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The state is not what one thinks it is

Rescuing the liberal state from failure requires engagement with traditional institutions,not their ostracism

Shantanu Thakur leaves Bengal BJP's WhatsApp group, sparking speculation

Sparking speculations, Union Minister Shantanu Thakur left the West Bengal BJP WhatsApp group on Monday.

What's ailing Kitex, the world's second-largest infant garments brand?

A Christmas bash at Kitex Garments in Kochi took a violent turn. The company owner alleged that it was a ploy to shut down the factory. Take a peek into the crisis as it acquires political overtone

Power politics

Violence in politics is gaining a dynamic of its own

Peoples Conference alleges 'partisan approach' as rally permission denied

The PC leaders said while the Kupwara district administration "facilitated" public gatherings of other parties, their party was repeatedly denied permission

Govt, ULFA have divergent views but process to initiate talks on: Assam CM

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said there has been "progress in the process of initiating talks" with the ULFA

Charaiveti: An academic's journey-8

Looking back, my early interest in politics might have something to do with one of my maternal uncles who was a political prisoner of the British

Statsguru: Four charts explain how gender-equal are India's elections

As against their nearly equal share in population (48.6 per cent), women have not yet crossed the 10 per cent barrier among candidates to the parliamentary election

Tamil superstar Vijay in race to outshine Rajinikanth, Kamal in politics

Many in Tamil Nadu and Kerala compare the entry of Vijay to that of MGR. However, political analysts like Maalan term it similar to that of Vijayakanth

RSS supports Panchjanya on Amazon revelations, seeks govt probe

An RSS leader said that the allegations levelled against Amazon in the cover story of Panchjanya are serious and the government should investigate the matter

Parliament more about policy than politics: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Wednesday that Parliament is not only about politics but policy too and noted that content is about "connect"

Of political cycles and four-wheel drive

'Cyclists are especially insulting to the "Billionaire Raj" (citing The Economist) over which Mr Modi presides', says the author

As BJP's Brahmin base in UP looks shaky, SP & BSP make a pitch for votes

According to a political observer: Mayawati and Akhilesh Yadav may work for the castes they represent but they will never harm Brahmins

Consider the evidence: In Rajasthan, the clock is ticking for Congress

The central Congress reckons most of the problems can be sorted out if the organisation can be controlled

Ariel Henry appointed new Prime Minister of Haiti amid political turmoil

Amid political turmoil caused by the assassination of President Jovenel Moise, Ariel Henry on Tuesday was appointed as the new Prime Minister of Haiti.

Nepal's new PM Sher Bahadur Deuba wins vote of confidence in Parliament

Nepal's new Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba on Sunday comfortably won a vote of confidence in the reinstated lower House of Parliament

US urges all parties in Afghan conflict to reach negotiated settlement

United States urged all parties involved in the Afghan conflict to reach a negotiated political settlement and a permanent and comprehensive ceasefire

Hong Kong's opposition Civic Party rocked by resignation of 11 councillors

With eleven councillors' resignation on Sunday, Hong Kong's opposition Civic Party has lost about two-thirds of its remaining district councillors

Former Israeli PM Netanyahu vows to topple new coalition Israeli govt

Former Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has vowed to topple the new eight-party diverse coalition government which brought an end to his stint as the longest-serving premier of the country

Netanyahu out, Naftali Bennett in as Israel marks end of an era

Addressing parliament before Bennett was sworn in, a combative Netanyahu said: "If we are destined to go into the opposition, we will do so with our heads held high until we can topple it."