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Movements, agitations strengthen democracy

Agitational politics had always been a legitimate way to protest against government policies or their absence.

28 March 2018 2:20 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Karnataka: Trial run for 2019?

BJP chief Amit Shah's faux pas in calling Mr Yeddyurappa one of the most corrupt notwithstanding.

28 March 2018 2:18 AM IST

Among the charges aired a crucial one is on the NaMo apps ownership: it is neither a government nor party app but is said to belong to the Prime Minister personally. (Photo: AP)

Row over parties' apps: Stiff privacy laws vital

The idea of democracy is devalued by the thought of interference in polls, that are all about freedom of choice.

28 March 2018 2:16 AM IST

Kulbushan Jadhav

Don't give up trying to improve ties with Pak

Narendra Modi began well by inviting Nawaz Sharif, along with the leaders of other South Asian countries, to his...

27 March 2018 6:56 AM IST

In countries around the world, at 8:30 p.m., people were switching off their lights for Earth Hour. (Photo: AP)

End culture of disposables to save the planet

In the run-up to Earth Hour, a number of promotional campaigns and awareness-rising videos were doing the rounds.

27 March 2018 6:51 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Holy Week A tale of paradoxes

The Holy Week curiously throws up several paradoxes .

27 March 2018 12:21 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu

Andhra & Bihar: SCS for two dissimilar states

The richer states in India like Punjab or Kerala have per capita incomes that are six times more than Bihar's Rs 34,000.

27 March 2018 12:21 AM IST

Devotees buying flags ahead of the Ram Nabami festival. (Photo: Abhijit Mukherjee)

Stop this provocation now

In Bengal's case, the local BJP leaders took the plea that raising arms was traditional to Ram Navami.

27 March 2018 12:21 AM IST

Australia captain Steve Smith at a press conference in Chennai on Sunday.

Cricket cheats should face tougher penalties

Cricket Australia is expected to take far sterner action as the nation was outraged over the tactics of their cheating...

27 March 2018 12:21 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Are you ready for a holiday?

Holidays are the best time to remain at home because the whole city has gone to the beach.

26 March 2018 4:27 AM IST

World is more divided than before though its not just because of social media. People were already divided; but all of this is getting exaggerated by social media.

What you see on FB, Twitter is twisted, and how

Several psychologists and media experts have highlighted the dangers of the Echo Chamber Effect in the social media.

26 March 2018 4:26 AM IST

The Delhi High Court had on May 25 directed the CBI to investigate unauthorised commercial and industrial activities in the Shiv Vihar and Karawal Nagar area. (Photo: PTI)

Clarify what is office of profit'

The MLAs were not given a hearing, thus bringing into question the very process by which the matter was decided.

26 March 2018 4:25 AM IST