What Works for Tammy Baldwin, the First Openly Gay Senator?
Tammy Baldwin, to repeat a cliche, has just made a stunning date with history. After wrenching the Wisconsin constituency off former governor Tommy Thompson, the 50-year-old becomes the first ‘openly gay’ US Senator.
Indian-Americans Vote for Obama in Swing States
Nearly three-fourth of Indian Americans voted for US President Barack Obama in the swing states which are considered to be decisive in final results, a sample survey has found.
6 Indian-Americans Seek to Create History in US Presidential Elections 2012
Six Indian-Americans are in the race for a seat in the US House of Representatives, with the latest polls and mainstream media saying that three of them have bright chances of winning.
The Princelings of India
The lineage of Rahul Gandhi’s entourage — as well as that of several other young beneficiaries in last week’s reshuffle — suggests that nepotism still dominates the Congress Party despite a recent popular upsurge against corruption
American Tango vs Indian Tandav
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Indian-American Candidates Look to Create History in Polls
Six Indian-Americans are in the race for a seat in the US House of Representatives, with the latest polls and mainstream media saying that three of them have bright chances of winning.
At the Heart of a Political Brawl in India, Two Historic Newspapers
At the heart of the acrimonious battle, just the latest between Mr. Swamy and the Gandhi family, is a company called Young Indian. Mr. Swamy claims it was established by Mrs. Gandhi and her son to do what he called a “stinking deal” aimed at acquiring a publicly listed publishing company, Associated Journals.
Indian-Americans Emerging From the Shadows in US Politics
Whoever wins the tight White House race Nov 6, Indian-Americans are bound to play a key role in the new administration going by their growing clout in American politics.
Indian-origin Spy's Bust to be Unveiled in London
A bust of Noor Inayat Khan, the Second World War secret agent of Indian origin, will be unveiled here next week by Britain's Princess Anne.
Full Text: Sonia, Rahul Accused of Grabbing Rs 1,600 cr Property
Janata Party President Subramanian Swamy has accused Rahul Gandhi and Sonia Gandhi of perjury a short while ago, and demanded a CBI inquiry in an alleged fraud involving the ownership of a public limited company that owns a pricey property in the heart of Delhi.
Modi the Comedian: Crude Isn’t Funny or Prime Ministerial
Humour is an invaluable weapon in the theatre of politics. The politician comes across as good-humoured and self-assured while reducing his rival to the lowly butt of a funny joke — that is sure to be repeated over and again.
As Spotlight Turns to Gadkari, Political Questions Loom
Nitin Gadkari, the president of India’s main opposition party, the Bharatiya Janata Party, is the latest to Indian politician to face allegations of corruption.
Messenger and Message Under One Cap
Arvind Kejriwal is a very serious man not given to mirth, and the cap he has been wearing is intended to be a brooding message to India’s politicians that the average citizen will not tolerate the corrupt rulers for much longer.
Pregnancy Caused by Rape is God's Wish: US Senate Candidate
US Senate candidate Richard Mourdock drew fire on late Tuesday after saying that pregnancies caused by rape were "something god intended to happen" while defending his opposition to abortion
India President Advised to Reject Qasab Mercy Plea
India's home ministry has recommended the president reject the clemency plea of Pakistani national Mohammad Ajmal Amir Qasab, who is on death row for his role in the Mumbai attacks.
Does India Still Need Khap Panchayats?
Khap panchayats, which predate India’s constitution by centuries, have recently been under the microscope after a series of rapes in Haryana were followed by shocking statements from khap members that seemed to blame women for the crime.
British Thaw with Modi Shows Which Way the Wind is Blowing
For all the spin that Bevan puts on it, his meeting with Modi signals more starkly than words can say that the tide of international political opinion vis-a-vis Modi is beginning to turn.
Why India Never Figured in Obama-Romney Debate
Anyone from India who is so attuned to US foreign policy, and the place that India has in it, and who ventured to wake up early on Tuesday to tune in to the third US presidential debate would have been in for a huge disappointment.
Julia Gillard’s India Tumble Sparks Rethink on Killer Heels
Are lusted-after high-heeled shoes worth the risk of harm and potential embarrassment?
Now BSP Gets Sexist: No Mobile Phones for Girls
Difference of ideologies aside, one thing that all of India’s political parties seem to have in common is an extremely disturbing world view of women and how they ought to be regulated.
Gadkari Represents Everything That’s Wrong with BJP Today
Gadkari's manifest advancing of his business interests through his political connections is no less egregious than Vadra's. The BJP's embrace of his actions have compromised its ability to go on the offensive on Vadragate
Julia Gillard’s India Tumble Sparks Rethink on Killer Heels
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard wrapped up a successful three-day state visit to India, but her trip continues to make news for an unexpected reason.
Killings Derail Effort at Grass-Roots Governance in India
The killings and resignations have been largely centered on a region of Kashmir that has long endured militancy, violence and an oppressive military presence. In all, more than 900 panchayat members have tendered their resignations, either by posting notices in newspapers or making an announcement in their mosques.
Indian-American Congressional Candidate Poised to Make Upset
Indian-American Ricky Gill, a Republican candidate in California, is all poised to make an upset in the November 6 elections by defeating the three-time incumbent from the Democratic Party, a US newspaper has said.
India BJP's Nitin Gadkari Denies Land Grab Charges
The chief of India's main opposition Bharatiya Janata Party has denied allegations of involvement in a massive corruption scandal.
US Presidential Debate: Five Mitt Romneys, None Electable
Some experts are calling it a tie, while snap polls anoint President Obama as the winner. But the more accurate reading of the second presidential debate is to say simply: Mitt Romney lost
Cry, Ashok Khemka, and Drown India in Your Tears
This blessed country that has fallen into venal and corrupt leadership desperately needs to undergo a ritual purification exercise. Not even your tears may cleanse it of its corrupt impurities, but for now that’s all we have going for us: the honest tears of an upright man…
Clamour Grows for Salman Khurshid's Resignation
e clamour for Law Minister Salman Khurshid's resignation is growing with both the Opposition and India Against Corruption saying he must quit before the allegations against his NGO go in court.
How MasterChef helps Julia Gillard Spice up Oz Ties With India
As Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard begins her visit to India, both sides will be looking to elevate their relationship against a larger geoeconomic framework. But cricket and other soft power cultural influences will play a crucial part too.
Even Goddess Durga Gets the Blues
Even Goddess Durga would not be able to save herself from the 'blues' as she will be draped in blue and white, colours that now adorn everything from flyovers to tree trunks in Kolkata.
Law Minsiter Investigated Over Missing Funds
The authorities in India have begun an investigation into allegations that Law Minister Salman Khurshid and his wife embezzled state funds allotted to a trust they run to help disabled people.
Politician to Son: Don’t Come Back to India
Do not come back to India, and forget about plans on a career in politics. Come to Geneva next week; I will meet you there. I will transfer money to your account so that you can invest in a house in New York.
Turning Point: The Gandhi Dynasty Dominance Must End
The Gandhi dynasty’s dominance over Indian politics has to end some day and what we are witnessing today is perhaps a turning point in history.
Daily Life in the Most Dangerous Place in the World
Pakistan's tribal region of Waziristan, constantly scoured and regularly bombarded by US military drones, has been called the most dangerous place on earth. The relentless assault exacts a huge psychological toll on the people who live there.
Dates Announced for India State Polls
Key elections in the states of Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh will take place over November and December, the Election Commission has announced.
Anti-Islam Film and FDI? Kolkata Spots the Foreign Hand
The foreign hand is alive and well. It’s behind the anti-Islam film and it’s behind FDI. Or so feel the 25,000 protesters who gathered outside the American Center in Kolkata.
What was the Real Reason Behind India's Reforms?
There has been a lot of speculation about why India's Prime Minister Manmohan Singh pushed through controversial economic reforms recently and risked his government's survival.
India Supreme Court Warning over Minority Arrests
India's Supreme Court has said no person should be described as a terrorist and arrested simply "because he belongs to a minority community".
Why is Hindi Not at the United Nations?
Ahead of the ninth World Hindi Convention in Johannesburg, South Africa (Sep 22-24), it defies logic why Hindi, a language spoken by over half a billion people, or every 10th person on the planet, should feel threatened and require state protection to breath normally.
Why the BJP Needs a Plan B Beyond Narendra Modi
For 2014, the BJP needs to get its political branding right and develop a “mukhauta” who can reach out to allies. It must have a Plan B to Narendra Modi
North America Kargil War Secret: IAF Used Jugaad
The Indian Air Force's best kept secret is out: Its stellar role in the Kargil victory 13 years ago had as much to do with its pilots and planes as that great Indian trick, jugaad.
Snap Polls on the Horizon, the Big Game Begins
While some political parties have already started playing their cards, the first one being Mamata’s Trinamool Congress, others are keeping them close to their chest waiting for an opportune time to make their stand clear.
Trinamool Ministers Quit, UPA Govt in Minority
Trinamool Congress ministers met PM Manmohan Singh today at his residence and submitted their resignations to him.
India Strike Over Retail Reforms
Opposition parties and trade unions in India are joining in a day-long strike over the government's plan to open the retail sector to global supermarket chains and other reforms.
A Leader’s Threat on Economic Measures Imperils India’s Governing Coalition
Mamata Banerjee, the mercurial leader of West Bengal and a crucial ally of India’s governing coalition, angrily announced that she was withdrawing her support for the coalition.
Mahesh Bhupathi Criticises Tennis Body's Dirty Politics
Indian tennis player Mahesh Bhupathi has criticised his country's tennis association for imposing a two-year ban on him and Rohan Bopanna.
Minister Chidambaram Says India Government is Stable
India's Finance Minister P Chidambaram has said the government does "not face any threat" over its decision to open up the retail sector to global supermarket chains.
Scandal Poses a Riddle: Will India Ever Be Able to Tackle Corruption?
A brazen brand of crony capitalism has created huge fortunes for a few, at the expense of the nation as a whole, which is falling short in energy infrastructure.
J&K Grand Mufti Tells US Tourists to Leave
The Grand Mufti of Jammu and Kashmir Bashiruddin Ahmad has asked all US citizens in the Valley to “immediately leave” the state in wake of the controversial video which has hurt the sentiment of Muslim community.
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