Kumar Badal

The ISI finds it easy to push men, money and arms into Bihar through the Indo-Nepal border

It was an occasion tailor-made for political showmanship. And Laloo, Rabri pulled out all stops.

Elections in the state have little to do with fairness or freedom. Bullets and fraud, not informed choice, determine the outcome.

The consumer is at the receiving end as grubby manufacturers pass off counterfeit fabrics as originals. In the bargain, popular and established brands see their goodwill fall by the wayside.