Regional ragas
If federal parties indeed play a major role in the next Union Government, is it not time for them to articulate their national priorities and worldview? The latest from New Delhi’s political drawing rooms is that on current form, both national parties, the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) and the principal...
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Ahom identity
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Quota politics
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What Imran Khan forgot
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Behind the scenes
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A toast to Test
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Looking ahead without fear
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Real lionheart
07 January 2019 | Pioneer
Parliament pandemonium
The 16th Lok Sabha will be dissolved in a couple of months. It will not be remembered as a hard-working House When the 16th Lok Sabha was sworn in under just five years ago, the India electorate had delivered a stunning majority to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP). Opposition parties were...
The end of civility
The past few months have been an indication that the 2019 general election is going to be a vicious one, fought as much on social media and messaging groups as much on the field On the face of it, the new year, according to the Western Gregorian calendar, is a very...
Two begums? No longer in Bangladesh
Bangladesh poll results have made it clear that triumphant Sheikh Hasina doesn’t have to face jailed and ailing Khaleda Zia in the political arena in near future. The ‘lady in charge’ in Dhaka needs to show she cares for democratic institutions and is ready to stomach healthy criticism Bangladesh is no...
Tangled noodles
The SC, by reviving a class action suit against Maggi, has brought back focus on food safety Just when the dust had settled after the Indian branch of Swiss food giant Nestle suffered a brand hit with Maggi noodles being declared unsafe four years ago, it has run into fresh trouble....
A rebuttal to Trump
India is not only one of the biggest donors in Afghanistan but is also transforming lives beyond politics Clearly, US President Donald Trump doesn’t quite believe that rebuilding humanitarian and civil institutions does enough good in Afghanistan unless the military boots pace up and down to police order the way he...
Return of a friend
Sheikh Hasina’s reinstatement as Prime Minister bodes well for Indo-Bangla ties. The mutual relationship is now set to become even more fruitful India has every reason to be happy over the Awami League’s overwhelming victory in Bangladesh’s recent parliamentary elections. Sheikh Hasina has been a steadfast friend. She has unfailingly recognised...
No family business
Ego battles are common but when they enter the arena of the company profile, then it is bad news The high-profile family feud between Vijaypat Singhania and his son Gautam over transferring ownership of the textile major Raymond group and the possession of a prized apartment has once again drawn attention...
