Hardnews Bureau

Mumbai Powergrid collapse – a Chinese cyber attack? Are we prepared for the next one?

A shift to diesel could be the answer for the spike in cyberattacks on powergrid, railways and other networks

Nitish Kumar takes oath as Bihar Chief Minister

In less than 24 hours after resigning from the CM’s […]

Bihar Liquor Ban: Prohibition to Repression

That is the unhappy progression of the Bihar Liquor Policy, with the new provisions being sought to be added by the zealous Mahagathbandhan

Ban on Booze: Short cut, fig leaf, knee jerk

Nitish Kumar’s anti-alcohol package may be a classic socially-themed blockbuster in the recognisable traditions of the Indian nation-state, but it is scarily disdainful of history and ground realities

‘Muslims are the root of problems’

Muslims are no different from people of other families, communities, or nations—equally capable of good or wrongdoing.

Bihar’s thwack in the face of the BJP

The state is not as communally polarised as neighbouring UP and Bihari sub-nationalism had a stronger pull than religious issues in the polls

Bihar: The shifting narrative

Bihar politicians have dropped their effective policy approach to pander for votes among Backward classes. Will their bid to shake the BJP pay off?

YOUNG & LOVING IT! Suhas Gopinath

Son of defence scientist, he grew up middle class, learned web development at a Bangalore cyber cafe, offering services online at 14.

Assembly Elections: The great Indian voting paradox

The Congress’ defeat in the assembly elections was not only because of anti-incumbency but also due to the rise of a voting class that is moving from caste-based politics to aspiration-based lobbying

‘Stop Manual Scavenging ‘

Manual scavengers protest against Inhuman treatment