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Sheela Bhatt
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The tourists and the locals in Kashmir: The conversations we have and the ones we don’tSubscriber Only
April 30, 2025 15:33 IST
Despite the atmosphere of fear and foreboding, despite its people having witnessed so much bloodshed, violence and suffering, the bond between the Valley and the visitor did not fray. After Pahalgam, this should not change.
Fri, May 02, 2025
Manmohan Singh wasn’t a ‘weak PM’ – he was a shrewd politicianSubscriber Only
January 02, 2025 17:51 IST
Singh wasn’t a weak thinker or a weak team leader. He did his job as he wanted to but did it quietly. If the PMO was as weak as it has been written about then how, in 2008, was it that Sonia Gandhi was briefed about the India-US Nuclear deal only after it was signed?
Sat, Jan 04, 2025
Ahmed Patel had a sense of Congress’ history, and future challengeSubscriber Only
November 26, 2020 03:02 IST
Ahmed Patel knew the Modi phenomenon better than any Congressman, but he could not get the senior leaders of the party to unite in their fight against the rising wave of Hindutva by understanding and decoding Modi’s strengths and the BJP’s strategies.
Thu, Nov 26, 2020
Bilkis Bano gangrape case: ‘Finally feeling a sense of justice’Subscriber Only
May 05, 2017 02:20 IST
Bilkis said that her agony has been “deeper” because the convicts were her neighbours in Randhikpur village in the tribal belt of Dahod
Fri, May 05, 2017
Former RAW chief A S Dulat: We refused to talk… invited Pakistan back into ValleySubscriber Only
May 03, 2017 00:35 IST
The former R&AW chief, with years of experience working in Kashmir, feels the situation there has never been as bad as it is now
Wed, May 03, 2017
Consensus in BJP core: Best if they stand trial, get acquittedSubscriber Only
April 20, 2017 05:15 IST
Many in the BJP expressed “surprise” that the CBI pushed its case against the veteran BJP leaders at a time when the party is ruling the Centre and Uttar Pradesh.
Thu, Apr 20, 2017
‘Gujarat tough for us, not impossible,’ says Bharatsinh SolankiSubscriber Only
April 19, 2017 03:43 IST
Facing a resurgent BJP, Gujarat Congress chief tells Indian Express the party is up to the poll challenge
Wed, Apr 19, 2017
As long as PDP-BJP coalition continues, anger will continue, says Ghulam Nabi AzadSubscriber Only
April 12, 2017 01:13 IST
Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha discusses situation in Kashmir with The Indian Express
Wed, Apr 12, 2017
PM Modi’s victory procession coming to Gujarat: Amit ShahSubscriber Only
March 30, 2017 02:53 IST
“When Narendra Modi was Chief Minister, the BJP had won 128 seats (in 2002 elections). Now, when he is Prime Minister, how many seats can the BJP win?” Shah asked.
Thu, Mar 30, 2017
Strongest signal before 2019: Party leadersSubscriber Only
March 19, 2017 05:11 IST
Identity politics, the leader said, will dominate the next Lok Sabha election.
Sun, Mar 19, 2017
In spite of BJP’s huge victory in Uttar Pradesh, Cabinet reshuffle unlikely soonSubscriber Only
March 16, 2017 02:12 IST
Following the elections, and the shifting of Manohar Parrikar to Goa, the buzz has been all about the reshuffle and the selection of UP’s chief minister.
Thu, Mar 16, 2017
Next on Amit Shah’s table: 120 Lok Sabha seats where BJP is hardly presentSubscriber Only
March 12, 2017 05:30 IST
The party cup of joy was brimming over, leader after leader hailing them for the stunning victory in Uttar Pradesh.
Sun, Mar 12, 2017
UP election results 2017: Modi plus Mandal plus Kamandal plusSubscriber Only
March 12, 2017 03:05 IST
How PM and Amit Shah honed a strategy, weaving castes and communities, confusing rivals and relying on ideological weapons
Sun, Mar 12, 2017
UP elections 2017: From vikas to liquor ban, what Varanasi wants from ModiSubscriber Only
March 06, 2017 01:49 IST
At the end of two roadshows, it is clear that Varanasi’s residents have a number of diverse expectations of Modi.
Mon, Mar 06, 2017
UP elections 2017: At Mayawati rally, Dalit woman pleads; need a job, not LPGSubscriber Only
March 05, 2017 05:16 IST
The election rallies of the BSP leader are like no other in Uttar Pradesh. They are attended by those at the very bottom of the caste and economic pyramid.
Sun, Mar 05, 2017
UP polls 2017: In Modi’s Varanasi, boatmen still long for promised achche dinSubscriber Only
March 04, 2017 02:42 IST
"Although votes in my village will be divided in this election, most villagers will vote for Modi once more in 2019, because he is good for India."
Sat, Mar 04, 2017
UP polls 2017: After Modi loses here, his government in Delhi won’t be same, says Akhilesh YadavSubscriber Only
March 04, 2017 02:32 IST
"This is an election of the youth. People with progressive views are supporting me; this election is all about people's disillusionment with the Modi government. People are feeling hopeless that the BJP government."
Sat, Mar 04, 2017
UP Assembly Elections 2017: In Varanasi village, they wonder who can give them a toilet or cooking gasSubscriber Only
March 01, 2017 02:33 IST
Next door to district HQ, Karsada villagers allege caste discrimination in distribution of benefits.
Wed, Mar 01, 2017
Let Supreme Court monitor SIT probe, say Kalikho Pul’s wife and sonSubscriber Only
February 23, 2017 04:24 IST
Kalikho Pul had allegedly committed suicide in Itanagar on August 9.
Thu, Feb 23, 2017
Amit Shah: Why assume BJP govt is just for five years? People want Modi govt for a long time to comeSubscriber Only
February 18, 2017 03:30 IST
Uttar Pradesh elections 2017: Amit Shah believes the BJP is set for a clear majority — even if not many in his party agree.
Mon, Feb 20, 2017
Uttar Pradesh elections: I see a BJP wave in UP bigger than in 2014, says Amit ShahSubscriber Only
February 17, 2017 05:38 IST
Amit Shah also said he thinks the BJP is up against the BSP as well in certain areas of the state.
Fri, Feb 17, 2017
Rajnath Singh interview: ‘I am satisfied with whatever I am, I have no big ambition left in life’Subscriber Only
February 14, 2017 01:37 IST
Union home minister discusses UP polls, his posts and what he said in Pakistan
Wed, Feb 15, 2017
Uttar Pardesh elections 2017: On campaign trail, Rajnath Singh’s themes; Pakistan, national prideSubscriber Only
February 13, 2017 02:16 IST
In the process, this former chief minister of UP also ensures that his voters know how he has handled the Home Ministry in New Delhi with an iron hand.
Wed, Feb 15, 2017
BJP waits and watches as Panneerselvam said to have PM Modi and Amit Shah supportSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 21:52 IST
The BJP’s stand has been that Sasikala should take charge only after the Supreme Court delivers its verdict in the case against late Jayalalithaa and Sasikala.
Thu, Feb 09, 2017
BJP waits and watches as O Panneerselvam said to have PM Modi, Amit Shah supportSubscriber Only
February 08, 2017 04:37 IST
After Jayalalithaa’s death on December 5, sources said, her former aide V K Sasikala’s hurry to push for transfer of power provoked Panneerselvam to take this step.
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