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Coalgate: Congress abuse of CBI getting more brazen

It didn't need the latest revelation of governmental interference in the CBI investigation into the Coalgate scam to know that the Congress abuses the CBI as a political weapon, But the party has become reckless in its abuse.

1984 Sikh riots: Will Cong stop shielding Tytler at least now?

If Rajiv Gandhi had acted on the advice he was given in 1984, and theTytlers of the world had been reined in from their genocidal attack on Sikhs , it's fair to say that India would today have been a vastly different place.

Revival of Odia pride is my priority: Pyarimohan Mohapatra

The Odisha Jan Morcha chief has not ruled out political alliance either with the Congress or the BJP.

Power-drunk Ajit Pawar shows insensitivity of netas to people

Pawar's comments are a measure of the vast distance that our netas have put between themselves and the people, which renders them insensitive to the struggles of the aam aadmi - and finds expression in the public rubbing of salt in people's wounds.

The utter loneliness of Advani, eternal PM-in-waiting

An 86-year-old patriarch who wistfully recalls memories of a communally polarising campaign from the late 1980s and early 1990s is exactly the wrong man to represent a BJP that wants to project a forward-looking image of itself.

Why the Congress should get over its 'Modi mania'

The Congress today just can’t get Modi off its mind: and the more it wants to not think of him, the more it obsesses about him. It is a self-defeating strategy for a party with a poor record of governance to defend.

Why hardline Hindutva is a national security issue

The BJP has moved to shore up its right flank by inducting extremists into key party positions. It is playing with matches—a game for arsonists, not serious leaders committed to Indian democracy.

Political ‘Fan Bhakti’ is killing Indian democracy

Heading into the Lok Sabha elections, India’s parties ought to be discussing an ailing economy, Pakistan’s meltdown, the energy crisis. What are they doing instead?

Why the rejection of Novartis patent plea is a huge victory for India

Had Novartis won the case, big pharma would have indulged in reckless “ever-greening” of drugs keeping life-saving drugs out of the reach of most people in India.

H-1B lottery: Big rush for work visas as US economy picks up

A revival in the US economy means that demand for H-1B visas is expected to exceed supply this year. Employers, including Indian tech giants, will have to rely on a lottery to fill key positions in the US

If IPL has guts, it should take the game away from Tamil Nadu

If Tamil Nadu is going to play bully, would it not have been fairer for IPL to shift all matches out of the state?

Modi, Amit Shah, Varun Gandhi: BJP now has a poll strategy

The newly appointed office bearers have a challenging task cut out for them to take on the ruling Congress.

What a 'promotion' for Modi today means for him

Modi's elevation to the party's parliamentary board is another base camp in his attempt to scale party summit - and be appointed prime ministerial candidate. Yet, there remain residual hurdles in his path.

Here it comes: An apology from Modi for Gujarat riots

Theres a twist in the political tale as Modi appears to yield ground - and advocates the framing of a 'national apology policy'.

1971 war crimes: In Kolkata, Islamists rally for genocide

Islamists have every right to stage democratic protests in support of perpetrators of the 1971 war crimes—and killers of Indian troops. The depressing fact is none of the major parties in Bengal have seen fit to stage counter-protests.

Time mag poll: If Kejriwal is 'influential', we're in trouble

Kejriwal figures on Time magazine's long list of the world's most influential people. That provides him a platform to amplify his regressive economic worldview.

When Manmohan Singh flew over the domestic nest

The prime minister was asked all kinds of questions relating to domestic politics, economy and foreign policy.

Dear Mumbai Police, thank you for coffee and conversation

Last Sunday an incident shook Kima, a 32-year old game developer from Mizoram, that caused him to lose his faith in Mumbai. Four days later he was assured that Mumbai had not deserted him.

Why Tamil Nadu is right to take a tough stance against SL

Targeting Tamil politicians will only help the Sri Lankan regime: Is that the government's real game?

Even Digvijaya gets it right on why UPA-2 isn't working

The UPA has allowed everybody from the courts to state bullies like DMK and AIADMK to hijack all policies. At the core is the Manmohan-Sonia power arrangement, which has simply not worked.

Eelam demand: Tamil Nadu leaders are playing with fire

The renewed chant for a Tamil Eelam is a dog-whistle to the basest ethno-linguistic nationalist sentiments that continue to fester beneath the surface in Tamil Nadu, which politicians pander to.

Holi musings: India should shine in its true colours

The idea of 'mutual consent' is little appreciated, which is why even stray incidents of excess have the capacity to render Holi a joyless experience for many.

Modi for Lucknow and other election-time red herrings

There are too many red herrings floating right now, including one that Modi will contest from Lucknow. It is highly unlikely.

Memo to Mulayam: When you have to shoot, shoot. Don't talk!

For all the Samajwadi Party's daily threats of withdrawal of support for the UPA, Mulayam Singh Yadav hasn't walked the talk. Instead, he is only looking to leverage his political clout in the hope that it will propel him to prime ministership.

Is Modi phobia guiding Mulayam's praise for Advani?

It is apparent that Mulayam is trying to sow confusion in the Congress and the BJP.

Mulayam's right, 2014 could be the year of the Third Front

There are indications that the idea of a big national party anchoring stable alliances may have run its course.

Liaqat case, and a flawed idea of special courts for Muslims

Constitutional propriety demands that special courts that take up the cases of innocent people arrested on false charges in terror cases should be blind to the religious background of the falsely accused.

Liaqat arrest drama: Why we're rotten at fighting terror

The Liaqat Shah arrest drama exposes not just a lack of professionalism in dealing with allegations of an imminent terrorist attack. More worryingly, it strains the credibility of any compelling evidence that may be proffered in fighting terror.

Move for mercy for Sanjay Dutt sends perverse signal

The move to secure mercy for Sanjay Dutt is a perversion of the law, fraught with dangerous consequences. And yet, it appears that it has enough political and social momentum to sail through.

Budget session: It's now time for Maya to flex her muscles

Mayawati is likely to up the ante over her quota in promotions bill.