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Tipplers form a long queue in front of a beverage outlet in Kochi, Kerala. (Photo: Asian Age)

Take all roads to safety

The SC gave its judgment in the light of the rising incidence of road accidents.

9 April 2017 6:43 AM IST

If Kasab received a fair trial, why not give Gaikwad a fair chance?'

I am not supporting violence, but the law should be equal for all, says Sanjay Raut.

9 April 2017 12:49 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses an election campaign rally in support BJP candidates in Jaunpur. (Photo: PTI)

Dilli Ka Babu: A lucky break

To get rid of dead wood the Railways has begun compulsorily retiring employees based on their performance review.

9 April 2017 12:48 AM IST

Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath (Photo: PTI)

India all set on the road to a Hindu state

Yogi Adityanath began his political career with an outfit for the protection of cows.

9 April 2017 12:48 AM IST

BJP MP Tarun Vijay (Photo: PTI)

Indians are racists to the core

This greater exposure to the sun meant the skin needed some form of protection against ultraviolet rays which cause...

9 April 2017 12:47 AM IST

This photo made from the footage taken from the Russian defence ministry official website on Friday shows shelters for aircraft at a Syrian airbase after it was hit by US Tomahawk cruise missiles. (Photo: AP)

Strikes add to Syrian mess

The Assad regime itself may have killed half a million people in the last six years.

9 April 2017 12:19 AM IST

Tibetan spiritual leader Dalai Lama arrives for a spiritual discourse at Yid-Ga-Choezin ground, in Arunachal Pradeshs Tawang district. (Photo: AP)

Beijing's rant about Tawang is futile

Beijing has construed this as India's devious way of deploying the monk for diplomatic and political purposes.

9 April 2017 12:18 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi at an election campaign rally at Barabanki district. (Photo: PTI)

Hindutva hijacks Modi's vikas agenda

Those claiming to act on behalf of Hindus are, therefore, shaming the vast majority of Hindus.

9 April 2017 12:12 AM IST

Union finance minister Arun Jaitley speaks to the media after returning from his trip to UK in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Jaitley: The 3rd power centre in the BJP?

Agriculture minister Radha Mohan Singh was given the responsibility of planning and executing the PM's programme.

9 April 2017 12:10 AM IST

A biblical proverb reads: Do not say, I will repay evil; wait for the Lord, and God will help you. (Photo Courtesy: theholybiblebook.com)

Mystic Mantra: Donkey drive

Today, donkeys are regarded as stupid and stubborn.

8 April 2017 3:58 AM IST

A mob of cow vigilantes associated with the Bajrang Dal and Vishwa Hindu Parishad (VHP) beat up Khan and 4 others badly. (Photo: Screengrab)

Please treat me like a cow

We may work as hard, and provide the same services to mankind, but we rate much lower in the social order.

8 April 2017 3:57 AM IST

A liquor shop being shifted following the directive of the Supreme Court banning liquor sale along highways, in Mumbai.

Tame killer highways, liquor ban just optics

Curbing drunken driving requires that drivers, a small fraction of all travellers, be targeted. Most travellers are...

8 April 2017 3:57 AM IST