Plain Politics

Manipur story gets bigger as Conrad Sangma withdraws support to state govt

By withdrawing support from the government, Conrad Sangma has stood up to be counted in the eyes of the Kuki-Zo. Whether that matters is a proposition yet to be tested

May 25: Before and after

For someone who is such an indefatigable litigant, what is stopping Mr Saxena from using the law to depose Mr Kejriwal?

Aditi Phadnis: More than just a leadership change

Now that Mulayam has been reduced to being SP's chief mentor, is the era of agile politics over?

Aditi Phadnis: Shiv Sena's attempt to reinvent itself

Party has picked Hardik Patel as its chief ministerial candidate for Gujarat

Aditi Phadnis: The rise and rise of Vijay Sampla

Sampla's popularity comes from being a local boy who made good despite disadvantages

Aditi Phadnis: The art of keeping cool

Never in his wildest dreams could Jung have imagined that he would occupy 6, Ludlow Castle Road

Aditi Phadnis: Tamil Nadu after Jayalalithaa

Administrative systems in the state are institutionalised. So bureaucratic controls remain. But who will leverage these: Sasikala? Or Panneerselvam?

Aditi Phadnis: Can Mamata Banerjee unite the opposition?

That she is a popular people's leader cannot be disputed. But equally indisputable is her brand of whimsical politics - one reason everyone is a little wary of coming together under a banner led by Banerjee

Aditi Phadnis: Season of deal-making in Uttar Pradesh

Amid chatter of an Akhilesh Yadav-led SP and Congress forging a pre-poll alliance, and BJP battling heavy odds in the Dalit space, Mayawati seems to have an edge

Aditi Phadnis: Confusing signals from Pakistan

For India-Pakistan ties, the next 40 days will be the most dangerous

Aditi Phadnis: The man in uniform

Nawaz Sharif's appointment of a new Chief of Army Staff will influence India-Pakistan relations

Aditi Phadnis: How Amar Singh roiled the SP waters

Its internal dynamics, the ambition of its leaders and its factional politics will make it the most interesting party to watch

Aditi Phadnis: Correct historical wrongs or face the music

The Kopardi case grabbed headlines initially but the national media more or less forgot about it. Over time, it has become a defining political issue among Marathas in Maharashtra

Aditi Phadnis: Karnataka slipping away from Congress

CM Siddaramaiah seems overwhelmed by problems coming at him from every direction

Aditi Phadnis: The killing fields of Kokrajhar

Unless the Sarbananda Sonowal government in Assam makes a concerted effort to include Kokrajhar and nearby areas in the state's development plan, violence is unlikely to cease

Aditi Phadnis: What a waste!

The basic issues of integrity, legality and marketisation of state-developed science have been obfuscated by a squabbling between two sets of scientists

Aditi Phadnis: Indomitable spirit of the Indian Army

A recent book by Col R K Jagota is testimony to the fact that politicians, terrorists, TV channels and other factors notwithstanding, the Army will always be there to keep the country together

Aditi Phadnis: Handing over, taking over

As the Congress prepares for a change of guard, Sonia's management, Rahul's leadership and Priyanka's endurance will decide if the party legacy will survive

Aditi Phadnis: Easy this far... and no farther

Now that Sikkim has an Opposition - in the real sense of the term - 2019 would be the real test for Chief Minister Pawan Kumar Chamling, who would be seeking another term in office

Aditi Phadnis: Back from political wilderness?

There is a chance that Mohammad Shahabuddin, as and when he is out of jail, will wield considerable influence on politics in Bihar... just like he did under an earlier dispensation