Opinion
Moscow Format step towards Afghan peace
Nor was India philosophically inclined to be in on such a venture.
Economic misadventure
The justification about flushing out fake notes that are thought to support terrorism also proved to be too fanciful.
Pressure on Saudi builds up after Khashoggi
That Khashoggi’s premeditated killing and alleged dismemberment was a clear violation of international law is not disputed.
Rafale not Bofors, little impact likely in 2019
The Rafale issue can’t put the Modi government in deep trouble, though it has the potential of giving some anxious moments for the government.
‘I am whatever I think I am’
My first stage play, called Mama Dragon, was commissioned by a company which named itself the Black Co-op Theatre.
Mystic Mantra: Lalla Arifa - A Sufi-Shaivite lady
At the same time, Lalla’s poetry came crashing down on the parasitic forms of ritualism and false religiosity.
Will Naidu’s fresh effort for anti-BJP front work?
It is useful to understand that the Andhra Pradesh leader did not use the word “secular”, so favoured by non-BJP parties.
A mixed bag in America
Of course, as it’s no longer a one-party rule in the US Congress, the ability to stand up to Mr Trump’s excesses is now greater for India.
Gears shift in Sino-Pak ties over CPEC
The treaty of friendship signed in 2005 was a standard one that China was signing with all other countries in its region.
Divisiveness and polls: Takeaways in US, India
The BJP spokespersons are no longer sticking to their traditional line that the BJP would abide by the Supreme Court ruling.
A Sabarimala tale: When the celibate god rewarded an actress for touching his feet
Amit Shah has chastised the Supreme Court for having ruled that young women, whose entry to Sabarimala was banned, be allowed entry.
Mystic Mantra: Drinking from the bliss within
Those who learn to meditate can switch their attention to the source of happiness within even in the midst of sorrow.
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.