Just as Gujarat CM, Narendra Modi, is allergic to questions regarding the 2002 Gujarat riots, any references to Bihar’s prosperity and economic development seem to get under the skin of Nitish Kumar, his rival for the nation’s top job. The Bihar CM, who has been demanding special status for Bihar from the Centre, recently walked out [...]

The DMK’s pullout from the UPA has taken its toll on the health of CBI Director, Ranjit Sinha, who was admitted to AIIMS after he complained of stress induced fatigue. Doctors monitoring the CBI director have attributed his poor health to extreme work pressure brought on by long working hours, an erratic work schedule, and [...]

Not willing to follow in the Pope’s footsteps, Defense Minister “Saint” Antony stubbornly refused to resign over the AugustaWestland chopper deal. In a press conference he said, “We will face the parliament. I am saddened by the controversy,” while habitually grinning and flashing his fine set of 32 choppers. Refusing to even take moral responsibility for the [...]

In a departure from the traditional practice of introducing a new Central Sector Scheme (CSS) named after Rajiv Gandhi every fiscal, this year’s budget will instead consolidate the myriad schemes named after the late leader consuming close to 10% of gross budgetary support under an umbrella scheme, the Rajiv Gandhi Maha Yojana, disclosed Finance Minister, [...]