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April 14 instantly brings to mind the legacy of Dr B.R. Ambedkar, the architect of Indias Constitution, whose 132nd birth anniversary is being celebrated this month.

Praveen Davar | How Ambedkar ensured Hindu society's reform despite...

A saffron-clad swami went to the extent of saying an untouchable' had no business meddling in matters normally the...

14 April 2023 12:05 AM IST

This handout photograph taken on April 4, 2023 and released by the Indian Press Information Bureau (PIB) shows Bhutans King Jigme Khesar Namgyel Wangchuck (L) walking along with Indias Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in New Delhi. (Photo: PIB)

Abhijit Bhattacharyya | Bhutan, India and Dragon: Himalayan crisis...

The King of Bhutan had to rush to New Delhi last week to restore confidence and re-strengthen the economic and security...

14 April 2023 12:00 AM IST

People wade through a water-logged street following monsoon rains, in Mumbai, Tuesday, July 5, 2022. (PTI Photo/Kunal Patil)

AA Edit | Monsoon: Be ready for worst

India's monsoon is integral to its food production and food security, which is why the pre-monsoon forecasts loom with...

13 April 2023 12:15 AM IST

Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation Amit Shah addresses a public meeting in Tuensang, Nagaland, Tuesday, Feb 21, 2023. (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Is Amit Shah's 300 vow a self-fulfilling prophecy?

There are several reasons why the BJP can both believe and work towards a repeat of the incredible performance of 2019

13 April 2023 12:10 AM IST

Governor RN Ravi. (ANI Image)

Dilip Cherian | Should officers prioritise Centre over the cadre of...

While officers are meant to serve people in their respective states, they are also required to adhere to the policies of...

13 April 2023 12:05 AM IST

There will be a steady and gradual rise in maximum temperature by 3-5 degrees Celsius over most parts of the country during the next few days. (AA File Photo)

Patralekha Chatterjee | As India gets hotter, it's time to act...

In a hotter world, India urgently needs hyper-local heat action plans based on granular heat vulnerability assessment

13 April 2023 12:00 AM IST

The Election Commission of India office

AA Edit | EC upholds reality of politics

This is much-needed as some of these parties were carrying tags which have long since become moot and did not reflect...

12 April 2023 12:10 AM IST

Governor RN Ravi. (ANI Image)

AA Edit | Time to lay down norm, define role of governor

A plain reading of Article 200 which outlines the governor's powers regarding signing bills into law is sufficient to...

12 April 2023 12:05 AM IST

This is the second time that PM Modi will be chairing the BRICS Summit, the first being the Goa Summit in 2016. (PTI)

Padma Rao Sundarji | New currency for Brics: How feasible will it be?

Brics, whose joint share in worldwide GDP overtook even that of the G-7 in 2020, isn't the first entity to come up with...

12 April 2023 12:00 AM IST

NCP Chief Sharad Pawar addresses the media during a press conference at his residence, in New Delhi, Wednesday, April 6, 2022. (PTI)

AA Edit | Cong must heed allies like Pawar

As an ally, Mr Pawar-led NCP has stood by the Congress in thick and thin with little or no great demands

11 April 2023 12:15 AM IST

Camera trap images of tigresses with cubs in Amrabad Tiger Reserve. (Picture from The Tiger Book of Amrabad Tiger Reserve/By arrangement)

AA Edit | It's time to rejoice as tiger numbers rising

The question that needs to be answered is whether India, as a country, can put its national conservation goals where...

11 April 2023 12:10 AM IST

Aakar Patel | Fact-checking' by govt & the truth: Sweeping powers to...

Visible action by the State, especially harsh and intimidatory action, against critics and dissenters acts as a...

11 April 2023 12:05 AM IST