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The writer, an author, former diplomat and is in politics.

Rapid Action Force personnel patrol a street during restrictions in Jammu on Friday. Restrictions have been imposed in several districts J&K after the state lost its special status. (Photo: PTI)

In J&K Valley, proceed with humility, humanity

The people of J&K are flesh-and-blood citizens of our country.

11 Aug 2019 12:00 AM IST

The aim of the Act was to enforce transparency and accountability in the working of every public authority. In this respect it was a pivotal reform measure, a powerful blow in favour of the ordinary citizen.

Amendment may impair the right to information

There is no doubt that the law has transformed the landscape of information flow from the government to citizens.

28 July 2019 6:56 AM IST

A large part of young India does want to escape from the clutches of mullahs and mahants, and move on to the dividends of the secular mainstream.

Young India: Upwardly mobile, superficial

Young people have their foot firmly on the escalator of upward mobility.

14 July 2019 12:02 AM IST

Under the proposed law, instant triple talaq in any form will be illegal and void, be it through a pronouncement by the husband, or in writing, by email, SMS or on WhatsApp.

Send talaq bill to panel for sustainable reform

The intent is thus clearly to make triple talaq a criminal offence with imprisonment up to three years in addition to a...

30 Jun 2019 12:15 AM IST

The reality here is Pakistan and its jihad-fi-sabilillah (meaning in the cause of Allah ) campaign of terrorism against India.

Rethink line, explore Track 2 diplomacy

A sensible policy would be to have talks on our terms and agenda at a time of our choosing.

16 Jun 2019 6:39 AM IST

Addressing a press conference in Dubai, Rahul Gandhi maintained that PM Modi should have defended himself in the Lok Sabha over the Rafle fighter jet deal. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

2019 signals decline of caste, dynastic politics

Tejaswi Yadav in Bihar, at the helm of the RJD only because he is the anointed son of Lalu Prasad Yadav, could not win a...

2 Jun 2019 12:11 AM IST

Pragya Singh Thakur, aka Sadhvi Pragya

Wrong to paper over Pragya's take on Godse

It is good that the Supreme Court (SC) directed that Priyanka Sharma be immediately released.

19 May 2019 1:01 AM IST

The promises KCR made are like bamboo trees. They look strong and tall from outside, but hallow from inside, Punjab minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said. (Photo: PTI)

Whither a chaiwala in a society as ours?

Today, the caste system is officially frowned upon, and democratic empowerment has loosened its asphyxiating...

5 May 2019 12:36 AM IST

Samajwadi Party patron Mulayam Singh Yadav exchanges greetings with Bahujan Samaj Party supremo Mayawati as SP president Akhilesh Yadav looks on during their joint election campaign rally in Mainpuri on Friday. (Photo: PTI)

Opposition remains disunited as ever

To an objective observer this is unbridled divisive cacophony which seriously undermines the macro attempts to project a...

21 April 2019 12:45 AM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

Why is EC mum in face of flagrant foul play?

The EC derives its powers from a categorical provision in the Constitution.

7 April 2019 12:00 AM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammad chief Masood Azhar (Photo: AFP)

Talks with Pakistan a weapon, use it wisely

The recent veto by China on the UN's banning of Masood Azhar, and our reaction to it, presents a good example of what is...

24 March 2019 12:00 AM IST

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 44 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

A shrill campaign won't fetch BJP Balakot votes

The controversy about what damage was caused by our airstrike, is entirely irrelevant.

10 March 2019 12:32 AM IST