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Modi-Sharif talks a breakthrough to lessen Atmosphere of Negativity
The talks between Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Pakistani counterpart, Nawaz Sharif, and the subsequent joint statement that seeks to give a push towards normalcy in ties have been welcomed by former diplomats and strategic…
11 Things to know about Vyapam Scam (2004-2015)
The Vyapam Scam in Madhya Pradesh has triggered a massive political storm in India. The scam is not new and probe has been going for some years. But, the recent deaths of the accused and witnesses in this case, have hinted at bigger…
Former RAW Chief’s disclosures: On the Job even after Retirement?
He has been a top spy whose claims the separatists in Kashmir could have dismissed as malicious and motivated. Though most politicians claim former RAW chief A.S Dulat's disclosures are "selective to favour his long-time friend Farooq…
90 Percent of Hindi Voters sealed Indira Gandhi’s Fate
“If the majority rule were to apply, the crow should be our national bird, not the peacock”. A quote attributed to the Tamil leader C.N. Annadurai during a protest speech in 1962 against the imposition of Hindi as a national language, 13…
47 Islamic Nations join International Day of Yoga 2015
There are 47 Islamic nations among the 177 countries of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) that officially co-sponsored with India a resolution to establish June 21 as "International Day of Yoga".
Yoga is a 5,000-year-old…
Yoga can help deal with Climate Change
Except for the quiet perennial flow of waters in the Rhine every ambience of the city of Bonn has undergone a change over the last two decades. A smaller office of Secretariat of the United Nations Framework on Climate Change (UNFCCC) which…
Commercialisation of Yoga: Boon or bane?
From the tranquil environs of a forest or mountains, yoga is now increasingly moving to air-conditioned enclosures within homes, fitness centres or attractive resorts. While commercialisation has surged the popularity of yoga, glamourising…
Giridhar Gamang – BJP’s Trump Card in Tribal Belts
On June 18, 2015, former Odisha CM Giridhar Gamang, his son Shishir Gamang and long-time associate and former Congress leader K Nagraj Dora officially joined the BJP in the presence of BJP's state unit President KV Singhdeo, Union Minister…
Congress plans a ‘cumulative’ attack on Modi Government
It is an inspired and an aggressive Congress party that has attacked the Narendra Modi government as it crossed the one year mark and a rejuvenated Rahul Gandhi is not the only leader they are banking on. From former prime minister Manmohan…
Sushma Swaraj and Kaushal: Power Couple at Centre of Controversy
By Ranjana Narayan: As controversy continues to billow over External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj for helping former IPL chief Lalit Modi procure travel documents to Portugal, media interest has latched on to the senior minister's family…