Opinion
Open horse-trading can worsen security in J&K
Sunday was the second anniversary of the killing of Burhan Wani, a Hizbul Mujahideen “commander” who had shot into prominence.
Monitor I-T dept closely
The department even failed to utilise the special drive launched to resolve taxpayers’ grievances.
Trump’s Europe foray: New options for India?
The moment of reckoning came when Berlin Wall fell in 1989, followed by the 1991 collapse of the Soviet Union.
Conflict with Iran looms large on the horizon
Pakistan can suffer serious collateral damage from the mounting US-Iran confrontation and would do well to remain aloof from any involvement.
India must resist diktats from US on Iran, Russia
However, the US knows well the soft spots of some ruling class members of developing nations rather too well.
Mystic Mantra: Bishr al Haafi: The barefoot Sufi
Bishr al Haafi is one of the famous early Sufis of the ninth century. His real name was Bishr ibn Harris.
PM Imran... Or Sanjrani option? Or can Nawaz still cut a deal?
Now, even if Nawaz returns and sets the campaign trail on fire, the pieces are in place to thwart a last-minute PML(N) wave.
Sinha’s doublespeak: A new low in politics
We may also be just as sure that BJP president Amit Shah will convey no words of censure to this minister.
Price of democracy? A 4-point growth mantra
Wasteful use of capital is hardwired into a system which prices capital cheaply.
It’s a European Cup!
Five-time winner Brazil was eliminated by the sheer strength of Belgian footballers.
An empty Lankan airport holds promise for India
If Mattala airport is well marketed and incentivised by Sri Lanka’s tourism authorities, it may well be a commercial success.
Of UK’s empty streets, Trump Baby balloon & the next big social change
This is not as yet discussed openly in India, but there is an increasing debate and dialogue about it in the UK. I
Reporters' Diary: Angrily yours
As the probe began, the SP chose to turn a blind eye to the development and did not issue a single statement in support of Mr Khan.
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.