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Aditi Phadnis

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Karnataka Bypolls: Sidda's Future On Line
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

Beleaguered Chief Minister Siddaramaiah's political credibility will be tested by the...

How Will Tribals Vote In Jharkhand?
Rediff.com12 Nov 2024

'I don't believe there is an international conspiracy to swamp tribals in India or in...

What's Holding Up Candidate Lists In Maharashtra?
Rediff.com22 Oct 2024

The strains are telling as old friends and new enemies face each other in the battlefield.

Will Dharmendra Pradhan Be Next BJP President?
Rediff.com21 Oct 2024

Mr Pradhan's understanding of realpolitik and organisational dynamics makes him the...

Tilak: The Man In His Times
Rediff.com21 Sep 2024

Lokmanya Tilak lived a life replete with contradictions, although he modified many of...

Will The Jats Return To Power In Haryana?
Rediff.com8 Sep 2024

Since it was formed 58 years ago, Haryana has had Jat chief ministers for 33 of those.

Will Udhayanidhi Be Stalin's Successor?
Rediff.com27 Aug 2024

Always interesting, DMK politics is going to get even more absorbing in the days to...

Does BJP Have Anyone To Match Kejriwal?
Rediff.com16 Aug 2024

'BJP insiders acknowledge that the party needs to be helmed by someone who can match...

Lal Salaam, Comrade Buddhadeb
Rediff.com9 Aug 2024

He was reviled by critics in his party as a neo-liberal in disguise but till the end,...

Seat Sharing Dilemma For Maharashtra Assembly Polls
Rediff.com7 Aug 2024

In the coming assembly election, negotiations over seat-sharing will be as important as...

'This Is An Andhra Pradesh-Bihar Budget'
Rediff.com24 Jul 2024

From the word go, Bihar growled its needs out when an MP from the state said aloud:...

Can History Repeat Itself?
Rediff.com16 Jul 2024

Electoral setbacks and thwarted ambition can have an unpredictable effect on leaders,,...

Ramoji Rao, The Telugu Colossus
Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

Ramoji Rao lived as the interface between business and politics and was an active...

Modi 3.0: Allies' Pressure Will Differ
Rediff.com10 Jun 2024

While the coalition will not be unstable because of pressures, the effort from partners...

Why MVA Won 30 Seats In Maharashtra
Rediff.com5 Jun 2024

'The people preferred Uddhav Thackeray and Sharad Pawar...'

Sikkim Awaits 'Golay Ke Nau Guarantee'
Rediff.com3 Jun 2024

'These include economic prosperity, a promising future for youth, empowerment for...

What Will Sikkim Reveal On June 2?
Rediff.com31 May 2024

Ahead of this election, the alliance between the BJP and the SKM had broken down. One...

'BJP Sent Maliwal On A Mission To Entangle Kejriwal'
Rediff.com29 May 2024

'I have no doubt that when she was prevented from meeting Kejriwal, she felt humiliated.'

Will Andhra Pradesh Follow Odisha Model?
Rediff.com16 May 2024

Will Andhra Pradesh follow the Odisha model, voting differently in Lok Sabha and...

'Will BJP Abolish Reservations?'
Rediff.com14 May 2024

'In Western UP, last time a lot of Dalits voted for the BJP.' 'This time, there is a...