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The writer is former lieutenant-governor of Andaman and Nicobar Islands and Puducherry

The election commission conducts FLC of new machines followed by rehearsals of EVMs and voter verifiable paper audit trail (VVPATs) before the polling day in front of representatives from registered parties.

We must save the 'truth' in our politics

The hawk-eye on every word uttered by Mr Trump has led to a systematic documentation of all false statements made in...

28 April 2019 4:38 AM IST

A file photograph of Atal Behari Vajpayee at the PMO.

Why do politicians invoke Pakistan' to get votes?

Pakistan was, is and will, unfortunately, remain an enemy' state in all likelihood.

16 April 2019 1:12 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

Kabul calls bluff on Islamabad's deceit, chicanery on Afghanistan

Pakistani infamy in ball-tampering and game-fixing have entered the diplomatic lexicon as well.

5 April 2019 12:10 AM IST

The Indian cricket team during its ODI against Australia in Ranchi on March 8 (Photo: PTI)

Defending the symbolic value of donning a camouflage cap

There is obvious politics and a larger agenda in national postures and conversations during such moments.

28 March 2019 12:51 AM IST

Politics of return & rehabilitation: Some lessons

Their firm handling also reinforces the onus of reciprocal-change onto the misguided youth who now seek to return.

12 March 2019 2:36 AM IST

Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman noted that the commencement of the delivery of Rafale jets has not begun. (Photo: PTI)

Keep Army insulated from political trespass

At the heart of the issue is the unwarranted interference in the independence of these institutions and forces.

16 Feb 2019 12:09 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Contradictory moves on Pak by Washington

The immediate implication of this move is the inevitable centre-staging and involvement of Pakistan in the new realm.

4 Feb 2019 12:20 AM IST

Pravind Jugnauth

India's diaspora not always pro-India

The current political leadership in Mauritius, Portugal, Ireland and Trinidad & Tobago has an impressive sprinkling of...

28 Jan 2019 1:22 AM IST

Former prime minister Manmohan Singh delivers lecture on 70th Anniversary of our Independence-Strengthening the Roots of our Democracy during the Ist Prof. S.B. Rangnekar Memorial Oration at Punjab University in Chandigarh on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

The spirit' and timing wasn't accidental' at all

The matter is not one of legality or constitutionality, as both support the unquestioned right to freedom of speech and...

22 Jan 2019 1:30 AM IST

President Donald Trump

Hype and scepticism prevails over China's new Mother of all Bombs'

All global conflicts since the Second World War have necessitated the exclusive deployment of conventional weapons.

14 Jan 2019 12:11 AM IST

Chinas legendary revolutionary leader Mao Zedong (Photo: AFP)

Chinese lesson: How not to tackle radicalisation

Following the 9/11 carnage and inter-linkages of various terror groups, the US treasury dept had designated the ETIM as...

28 Nov 2018 12:44 AM IST

The predominant tactic copied and deployed by the Tamil Tigers was through the suicide vests that had killed Indias former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi in May 1991 at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu. (Representational image)

Lone wolf', sniper hits may see a spurt in J&K

The epicentre and levers of angst will more and more emanate from within the Valley, as opposed to across the border.

14 Nov 2018 5:15 AM IST