Telangana's fading folk art form — Pittala Dora — used to be the primary source of entertainment and is now being used by politicians to campaign.
...Full StoryIt is time K Chandrashekar Rao understood that he a representative of the people in a democracy and is answerable to them, and not treat the state and its people as his private domain
...Full StoryFrom global warming to international trade, from jobs being lost to automation to the arms race, there are issues that demand transnational collaboration.
...Full StoryThe Modi government must keep in mind that it urgently needs to send the right signals to the people of the Valley to start the arduous process of rebuilding lost trust.
...Full StoryThe results bring the principle of bounded rationality in Indian politics to the fore once again.
...Full StoryI reckon it costs a lot to bedeck the venue and erect a regal looking seating arrangement for you as people continue to prostrate in front of you.
...Full StoryThe TDP and the BJP must stop staging 'friendly fights' before elections only to return as alliance partners at an opportune time.
...Full StoryIn India, where the chastity of a woman is glorified, rape becomes a means to humiliate not just women, but also entire communities.
...Full StoryThe deafening silence of the leaders and other conscience keepers is sliced through by the shrill sound of grumbling stomachs and broken hearts.
...Full StoryWe are glad that you want to end this business of disrupting Parliament.
...Full StoryOn his 50th death anniversary, the government and common citizens must introspect about the state of civil liberties in the country.
...Full StoryLet us make India grate again.
...Full StoryThe Andhra chief minister and TDP supremo appears anxious due to the rising anger among people over the special category status title for the state.
...Full StoryEven though your Budget and government ignored the state for four years, you had the magnanimity to mention a non-issue from three decades ago.
...Full StoryMay the farce be with you.
...Full StoryJumbalika, one of the bovine beauties, understands the importance of lies and the emerging market for deceptive services.
...Full StoryEnduring severe bouts of depression and bulimia, Vikas and I kept each other company in Gotham City.
...Full StoryVikas is missing since 2014, but there's love to be found in a flash mob.
...Full StoryThe TDP government ought to have anticipated the throngs of devotees they would have to attend to.
...Full StoryLet's hope and pray for them.
...Full Story[Satire] 'The citizens can go fudge themselves!'
...Full Story[Satire] 'Don't worry, we'll Photoshop Vikas.'
...Full StoryThe state excise minister feels that its consumption will keep people away from hard liquor.
...Full StoryAt the cusp of losing our freedom which we fought for, together, as one people, it's time for us to speak out.
...Full StoryThe government should stop slandering political opponents and focus on honouring pre-election commitments.
...Full StoryIt’s really uncool these days to even think about peace or propagate pacifism.
...Full StoryAn ignorant, abusive, misogynistic, regressive and xenophobic citizenry is a hindrance to India’s progress and unity.
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