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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
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
Present by his absence
Nitin Gadkari staying away from key meetings sets political tongues wagging once again
DEFECTION SHOULD BE REFERRED TO THE EC OR THE JUDICIARY
INTERVIEW SUBHASH C. KASHYAP former secretary general, Lok Sabha
WE MUST LEAVE POLITICAL PROCESSES TO POLITICIANS
INTERVIEW O.P. RAWAT former chief election commissioner
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’.
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.
A WEB OF AMBIGUITY
Merger exemption needs clarity or removal
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.
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
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
Subsidies have to be rationalised
INTERVIEW SUKHVINDER SINGH SUKHU HIMACHAL PRADESH CHIEF MINISTER
Heat in the valley
The second phase of the assembly elections was crucial for several high-profile leaders
Cover Drive
Usage-driven motor insurance policies offer several benefits
Themes Of Choice
As Savvy Investors Seek New Avenues, Thematic Mutual Funds Are Gaining Popularity
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.
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.
United in the states
Indian-Americans coming together under the Democratic umbrella could get Harris over the line in key battlegrounds
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:
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.
Comrade with no foes
Lal Salaam, Comrade Yechury-you were quite a guy!
Pinning down saffron
In her first political bout, Vinesh Phogat rides on the anti-BJP sentiment across Haryana
MAKE IN MANIPUR
Home-made rockets and weapons from across the border are escalating the conflict
SAHEB LOSES STEAM
Coalition dynamics and poor electoral prospects continue to diminish Ajit Pawar's political stock
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.
Reimagining dharma
In her latest book, Wendy Doniger explores fascinating tales from the Shanti and Anushasana Parvas of the Mahabharat
FORGED IN FIRE
The twists and turns in the life of Anveshi Jain, once the most Googled woman in 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?
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.
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