2010

Is Nitish Kumar a prime ministerial candidate?

JD(U) leader Nitish Kumar has won the mandate in Bihar on the development mantra. He has turned around a state that many thought was beyond hope. 

Is development the new mantra for winning elections?

Bihar Assembly elections were fought on the agenda of development. For a state where voting has been taking place on caste lines, this has been a welcome change.  

In which sport will India win the maximum number of medals in the Asian Games?

After their success in the last month's Commonwealth Games, Indian athletes are now bracing up for the tougher challenge in the mega event starting from Nov 12. 

Asian Games 2010

Asian Games 2010 to be held in Guangzhou from November 12 to 27. 

Battle for Bihar: Is Bihari pride finally back?

Today at 10 pm special, Sagarika Ghose asks a panel of experts whether Bihari pride is finally back.  

Bihar polls: Will Narendra Modi's absence affect the BJP's fortunes?

The Bharatiya Janata Party has made it official that Gujarat Chief Minister Narendra Modi is not needed for campaigning in Bihar. Senior BJP leader Sushma Swaraj on Monday said that the party agreed with Bihar CM Nitish Kumar in keeping Modi out of Bihar election campaign. Will Narendra Modi's absence affect the BJP's fortunes in the Assembly polls? 

CWG mess: Can the CBI get to the bottom of the corruption?

The Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) has stepped in to probe into the alleged cases of corruption and will investigate 20 cases of specific complaints. A team from the anti-corruption branch of the CBI visited the Organising Committee office on Tuesday and took over all documents related to the Queens baton relay transactions. Do you think the CBI can get to the bottom of the corruption? Or will this become another long-winding case?  

Why did Dani Samuels ask for the revenge match in the first place. Is it in keeping with the spirit of sportsmanship?

World Discus champion Dani Samuels has challenged CWG gold medalist Krishna Poonia to a USD 20,000 winner-takes-all match after Poonia said the Aussie refused to come for the Games because of her poor form. 

What did you think of the Commonwealth Games?

A dazzling laser show and a musical extravaganza on Thursday night marked the finale of the Commonwealth Games, the biggest sporting event hosted by India.  

Battle for Bihar: What are the key issues in this Assembly election?

Development, poverty alleviation, revamping infrastructure or political stability - what, according to you, are the key issues in Bihar as the state goes to polls? 

Has Nitish Kumar been able to provide all-round development to Bihar?

Nitish Kumar has tried to bring Bihar back on the map of growth and devlopment. Has he been able to provide all-round, inclusive development to the state?  

Does the CWG success really make India a global sporting power?

India's medal rush at the XIX Commonwealth Games has raised the bar. It has also raised the hope for more success. Does the CWG success really make India a global sporting power? 

Can Lalu Prasad make a comeback in the state?

Can the former CM make a comeback? Are his political fortunes set for a revival?  

Thin attendance at CWG: Why are there no spectators?

After a glitzy start, the Commonwealth Games (CWG) organisers now face a new challenge - that of getting viewers to watch the events. CWG Federation chief Mike Fennell, meanwhile, has voiced concerns about the thin attendance at the sporting venues. Why do you think the spectators are missing? 

Thumbs up for CWG opening ceremony: Is traditional Indian culture the best way to showcase brand India?

Today at 10 pm on Face The Nation, Sagarika Ghose asks a panel of experts whether traditional Indian culture is the best way to showcase brand India. 

How good was the CWG opening ceremony?

A grand opening ceremony marked the start of The XIX Commonwealth Games at the Jawaharlal Nehru stadium in the national capital on Sunday.  

Should the private sector have been asked to organise the CWG in India?

The Commonwealth Games in Delhi is being held from October 3-14. But the preparations for the Games have been marred by charges of corruption, missed deadlines, and threats of pull out by participating countries. Do you think the private sector could have done a better job? 

Do you think international athletes are being unfair by pulling out of CWG 2010?

A lot of international athletes have pulled out of the Commonwealth Games 2010 citing various reasons, including security, health, injury and even commitment to other tournaments. Aren't they being unfair to the Commonwealth Games by making it second priority? 

Is Gagan Narang right in getting miffed for not being considered for the Khel Ratna award?

Ace Indian shooter Gagan Narang has threatened to skip CWG 2010 after being overlooked for the Khel Ratna award. 

Should the Government initiate a CBI probe into the CWG corruption row?

The preparation for the Commonwealth Games has been hit by accusations of financial irregularities with all eyes trained on Commonwealth Games Organising Committee Chairman Suresh Kalmadi. In Parliament, a united Opposition has asked the Government to come clean on the mess and also demanded a CBI probe. Should the Government initiate a CBI probe into corruption row accompanying the Games preparation?