Vote chori: When the accuser puts the accused in the dock
In the Rahul Gandhi school of jurisprudence, the accused is guilty until he proves himself innocent. And if the accused happens to be Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the rules of evidence can apparently be rewritten to suit the prosecution. First, allege vote chori. Then, when challenged to substantiate the charge, retreat to a ‘feeling’ that…
Quit and Challenge
If Rahul Gandhi and his allies have more faith in street power than constitutional democracy, they must quit Parliament first and take their battle to the people. The time for political double-speak is over. If Rahul Gandhi, Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha, and his Congress-led political camp genuinely believe that Bharat’s constitutional…
Gautam Gambhir, India management accused of ‘dictatorship’ after Vaibhav Sooryavanshi’s constant snub from playing XI
Online Sports Desk India’s starboy, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, is currently waiting for his opportunity in the playing XI in the ongoing five-match T20I series against the West Indies. The 15-year-old made his debut in an away series against England in July, 2026, but since returning to India, he has struggled to find a spot in the…
R Ashwin’s brutally honest take on Vaibhav Sooryavanshi vs Sanju Samson battle
Online Sports Desk For the third consecutive match of the T20I series against West Indies, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi failed to find a spot in the Indian team. Abhishek Sharma and Sanju Samson continue to occupy the two opening spots, with Sooryavanshi being forced to warm the bench. While neither Samson nor Abhishek has been flawless, former…
Bengal CM Suvendu urges Durga Puja organisers to uphold scriptural traditions, spiritualism
Kolkata: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari on Monday called upon Durga Puja organisers to uphold traditional religious practices and spiritualism during the festival, urging them to avoid unhealthy competition and preserve the neighbourhood spirit of the celebrations. Inaugurating the Tala Prottoy Durga Puja in north Kolkata, Adhikari called for a renewed emphasis on spiritualism…
Prez Murmu appoints 6 governors; Arlekar becomes Tamil Nadu governor, O P Mathur moves to Keralam
New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu on Monday appointed six governors, moving Keralam Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arlekar to Tamil Nadu and Sikkim Governor Om Prakash Mathur to Keralam. Arlekar, who was sworn in as Keralam Governor on January 2, 2025, had been holding the additional charge of Tamil Nadu since March 12 this year. Sikkim Governor…
India, America expanding cooperation across sectors: US ambassador Sergio Gor
Kolkata: India and America are expanding cooperation across sectors, including defence, IT and healthcare, with investments and joint initiatives creating significant opportunities for both countries, US Ambassador to India Sergio Gor said on Monday. Speaking at a programme here to mark 250 years of America’s Independence, Gor highlighted the growing partnership between the two countries,…
Rahul to host high tea for INDIA bloc MPs at his residence today
New Delhi: Leader of the Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi has invited INDIA bloc MPs for a high tea at his residence on Tuesday, sources said. They said a discussion on the strategy for joint protests against “vote chori” (vote theft) and to press for Chief Election Commissioner Gyanesh Kumar’s resignation is expected…
The Physician Who Signed His Name
MS Sparsha How Itty Achudan’s botanical wisdom survived three centuries to reclaim its place in history In April 1675, inside a Dutch fort in Cochin, a traditional Indian physician signed a certificate in an old Malayalam script that few people today can read. The document authenticated the botanical knowledge he had shared with a Dutch…
Truth Is Out
Political battles must be fought through constitutional institutions, not by turning the streets into an alternative Parliament. The debate over the Opposition’s strategy has entered a serious new phase. Statements attributed to Supreme Court advocate Prashant Bhushan and Congress leader Rahul Gandhi have brought the question of regime change, revolutionary politics and the limits of…
