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Mamata Banerjee
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Interview: Sugata Bose
By Anuradha Sharma
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Bihar's Chhath Festival Enjoys National Prominence in India
The celebration of Bihar’s Chhath festival signals the rise of Bihari customs in Indian society.
West Bengal: A State in Need of Redemption
Under Mamata Banerjee, West Bengal continues to struggle politically and economically.
Mamata and Congress at Each Other’s Throats
A thorn in the government’s side, the chief minister of W. Bengal is courting the Congress party’s regional allies.
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Anna Hazare Eyes New Push
Activist Anna Hazare, armed with the results of a new survey, is planning a new nationwide agitation.
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Clinton Covers India Bases
Hillary Clinton has made what is likely her last visit to India as secretary of state. There were no big hiccups.
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Will Banerjee Derail UPA?
Plans for a hike in rail fares by Dinesh Trivedi have angered West Bengal’s chief minister. Congress is in trouble.
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Getting Past Federalism Politics
The results of state assembly elections underscored the rise of regional parties. The center should take note.
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India to Nix Terror Center Plan
India’s government looks set to drop plans for a new counter-terrorism center after opposition from the states.
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Kolkata Hospital Fire Kills 89
A deadly fire at a hospital in Kolkata has raised more questions about safety at private-run facilities.
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Populism and Paschimbanga
West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee has chosen to rename the state Paschimbanga. Does it matter?
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Manmohan Singh Shuffles Deck
Indian Prime Minister Manmohan Singh announces a cabinet reshuffle, with eight new faces brought in.