The Gandhi dynasty: Politics as usual

The transition for India if Sonia Gandhi cannot continue her duties as head of the Congress party, could be dangerous. India's democratic institutions are already corroded by political corruption......

Understanding the realities of Partition

A group of youngsters recently organised a workshop in Mumbai with the aim of understanding partition without any preconceived notions. Ria Mirchandani, Zara Rustomji, Kunal Mehta, Niyati......

It's our turn to help in Haiti

It's time for us to think big, proportionate to our size. By contributing in a big way to the relief operations in quake-hit Haiti, India is making its debut into the league of big nations, writes......

US explores post-Musharraf scenario

What will happen to Pakistan politics in a post-Musharraf scenario? It is a question that is as vexing as it is frequent, and it happened to the kicker at a conference on US-South Asia policy at......

With new team in place, Modi tightens grip on power

But critics caution that over-centralisation can lead to new bottlenecks Withered sunflowers are silhouetted next to power lines. Photograph: Mike Blake/Reuters. Anil Swarup is just the kind of......

Is the worst over for Satyam?

In less than a month, Satyam Computer Services, the disgraced Hyderabad outsourcing company, has come almost full circle. On Jan. 6, Satyam was being entertained as a desirable acquisition target......

Is this the end of 'India Shining' story?

Just six months ago, India was looking good. Annual growth was 9 per cent, corporate profits were surging 20 per cent, the stock market had risen 50 per centin 2007, consumer demand was huge, local......

A new way to make music in India

Tucked away inside an old textile mill compound in Mumbai's Lower Parel area, with no sign to announce its presence, is the Blue Frog, the city's popular live music nightclub and jazz joint. Life......