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Terrorists appear to attack members of another religion but, in reality, their actions do more harm to the religion they claim to defend.

Terror across the Straits

The war on terror is indeed a catchy phrase but it will often be a wild goose chase, if it is fought only with weapons.

5 May 2019 6:25 AM IST

ISIS released this video of Zahran Hashim (face uncovered), the leader of the National Tawheed Jamath, leading the terrorists taking the oath of allegiance to Abu Bakr al Baghdadi, the Caliph of ISIS, before launching their Easter attacks in Sri Lanka.

Terror stalks us

Digging deeper, NIA found out that Hashim was in his early 40s, was a loner from a middle class family in Batticaloa in...

28 April 2019 6:56 AM IST

Places of religious importance in Sri Lanka are under strict security check. Churches have been ordered to stay closed until further notice. (Photo: AP)

Sinister message to western world

The use of C4 explosive in the blasts is a clear indication that the bomb making expertise came from sources well...

28 April 2019 6:46 AM IST

Nothing can be achieved if minorities are not offered an opportunity to lead the country.

Ensuring Representation of Muslims

Majority of the political parties are approaching Minorities only as monolith voters rather than as potential...

14 April 2019 4:53 AM IST

Women activists in social movements are politically articulate, have courage of conviction to fight for their agenda.

Long March of Indian Women

Most of the women activists in social movements shun electoral politics as they find it too murky and under the control...

14 April 2019 4:49 AM IST

The EC, mandated to providing a level playing field, must know justice must not only be done but be seen to be done.

EC needs urgent institutional safeguards to remain autonomous

The EC is the guardian of electoral democracy and needs urgent institutional safeguards to remain fiercely autonomous.

14 April 2019 12:04 AM IST

Congress President Rahul Gandhi is also slated to address three election rallies in Telangana -- Zaheerabad, Nagarkurnool and Nalgonda Lok Sabha segments -- on April 1. (Photo: PTI)

Welfare brinkmanship

The manifesto says businesses will be rewarded for job creation and for employing more women.

7 April 2019 6:05 AM IST

West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee at a rally in Dinhata, Cooch Behar district, on Wednesday.

Dreams of Delhi, but the pitch remains local

The TDP has also tried to woo farmers with the promise of free power for 12 hour and interest free loans.

7 April 2019 12:27 AM IST

Representational picture of bullet train

Election promises: Some fulfilled, many forgotten

The BJP manifesto had also promised 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state Assemblies, but the...

7 April 2019 12:23 AM IST

Now, as India has established itself as major space power through the A-SAT test, the time is opportune for India to take a global initiative like developing an International SSA Alliance.

Star wars an Indian reality?

With the successful test, India became the fourth country in the world with a demonstrated A-SAT capability.

31 March 2019 5:25 AM IST

Now, as India has established itself as major space power through the A-SAT test, the time is opportune for India to take a global initiative like developing an International SSA Alliance.

Let's have an international SSA alliance'

In view of India's international acceptability, there is a case for the country to take the initiative to establish a...

31 March 2019 5:21 AM IST

Dr Avinash Chander, former chief of DRDO

Next step, a soft kill capability

I don't see an immediate shift towards militarisation of space or the possibility of a space war, says Avinash Chander.

31 March 2019 5:16 AM IST