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Blog | Sunetra Pawar: From Behind The Scenes To Pinnacle Of Power
Right now, the spotlight is not on a seasoned politician from the Pawar family, but a face that has spent decades observing the machinery of governance from behind the scenes: Sunetra Pawar, affectionately known as 'vahini' (sister-in-law).
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Shadows To Spotlight: Sunetra Pawar Set To Fill Husband's Massive Shoes
Even before she stepped into the powerful Pawar family through her marriage to Ajit Pawar in 1985, Sunetra Pawar, then Sunetra Patil, had politics in her bones. Her father, Bajirao Patil, was a powerful local politician and her brother followed him.
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Opinion | Ajit Pawar: The Politician Who Didn't Pretend
Ajit Pawar bent over backwards to be in power; when there, he commandeered it to work for the public while helping his party, of course.
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Blog | "I'll Be Chief Minister, You'll See": The Many Dreams Of Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar, unlike most other politicians who mask their pursuit of power with pious claims of 'public service', wore his ambition on his sleeve.
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Omar Abdullah Seeks Probe Into Coercion Allegations At Ratle Power Plant
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has demanded a probe against two BJP MLAs after a Hyderabad-based infrastructure company alleged interference and extortion in connection with the Rs 3,700 crore Ratle hydropower project in J&K.
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Sindh Leader's "Extremist-Controlled Nukes" Warning Amid Asim Munir's Rise In Pakistan
As Pakistan's powerful Asim Munir faces intense criticism at home and abroad for what many describe as an unconstitutional and unreasonable concentration of authority, a Pakistani politician has issued a dramatic public appeal to PM Narendra Modi.
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Opinion | On Janmashtami, A Few 'Krishna' Lessons For Indian Politics - And Politicians
Politicians should be humble and grounded. Arrogance, abuse of power, and a lack of respect for the rule of law inevitably lead to a leader's downfall, both politically and morally.
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How Starbucks Is Keeping Politics Out Of Coffee In South Korea
This move is a response to the growing trend of customers using politicians' names as nicknames when ordering drinks, often accompanied by messages of support or opposition.
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Opinion: Spain's Huge Power Blackout Is A Wake-Up Call For India
Politicians in New Delhi have correctly noted that solar and wind power meet three requirements they view as crucial.
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Israel Parliament Expands Political Control Over Judicial Appointments
Israel's parliament passed a law on Thursday expanding the power of politicians over the appointment of judges in defiance of a years-long protest movement against the judicial reforms pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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"Will Stay Away From Politics Lifelong": Chiranjeevi Puts Rumours To Rest
Megastar Chiranjeevi has clarified that though he has been seeing hobnobbing with powerful politicians in recent past, he is not returning to politics.
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Opinion | Arjun vs Reddy: What Happened When Politicians Clashed With Stars In The Past
The Arjun vs. Reddy battle mirrors a familiar narrative in southern Indian politics: the clash between a star and a powerful politician.
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4 Key Obstacles To India Joining UN Security Council With Veto Power
Indian politicians have argued for decades that the nation deserves to be a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
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Leading In Mathura, Hema Malini Says "Fully Confident BJP Will Win"
Seeking a third term from Mathura, veteran actress and politician Hema Malini said on Tuesday that it is extremely important for the country and the future generations that 'Modi sarkar' comes back to power once again.
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Opinion | Iran President Raisi, A Parable For The Times
The late Iran President Ebrahim Raisi can be seen as an Everyman in the global political arena, representing all politicians seeking legitimacy and power through overt religiosity.
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Blog | Sunetra Pawar: From Behind The Scenes To Pinnacle Of Power
Right now, the spotlight is not on a seasoned politician from the Pawar family, but a face that has spent decades observing the machinery of governance from behind the scenes: Sunetra Pawar, affectionately known as 'vahini' (sister-in-law).
-
Shadows To Spotlight: Sunetra Pawar Set To Fill Husband's Massive Shoes
Even before she stepped into the powerful Pawar family through her marriage to Ajit Pawar in 1985, Sunetra Pawar, then Sunetra Patil, had politics in her bones. Her father, Bajirao Patil, was a powerful local politician and her brother followed him.
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Opinion | Ajit Pawar: The Politician Who Didn't Pretend
Ajit Pawar bent over backwards to be in power; when there, he commandeered it to work for the public while helping his party, of course.
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Blog | "I'll Be Chief Minister, You'll See": The Many Dreams Of Ajit Pawar
Ajit Pawar, unlike most other politicians who mask their pursuit of power with pious claims of 'public service', wore his ambition on his sleeve.
-
Omar Abdullah Seeks Probe Into Coercion Allegations At Ratle Power Plant
Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has demanded a probe against two BJP MLAs after a Hyderabad-based infrastructure company alleged interference and extortion in connection with the Rs 3,700 crore Ratle hydropower project in J&K.
-
Sindh Leader's "Extremist-Controlled Nukes" Warning Amid Asim Munir's Rise In Pakistan
As Pakistan's powerful Asim Munir faces intense criticism at home and abroad for what many describe as an unconstitutional and unreasonable concentration of authority, a Pakistani politician has issued a dramatic public appeal to PM Narendra Modi.
-
Opinion | On Janmashtami, A Few 'Krishna' Lessons For Indian Politics - And Politicians
Politicians should be humble and grounded. Arrogance, abuse of power, and a lack of respect for the rule of law inevitably lead to a leader's downfall, both politically and morally.
-
How Starbucks Is Keeping Politics Out Of Coffee In South Korea
This move is a response to the growing trend of customers using politicians' names as nicknames when ordering drinks, often accompanied by messages of support or opposition.
-
Opinion: Spain's Huge Power Blackout Is A Wake-Up Call For India
Politicians in New Delhi have correctly noted that solar and wind power meet three requirements they view as crucial.
-
Israel Parliament Expands Political Control Over Judicial Appointments
Israel's parliament passed a law on Thursday expanding the power of politicians over the appointment of judges in defiance of a years-long protest movement against the judicial reforms pushed by Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
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"Will Stay Away From Politics Lifelong": Chiranjeevi Puts Rumours To Rest
Megastar Chiranjeevi has clarified that though he has been seeing hobnobbing with powerful politicians in recent past, he is not returning to politics.
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Opinion | Arjun vs Reddy: What Happened When Politicians Clashed With Stars In The Past
The Arjun vs. Reddy battle mirrors a familiar narrative in southern Indian politics: the clash between a star and a powerful politician.
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4 Key Obstacles To India Joining UN Security Council With Veto Power
Indian politicians have argued for decades that the nation deserves to be a member of the United Nations Security Council (UNSC).
-
Leading In Mathura, Hema Malini Says "Fully Confident BJP Will Win"
Seeking a third term from Mathura, veteran actress and politician Hema Malini said on Tuesday that it is extremely important for the country and the future generations that 'Modi sarkar' comes back to power once again.
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Opinion | Iran President Raisi, A Parable For The Times
The late Iran President Ebrahim Raisi can be seen as an Everyman in the global political arena, representing all politicians seeking legitimacy and power through overt religiosity.
