Opinion
‘Magician’ Bibi likely to face stormy days ahead
Religious parties freely invoked faith and even promised a “place in heaven” to those who voted for them.
Nation completely fails to stick to model code
The bigger issue the EC must tackle is the use of religion in campaigns.
Assange arrest poses a threat to the practice of journalism
The indictment of Assange is a threat to journalism and anyone who values freedom of the press.
A challenge for next govt
Whoever forms the next government — whether it is Mr Modi or someone else — will have a lot to unravel and set right.
The road to nowhere passes through Kashmir
While the Army made no formal comment, its unhappiness was evident from press reports.
Of UK’s ‘deep regret’ over Jallianwala massacre; as memories of Kaifi live on
India is in the midst of elections and the UK is in the midst of Brexit — but the event was not forgotten.
Mystic Mantra: Heartfelt feelings and awareness
Thousands of people gathered and they were very surprised when they saw Basho crying, big tears rolling down his cheeks.
1919: The turning point in our freedom story
It is only right that both countries should jointly commemorate events such as Jallianwala Bagh and honour heroes such as Bhagat Singh.
Anti-intellectualism: Its boons and pitfalls
It should be said that the Congress Party’s dynasty is itself not particularly qualified in the educational sense.
Electoral bonds will not withstand scrutiny
The political systems of more evolved democracies are closer to this ideal of accountability of political parties.
Irani’s degrees of subterfuge
The nomination papers for Amethi in 2014, and again in 2019, now state she’s no graduate and did not complete her Bachelor of Commerce degree.
‘No one should have any problem if the BJP focuses on nationalism’
Development was a dikhava (facade) for the earlier government and their allies, but the BJP-led NDA’s report card is exemplary, says Naqvi.
Dilli Ka Babu: Corruption dilemma
In the past, customs authorities in India have detected a few cases of smuggling to and from China.
Interview of the Week
‘I don’t see any Modi tsunami... both Cong and NDA have failed’
On Karnataka pivots the BJP’s hope of launching the southern leg of its Congress-Mukt Bharat operation.
How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains
Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital
‘India can be argumentative but not intolerant...’
Demonetisation has immobilised a large amount of cash, a part of which was black money on which no tax was being paid, says Pranab.
‘Mayawati no longer talking about dalits... she is scared of losing upper caste votes’
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has been in the thick of Dalit politics since the dilution of the SC/ST Atrocities Act.
‘Impact of #MeToo will take time... It’s a step towards a just world’
The Act allows for complaints to be made within 30 days of the incident, and in case of delay within an additional 30 days.
The Age Debate
Home truths on foreign soil?
Rahul Gandhi criticising the Modi government in the US is not an insult to India.
The games politicians play
Congress has itself to blame for defection of its MLAs.