Dame Luck favours dumb Congress in UP
The Congress party is the proverbial dark horse in Uttar Pradesh for the forthcoming parliamentary election.

Luck is the most vital ingredient which nowadays seems to favour the Congress.

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Key questions on Lahore attack answered

What are the similarities and differences between the Lahore attack and the Kabul attack on February 11, 2009, and in Mumbai on November 26, 2008? 

There are two similarities: First, the r...- in Politics n government

Kudos to the 2 scientists who made India proud
Behind India's spectacular success in nuclear energy and space last year were two men, who had dedicated their lives to seek, to find and not to yield. A grateful nation honoured them with the secon...- in Politics n government

How the UPA devalues democracy

In a remarkable string of coincidences over the past fortnight or so, the United Progressive Alliance government has successfully and repeatedly denigrated our democratic institutions. Naturally,...- in Politics n government

Terrorists' new mantra: hand-held weapon, not bomb
In the terrorist attack by 10 Pakistani terrorists of the Lashkar e Tayiba in Mumbai from November 26 to 29, 2008, there were 163 fatalities. Five of these fatalities were caused by explosives and ...- in Politics n government

UP could well be the BJP's Waterloo
Election fever has gripped Uttar Pradesh , and how.

All the important political parties like the Congress, Bahujan Samaj Party and Samajwadi Party are desperately preparing to fight the parliamen...- in Politics n government

Congress leaders celebrate victory
Hundreds of Congress supporters thronged the party headquarters in New Delhi by Saturday evening.

The mood was jubilant and upbeat.

Congress leaders like Ambika Soni had stationed themselv...- in Politics n government

The depths Indian democracy has fallen to
If Ashok Gehlot ever gives up politics he can make his mark as a juggler.Gehlot is the chief minister of Rajasthan. And the finance minister. And the home minister. And the state excise minister. An...- in Politics n government

Slumdog: Exploiting India
Slumdog Millionaire? I hate that film!" said a much decorated, liberal and well-travelled former submariner.

"It is poverty porn at its worst. The Mumbai marauders are supposed to have done thei...- in Politics n government

In Swat, Pakistan army faces 1971-like situation
The Taliban have become a threat for the Pakistan army like the Mukti Bahini in then East Pakistan (now Bangladesh) in 1971.

A furious Taliban leadership has decided to send their fighte...- in Politics n government

Trying Ajmal in India is not a good idea
True to his promise, US President Barack Obama gave executive orders on January 22, to shut down within a year the CIA detention camp located at the US Navy base at Guantanamo Bay, 'Gitmo', Cuba. <...- in Politics n government

Obama should carry on Bush's India policy
The Obama coronation is a morale boost in what is turning out to be the most dire economic and geopolitical climate in a century. Most people around the world have found a reason to rejoice, also h...- in Politics n government

Pakistan resurrects an Al Qaeda ghost
Now we know the Pakistani claim regarding the death of senior Al Qaeda leader Mustafa Abu al-Yazid -- also known as Sheikh Saeed -- was an exaggeration. Now we also know that the Pakistani 'deep st...- in Politics n government

Why the LTTE hates Sonia Gandhi

Angered by the reluctance of the international community, including the government of India, to exercise pressure on the Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa to observe a ceasefire to protect t...- in Politics n government

How Behenji became Madame Mayawati
Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Mayawati turns 53 on January 15, and as usual her government will go all out to turn the celebrations into a huge political statement ahead of the general election. On...- in Politics n government