Features

Arjun Singh’s Final Act

Dhirendra K. Jha

A master manipulator of the politics of perception, this one-time Congress bigwig seems unwilling to bow out without staging a closing piece of drama.

About a Man Who Threw a Shoe

Rahul Pandita

Abdul Ahad Jan, who flung a shoe at J&K Chief Minister Omar Abdullah, is believed to be like many other shoe-throwers—sane and honest.

An Inept PMO

Hartosh Singh Bal

The PM’s silence on Kashmir has been subject to valid scrutiny of late, but the problem lies as much with his official aides.

Vedanta: Question of Superimposition

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Cairn India’s acquisition shows that it is keen on the energy business.

As Fires Cool Down, BP Feels the Heat

Shailendra Tyagi

BP could be penalised at the rate of $4,300 per barrel of spilt oil.

Leh’s Quaking Flood

Navreet Milton

As a tragic cloudburst wreaks havoc in a remote corner of India best known for its serenity, an eyewitness report.

Prelude to a Parting

Dhirendra K. Jha

After the CPM’s Vijayawada meet, Prakash Karat has made a declaration of party unity. But insiders hear a bugle call to war.

In Defence of the Uncreative

Madhavankutty Pillai

He will be more prosperous and happier than the creative Indian. And he has a far greater influence over you than you imagine

50 Most Creative Indians

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Some are famous, some are not. You may agree with the list, you may not. But these are in our view the most imaginative men and women in the country. In no particular order.