Nations - Different Truths

May 26, 2018
Anish Passi
Education & Career

Seven Steps Performed by Students to Clear the UPSC Exams: After They Failed to Clear it Earlier

A second chance can often be a blessing in disguise. The following are some common things people do that successfully help them clear the prestigious UPSC examinations in their...

May 24, 2018
IPA Service
Economy, International Relations, Politics, Trade, World

When Economics Morphs into Politics and Diplomacy: Trump Policies Bring Exalted Status to Russia

Sochi and St Petersburg have become, in a way, the centre of the world this week. Leaders from across the world are converging on to the two hotspots, seeking...

May 24, 2018
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Politics

A Total Anti-BJP Unity can bring down Saffron Strength to 150 Seats

In the aftermath of Karnataka state government formation, the way has opened up for forming a solid platform of the non-BJP parties who do not want the saffrons to...

May 23, 2018
Hemashri Hazarika
Governance

Prayers, Process, and Reforms: Some Things do Not Change for Ordinary People

The state administrative service is rife with arbitrariness and discrimination. Hemashri recounts how her study leave prayer for a higher study to JNU, New Delhi, was not granted, while...

May 22, 2018
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Politics

Christians Dressed in Crusade Mail

No names have been taken, neither that of man nor party, in the Archbishop’s letter. But the Church’s David versus Goliath slingshot is aimed at the Modi government. That...

May 17, 2018
Nilanjana Dey
Religion

Tales from Srimad Bhagavatam: Backup Plans of Kamsa – LXII

Nilanjana recounts the tale of a backup plan of Kamsa, aimed at killing Krishna and Balarama, in the weekly column, exclusively for Different Truths. Sukha smiled, “Now Kamsa began...

May 16, 2018
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Agriculture, Economy, Industry

Bitter Cup of Woes of the Sugar Industry

The moot issue is whether the latest support would help mills, burdened as they were with payment arrears of a humongous Rs. 13,899 crore to the growers as on...

May 15, 2018
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Politics, World

Crucial Presidential Elections in Venezuela on May 20: Opposition Candidate Falcon Challenging Incumbent Maduro

Henri Falcon is a former mayor and governor and, although originally a government supporter, he joined the right-wing opposition in 2012. He twice backed Henrique Capriles as a presidential...

May 15, 2018
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Politics

Deve Gowda Becomes the Good Father, but another Baby Goes Out With the Bath Water

Siddaramaiah has lost more than one arm. BS Yeddyurappa lost his cup of joy because there are these things called ‘slip’ and ‘lip’. Amit Shah lost his confidence. Rahul...

May 12, 2018
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Crime, Politics

Trinamool Prefers Short Term Gains That May Hurt Later: Sweeping Victory in Panchayat Poll a Sham

At least 16 people have been killed, from Jalpaiguri to Midnapore and over 500 people injured. Where armed TMC mobs could not reach opposition candidates hiding for their lives,...

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