Mamata Banerjee
Didi, Amma & Behenji
Hartosh Singh Bal
Three women chief ministers, Mayawati, Mamata and Jayalalithaa, are not only in control of the political destiny of over 360 million people, they are also shaping the future of Indian politics
The Madness in Her Method
A desperate Bengal ousted the Left, seeking ‘poribarton’. Six months on, Mamata Banerjee is as vocal as she was while lavishing poll promises, yet ‘change’ looks elusive as ever. So, what’s holding back poribarton?
Palette Politic
Artist Shuvaprasanna on why it’s not yet time to paint Mamata, the lies of Buddhadeb Bhattacherjee, and managing passenger amenities for the Railways
Bad News from Below
The crumbling Metro Rail of Kolkata is hurting Mamata Banerjee’s image in the state
Operation Red Hunt
The despondent Left in West Bengal may be in for some real trouble real soon. The Congress and Trinamool are working towards an alliance to oust them from power in the state.
India This Week
Ghost Terrorist, Done in by Friends; Woman Power Drives DMK in Delhi; Ground The Scaremongers: It’s About Time; Time to put the UPA House in Order
Matua Millions for Mamata
A 12.5 million-strong sect in Bengal has ditched the Left and might vote en bloc for Didi because their guru wants them to.
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