The recognition is dawning slowly that without a programmatic basis, no Opposition unity can be effective. If Opposition unity is seen simply as an ‘anti-Modi’ front, it is once again likely to play into the hand of the ruling party — suggesting that issues really don’t matter and, in the end, it is simply Modi versus the rest.
On April 20, terrorists attacked an Indian Army truck in Jammu and Kashmir’s Poonch and killed five personnel.
Congress too made its position clear regarding its chief ministerial face, relying on battle-hardened veteran Kamal Nath once again for the assembly polls in Madhya Pradesh.
The presence of Bengali Probashi — a term equivalent to the diaspora, in any town or neighbourhood in India is known by the existence of a Kali-Bari – temple of the goddess Kali. The Kali-Baris outside of Bengal have served in establishing the Bengali identity of the Probashis over centuries.
Banaras, the mystic holy city of ghats and traditions, brings everyone together
Veteran journalist Padmanand Jha passed away at the age of 66 on Monday.
Ruskin Bond, India’s best-loved author, turned 88 on May 19. He recollects a spooky incident that happened during his days as a struggling freelance writer in Dehradun.
At 15, I wanted to write. I wanted to feel. Thirty-odd years after I first wrote lines on tingling sensation, the rush of blood and the momentary blinding, I am convinced that I should have not gone there at all.
Bureaucrat-dancers and banker-vocalists: India has no lack of professionals who find time to soar high in the classical performing arts
The field was truly home for V.P. Sathyan, the tragic hero of Indian football
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