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Topic: chowkidar

Crocodile-lover, fakir, now a man of wild for Bear Grylls – Modi and the power of makeovers

As natural as he may have wanted to be around nature, the Modi that came across is the Modi that he mostly is - minutely orchestrated and carefully planned.

Foreign investors don’t know if ‘Watchman Modi’ will be good for them

India needs more dynamic reforms, not less. Foreign investors should pray that if Modi wins, he should pick up from where he started in 2014, not where he left off in 2019.

‘Pakistan, terrorism, chowkidar’ — Modi’s favourite words in speeches after Pulwama attack

ThePrint’s word analysis of Narendra Modi’s public speeches before and after the Pulwama terror strike reveals a significant shift in his poll campaign.

With Wayanad seat, Rahul says Congress’ message is of unity

Congress chief Rahul Gandhi, who filed his nomination for Wayanad Lok Sabha seat on Thursday, said he chose a seat each in the north (Amethi) and south to assert 'India is one'.

If Modi returns, 2019 will be the last general election of India, says Mamata Banerjee

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee claimed PM Narendra Modi will "throw away the Constitution" and make India a totalitarian regime if he was voted back to power.

Karnataka raids a brazen display of power, undermine democracy

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

Samjhauta acquittal blunts India’s censure of Pakistani inaction on terror

ThePrint view on the most important issues, instantly.

I wear abuses as jewels, says PM Modi in chat with 25 lakh chowkidars

The interaction with the security guards across the country via an audio bridge lasted for 23 minutes, one of the PM’s shortest public addresses.

Like Rahul Gandhi, British in India viewed chowkidars as ‘chors’ too

The British brought chowkidars, formerly under the control of zamindars (rich landlords), into the administrative fold in 1813 in Bengal.

PM Narendra Modi to address 25 lakh ‘chowkidars’ via radio today

The pre-Holi address by PM Narendra Modi is meant to highlight the work done by 'chowkidars', or watchmen, 'who work round-the-clock without leave'.

On Camera

Why Modi’s supporters fear ‘proud Hindu’ MK Gandhi and venerate his murderer Godse

Every Gandhi Jayanti, we witness a contradiction in Hindutva position — PM Modi hails ‘beloved Bapu’ while his supporters attack and abuse him.

Nodal officers to fast-tracking NOCs, Kerala govt’s heeding investor concerns, and it means business

As many as 21 policy reforms are under implementation following Invest Kerala Global Summit, as LDF govt works to change perception that the state is not conducive to businesses.

Finnish giant ICEYE to build signature radar microsatellites in India, offers full control to govt

Company builds microsatellites that are smaller, faster, cheaper to produce. ICEYE will develop & launch micro-satellites, hand them over to India, which will have full control & sovereignty.

Something’s hidden in the Oval Office photo of Trump, Munir, Sharif. India must look closely

What Munir has achieved with Trump is a return to normal, ironing out the post-Abbottabad crease. The White House picture gives us insight into how Pakistan survives, occasionally thrives and thinks.