When Rajdeep Sardesai attempted 'instant history'

This month saw releases of two much-hyped books, both of which went on immediately to become best-sellers. Both were by authors in their 40s, expected to shed much light, but did not quite succeed......

The rise of Modi and the spread of Modism

The spread of Modism is in reality the spread of personality cult and not political ideology, says Vidyut Joshi. Narendra Modi is a unique phenomenon in Indian politics. You cannot compare him with......

2014 polls will be all about chemistry, not mathematics: Modi

Bharatiya Janata Party leader Narendra Modi on Tuesday said the upcoming general elections will be a "magnificent event" that would not be fought on the basis of number of seats alone but the......

Naroda Patiya riots case: Petition in Gujarat HC

A petition on behalf of the victims of Naroda Patiya riots of 2002 has been filed in the Gujarat high court, seeking direction to the Special Investigation Team to file a report on investigation......