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For many well-educated women Muslim women, wearing a hijab offers a way for them to take control of their bodies and challenge the ways in which women are subjugated by patriarchal values.

Mystic Mantra: Nothing veiled about the hijab

For women who observe hijab, it is a path that helps in preserving their moral chastity and coming nearer to their...

15 March 2017 3:48 AM IST

There is no doubt that the Sino-Indian border has become more problematic than what it was 100 years ago. And the bad news is that both sides have to answer first to their domestic audience before addressing the bilateral issue.

Why is China trying to shift goalposts?

There is no doubt that the Sino-Indian border has become more problematic than what it was 100 years ago.

15 March 2017 3:45 AM IST

Take action on Karnan

Judge Karnan seems to be made of a different mould: he is virtually challenging the system to remove him.

15 March 2017 3:35 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses supporters at the party headquarters to celebrate victory in UP and Uttarakhand Assembly elections, in New Delhi on Sunday. (Photo: PTI)

Will PM's New India' change lives for poor?

With emphasis he has spoken of giving the poor an opportunity in life, rather than just handing them benefits.

15 March 2017 3:29 AM IST

Pakistani journalists film and photograph inside an auditorium of the Army Public School attacked the day before by Taliban gunmen, in Peshawar, Pakistan (Photo: AP)

View from Pakistan: How to deal with a violent phase

Memorials will require Pakistan to disambiguate its attitude towards the extremism that claimed innocent lives.

15 March 2017 3:20 AM IST

Bharatiya Janata Party supporters toss flowers on the cutout of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi as they celebrate winning seats in the state of Uttar Pradesh in Lucknow. (Photo: AP)

Despite Modi's triumph, no Congress-mukt India yet

One factor that worked in favour of the BJP in these elections was the popularity and image of Prime Minister Narendra...

15 March 2017 3:12 AM IST

Besides physiological improvements, yoga is also said to enhance an individuals capacity to deal with stress, mental tension, and emotional overload.(Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: To love - Breathe in, breathe out

A person full of love will breathe differently than a person full of fear.

14 March 2017 1:44 AM IST

Indian navy personnel display their skills during Naval Day celebrations at the Arabian Sea. (Photo: AP)

Indian Navy's 4 critical needs

Chinese warships and submarines routinely deploy to the Indian Ocean.

14 March 2017 1:40 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif. (Photo: AFP)

Panama time for Nawaz and family

Nawaz may have had his reasons and may even have been right.

14 March 2017 1:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

For BJP's rivals, all not yet lost for 2019

The BJP victory might well be the beginning of the party's problems for 2019.

14 March 2017 1:33 AM IST

Home Minister Rajnath Singh and CM Raman Singh meet CRPF jawans injured in Sukma Maoist attack. (Photo: ANI/ Twitter)

No lessons from Maoist hits

It is worth pondering that it is the Maoists who are all the time springing a surprise on the CRPF, and never the other...

14 March 2017 1:19 AM IST

Defence Minister Manohar Parrikar (Photo: PTI)

Hasty move on Goa chief ministership

India has suffered far too many instances of democracy being hijacked as legislators bargain for power.

14 March 2017 1:16 AM IST