Mallikarjun Kharge's Litmus Test

The coming assembly and Lok Sabha elections -- the choice of candidates, the campaign strategies and the negotiations with other Opposition parties -- represent the real test for Mallikarjun......

'Centre shouldn't behave like big brother with states'

'Just because there is some misunderstanding, you cannot recall the chief secretary.''This is not a good development. This is an assault on federalism.'   IMAGE: West Bengal Chief Minister......

Why Sonia chose Kharge

The less charitable in the party say he owes his appointment Sonia Gandhi -- the family wanted someone who wouldn't talk back and would not exert himself too much, notes Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE:......

No leadership crisis in Congress: Khurshid

The senior leader asked why does anybody have to go out and tell the media and the world what the "party needs to do". IMAGE: Salman Khurshid said that the support for Sonia and Rahul is apparent......

No going back on gas price hike decision, says Moily

Coming down heavily against Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal for ordering an ‘unconstitutional’ FIR against him and others for raising gas prices, Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily on......

There should be no 'witch-hunt' against industrialists: Mallya

UB group chairman Vijay Mallya on Tuesday said that Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal was pursuing "unconventional methods" to attain his objectives while asserting that there should be no......

Why diesel subsidy should be removed for all

As it is, most state transport corporations are incurring huge losses; making their principal input more expensive, compared to that for private transporters, has only worsened the situation. In......

How to cut oil import bill? Mr Moily has no clue

Veerappa Moily's suggestions on oil use do not inspire hope Petroleum Minister Veerappa Moily said last week that the prime minister, worried about the current account deficit, had instructed him......

A perfect comeback for Clijsters

With the silver trophy tucked under one arm and cradling her daughter Jada in the other, Kim Clijsters provided a huge lift for working mothers around the world as she was crowned US Open champion......