Abhi's Blog

Elections a family affair in Uttar Pradesh

editor@ibnlive.com — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:43:24 +0530

The first recorded dynasty in India is the Nair Dynasty which ruled the South Indian state of Kerala from the pre-Vedic age to the 18th century. Since then, more than

When will Rahul Gandhi play mixed doubles?

editor@ibnlive.com — Sat, 19 Jun 2010 12:36:23 +0530

We live in a country where people seem to be obsessed with politicians, their lives and their past lives. And, perhaps no other family in India has drawn people's attention

A long queue awaits Kasab

editor@ibnlive.com — Fri, 07 May 2010 12:27:13 +0530

On Thursday morning millions of Indians remained glued to their TV sets to see whether India's most wanted man - Pakistani terrorist Ajmal Kasab -- gets a death sentence or

Nano means small, and small means development

editor@ibnlive.com — Fri, 06 Mar 2009 12:35:57 +0530

Uttarakhand was once a state reliant on the money order economy and huge liquor revenues. Today the hill state has come a long way. And there is no better example

Mayawati: The Inside Story

editor@ibnlive.com — Wed, 20 Aug 2008 04:19:58 +0530

Letter from the states: Uttar Pradesh The year was 2001. I was attending Mayawati's press conference in Lucknow. Quite unlike her lavish PCs held these days, whenever out of

Maulana Mulayam and perils of nuclear deal

editor@ibnlive.com — Fri, 04 Jul 2008 07:29:46 +0530

August 2007: UNPA leaders meet in New Delhi to hold discussions over the crucial Nuclear Deal. After the meeting UNPA chairperson and SP leader Mulayam Singh Yadav addresses a press

Art of chamchagiri: From Sonia Gandhi to Mayawati - Jai Akhilesh Das

editor@ibnlive.com — Mon, 12 May 2008 01:37:37 +0530

The exit of Akhilesh Das Gupta from the Congress might not cause a severe damage to the party in Uttar Pradesh but it has brought to fore the constant infighting

Flesh, blood or stone: Mayawati's Maya.

editor@ibnlive.com — Wed, 16 Apr 2008 12:30:26 +0530

Occasion: 117th birth anniversary of Dr Bhim Rao Ambedkar. The Venue: Newly renovated Ambedkar Samajik Parivartan Sthal, Lucknow. The event: UP's Chief Minister and firebrand Dalit

Dhyanchand to Dhoni: Demise of great Indian hockey

editor@ibnlive.com — Mon, 10 Mar 2008 09:14:24 +0530

For any reporter a Vox populi or voice of the people can be one of the easiest assignments ....When you are scrambling for news ideas every evening, a call from

JOURNALISTS: AND Post Hoc Fallacy

editor@ibnlive.com — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 03:02:39 +0530

Twelve years ago when I passed out of journalism school....The only thing I remembered as a cub reporter were the five Ws and one H of a news report. These

JOURNALISTS: And Post Hoc Fallacy

editor@ibnlive.com — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 02:44:55 +0530

Twelve years ago when I passed out of journalism school....The only thing I remembered as a cub reporter were the five Ws and one H of a news report. These

WHEN VAJPAYEE’S SPEECH GOT CHANGED!

editor@ibnlive.com — Tue, 26 Dec 2006 08:26:23 +0530

A strong supporter of the Sangh Parivar once told me. "If my biggest source of entertainment in the 50-60s was Shammi Kapoor films....my other hobby was attending political rallies." Those

Nathu-la opened: but forgotten our heroes of Tibet exploration.

editor@ibnlive.com — Thu, 06 Jul 2006 08:33:53 +0530

La - in Tibetan language means - "Pass" and the opening of the historic Nathu La pass on the Indo-China (read Tibet) boarder is not only a strong indication of

Mulayam’s emergency

editor@ibnlive.com — Thu, 29 Jun 2006 06:24:17 +0530

Uttar Pradesh chief minister Mulayam Singh is a man in hurry. He is in a hurry... to dole out unemployment allowance to some 8 lakh unemployed youths of the state;

Bite Gathering

editor@ibnlive.com — Tue, 09 May 2006 05:11:32 +0530

The job of a reporter is perhaps one of the most enthralling and exciting of all. And, if you happen to be a television reporter... it becomes all the