Sam Pitroda, Chairman of the Indian Overseas Congress in conversation with Santu Das of The Statesman, about Congress prospects in the Lok Sabha elections, political situation in the country and Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Nyay Yatra, among other issues.
Highlighting women's safety issues, #ShivSena (UBT) leader and Rajya Sabha MP Priyanka Chaturvedi, in conversation with #TheStatesman, reflects on #Sandeshkhali and observes that people are now more focused on votes than real issues
There is a surprise for the readers. A special Poila Boishakh gift from none other than West Bengal chief minister Mamata Banerjee. Who has written a piece for this special edition.
This evening it was about honoring those who made it possible for the oldest English daily to host its most prized annual celebration of heritage, the Vintage Car Rally, which enters its 53rd year this year.
Fire on the Ganges is an insightful yet compassionate book that hits hard with its bare facts by examination of the systemic gaps within a highly stratified society that systematically marginalises the specific community of the Doms, depriving them of even the basic remnants of humanity.
Delhi's vintage car owners and fans are gearing up for "The Statesman and VCCI Vintage and Classic Car Display" which will be held on 6 March.
Ahead of the show, Asheesh Jain's newly restored historic ex-Baroda 1937 Rolls-Royce, Phantom III coachbuilt by Kellner, France was unveiled today at a function organised by the Heritage Motoring Club of India (HMCI) here.
Sam’s life must be celebrated for all that he achieved. But his death at the age of 85 on the weekend must be mourned, for he had so much more to give. Rest in peace, dear friend.
However critical the charge relating to a potentially explosive issue, the reponse of Israel has thus far been muted though the conservative regime in Iran has been suitably prompt in internationalising the daring strike.
The two sides differed sharply on human rights, including the right to protest. Mr Putin dismissed US concerns about Mr Navalny, who recently undertook a 24-day hunger strike.
