I think Ashok Malik said it best - that some of these people probably really believe that there is growing intolerance etc. They believe that because they actively despise the BJP & associated organisations & that makes many of them think that there is this looming (or current) danger. The...
‘Rebooting India’: Excerpts From Nandan Nilekani’s New Book
Kirti Phadtare Pandey
First Published: Yesterday, 11:45 am
Technocrat Nandan Nilekani, in Rebooting India – Realizing a Billion Aspirations, a book he has co-authored with Viral Shah, suggests that the Centre step up benefits accrued...
Pakistan Cricket Board to lose USD 85 million if it fails to host India
Press Trust of India | Nov 05, 2015 at 08:22 pm IST
Karachi: The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) will lose revenues worth approximately USD 85 million from its long-term broadcasting deal if it fails to host India for a full...
Some more sources on this story. Getting traction now. This one from the Diplomat.
After China, India Will Become Second Buyer of Advanced Russian S-400 Missile Defense Systems
New Deal’s S-400 deal with Russia may be the largest defense deal ever between the two countries.
By Ankit Panda...
Come to think of it, most people got Bihar wrong then too with many thinking Lalu was stopping Modi......
Forget the scams, who's thinking of the Congress? The whole "secular" intellectual grouping is seeing Nitish Kumar as some sort of a Messiah. The places where Congress has a chance are not...
Yup, till 8th we wait. We learnt nothing today. There is something in these polls for everybody....a little something for you & @Star Wars and also something for @Guynextdoor2
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With the figures divided the way they are, this is a silly exercise. It's like putting one hand on a hot plate, the other on ice & claiming to be comfortable. :lol:
This is ridiculous. If not one single demographic is going in favour of the MGB, how are they still around in the race? :lol:
Ok, here's the answer. They aren't in the race.:enjoy:
You seriously need to take a deep breath & relax. In a couple of hours, the exit poll projections would have come in. If they all point one way and all the news anchors are smirking, then you can start to get mad. Or sad. No point in flying off the handle against everyone who says something...
Getting crowds isn't the job description of the guy, it is both about managing & projecting his candidate that he has done quite effectively.
My point is far more simple, a good leader must both be able to identify & then retain talent. Sure, some of them will have unrealistic expectation but...
Regardless of whether that was true or not, does it not follow that he has a right to expect that his services would be rewarded? You need to use such talent, if not as a minister or a substantial party post, Modi should have found something suitable for the guy. It is not about whether Nitesh...