Aditi Phadnis

As 'temporary' CM and JMM veteran Champai Soren's switching sides gives BJP leaders a renewed hope ahead of Assembly polls, ruling party claims it will only consolidate Hemant's tribal support base

Since it was formed 58 years ago, Haryana has had Jat chief ministers for 33 of those.

Without a face, INDIA's Lok Sabha tally was 237; the BJP's tally came down to 240. Had there been a face, we could have crossed that, said Aaditya Thackeray

The book gently peels back the sophistication and complexity of his positions on various issues, which were fraught with contradictions, and relates them to his life and times

Lokmanya Tilak lived a life replete with contradictions, although he modified many of his positions later in life.

Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the ultimate party man, notes Aditi Phadnis.

The strains are telling as old friends and new enemies face each other in the battlefield.

Beleaguered Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political credibility will be tested by the outcome of the three by-elections. And cries that he must resign will become shriller if the Congress loses them.

'I don't believe there is an international conspiracy to swamp tribals in India or in Jharkhand.'

The BJP may be in the Opposition in many states, but nowhere is it as divided as it is in Karnataka, points out Aditi Phadnis.