Why Punjab Needs A Leader Like Mayawati

Unless Punjab has a chief minister who can look beyond community/vote bank politics, carries all sections of society, stop appeasing while addressing genuine concerns and break the stranglehold of......

Who Says Gujarat Is A BJP Bastion?

The Congress won 77 seats or 42% of seats in the 2017 polls. How then can Gujarat be called a BJP bastion, asks Sanjeev Nayyar. IMAGE: Bharatiya Janata Party supremo and Prime Minister Narendra......

BJP, Congress grapple with rebel problem in Himachal polls

With only a few days to go for the Himachal Pradesh assembly polls, the rebel factor is wearing down both the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party and the opposition Congress, with top leaders of both......

Can Mann-Kejriwal Tackle Punjab's Many Challenges?

Kejriwal's centralised way of governance might work in Delhi, but Punjab will call for delegation, observes Sanjeev Nayyar. IMAGE: Bhagwant Mann, who was sworn in as Punjab's chief minister on......

10 economic commandments for Modi

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue on a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar. Illustration: Dominic......

How are 'minorities' allowed tax benefits under HUF?

Should the Income-Tax Act have been simultaneously amended to exclude Sikhs and Jains from the definition of HUF once they were declared a minority by the government? Sanjeev Nayyar discusses the......

Undermining RBI governor will have negative consequences

Raghuram Rajan's departure holds lessons for all.We need to learn how to value and retain talent.At the same time the talented too must realise that talent alone does not ensure the top job, says......

Why I am fida about Baba Ramdev's products

Baba Ramdev may be controversy's child, yet he has a fan following not just in India, but almost all over the world.Sanjeev Nayyar recounts why he is fida about Patanjali products. IMAGE: Ramdev......

Mohammed Rafi's Voice Remains Eternal

Forty four years after Mohammed Rafi's untimely demise on July 31, 1980, at the young age of 55, the singer's work continues to enjoy a musical afterlife on radio, television and modern streaming......

Want to Know What Uorfi Javed Is Really Like?

Amazon Prime Video has announced 69 assorted Web series and movies, and the slate sure looks interesting. Here's looking at the Web series that you will be watching this year! Do Read: Watch Vijay......

Sharmaji Namkeen Review

Sharmaji Namkeen is Rishi Kapoor's swansong and show. His cinematic memories are coloured in liveliest hues of celebration and happiness, observes Sukanya Verma. Everybody knows the Kapoors love......

The Magic of Asha Bhosle

Do you know Ashaji crooned a seductive night club song, Zooby Zooby Je L'aime Vous for An Evening In Paris? Asha Bhosle sang some of her best songs for film-maker Shakti Samanta, and their......