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India Makes Its Stance Clear
Ninad D. Sheth
This is one high table India has only recently got onto. Reflecting the new economic world order, G20 meetings are seen as more important than G7 meetings.
India This Week
Mamata’s conundrum: Delhi or Kolkata; The Straight and Narrow; Judicial Appointments: Echo from the Past; Amar Singh: Nuisance Value Bargainer
Israel Overreacts. Again
A commando attack that killed ten of an activist group delivering aid to Gaza has shocked both friends and foes of the Jewish state.
Census Sets OBC Politics Astir
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
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
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
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
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.
Cars, Rain and other Good News
Surging auto sales and an on-time monsoon can only mean reassurance for India.
India This Week
Passport to Freedom; Jagan Migraine for Congress; Falling Grades; Gadkari’s Misguided Priorities
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