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Sheena Bora Murder case accused Indrani Mukerjea . (Photo: PTI)

Murder mysteries, sob stories hook people

Bollywood which used to be a big leveller and unifier two decades ago, is no longer that magnet.

18 Nov 2017 12:29 AM IST

Eighteen opposition parties have come together to take on the government in parliament during the Monsoon Session beginning July 17 over demonetisation, GST and various other issues, according to political sources. (Photo: PTI)

Parliament session being cut?

The Winter Session typically commences in the third week of November, which is practically knocking on the door, and...

18 Nov 2017 12:19 AM IST

Padmavati poster

Centre must take a call on Padmavati

The protests have taken an ugly turn with a bounty being offered for the heads of Bhansali and Deepika.

18 Nov 2017 12:12 AM IST

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

Mystic Mantra: How to develop truthfulness

If we can honestly examine ourselves and criticize ourselves as we criticize others, we will find our faults and correct...

17 Nov 2017 12:28 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi shakes hands with US President Donald Trump before the pre-Asean summit gala dinner in Manila. (Photo: PTI)

Despite Modi-Trump romance, Quad' can't really deter China

The Asean- China Free Trade Area, with a combined population of over two billion, is the world's largest free trade...

17 Nov 2017 12:27 AM IST

Class 2 student Pradyuman Thakur was found with his throat slit in the washroom of Ryan International School on September 8. (Photo: File)

Ryan saga lessons: How schools must change

It is high time that the powers that be sat up and began overhauling our examination system.

17 Nov 2017 12:27 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi (Photo: PTI)

Indira's rise & fall: A lesson for our times

The truth is somewhere in between, and despite her fallibilities, Indira made some lasting contributions to...

17 Nov 2017 12:27 AM IST

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe (Photo: AP)

Zimbabwe needs democracy

Mugabe grew to like his office so much that he became one of the world's biggest tyrants in so-called democracies.

17 Nov 2017 12:27 AM IST

Thomas Chandy leaves his office in Thiruvananthapuram. (Photo: PTI)

Chandy episode a blot on Kerala's CPM govt

Chandy is the third minister of the Pinarayi Vijayan government to resign since the LDF government was formed in May...

17 Nov 2017 12:26 AM IST

Malik ibn Deenar devoted his life to God and made a living as a calligrapher of the Quran.

Mystic Mantra: Islam and Buddhism Spiritual symbiosis

There is no dearth of peaceful references and spiritual commonalities among our faith traditions, as diverse as even...

16 Nov 2017 12:45 AM IST

The Environment Pollution (Prevention & Control) Authority (EPCA)â€‰made the recommendations in its submission to the top court on strengthening Delhi-NCRs Graded Response Action Plan. 9Photo

Delhi's foul air: Alarm bells for India's health

Other cities like Beijing, grappling with poisonous air, have put in place time-bound measures to improve the situation.

16 Nov 2017 12:41 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: PTI)

Justice must be transparent

This was clearly an instance of overzealous action by those who believe they are guardians of probity in public life.

16 Nov 2017 12:33 AM IST