Aditi Phadnis

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Will D K Shivakumar Go The Sachin Pilot Way?
Rediff.com4 days ago

Even if D K Shivakumar wanted to oust Siddaramaiah, whose support would he take?
The...

The Loneliness Of Tejashwi Yadav
Rediff.com15 Nov 2025

His inheritance was a double-edged sword because the NDA was understandably interested...

'Bihar Supplies Labour To The World...'
Rediff.com12 Nov 2025

'...yet struggles to convert that human capital into domestic productivity.'

Bihar Polls: Makhana Turns Into Political Hot Potato
Rediff.com10 Nov 2025

As it gains commercial viability, the food will likely become a powerful political...

Nitish Kumar's Education Reforms: Top Grades Then Slide
Rediff.com3 Nov 2025

The story of Bihar's educational reform is a lesson for all reforms done halfway.

'Bihar Is At A Takeoff Stage'
Rediff.com28 Oct 2025

''Now the roads in Bihar are as good as any other Indian state. The power sector has...

Road Ahead For Nepal Not An Easy One
Rediff.com23 Sep 2025

The GenZ violence that engulfed Nepal is not only against nepo-babies -- its anger is...

Can United Thackeray Cousins Take On BJP?
Rediff.com12 Sep 2025

The numbers tell us the BJP's acceptability in Maharashtra is growing -- at the expense...

Can This Man Improve India-US Relations?
Rediff.com2 Sep 2025

The fact that Gor has President Trump's ear makes him an extremely valuable commodity...

Beware Of China Threat In North East
Rediff.com30 Aug 2025

By ensuring Myanmar remains dependent on Chinese economic and military assistance,...

'Where There Is So Much Infrastructure Creation, There Will Be Debt'
Rediff.com26 Aug 2025

'We have created massive infrastructure in the past six years.'

'China Is Competing In A Space Where India Was Dominant'
Rediff.com19 Aug 2025

'These efforts by Beijing can be weaponised one day with economic, security and...

Why BJP Wants JMM To Contest Bihar Polls
Rediff.com28 Jul 2025

'It is good for us if the JMM contests. That will divide the Opposition and give us the...

Congress Infighting Blocks Shivakumar's Rise
Rediff.com16 Jul 2025

Going by political tradition, another formation will likely come to power in Karnataka...

For How Long Will Nitish Hold The Fort?
Rediff.com1 Jul 2025

Now it's all jibes about his chameleon-like politics and fading grip on the...

Why DMK Gave Kamal Haasan A Rajya Sabha Seat
Rediff.com18 Jun 2025

One Rajya Sabha seat is a small price to pay for all the skills that Kamal Haasan...

Bihar's Liquor Ban Faces Heat Ahead Of Elections
Rediff.com11 Jun 2025

As the election nears, political positions on prohibition are shifting.

Chirag Paswan Wants To Be Bihar CM
Rediff.com3 Jun 2025

While the BJP backs Nitish Kumar as chief minister, Chirag isn't hiding his readiness...

As Election Nears, Patna Gets Metro Boost
Rediff.com29 May 2025

The metro, it seems, is politics-proof -- even if it comes at a high cost.

When India Is At War, Opposition-Government Is At Peace
Rediff.com19 May 2025

When the country has been at war, the Opposition has buried its differences with the...