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CPI(M) general secretary Sitaram Yechury. (Photo: PTI)

Distinctively different: The challenge for CPM

The CPI(M) is a hindrance to the BJP-RSS' ambitions in West Bengal, but not a formidable obstruction.

1 Dec 2017 3:08 AM IST

North Korean leader Kim Jong-un signing an order document of a test-fire of the inter-continental ballistic rocket Hwasong-15. (Photo: AFP)

Trump, Kim must talk

US President Donald Trump has so far issued a muted response to the changing threat perception.

1 Dec 2017 3:02 AM IST

Rahul Gandhi was paying a visit to the temple ahead of a two-day campaign in the state and is expected to address multiple rallies. (Photo: Twitter/@INCGujarat)

Gujarat race: Religious twist is unfortunate

By batting on the wicket of religion and caste, the challenger is diluting its own successful campaign.

1 Dec 2017 3:01 AM IST

A still from the song Ghoomar in the film Padmavati that has sparked a controversy

Cinema trouble

Those in authority evidently have no time for the court's view that such threats are a clear breach of law .

30 Nov 2017 2:00 AM IST

According to experts one should give equal importance to working out and feeling good for a better life. (Photo: Pixabay)

Seeking spirituality

Most wisdom traditions emphasise recognising and eliminating the ego , for this might just be the tightest blindfold of...

30 Nov 2017 1:55 AM IST

If we neglect our mother tongue cultures, we'll weaken ourselves

For years literatures in Indian languages, trapped within the walls of each language, have not got their due.

30 Nov 2017 1:48 AM IST

Hadiya arrives at the Cochin International airport to board a flight to Delhi. (Photo: Asian Age)

To empower women, hear what they want

In the Hadiya case, sections of society have labelled the matter a case of love jihad .

30 Nov 2017 1:37 AM IST

Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe delivers his speech during a live broadcast at State House in Harare on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

In Lebanon, Zimbabwe & Egypt, a stormy time

Zimbabwe initially did make significant progress on several fronts, and its subsequent woes were not always entirely of...

30 Nov 2017 1:30 AM IST

US President Donald Trump addresses the 72nd session of the United Nations General Assembly, at UN headquarters in New York (Photo: AP)

Ensure Net is kept equally open to all

Net neutrality is akin to the right to free speech on the Internet.

30 Nov 2017 1:22 AM IST

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Mystic Mantra: Be careful of what you wish for

Cosmic forces understand images sent by the sub-conscious mind as signal for our desire.

29 Nov 2017 2:27 AM IST

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S&P = Static + Partisan

Raising Italy's sovereign rating was first such increase by S&P in the last 30 years.

29 Nov 2017 2:25 AM IST

A still from Padmavati.

The subtle idiom of prejudice

Communal poison is spread in such innocuous yet lasting ways.

29 Nov 2017 2:24 AM IST