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The Maha Kumbh Mela: A Living Testament to India’s Spiritual Legacy

Amal Chandra

Over centuries, the Kumbh Mela has evolved from myth to monumental tradition, attracting saints, scholars, and seekers from around the world in an enduring celebration of faith and humanity

The Dalai Lama’s Brother

Lhendup G Bhutia

The elder brother of the Dalai Lama who retired from public life to run a noodle factory in a distant Indian town had a large influence on modern Tibetan history

Ranveer Allahbadia: Laugh Track or Attack?

V Shoba

When comedy crosses the line

The Next Moves in Manipur

Siddharth Singh

Will Biren Singh’s resignation help restore normalcy in the state or will that lead to a further escalation of demands on the part of Kuki groups?

Will Modi Face Hurdles In Implementing His Delhi Promises?

Short Post

A section in the BJP feels Modi government should go in for fresh MCD polls in the light of assembly poll win, if it must clean up Delhi

A political model that just fell apart

Ullekh NP

AAP’s reliance on populism at the cost of development backfires

Did Tax Cuts Help BJP?

Rajeev Deshpande

A large number of middle class income tax payers benefitted from the tax exemption announced in the Budget might have earned it bonus points

“Free” Schemes Lose Luster as Civic Mess Drowns AAP

Siddharth Singh

If there is one factor that looms large in AAP’s defeat it is its abysmal record of urban governance in Delhi

Modi Powers BJP to Historic Delhi Win

Rajeev Deshpande

Aam Admi Party crashes to defeat in the face of voter discontent over scams and poor governance while BJP gains on promises to combine welfare with double engine sarkar