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Students celebrate their success in CBSE class 12th examination at their school in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Invest in schools, this can fuel the economy

The Delhi govt spends about a quarter of its budget on education and has initiated a range of reforms in government-run...

1 Jun 2017 12:41 AM IST

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Sgt Pepper at 50: Alive and kicking!

Neither track made it on to the album, much to Martin's subsequent regret because EMI was insisting on new material.

1 Jun 2017 12:28 AM IST

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Of cricket and Pakistan

The Indian government, through its sports minister, has unequivocally said there is no question of direct sporting ties.

31 May 2017 2:42 AM IST

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Challenge cattle ban, don't target animals

The young CPI(M) and Congress brigades in Kerala should have protested through normal political means, even...

31 May 2017 2:41 AM IST

Devotee praying (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: Holy dispassion

A sadhu is not quite a part of worldly holiness, which underlies a basic need that human beings have for auspiciousness.

31 May 2017 2:40 AM IST

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1.7 billion Indians by 2050: Much food for thought

Food production is not the only issue to mitigate India's food problem.

31 May 2017 2:39 AM IST

The blast rocked the foyer of the Manchester Arena as thousands of young fans and parents streamed out of the venue after the show. (Photo: AP)

Terror of the witches' prophecy

It is difficult to see the Manchester tragedy without reference to Tony Blair and David Cameron who both took turns in...

31 May 2017 2:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Clash of ideas: States say no trespassing'

In weaponising food and language, the BJP has stirred up one kind of sentiment.

31 May 2017 2:35 AM IST

A still from Lagaan film

DisCourse: Take note Hollywood is talking race

Bollywood's always pretended that it can either make serious films and lose money or the blockbuster. but sairat showed...

30 May 2017 6:16 AM IST

A still from Baahubali 2: The Conclusion.

DisCourse: What's Bollywood's caste?

In India's Socialist era, directors such as Hrishikesh Mukherjee dealt with class struggles, but caste has always been...

30 May 2017 5:57 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: How pure is our money?

Money has never been a problem for Indian spirituality.

30 May 2017 4:20 AM IST

Why Sarson Satyagraha is still needed

India had bound its import duties at 300 per cent in the World Trade Organisation.

30 May 2017 4:16 AM IST