The BJP manifesto where the Ram Janmabhoomi issue, Article 370 and a common civil code figure prominently—is proof that the party's "moderate voice" was shortlived. And though the RSS denies it played a role in shaping the "hardline" manifesto, its j

He wanted to present me as a hardliner, as an uncompromising Hindu chauvinist and him -self as a healer and humanist, a progressive and liberal who would bring the political process to immediate fruition. I was shocked at his approach and tactics. In

The Advani-Vajpayee 'feud' comes to the fore with an RSS-inspired manifesto

As Sonia's Amethi circus winds up,the real scenario emerges—a shrewd BJP hijacking the caste vote

The bidi barons and the politicians play with the law. And two million labourers live and work in slave-like conditions, earning nothing but chronic ailments...

Politician-in-waiting, playboy or regular guy. Who's the real Rahul?

Changing political formations leave Seshan and Aiyer stranded

A series of explosions exposes the horrifying labour camps in Alang, India's biggest shipbreaking yard

Farooq's son is full of plans but the Valley isn't interested, yet

It's a bumpy campaign ride as laptop-happy Chandrababu Naidu hardsells the TDP to an often angry electorate

BJP hardliners are as rigid as ever—espousing Hindutva and spewing hatred for Muslims

Those who say political uncertainty was good for the economy are talking through their hats

As the car market faces sweeping changes, the Maruti-Suzuki impasse sticks out like a sore thumb

With industrial stagnation and a slump in exports, the economic fundamentals have weakened

Belgian-born Guru Freddy trains the army, paramilitary forces, cadets and scouts at his self-powered gurukula

Arthur Clarke's paedophilic 'confession' mars his knighthood and Lanka's independence festivities

He's the man who's made music for Baba Sehgal, Daler Mehndi and Sonia Gandhi

Parsi colours go universal as a Canadian interprets Rohinton Mistry's 'Such a Long Journey' on film

Sony's chief operating officer unveils the entertainment channels plans to go newsy

A recipe book with a difference

Satish Gujral, the storyteller

An account of the Salt March made duller by the writer's diary

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