Modi govt's aim to lay strong foundation is not limited to any one class or sector or geography

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	Modi govt's aim to lay strong foundation is not limited to any one class or sector or geography Where do the middle class stand — after the 2018 budget and before 2019 elections — vis-a-vis the man in the political middle, PM Modi?

	The budget signals a shift in BJP's focus — from protecting its voter base to wooing Congress voters Since most of the garib and all of the kisan live in rural India, and that is where the Gujarat elections rang alarm bells, the focus on both in this budget makes sense.

	Indian professionals are happy with the contours of Donald Trump's latest immigration policy The US has skill gaps and needs Indian IT professionals. Now it seems very likely that the govt will put in place some rules to meet with its requirements of professionals.

	Modi Sarkar vs Manik Sarkar: How the BJP is shaking up the red bastion in Tripura Only in 2013 assembly polls, when the BJP contested in 50 seats, did it manage a meagre 1.54% vote share; in absolute nos, the BJP in Tripura received 33,808 votes.

	PM's concept of middle class is salariat & small business. He must start engagement with others who teaches, argues Modi has not explicitly shown affinity for the middle class. But his campaign to Make in India clearly requires it to take the lead. His calls to the youth are also implicit invitations to join the middle class.

	Middle class' attitude towards Modi is mediated by their attitude towards the nation It is not so difficult to understand why the idea of the nation leaves the middle class perplexed. The complexity of the Indian nation eludes professional social scientists.

	Holding Lok Sabha/assembly elections at the same time: Pros & cons A Law Commission report (170th) recommended simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state legislative assemblies in 1999.

	How better pricing is driving companies to introduce single-origin chocolates and beverages India is the world’s second largest producer and fourth biggest exporter of tea, and tea is both the world’s and India’s most preferred beverage, after water.

	How Instagram is driving fashion business The photo-sharing mobile application designed for storytelling is considered a perfect fit for fashion which relies heavily on powerful visuals and graphics.

	Why Indian farmers are struggling to ensure stevia becomes a product for the masses Two decades have passed since Indian farmers first got interested in stevia. The input costs are still high because the crop can only multiply through costly methods like stem cutting or tissue culture.

	Having a hectic day? Try Oak app for guided meditation The meditation app helps you slow down, disconnect from stressful situations and improve well being.

	How fake helmets are putting the lives of millions of motorists at risk In 2016, two-wheelers accounted for 33.8% of road accidents, the highest among all kinds of accidents. Out of 52,500 two-wheeler riders involved in road accidents 2016, 10,135 (19.3%) ere not wearing helets.

	We will launch light helmets to combat fakes: Nitin Gadkari Around 1.5 lakh people are killed in road accidents every year. Majority of them are pedestrians and two-wheeler riders. We’ve been actively promoting helmets through media and also awareness campaigns.

	Butter chicken: Various versions of the classic dish is being served to attract the millennials Butter chicken’s place within Indian culinary history has always been guaranteed. Its popularity remains undiminished.

	What it takes for a biker to ride through Himachal Pradesh and parts of Punjab The unspoken code is to wave or show a thumbs up sign to riders covering long distances — easily identified by their dust-covered jackets, protective gear, saddle bags and jerry cans hanging.

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