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Rediscovering the moral code of Indian festivals

India, Oct. 19 -- Best wishes to everyone on the joyous occasion of Diwali. There's something unique this time about the festival. On October 18, both the metals reported record prices in the Delhi ma... Read More


The recipe of trumping odds: The RSS playbook

India, Oct. 13 -- I have been watching the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) - in its 101st year now - for more than 50 years. An obvious curiosity arises about the secret of its success. People may p... Read More


In Bihar's election play, final act still uncertain

India, Oct. 6 -- Bihar is immersed in politics even in the times of festivities. For Biharis, there's no better pastime than politics. Over the last two decades, Bihar has coined a new adage - power f... Read More


Political drama peaks in Bihar assembly race

New Delhi, Oct. 5 -- Bihar remains steeped in politics even in the midst of festivities. For the Biharis, there's no bigger pastime than politics. In the past two decades, Bihar has coined a fresh ad... Read More


Bihar Assembly polls: How the battle of the parties stacks up

India, Oct. 5 -- Bihar is immersed in politics even in the times of festivities. For Biharis, there's no better pastime than politics. Over the last two decades, Bihar has coined a new adage - power ... Read More


Dealing with discontent, understanding the youth

India, Sept. 29 -- A couple of videos from Leh, Uttarakhand, and Assam that went viral during the last few days got me thinking. All these videos were of angry young people going berserk on the street... Read More


Dealing with discontent, understanding the youth

India, Sept. 28 -- A couple of videos from Leh, Uttarakhand, and Assam that went viral during the last few days got me thinking. All these videos were of angry young people going berserk on the street... Read More


A world of chaos, with peace in short supply

India, Sept. 21 -- Years ago, we accidentally bumped into each other in Anantnag. He started narrating his tragic story, saying he was being harassed due to political reasons. He contacted the deputy ... Read More