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It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Age Debate: Cashing in on dalits?

The BJP's attitude towards dalits must change, just sops will not be enough.

19 April 2018 2:19 AM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Saints next door

We often think that only sadhus, priests and imams are to be holy.

19 April 2018 2:19 AM IST

Yoga is the journey from A to B. A, is where you are, B is the finality. Guru, is someone, who has already walked that path and has the experience of finality. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Follow guru if you want to succeed

When Guru Drona told Arjun to fix his gaze on the eye of the fish, Arjun did just that, irrespective of what was...

18 April 2018 12:59 AM IST

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

The ultimate triumph of Ambedkar

Demand fast trials against the perpetrators of the crimes in the Unnao and Badaun cases.

18 April 2018 12:53 AM IST

PM Narendra Modi

India & Commonwealth: Renewal or burial?

The Commonwealth seems to be at a crossroads at present mainly because Britain has voted to leave the EU.

18 April 2018 12:45 AM IST

The Narendra Modi slogan about protecting the girl child (Beti Bachao) was turned on its head to mean that the girl child had to be saved from the BJPs lumpen leaders. (Representational image)

Rape rage: Will BJP lose J&K govt, women's vote?

The government's prolonged silence on the two cases and the BJP's complicity in protecting the accused is likely to have...

18 April 2018 12:40 AM IST

The I&B ministrys proposal to integrate a chip in DTH set-top boxes to monitor the television channels that people are watching is bound to be a non-starter. (Representational image)

Dump DTH spy' chip

The fear that we are becoming a police state as seen in the dystopian world visualised by George Orwell is not without...

18 April 2018 12:33 AM IST

The blast at the historic Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad on May 18, 2007 during Friday prayers had claimed nine lives and left 58 others injured. (Photo: File)

Mecca Masjid: NIA's role fuels speculation

Strengthening the law is necessary to ensure professional conduct by the police and in respect of witnesses.

18 April 2018 12:28 AM IST

Surendra Nihal Singh (1929-2018)

A gentleman editor, elegant writer and a liberal to the core

Nihal , as many much younger journalists could take the liberty to call him without causing any offence to this...

17 April 2018 1:10 AM IST

Scientists are now planning to mimic the design of cicada wings to create anti-microbial surfaces that by virtue of their design, are resistant to bacteria. (Representational image)

Designing our way to making the world a better place

Possible applications include using this to create pathogen-proof hospital beds, bacteria-resistant paint and even...

17 April 2018 1:04 AM IST

It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Dalit anger boils, BJP set to face a hard time

The dalits deserted the Congress, for which they have been voting a long time, and backed the BJP in 2014.

17 April 2018 1:00 AM IST

In order to critique our examination system, we need to argue from the basic premise that the vast numbers of students who appear for the regional or national board examinations are individuals with varied strengths and weaknesses, and different ways of thinking and learning. (Representational image)

India's exam system needs an overhaul, not just tinkering

We must not ruin our children emotionally and cerebrally in this manner. It is the quality of learning and teaching that...

17 April 2018 12:30 AM IST