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It is a journey from a mundane to a spiritual field of life, though remaining within the householders way of life.

Mystic Mantra: Live totally, die totally

The social pressure on each individual is too big to ignore and it needs great inner strength to assert one's...

24 July 2017 12:31 AM IST

A still from the movie Dunkirk

Can Dunkirk revive Britain?

Meanwhile, Dunkirk is certainly acting as a balm for flagging spirits in the UK.

24 July 2017 12:31 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, left, talks with Chinese President Xi Jinping. (Photo: AP/File)

Can India stare down the dragon?

Chinese aggression may be a post 2008 financial and banking crisis phenomena, but its desire to stymie rise of India is...

24 July 2017 12:31 AM IST

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

PM Nawaz's ouster: Ducks not in a row

Oddly, Nawaz's salvation this term has been that he hasn't been much of a success.

24 July 2017 12:30 AM IST

The clip surfaced after a recent move by Hurriyat leaders to downplay fears of the growing influence of the ISIS in the Valley. (Photo: AP)

Don't politicise Badush

The relatives of the Indian workers have been living in hope over the fate of their dear ones.

24 July 2017 12:30 AM IST

President Pranab Mukherjee addressing the nation on the eve of 68th Republic Day at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Adieu to a calm, unfazed President

Mukherjee managed this unprecedented turn in national life with a deep constitutional sense, even some elegance.

24 July 2017 12:29 AM IST

Rajiv Pratap Rudy (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

RJD-JD(U) is an alliance of compulsion to stay in power, keep the BJP...

Rajiv Pratap Rudy speaks with Sanjay Basak and Ashhar Khan on Bihar politics, his image and job.

23 July 2017 6:15 AM IST

Today, Pakistan has disputes with both its Muslim neighbours, Afghanistan and Iran.

The ummah is at war with itself

The Muslim monarchies of Saudi Arabia and Qatar, both Wahhabi, are practically at war with each other now.

23 July 2017 6:05 AM IST

India and China flags (Photo: PTI/File)

The challenge of living next to China

The list of countries that are coming within China's strategic orbit appears to be growing.

23 July 2017 12:57 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

Dilli Ka Babu: Bring on the experts in Indian bureaucracy

Obviously, the question of lateral entry into the civil services is an old one, and bitterly disputed.

23 July 2017 12:22 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

State identity won't harm national unity

There is absolutely no problem with the state using this as a symbol of the rich and proud heritage of Karnataka.

23 July 2017 12:11 AM IST

Prior to the merger, HPCL is likely to take over Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals (MRPL) to bring all the refining assets of ONGC under one unit.

Merging to gain muscle

It is not impossible considering that the Narendra Modi government invariable always does what it says.

23 July 2017 12:06 AM IST