Proud & prejudicedLYLA BAVADAMBal Thackeray (1926-2012) ruled through fear and violence and commanded the loyalty of Shiv Sainiks, who did not mind his inconsistencies.
Spoilt childLYLA BAVADAMAfter a relatively easy climb to the top as the BJP president, the position in which he seemed unassailable, Nitin Gadkari is now looking down into an
Modi versus the restLYLA BAVADAMFor a change, the Congress goes on the offensive in Gujarat and there are some 10 new entrants in the fray. This makes the result a little uncertain,
Understanding SenLYLA BAVADAMThe book relates the bizarre events that turned social activist Binayak Sens meaningful life into a cruel experience.
A war gone awryLYLA BAVADAMLooking at the legacy of Silent Spring, Rachel Carsons best-seller on pesticides, on the 50th anniversary of its publication.
Cooperatives manLYLA BAVADAMFor Verghese Kurien (1921-2012), the creator of Operation Flood, the worlds largest dairy development programme, the dairy farmer remained the focus o
Integrated study needed for GhatsLYLA BAVADAMInterview with Professor Madhav Gadgil, Chairperson of the Western Ghats Ecology Expert Panel.
Virulent comebackLYLA BAVADAMTuberculosis re-emerges as a major threat as new drug-resistant strains develop because of mismanagement of the disease.
Smoking gunLYLA BAVADAMThe WHO stance that tobacco is the premier killer helps the World Conference on Tobacco or Health declare war on the industry.
Lacklustre victoryLYLA BAVADAMWhile the Shiv Sena is in a position to rule the Mumbai Municipal Corporation once again, the Raj Thackeray-led MNS makes steady progress.
Celebrating TajLYLA BAVADAMThe story of the century-old Taj hotel, which forms an integral part of Mumbai's ethos.
From the heart, from Pakistan Rakhshanda Jalil’s series introduces Pakistani women poets to Hindi readers.
SlideshowSea changeIndia could learn a few lessons from small island nations like Maldives on mitigating climate change.