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Who wore the nattier mourning hat Kate or Meghan? (Photo By Arrangement)

Shreya Sen-Handley | What Chucky did next, and other regal musings

Pointing inquisitors to this column every time a royal question is popped, I'd be at liberty to return to my pleasantly...

2 Oct 2022 12:15 AM IST

Few can question that the amount of hatred that is spewed on prime-time TV under the garb of debate , is uncivilised, undemocratic and an incitement to violence. (Photo | Flickr - John S. Quarterman)

Pavan K. Varma | In war on hate speech, err on side of freedom

Hate speech, based on suspicion, violence and hostility between religious communities, is directly antithetical to...

2 Oct 2022 12:05 AM IST

MP Shashi Tharoor with former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh. (Photo: Twitter)

Anita Katyal | Cong prez polls: Diggy & Shashi got played, Selja scare...

Once it became clear that Raj CM Ashok Gehlot was not in the fray for the election of the next Cong prez, a host of...

2 Oct 2022 12:00 AM IST

Inflation eased to 6.80%, significantly lower than Januarys 7.59%, according to the March 4-6 poll of more than 40 economists (PTI)

AA Edit | Relief from inflation unlikely

This is the fourth increase in the current cycle since May 2022. The four rate hikes cumulatively increased the repo...

1 Oct 2022 12:15 AM IST

There are several petitions before the Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of the law. (Representational Image/ ANI File)

AA Edit | Landmark abortion ruling expands women's rights

The sweep of the judgment is truly remarkable as the right to access a safe abortion at the hands of licensed medical...

1 Oct 2022 12:10 AM IST

The Navratri festival of nine nights began on October 10 and culminates with the celebration of Dussehra.(Photo: PTI)

Shobhaa De | Political dandiya across India Happy Navratri!

There is a degree of golmal this year about this -- who is Ravan and which one is Ram?

1 Oct 2022 12:05 AM IST

British Labour MP called Rupa Huq has been suspended by her party for passing racist remarks. (Photo: Twitter)

Farrukh Dhondy | Black in Britain: It's not just race; it's about...

Some of those who rose through the professional ranks retained their connections, however vague, with the black ...

1 Oct 2022 12:03 AM IST

Police attempt to detain Popular Front of India (PFI) and Social Democratic Party of India (SDPI) workers during a protest against the raid of National Investigation Agency (NIA), in Hubballi, (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Isolate PFI over ideology

The PFI has fed itself on Indian Muslim's sense of alienation and insecurity under a dispensation controlled by the...

30 Sept 2022 12:15 AM IST

File photo of Lt General Anil Chauhan (retd) who has been appointed as the new Chief of Defence Staff (CDS). (Photo: PTI)

AA Edit | Does India need a CDS? It may be time for a rethink

The Modi govt has taken as long as 9 months to fill the vacancy and announce the name of Lt Gen. Anil Chauhan (Retd) to...

30 Sept 2022 12:10 AM IST

The Congress Party on Saturday postponed its rally, on the economic slowdown scheduled for December 1, citing the increased security measures in view of the Ayodhya verdict. (Representational Image | PTI)

Shikha Mukerjee | Our time will come' But Cong doesn't know when!

The leaders are so wrapped up in themselves that they are disdainful of reality

30 Sept 2022 12:00 AM IST

ndias Deepti Sharma runs out Englands Charlie Dean to win the third womens one day international match at Lords, London. (Photo: AP/PTI)

AA Edit | Mankading: Change the rule

A valuable suggestion is the laws should change again to say Mankading should not be allowed once the bowling arm is...

29 Sept 2022 12:11 AM IST

There are several petitions before the Supreme Court of India challenging the constitutional validity of the law. (Representational Image/ ANI File)

AA Edit | SC live-streaming useful, but may need fine-tuning

Announcing the decision to open up court proceedings for public, the then CJ had remarked that sunlight is the best...

29 Sept 2022 12:10 AM IST