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Virbhadra bendsover backwardsfor Priyanka

Himachal Pradesh is fast becoming the preferred haunt for high-profile politicians of every hue, while for the common man such aspirations remain a...

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Nitish fishes for Bihar officers

With a reputation for valuing governance, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar is in need of upright officers to develop the state and rid...

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How sleuths guarded Pratibha’s flanks

In the Presidential election last month, the towering personality of BJP candidate Bhairon Singh Shekhawat was a cause of sleepless nights for the...

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Apang’s blunder,babu’s wrath

When babus decide to take on politicians, they mean business! Arunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Gegong Apang learned this the hard way. He had...

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Paul’s wagon hitched to Pranab’s star

Delhi Police Commissioner K K Paul has held the post for three-and-a-half years but this longish tenure may soon come to an end....

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Our very own Bhupi Bhai of Haryana

In the corridors of power, it’s often not so much what’s in a name but behind it that matters. Take the case of...

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Cruel blow for Shankaran

When V K Duggal retired as home secretary, the customary hectic lobbying began and ultimately a few names were shortlisted. According to sources,...

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Janus-faced Tripathi

Keeping both the bureaucratic and po- litical bosses happy is a tightroping feat but Praveen Kumar Tripathi, Principal Secretary to the Delhi Chief...