The writer is National Vice President, BJP
August 20,2021 03:40:31 AM
Baijayant Jay Panda writes: The Congress has only paid lip service to economic reforms and prioritised politics over policies.
Sat, Aug 21, 2021October 08,2020 03:04:10 AM
The fact that his detractors tried to persistently target him, despite him prevailing in trials in courts and in public opinion, was resented by his support base. That not only helped consolidate his hold over them in the state, but also started the bandwagon of similar support nationwide.
Thu, Oct 08, 2020September 10,2020 08:50:34 AM
Cultural changes acting as a drag on rate of reduction of malnutrition, despite economic factors becoming more conducive
Wed, Sep 09, 2020February 24,2015 00:58:09 AM
A renewed commitment will improve India’s record on combating childhood diseases and help set the global agenda on child health.
Tue, Feb 24, 2015October 14,2013 01:35:38 AM
India must upgrade disaster monitoring and response systems. It could learn from Odisha
Mon, Oct 14, 2013August 13,2013 04:17:24 AM
Engage with those who want peace in Pakistan,so as not to cede room to those who dont.
Tue, Aug 13, 2013July 13,2013 04:45:36 AM
A candid account of losing a Lok Sabha election
Sat, Jul 13, 2013May 10,2013 03:19:34 AM
It may be one election away. But social media will have a noticeable impact in 2014
Fri, May 10, 2013August 29,2012 03:46:51 AM
Government should harness the power of social media rather than fight it
Wed, Aug 29, 2012July 16,2012 03:53:26 AM
Pakistans civil society is eagerly working to normalise ties. India must reciprocate
Mon, Jul 16, 2012May 01,2012 00:04:20 AM
Norms need to be evolved and SOPs established to deal with hostage crises
Tue, May 01, 2012March 14,2012 02:29:57 AM
Why top-down edicts from the Centre dont work in our increasingly participatory,state-led politics
Wed, Mar 14, 2012December 06,2011 03:32:41 AM
We need to urgently reset the rules of engagement in Parliament
Tue, Dec 06, 2011October 10,2011 00:12:50 AM
The aftermath of natural calamities is often politicised between government and opposition,state and Centre. The Odisha floods,though,might be a different story.
Mon, Oct 10, 2011September 05,2011 01:12:21 AM
How a recalcitrant system has been bullied into changing?
Mon, Sep 05, 2011August 03,2011 00:07:01 AM
Why mining became such a problem area and how it can be fixed?
Wed, Aug 03, 2011July 02,2011 00:34:47 AM
Lets take stock of the benefits to know that much remains to be done.
Sat, Jul 02, 2011June 06,2011 01:14:04 AM
The conditions for successful cash transfers now exist in India.
Mon, Jun 06, 2011April 09,2011 01:48:56 AM
How odd that we should undermine democracy in this year of pro-democracy movements
Sat, Apr 09, 2011March 28,2011 01:26:18 AM
In the absence of sorely needed mining reform,the 26 per cent profit-share is a compelling idea.
Mon, Mar 28, 2011February 07,2011 02:16:44 AM
When there is disagreement between government and opposition,our options are all or nothing.
Mon, Feb 07, 2011December 17,2010 00:09:40 AM
Rajya Sabha membership now means party nomination. To be a truly empowered Council of States it needs direct elections.
Fri, Dec 17, 2010April 23,2010 02:02:44 AM
Tharoor forgot that to change the rules of politics,you must first know them....
Fri, Apr 23, 2010October 27,2009 02:34:07 AM
The coyness with which Indian politicians desist from publicly describing Naxalites as terrorists is telling. But ask them privately,as I have...
Tue, Oct 27, 2009September 04,2009 04:05:11 AM
As a politician and a helicopter pilot,I can say that helicopters are still safer than roads
Fri, Sep 04, 2009