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‘People’s needs drove me’

Rajendra Singh, fondly called "Paani Baba" (waterman), is an acclaimed water conservationist. He is credited with bringing back water adequacy to villages, apart from fighting against illegal mining and taking up the cause of clean Ganga and Yamuna rivers.

‘Work important, not awards’

In the Tamil literary sphere, Sahitya Akademi Award winner Imayam's work Koveru Kazhuthaigal landed as a tsunami, bringing him fame and criticism in equal measure.

‘Dream big, but work hard’

Born in the small village of Bayang in Chhattisgarh's Raigarh district, state minister O P Choudhary's journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and remarkable achievements.

‘Religion is a human construct’

He was identified and recognized as the 14th Tongkhor Rinpoche by His Holiness The Dalai Lama when he was just two-and-a-half years old. Siling Tongkhor Rinpoche was enthroned at Sera Mey Monastic University in Mysore.

‘Congress now a force in UP’

Congress leaders and workers in Uttar Pradesh are elated that the Supreme Court has stayed the conviction of senior party…

‘AAP will contest all MP seats’

The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) has decided to enter the political fray in Madhya Pradesh and contest with its full might in the upcoming assembly polls in the state at the end of this year. Among other factors, one important reason behind the party’s decision has been its state president, Rani Agrawal who created political history of sorts in July 2022 by becoming the first ever Mayor from the AAP in Madhya Pradesh.

‘Every MLA needs a chance to speak’

Uttar Pradesh Assembly Speaker Satish Mahana, is an eight-time MLA from Kanpur, and has served as minister in several BJP governments. The 62-year-old comes from the trader community from Kanpur. He spoke to Manoj Bhadra. Following are extracts.