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Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Friday asserted that it is now easier to do business in India than ever before. (Photo: AP)

In TN and elsewhere, BJP explores options

the Sena has been sharp in its criticism of the BJP, Maharashtra CM Devendra Fadnavis and Prime Minister Modi.

10 Nov 2017 12:27 AM IST

Orthodox Church (Photo: AFP)

Why Russia & China went separate ways

The Gorbachev-Yeltsin duo made the mistake of effecting political re-forms instead of liberalising the economy first.

9 Nov 2017 6:45 AM IST

The fact that Catholics and Protestants jointly participated in these celebrations joyfully is a proof that we need not be slaves to our past and that love and humility can bridge all distances. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Always reforming

Martin Luther was a monk who had deep interest in theology and dedicated much time in studying scriptures.

9 Nov 2017 6:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Long-term pain or gain?

One year after demonetisation, the Indian economy is still hurting.

9 Nov 2017 6:29 AM IST

Its quite possible, of course, that terrorist outfits targeting India could well be harboring innovative ideas and strategies to beat the effectiveness of the intelligence agencies. (Representional Image | AFP)

Lone wolf attacks: The threat to India is real

Politics in India also has a nasty habit of turning from a perfectly normal run to something completely outlandish, more...

9 Nov 2017 2:35 AM IST

Former Intelligence Bureau director Dineshwar Sharma said he would go to Kashmir in eight-to-ten days. (Photo: ANI)

J&K: Not the best choice

New Delhi might have been better off choosing a politician or someone of high social standing as its interlocutor.

9 Nov 2017 2:15 AM IST

Things are so extreme that its time the Centre wakes up to a problem that is affecting the lives and lifestyle of hundreds of millions of people. (Photo: ANI)

Delhi's toxic air: Act before it's too late

Warnings have been issued about 88 per cent of premature deaths occurring in India where air pollution is escalating at...

9 Nov 2017 2:11 AM IST

Often it can appear as if life on Planet Earth is simply a long litany of suffering, enlivened by fleeting moments of joy or laughter.

Mystic Mantra: Handling people's expectations

Right now, people have expectations way beyond your capabilities.

8 Nov 2017 1:33 AM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman with her French counterpart Florence Parly, at the South Block in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Look West again, towards Paris

A PMO release said Prime Minister Modi appreciated the invaluable contribution of business leaders from both...

8 Nov 2017 1:33 AM IST

Unusual cash deposits totalling Rs 1.6-1.7 trillion were made during the demonetisation period, says an RBI research paper. (Photo: PTI)

DeMo: What did the madness cost?

The sheer trauma of the event etches the day vividly in our memories.

8 Nov 2017 1:32 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif

Sharif-style politics: It's all for the kids' future

The Sharif brothers know their moves may determine their children's political fortunes.

8 Nov 2017 12:30 AM IST

Today, November 8, 2017, is being observed by various Opposition parties as a Black Day in protest over the demonetisation move exactly a year ago.

Opposition's role: It's not just about parties

The absence of a recognised Opposition of course doesn't mean the erosion of the Opposition's political space or that it...

8 Nov 2017 12:25 AM IST