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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election campaign rally at Barabanki district. (Photo: PTI)

Hindutva hijacks Modi's vikas agenda

Those claiming to act on behalf of Hindus are, therefore, shaming the vast majority of Hindus.

9 April 2017 12:12 AM IST

In this file photo, kar sevaks celebrate after demolishing the Babri Masjid in Ayodhya on December 6, 1992. (Photo: File)

Ram Mandir: SC's offer is a boon

The fact of the matter is that Indians in general, whether Hindu or Muslim, have had enough of this dispute.

26 March 2017 2:57 AM IST

BJP workers play holi with a giant cut-out of Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they celebrate the partys victory in the UP and Uttarakhand Assembly elections, at the party headquarters in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Chanakya's View: BJP's triumph holds key lessons for Opp.

For the Opposition to the BJP, the time has come to smell the coffee.

12 March 2017 1:54 AM IST

ABVP activists shout slogans as they hold a protest against AISA at DU campus in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

India is becoming an intolerant nation

The police did precious little to prevent the violence of ABVP members.

26 Feb 2017 3:19 AM IST

It is ironic that the BJP, when raising the issue of triple talaq, is claiming to speak for the interests of Muslim women when its leaders like Yogi Adityanath are busy demonising the Muslim community. (Representational image)

BJP piggybacking on reform' to win polls

The Muslim community has many credible voices seeking reform of their personal laws in conformity with modern notions of...

12 Feb 2017 6:42 AM IST

It is ironic that the BJP, when raising the issue of triple talaq, is claiming to speak for the interests of Muslim women when its leaders like Yogi Adityanath are busy demonising the Muslim community. (Representational image)

BJP piggybacking on reform' to win polls

The Muslim community has many credible voices seeking reform of their personal laws in conformity with modern notions of...

12 Feb 2017 6:42 AM IST

The Election Commission has, in its wisdom, given the green signal to the presentation of the Budget with the caveat that it should not contain any proposals specifically intended for the five states going to the polls.

Needed: A Budget to tackle economic woes

The timing of the Budget has, however, ignited debate due to electoral reasons.

29 Jan 2017 12:23 AM IST

Shikh devotees clash at Gatka programe during 350th birth anniversary of Guru Gobind Singh Ji in Patna. (Photo: PTI)

A festival that lit up hearts

The Prakash Utsav was an illustration of the organic link between ideology, conviction and governance.

15 Jan 2017 2:25 AM IST

Indian Parliament (Photo: PTI)

Mission 2017: A happy, healthy, clean India

Agriculture employs 65 per cent of our workforce but contributes only 14 per cent to GDP.

1 Jan 2017 1:49 AM IST

Indians wait outside a bank to withdraw money on the outskirts of New Delhi, India. (Photo: AP)

Cashless economy: A recipe for disaster

A cashless' society could not or should not have been the primary aim of the government.

18 Dec 2016 1:18 AM IST

A view of the Rajya Sabha in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Disruptive House: BJP has only itself to blame

It was wrong on the part of Mr Modi to make his non-attendance a prestige point, specially since, even when Parliament...

4 Dec 2016 1:28 AM IST

TMC members holding earthen pots and dishes at protest against demonetisation during the winter session at Parliament house in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Intent needs planning

The size of the new Rs 2,000 note could easily have been made compatible with ATM machines so as to avoid the need to...

20 Nov 2016 12:42 AM IST