durga-shakti-nagpal

Durga Shakti Nagpal Suspension: Is IAS Officer a Victim of Dirty Political Game?

In what could leave the Uttar Pradesh (UP) government red-faced, Durga Shakti Nagpal's suspension case has taken a new twist with the UP Sunni Central Waqf Board giving a clean chit to the IAS officer and the report by the Local Intelligence Unit (LIU) revealing that she was not present when the demolition of the mosque wall took place. Aug 6, 2013
indian-parliament

Top Heated Issues For Monsoon Session 2013

The race against time begins on 5 August when the 16-day monsoon session in Parliament will witness a heavy legislative agenda from the ruling UPA government as well as demands by the Opposition. Aug 4, 2013
bhutan-elections

Bhutan Elections: Enthused Citizens Cast Vote by Postal Ballots, Many Travel for Days; Nation of Happiness Upholds Democracy by Example?

If your father gave you the most desirable gift on earth, you would make the most out of it. Bhutanese received a gift of sorts five years ago when they were enshrined with the power to elect their own leaders through voting. Democracy is a new word for them, but here is a tiny Himalayan nation which seems to have long moved on from its naivety. Those who were not able to travel to their constituencies voted through postal ballot. Jun 1, 2013