How India’s political families have handled internal strife
At last count, the Yadav family had 23 members in active politics, and perhaps it’s such numbers that may be responsible for the jostling within the party.
G Seetharaman
Artistic choices may not indicate patriotism: Hansal Mehta on ADHM controversy
"Karan is doing what he has to do for his film. My heart goes out to a filmmaker who is forced to cower down to threats of cowards," said Hansal Mehta.
After two years of drought, floods drown farm hopes in Marathwada
Just when the farmers of Marathwada were optimistic after two consecutive years of drought, their hopes have been dashed again, this time by excess rainfall.
Financial aid isn't the only help received by countries: Mechtild Rossler, UNESCO World Heritage Centre
"It must also be remembered that financial aid is not the only help received, there is also substantial support on training, capacity building, and other means."
Why monuments would be worse off without the World Heritage status
The World Heritage status does not mean much financially nor does it give UNESCO serious powers, but monuments and national parks would be worse off without it.
Cauvery, Indus Treaty and Brahmaputra: River water proving to be source of potential conflict
When threats to water security loom large and control over rivers is used to score political points, conflicts are a natural outcome.
BJP has to counter rising AAP and RSS revolt as Goa assembly election nears
While winning UP will be the BJP’s top priority in 2017, letting Goa slip out of its hands will reflect poorly on Parrikar and will give a leg up to the local anti-BJP faction of the RSS.
Adding Uttar Pradesh's Shamli to an ever growing NCR may not make sense
The Centre may give its nod to Shamli closer to the election, hoping to gain political mileage out of it in what will be a closely watched election in a communally sensitive area.
A creative oasis: The Museum of Goa is so much more than just a gallery
MOG is simple yet elegant three-storey white structure for photographs, paintings and installations, besides other art forms like music, cinema, dance.
I am building strong base for Dalit politics to continue my activism: Sunkanna Velpula
Velpula, a postdoctoral fellow at IIT-Bombay, says Dalits are moulded the way women are, accepting many things as their duty without realising their suppression.
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