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The GST Council cleared nil rate on live asses, mules and hinnies while placing live horses under the 12 per cent bracket.

Power structure needs reform

GST became a reality as a process of cooperative federalism was followed led by the finance minister.

19 July 2017 2:15 AM IST

The report comes amid rife speculations that Sasikala is receiving VIP treatment at the Parappana Agrahara central prison. (Photo: File)

Privileged prisoners

India may need honest officials more than an ancient cellular Andaman jail or an Alcatraz Island to rein in the...

19 July 2017 12:54 AM IST

M Venkaiah Naidu. (

A first: PM, Prez, V-P all from the RSS stable

Ms Kumar and Congress chief Sonia Gandhi best summed up the reality by declaring it a contest of ideologies .

19 July 2017 12:52 AM IST

Former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. (Photo: AFP)

Bofors: Will the caged parrot sing?

The Congress kept sheltering Quattrocchi, and the BJP was more intent on shielding the Hinduja brothers.

18 July 2017 4:47 AM IST

India and China flags (Photo: PTI/File)

A stronger India needed to stabilise Chinese ties

The confrontation in Doklam must not be allowed to lead to another Himalayan war.

18 July 2017 4:42 AM IST

Iraqi Prime Minister Haider al-Abadi speaks during a press conference in Baghdad. (Photo: AFP)

The battle against ISIS is far from over

The Iraqi Army may have declared victory in Mosul but attacks continue.

18 July 2017 4:39 AM IST

Your past is a part of you do not ignore it. Accept it, learn from it, create the gift of life through it and let it go.

Mystic Mantra: The ecstasy of an artist

Art can break down barriers, transcending language, creed and even geography.

18 July 2017 12:06 AM IST

Roger Federer became the first man to win the Wimbledon title eight times. (Photo: AP)

A champion of champions

It's unlikely any sportsman of such calibre would also find the sport-life balance Federer has achieved.

18 July 2017 12:02 AM IST

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

Pressure on Sharif to give Army free hand

The JIT has asked for the reopening of 15 old corruption-related cases against Sharif.

18 July 2017 12:02 AM IST

The state information department, that is supposed to act as a bridge between the government and the media, has also adopted a dictatorial posture.

Shut the door

Humility and humbleness are the prerequisites for a politician to be accepted by people.

17 July 2017 6:34 AM IST

Newly elected Nagaland Chief Minister Shurhozelie Liezietsu after the sworn in ceremony at Kohima, Nagaland. (Photo: AP)

Tug of war in Nagaland: Is BJP playing games?

Zeliang claims support of 34 of the NPF's 47 MLAs and seven of the eight Independent MLAs.

17 July 2017 3:26 AM IST

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

Waiting for a President

The victor in today's election will have to live up to the very high standards set by both Dr Kalam and outgoing...

17 July 2017 3:20 AM IST