commonly known as the ‘anti-defection law’.

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October 06, 2024
ANTI-DEFECTION LAW HAS PROVED TO BE A COMPLETE FAILURE
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ANTI-DEFECTION LAW HAS PROVED TO BE A COMPLETE FAILURE

P. CHIDAMBARAM WAS A first-time MP when the anti-defection law was passed in Parliament in 1985.

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October 06, 2024
A WEB OF AMBIGUITY
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A WEB OF AMBIGUITY

Merger exemption needs clarity or removal

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October 06, 2024
ONCE YOU DEFECT, YOU MUST RESIGN
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ONCE YOU DEFECT, YOU MUST RESIGN

M. VENKAIAH NAIDU sits relaxed on an off-white wing chair in the drawing room of his Jubilee Hills residence in Hyderabad.

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October 06, 2024
MAKING AN ASS OF THE LAW
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MAKING AN ASS OF THE LAW

The current state of the anti-defection law is affecting democracy itself. It is time to completely overhaul the system

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October 06, 2024
FOUR DECADES OF FAILURE
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FOUR DECADES OF FAILURE

Almost 40 years since the enactment of the anti-defection law, it is widely accepted that the law has been ineffective in stopping wholesale defections and toppling of governments

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October 06, 2024
Subsidies have to be rationalised
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Subsidies have to be rationalised

INTERVIEW SUKHVINDER SINGH SUKHU HIMACHAL PRADESH CHIEF MINISTER

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October 06, 2024
Heat in the valley
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Heat in the valley

The second phase of the assembly elections was crucial for several high-profile leaders

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October 06, 2024
Cover Drive
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Cover Drive

Usage-driven motor insurance policies offer several benefits

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September 29, 2024
Themes Of Choice
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Themes Of Choice

As Savvy Investors Seek New Avenues, Thematic Mutual Funds Are Gaining Popularity

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September 29, 2024
A golden girl
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A golden girl

One of India's most formidable beauties passed away earlier this month. The odd thing is she would absolutely hate this obituary; she hated being written about and avoided publicity for all of her nine decades. Indira Aswani was 93 when she died. But anyone who encountered her, even briefly, was in such awe of her grace and poise, and one could not but remember her forever.

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September 29, 2024
The interest in wine is growing delightfully in India
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The interest in wine is growing delightfully in India

The renowned British wine writer and television presenter Jancis Robinson, 74, recently came to Delhi and Mumbai to reacquaint herself with India's wine industry. This was the Robinson's fourth visit to India; the last one was seven years ago. On this trip, Robinson and her husband, restaurateur Nicholas Lander, were hosted by the Taj Hotels and Sonal Holland, India's only Master of Wine.

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September 29, 2024
United in the states
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United in the states

Indian-Americans coming together under the Democratic umbrella could get Harris over the line in key battlegrounds

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September 29, 2024
GDP as the only measure of progress is illogical
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GDP as the only measure of progress is illogical

Dasho Karma Ura, one of the world's leading happiness experts, has guided Bhutan's unique gross national happiness (GNH) project. He uses empirical data to show that money cannot buy happiness in all circumstances, rather it is family and health that have the strongest positive effect on happiness. Excerpts from an interview:

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September 29, 2024
India is not a controlling big brother
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India is not a controlling big brother

Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay considers India a benevolent elder sibling as the \"big brotherly attitude\" is happily missing from bilateral ties. He thinks the relationship shared by the two countries has become a model of friendship not just for the region, but for the entire world. \"India's attitude is definitely not of a big brother who is controlling and does not allow the little brother to blossom and grow,\" says Tobgay in an exclusive interview with THE WEEK.

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September 29, 2024
Comrade with no foes
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Comrade with no foes

Lal Salaam, Comrade Yechury-you were quite a guy!

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September 29, 2024
Pinning down saffron
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Pinning down saffron

In her first political bout, Vinesh Phogat rides on the anti-BJP sentiment across Haryana

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September 29, 2024
MAKE IN MANIPUR
THE WEEK India

MAKE IN MANIPUR

Home-made rockets and weapons from across the border are escalating the conflict

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September 29, 2024
SAHEB LOSES STEAM
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SAHEB LOSES STEAM

Coalition dynamics and poor electoral prospects continue to diminish Ajit Pawar's political stock

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September 29, 2024
When separatism goes mainstream
THE WEEK India

When separatism goes mainstream

As a Kashmir watcher for more than 30 years, I must talk about the shifting sands in the valley where the first elections are being held in over a decade. This is also the first poll since the abrogation of article 370. But the fascinating development is the ‘mainstreaming’ of separatist elements in this election.

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September 29, 2024
Reimagining dharma
THE WEEK India

Reimagining dharma

In her latest book, Wendy Doniger explores fascinating tales from the Shanti and Anushasana Parvas of the Mahabharat

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September 29, 2024
FORGED IN FIRE
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FORGED IN FIRE

The twists and turns in the life of Anveshi Jain, once the most Googled woman in India

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September 29, 2024
Nicking napkins and black magic
THE WEEK India

Nicking napkins and black magic

Had Phulwanti, our maid, not taken leave, I would never have known that I am a kleptomaniac! Yes, I do look so innocent, but kleptomaniacs don’t necessarily have to look like thugs, do they?

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September 29, 2024
GMC will have full executive, legislative and judicial autonomy
THE WEEK India

GMC will have full executive, legislative and judicial autonomy

With full executive, legislative and judicial autonomy, the Gelephu Mindfulness City (GMC) adopts a unique model that is distinct from the prevailing administrative system in Bhutan.

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September 29, 2024
CITY OF DREAMS
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CITY OF DREAMS

With the development of the Gelephu Mindfulness City along the Indian border, Bhutan proposes an economic gateway for the world to India and southeast Asia, without disturbing its comfortable relationship with China

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September 29, 2024