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No-confidence motion against Modi govt: The last arrow in Oppn's quiver
Moving the goalposts or scoring a self-goal, no-trust votes are not just about the government having the numbers and winning the motion arithmetically
 "No-confidence motion against Modi govt: The last arrow in Oppn's quiver")
8 die every hour in road accidents; speeding, mobile phone use prime causes
While this figure is not the highest globally, it is still not the lowest
 "8 die every hour in road accidents; speeding, mobile phone use prime causes")
Meet Udaipurwati MLA Rajendra Singh Gudha, the man who knows too much
Gudha may be called an 'opportunist' seeking an opportunity and finding himself falling between two stools, but he has dog-eared the pages of Rajasthan's politics
 "Meet Udaipurwati MLA Rajendra Singh Gudha, the man who knows too much")
Why Parliament fails
'Which four-letter parliamentary expression has its origin in fox-hunting terminology'?
 "Why Parliament fails")
Meet S Phangnon Konyak, Nagaland's 1st woman MP to preside over Rajya Sabha
The first woman MP from Nagaland to preside over Rajya Sabha, Konyak will likely become a leading BJP woman's voice from the Northeast, soft but insistent
 "Meet S Phangnon Konyak, Nagaland's 1st woman MP to preside over Rajya Sabha")
INDIA vs NDA: From BJD to BSP, these parties stayed away from alliances
As parties position themselves in alliances, some have opted to stay non-aligned. What are the compulsions and future of these parties? Aditi Phadnis investigates
 "INDIA vs NDA: From BJD to BSP, these parties stayed away from alliances")
The sky and the cloud, and a star
Many often stereotype Andhra Pradesh politics as being star-struck, but as Pawan Kalyan's political journey shows, stars are turning out to be a passing cloud
 "The sky and the cloud, and a star")
33% Indians in America say they'd like to return, says Pew research
Most Asian Americans view their ancestral homelands favourably, except Chinese Americans: Pew survey
 "33% Indians in America say they'd like to return, says Pew research")
Oommen Chandy: A political tactician and a people's chief minister
The UDF, racked with bitterness and division, probably never needed a leader like Oommen Chandy more than it does today. His death is the end of an era of decent politics
 "Oommen Chandy: A political tactician and a people's chief minister")
Absence of violence is not the absence of fear, says Devesh Kapur
DEVESH KAPUR discusses the trajectories of violence and order in India in an interview with Aditi Phadnis
 "Absence of violence is not the absence of fear, says Devesh Kapur")
Accountable by extension: Meet Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Director, ED
To this, opposition leader Kapil Sibal had just one question: If who the ED Director is is not important, then why did the government give him a third extension?
 "Accountable by extension: Meet Sanjay Kumar Mishra, Director, ED")
The Dalit paradox
Sudha Pai and Sajjan Kumar's book delves into the complex dynamics of Dalit identity and politics, and the intriguing reasons for their protest against right-wing politics while also voting for them
 "The Dalit paradox")
Win, lose, or draw straws: Maharashtra politics may see a silent upheaval
While arithmetic political stability is a reality, politics in Maharashtra is likely to see a silent upheaval
 "Win, lose, or draw straws: Maharashtra politics may see a silent upheaval")
Uniform Civil Code: Lack of clarity on provisions unifies stakeholders
unified IN DIVERSITY: Centre's proposal to enact a Uniform Civil Code has sent many social groups into a tizzy. ADITI PHADNIS speaks to many about their fears
 "Uniform Civil Code: Lack of clarity on provisions unifies stakeholders")
G20's halfway mark: Diplomats are pessimistic about a communique
More than six months into India's Presidency of the G20, most diplomats are pessimistic about a communique - the Delhi Declaration - emerging from the summit. ADITI PHADNIS writes
 "G20's halfway mark: Diplomats are pessimistic about a communique")
Opposition parties meeting in Patna: An opportunity to build bridges
Except for the AAP versus Congress showdown over the Ordinance issue, the Opposition meet in Patna was about finding common ground. ADITI PHADNIS writes
 "Opposition parties meeting in Patna: An opportunity to build bridges")
Kite-flying to spymaster: Meet Ravi Sinha, Secy, Research & Analysis Wing
As Sinha assumes charge of an organisation that was founded and headed by the legendary R N Kao in 1968, he faces many challenges, some legacy ones
 "Kite-flying to spymaster: Meet Ravi Sinha, Secy, Research & Analysis Wing")
A merger that could bring instability
The situation in Telangana continues to be fluid, and it remains to be seen which party, the BJP or Sharmila with Congress, will be able to harness the anti-incumbent sentiment
 "A merger that could bring instability")
Beyond tribal instincts
Kasturi Ray's biography of President Droupadi Murmu is an exploration into her childhood, her deep inner sorrow, and the impact of her cultural upbringing, which values generosity, on her life
 "Beyond tribal instincts")
Sharad Pawar's succession plan for NCP: King of the castle or pawn in game?
Where does Sharad Pawar's opening gambit of elevating daughter and lieutenant leave nephew Ajit Pawar on the NCP chessboard?
 "Sharad Pawar's succession plan for NCP: King of the castle or pawn in game?")