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Pakistan PM Shahid Khaqan Abbasi (Photo: AP)

Abbasi: Don't expect much

The composition of the Abbasi Cabinet was also cleared by Mr Sharif, keeping in mind the needs of the election.

8 Aug 2017 6:21 AM IST

The clause had said that the unaided schools that sought grant had to comply with all reservation policies to be eligible for getting grant.

School detentions: Who will it benefit?

We need a major change of perspective to understand the need for vocational training for those who may prefer a quicker...

8 Aug 2017 6:21 AM IST

When a sister ties a raakhi on to her brothers wrist, he promises to protect her.

Mystic Mantra: The threads of love and protection

The satguru, full of love and compassion for our soul, initiates us into the mysteries of the beyond.

7 Aug 2017 2:35 AM IST

Philip Hammond (Photo: AP)

Why Philip should be a role model

Princess Diana recorded some tapes with a therapist and they are now public.

7 Aug 2017 2:32 AM IST

India and China flags (Photo: PTI/File)

More Chinese intrusions likely, not a major war

The ongoing military standoff between China and India in Doklam has been going on since June second week.

7 Aug 2017 2:24 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif leaves the premises of the JIT with son Hussain Nawaz in Islamabad. (Photo: AP)

Nawaz is out, but may still be a winner

The Khaqan-followed-by-Shahbaz formula held everything together in a moment of real peril for Nawaz.

7 Aug 2017 12:24 AM IST

Jamaicas Usain Bolt wears the bronze during the medal ceremony for the Mens 100m during the World Athletics Championships in London. (Photo: AP)

Only bronze for Bolt

Bolt hugged Gatlin, a sprinter twice docked for doping offences, and said the athlete had done his time in bans and the...

7 Aug 2017 12:19 AM IST

Gujarat Congress MLAs comes out of Rajbhavan after meeting with Governor in Bengaluru. (Photo: PTI)

After MLAs' drama, wait for RS results

The Congress has alleged that its MLAs were offered a sum of Rs 15 crores each to resign their seats.

7 Aug 2017 12:12 AM IST

BJP leader Sushil Kumar Modi. (Photo:AP)

Mahagathbandhan collapsed due to Lalu's ego... don't blame BJP'

Kumar was always comfortable with the BJP, he was with us for 17 years and that was the best period of his political...

6 Aug 2017 12:54 AM IST

Whereas, students find Hudson Lane, G.T.B. Nagar comparatively cheaper as the price varies between Rs 6,000 to Rs 9,000 ,including all basic facilities. (Photo: PTI)

Are we becoming too middle brow, too mediocre?

It is clear to me based on the large sample size that I have encountered that Indian children are not rebellious, they...

6 Aug 2017 12:40 AM IST

Since data exchanged on cellular and Internet networks fly through the ether, they are easier to net by electronic interception.

Privacy: Big brother knows everything

In 2017, the number of mobile phone users is forecast to reach 4.77 billion.

6 Aug 2017 12:35 AM IST

The communication is in line with the decision announced by President Donald Trump recently, which was one of his key electoral promises. (Photo: AP)

Political pardons

The courts can insist that the grounds on which pardon is given are set out in the president's order itself.

6 Aug 2017 12:33 AM IST