Deepu, a 2015 Asia Journalism Fellow, has been based in Ranchi since 2012 as the newspaper's Jharkhand correspondent. He tweets at @deepusebastian
April 30, 2014 01:40 IST
Police said initial medical test to confirm rape proved negative. All the suspects are Muslim.
Wed, Apr 30, 2014April 26, 2014 03:57 IST
In Dumka, long night of blood and horror follows Maoist attack on police, poll officials.
Sat, Apr 26, 2014April 26, 2014 02:18 IST
No one bothered to wipe the soot on him and when Hiralal managed to sit up to drink water, his eyes brightened, yet stayed perplexed.
Sat, Apr 26, 2014April 26, 2014 02:06 IST
Naxal attack: SP, DC could be held responsible.
Sat, Apr 26, 2014April 25, 2014 19:59 IST
The Maoists positioned themselves in foilage on the right flank in both cases and targeted the driver as well as tyres of the lead vehicle in the convoy.
Fri, Apr 25, 2014April 25, 2014 12:08 IST
This was the second major attack in the Santhal Pargana - previously considered resistant to the growth of Maoists - in under a year.
Fri, Apr 25, 2014April 25, 2014 03:32 IST
Ten people were injured in the attack. Security personnel took a couple of hours to reach the spot.
Fri, Apr 25, 2014April 25, 2014 01:39 IST
State leaders attribute the projected sweep to a “Modi wave”, a presumption that is significant because of the Adivasis, who make up 26.2 per cent of the population.
Fri, Apr 25, 2014April 24, 2014 02:21 IST
Comb is the symbol of Jharkhand Vikas Morcha (JVM) (Prajatantrik) Marandi floated after he quit the BJP.
Thu, Apr 24, 2014April 22, 2014 00:12 IST
Its Santhal image shattered, many of its top leaders lost, party looks at uncertain future in Jharkhand.
Tue, Apr 22, 2014April 20, 2014 01:32 IST
Poll Rally: Gadkari by his side, Bihar BJP leader Giriraj Singh slams ‘those who want to stop Modi’ .
Sun, Apr 20, 2014April 18, 2014 01:24 IST
The people of Tirilposi were not the only ones trying to out-think the Maoists.
Fri, Apr 18, 2014April 18, 2014 01:22 IST
Jharkhand has seen all eight most vulnerable ‘Category A’ districts voting without any deaths.
Fri, Apr 18, 2014April 17, 2014 04:31 IST
Cong, BJP and JVM(P), all of them had to rework their caste, tribal and religious vote bank calculations as soon as Sudesh Mahto entered the fray.
Thu, Apr 17, 2014April 16, 2014 19:55 IST
BJP cadre has come together to support Bidyut Mahto, whom they perceive as a strong candidate in rural areas.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014April 16, 2014 02:17 IST
Their behaviour captures the general mood within the 850 sq km Saranda forest in Jharkhand, exuberance mixed with distrust.
Wed, Apr 16, 2014April 15, 2014 01:37 IST
The PLFI, which has its origins in Khunti district’s Torpa block, is the most dangerous LWE organisation in the state.
Tue, Apr 15, 2014April 12, 2014 02:10 IST
His proposal to have a Narendra Modi rally on April 10 was a dead giveaway the BJP intended to use the festival to unite Hindus.
Sat, Apr 12, 2014April 08, 2014 00:51 IST
The BJP had won eight seats in 2009 but lost the Jamshedpur seat to the JVM(P) in a 2011 by-election.
Tue, Apr 08, 2014March 20, 2014 00:46 IST
Although there was initial opposition in a section of the state BJP against Mahto’s induction, they fell in line by Wednesday evening.
Thu, Mar 20, 2014March 10, 2014 01:58 IST
It was another coup for the TMC, which has been going about acquiring disgruntled leaders all over the state.
Mon, Mar 10, 2014March 04, 2014 04:21 IST
Joining comes on the heels of Shibu Soren’s younger brother Lalu Soren leaving the JMM to go over to the TMC in February.
Tue, Mar 04, 2014February 06, 2014 01:10 IST
The new committee includes name of rights activist Mithilesh Dangi of Hazaribagh. Of the 11, three were members of the Preparatory Committee which is already in place.
Thu, Feb 06, 2014December 22, 2013 03:16 IST
After a month in hospital,rescued Vasant Kunj girl is now hoping to study again.
Sun, Dec 22, 2013December 18, 2013 02:41 IST
Addressing meetings along the way,his focus was Narendra Modi.
Wed, Dec 18, 2013