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Deepu Sebastian Edmond
Deepu, a 2015 Asia Journalism Fellow, has been based in Ranchi since 2012 as the newspaper's Jharkhand correspondent. He tweets at @deepusebastian
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Modi taunts Lalu’s sons, asks if they even know how to write Rs 1,25,000 crSubscriber Only
October 25, 2015 18:06 IST
In the 2014 Lok Sabha elections, the BJP had not used Modi's caste identity explicitly, but voters of certain EBC groups and "vaish" communities in the state had identified with his OBC status.
Sun, Oct 25, 2015
Bihar polls: As Nitish Kumar calls Tej Pratap ‘my candidate’, Rabri Devi says he will remain CMSubscriber Only
October 17, 2015 00:46 IST
Nitish Kumar said, "He is not merely the RJD candidate, he is my candidate", a comment that would have been considered political fiction a year ago.
Sat, Oct 17, 2015
A seat that never agrees with the rest of BiharSubscriber Only
October 16, 2015 03:44 IST
Som Prakash had barely stopped being a policeman when he became an independent candidate.
Fri, Oct 16, 2015
The sangathan mantri whom the BJP is wary of ‘talking up’Subscriber Only
October 15, 2015 01:50 IST
Rajendra Singh himself tries to douse the chief ministerial talk, at least in public. “Bhaiyya, chodo. Bahut ho gaya,” he told this reporter at Baripur village in Rohtas district.
Thu, Oct 15, 2015
Six Paswans may spoil the party for ManjhiSubscriber Only
October 14, 2015 00:59 IST
Yadav’s list is a measure of the fear in Makhdumpur, that Manjhi may fall to his former comrades. “If the Yadavs, Koeris and Muslims gang up on us, we will be in trouble,” he says Yadav.
Wed, Oct 14, 2015
‘JP insulted on birthday’: Modi picks on ‘bribed’ ministerSubscriber Only
October 13, 2015 03:35 IST
A video had surfaced allegedly showing Excise Minister Awadhesh Kushwaha accepting Rs 4 lakh from individuals not identified.
Tue, Oct 13, 2015
Bihar minister Awadhesh Kushwaha quits over ‘bribery’ videoSubscriber Only
October 12, 2015 03:29 IST
JD(U) national president Sharad Yadav told reporters that Kushwaha's resignation has been received and forwarded to the Governor for acceptance.
Mon, Oct 12, 2015
In Begusarai, ‘comrades’ include BhumiharsSubscriber Only
October 12, 2015 01:32 IST
Bihat, so large it comprises four panchayats within, turned communist largely under the influence of former MLA Chandrasekhar Singh and to protect its Bhumihars’ interests.
Mon, Oct 12, 2015
Bihar polls: Before reservations, build toilets, says Sadhvi JyotiSubscriber Only
October 11, 2015 02:30 IST
It could have made the preface to Ambedkar’s Annihilation of Caste if it were not for the fact that Sadhvi Jyoti was at Chandpura village precisely because of her caste identity.
Sun, Oct 11, 2015
Nitish Kumar takes on PM Modi’s ‘hit-and-run tactic’, armed with facts and figuresSubscriber Only
October 11, 2015 02:22 IST
This fight is a matter of Bihar’s swabhimaan, Nitish Kumar said.
Sun, Oct 11, 2015
Bihar polls: This fight is a matter of Bihar’s swaabhimaan, says Nitish KumarSubscriber Only
October 10, 2015 21:54 IST
"I have always maintained that if the media does not do its job, then politics is in trouble....Hitler's minister Goebbels has said that if you say a lie repeatedly, people will come to believe it," said Kumar.
Sat, Oct 10, 2015
Nitish Kumar’s new line: Bihar, choose Bihari (me) over bahari (Narendra Modi)Subscriber Only
October 10, 2015 04:42 IST
Accusing the BJP of wanting to divide society, Nitish Kumar claimed that meat production in Gujarat had gone up 234 per cent during Narendra Modi’s reign as chief minister.
Sat, Oct 10, 2015
For Bhumihars of Begusarai, candidate before ‘consolidation’Subscriber Only
October 10, 2015 02:57 IST
Popularly known as Bogo Singh, Narendra Kumar Singh is the sitting MLA of Matihani Assembly constituency in Begusarai district.
Sat, Oct 10, 2015
Lalu abusing Yaduvanshis, my people: PM ModiSubscriber Only
October 09, 2015 05:20 IST
At the Begusarai helipad, he did not touch upon the lynching of a man in Greater Noida’s Dadri for allegedly consuming beef. He chose to hammer home a very specific electoral point.
Fri, Oct 09, 2015
Rahul Gandhi takes credit for making Narendra Modi quit wearing suitsSubscriber Only
October 08, 2015 00:24 IST
Rahul spoke at Begusarai, Sheikhpura and Rohtas districts, his muse being Narendra Modi, his motif the suit.
Thu, Oct 08, 2015
Jitan Ram Manjhi’s birthplace still hopes all will ‘vote for bhaiyya’Subscriber Only
October 08, 2015 00:12 IST
Jitender Choudhary, of the Mahadalit caste Pasi, insists he will vote “for Manjhi”. “He was a former chief minister; that makes him a bigger leader than Paswan any day,” he reasoned.
Thu, Oct 08, 2015
From boatman to Rs 15 lakh suit, Rahul Gandhi harps on old tunes in BiharSubscriber Only
October 07, 2015 18:36 IST
"Have you seen Modiji with the labourer, the unemployed, the farmer? But you might have seen him flanked by people wearing suit-boot," said Gandhi.
Thu, Oct 08, 2015
In affidavits, Lalu’s elder son is 25, younger 26Subscriber Only
October 07, 2015 01:58 IST
Lalu Prasad had held back Tejashwi from contesting the 2014 general elections saying he was one year away from being eligible to contest elections.
Wed, Oct 07, 2015
Terming Gandhi his ‘inspiration’, PM Narendra Modi bats for saving environmentSubscriber Only
October 03, 2015 02:23 IST
However, massive crowds greeted him at both venues, giving an indication of how robust the BJP's organisational machinery remains, as well as the PM's popularity in the state.
Sat, Oct 03, 2015
Ranchi: Police detain 45 people for communal violenceSubscriber Only
September 29, 2015 20:20 IST
The police officers speaking on condition of anonymity said about 25 of the arrested individuals are Hindus while the rest are Muslims.
Sat, Dec 26, 2015
Ranchi: Meat found outside 2 more places of worship, firing overnightSubscriber Only
September 29, 2015 11:22 IST
Meat was found outside two places of worship in Ranchi on Monday: outside the Kali Mandir off Mandir Road and outside a masjid in Ormajhi, on the outskirts of Ranchi.
Fri, Dec 25, 2015
Meat found outside 4 temples in Jharkhand, police order probeSubscriber Only
September 28, 2015 00:01 IST
"Three people - all Muslims - were arrested after they were named in the FIR, but we prima facie think they were not involved. Investigation is ongoing," said SP.
Mon, Sep 28, 2015
Hardik Patel hints at support for Nitish Kumar in Bihar pollsSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 03:29 IST
"He is from our community....We have to support someone in the (assembly elections).....We will support someone from our community," said Patel, when asked his stance on extending support to the Bihar CM.
Sun, Sep 27, 2015Ranchi simmers after communal incidentSubscriber Only
September 27, 2015 01:45 IST
Police spokesperson and ADG said 65 people have been detained; no arrests had been recorded at the time of filing. Prohibitory orders have been issued for the city.
Sun, Sep 27, 2015
Jharkhand govt withdraws two proposals in a day after protestsSubscriber Only
September 23, 2015 20:12 IST
While Chief Minister Raghubar Das had to put on hold the film shooting regulations, his cabinet decided to alter a proposed diesel tax hike later in the day.
Wed, Sep 23, 2015Journalism of Courage
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