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India
Some Telephone Conversations
Inside the networks of lobbyists and power brokers that dictate how this country is run.
“No atmosphere for talks”
Maoist supreme commander Ganapathi on the Naxal push into urban spaces, Rahul Gandhi's role in Vedanta’s Niyamgiri project and much more
“If Giridih Falls First, Gurgaon Will Fall Next”
During a recent trip to a Maoist base in Dandakaranya, Rahul Pandita had left a questionnaire for Maoist Supreme Commander Mupalla Laxman Rao alias Ganapathi, who had given him exclusive access last year for an interview (see ‘We Shall Certainly Defeat the Government’, 23 October 2009), his first ever. This time, Ganapathi has sent his replies in writing, covering a vast range of issues from Maoist leader Azad’s death and Rahul Gandhi’s role in Vedanta’s Niyamgiri project, to Maoist violence, their push into urban spaces, middle-class fears of their agenda, and chances of talks with the Centre. Excerpts:
Vote for Love
Babu Kumar Sri Sri is a politician on an ambitious social mission: to help Indian lovers find marital bliss and get special privileges
The Not So Secret Life of Ajay Sancheti
He is the BJP’s new Pramod Mahajan. He is also its Ashokrao Chavan, entangled as he is in the Adarsh Housing Society scam
The Prince and The President
Barack Obama’s political persona and career have many vital cues for India’s Prime Minister-in-waiting
“Atmosphere not conducive for talks”
Maoist supreme commander Mupalla Laxman Rao, alias Ganapathi, responds to Open's questionnaire. An unabridged version of his written responses
The Congress and Its Fear of Elections
Even Rahul Gandhi can’t get the party to shed its nomination culture
The Off-key Notes of a Sena Scion
Doing one thing and saying another is the signature tune of the Thackeray family. Take a look at young Aditya Thackeray’s record
Rail, Road, Rahul
Nitish is cruising on development, Lalu is peddling a turnaround story, Rahul is planning for the future, and everyone else seems to be shunning ‘Modi’
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