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Mamata’s conundrum: Delhi or Kolkata; The Straight and Narrow; Judicial Appointments: Echo from the Past; Amar Singh: Nuisance Value Bargainer

Census Sets OBC Politics Astir

Haima Deshpande

In Maharashtra, old foes join hands across an ideological divide to make the most of a chance to consolidate Other Backward Caste votes.

Trinamool Sweeps Civic Polls

Jaideep Mazumdar

However, the margins in many seats were narrow. And, for the party to perform in the Assembly polls, it will have to deliver in the municipalities.

Just Can’t Keep Track

Jaideep Mazumdar

The Jnaneswari Express passenger train that was derailed by rogue Maoist-backed militiamen was rammed hard by an oncoming goods train, leaving over 150 dead.

Why the NAC is a Bad Idea

Hartosh Singh Bal

Civil society loves the National Advisory Council, but it is ultimately an extra-constitutional entity framing policies without any accountability.

Karat to Face His Party’s Music

Dhirendra K. Jha

An extended meeting of the CPM’s Central Committee in August is expected to call him to account for overstepping the party’s political line.

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Passport to Freedom; Jagan Migraine for Congress; Falling Grades; Gadkari’s Misguided Priorities

The Raj-Uddhav Snuggle Fest

Haima Deshpande

Efforts to re-unite Mumbai’s Thackeray cousins are beginning to fructify, thanks partly to a people’s campaign aimed at making them see political logic.

The Scare of a Red October

Rahul Pandita

They are on the prowl along J&K’s dividing line. Hardcore Lashkar militants lie in wait for a chance to sneak in and wreak havoc in Delhi during the Commonwealth Games this autumn.