Up2012

Nifty futures catch poll fever; Wall St, Asian markets down

Today's market mover in India could be the election outcome from UP. But ahead of that, sentiment across global markets is down.

Kalyan alleges financial deal behind Kushwaha joining BJP

Former UP chief minister Kalyan Singh alleges financial deal between BJP and Kushwaha on Kushwaha's induction into the party

Budget to be presented after state polls: Pranab

The Union Budget will be presented after the completion of elections in five states, but the government has not yet decided the final date of presentation.

The Priyanka myth: Why Congress' Plan B is also a dud

With Rahul's failing fortunes, the clamour for his supposedly more talented sister has already begun. So what is more tragic? That Priyanka may turn out to be a political zero or that the Congress has become a party in surname only?

SP parliamentary board meet on Wednesday

The party hopes to get a clear majority in the state on its own.

Images: Akhilesh Kumar Yadav

Man of the moment, the next Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, Akhilesh Kumar Yadav.

Bhatta-Parsaul debacle: Rahul entered late, left early

The Congress was confident that Bhatta-Parsaul belonged to them but the results said otherwise. People feel Rahul balm was late, short-lived and failed to last till end.

Akhilesh Yadav: SP's poster boy who won them UP

Akhilesh Yadav has won national acclaim by helping return his father to power as chief minister of Uttar Pradesh, India's most populous and politically key state.

Muslim votes: Why SP must thank Gadkari

The Muslim community voted overwhelmingly for the SP. There could have been a sub-surface polarisation.

Congress, do you have any ideas for redemption?

All options look closed now. The party could begin with a political prime minister.