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Pramila Jayapal poised to become first Indian-American woman to go to US House of Representatives

Jayapal captured 42 percent of the vote in the primary for the seat to lead the nine-candidate field. In fact, she polled double the votes of the runner-up.

Assam Assembly polls: Congress set to win after first direct contest with BJP after 2014 debacle, says Gaurav Gogoi

The Congress as of now is in a very strong position and is set to win and form the fourth consecutive government in the state, says Gaurav Gogoi, Kaliabor MP and son of Assam Chief Minister Tarun Gogoi.

Firstpost Ground Report: Sold at 2 for Rs 200; why Sunitha’s story must distract us from the meta-nationalism of Bharat Mata

Beyond the meta-nationalism of Bharat Mata, here is Sunitha’s story. It is what Roland Barthes called “the third meaning” – something that goes beyond the informational and the symbolic, something that pricks you.

St Stephen's Valson Thampu delivers parting shot, says Ram Guha attacked college after every progressive move

I am not just a teacher confined in a classroom, says St Stephen's College principal Valson Thampu.

World Cancer Day: Increased life expectancy is one of the reasons for cancer in the elderly, says Hitendra Patil, oncologist

Any cancer in Stage 1 like throat cancer, breast cancer, cervical cancer have very good chances of complete recovery.

Rs 10,000 and job for juvenile is incentivising crime: Maneka Gandhi agrees with Jyoti Singh's father

People tend to forget that the most juveniles commit heinous crimes on children, Maneka says, marshalling out whole lot of statistics.

Stalin apologises to Tamil Nadu voters in push for 2016 bid

Stalin is on his Namakku Naamey (“We for us”) campaign in a bid to revive his and the DMK's political fortunes with the odds stacked against them.

Bad bouquet to fiancée catapults Vikaas Gutgutia to realise 'Ferns N Petals' dream

Aiming always to make big and no less, Ferns N Petals' founder Vikaas Gutgutia shares his experience on how he fought thorns to flourish in flower business.

Cartoons, like news, should be instant, says political satirist Neelabh

Known for his political satires, Neelabh started his career as a sub-editor and a crime reporter at The Pioneer in Lucknow but later joined Target magazine as a cartoonist.

Would love to make a mark on foreign shores, says Meena Bindra of Biba Apparels

The success of the first sale led to another and it set the skeins of entrepreneurship rolling smoothly, Meena Bindra, founder and chairperson of ladies fashion wear, Biba Apparels.