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Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

Why abolish AP Council?

Opponents in the Upper House also represent an important constituency.

29 Jan 2020 2:22 AM IST

This is the second time in less than two years that the government has come out with proposal for selling stake in Air India. (Photo: File)

Will Centre succeed in selling Air India now?

Chronic mismanagement by Air India officials and missteps by successive governments bled the national carrier.

29 Jan 2020 2:19 AM IST

The philosophical outlook and beliefs underpin attitudes in corporations. It is honing intuitive instincts; gut feeling, as personal radar that is being built up over the years. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Religion is the sine qua non of human success

Despite its detractors, religion remains firmly embedded in our universal consciousness.

28 Jan 2020 2:38 AM IST

Someone once said, The best thing about books is that sometimes they have pictures. As children get used to powerful visuals on digital media, this statement rings even more true. (Photo: Representational/Pexels)

For spirit of inquiry, children should identify with texts

Most non-fiction texts often appear boring unless the child is interested in that particular topic, such as the world of...

28 Jan 2020 2:31 AM IST

Gen Naravane also said the Army will enhance combat capabilities along the border with China so that it is fully prepared to deal with any challenge. (Photo: PTI)

Does an oath ensure the rule of law, or honesty of purpose?

When Subhas Chandra Bose refused to join the ICS, his brother Sarat Chandra Bose wrote to him that his father was...

28 Jan 2020 2:23 AM IST

P V Narasimha Rao. (Photo: PTI/File)

The Republic beyond 70: Who'll shape its future?

The Narasimha Rao-Manmohan Singh reforms opened the gates to the creation of new wealth.

28 Jan 2020 2:19 AM IST

US President Donald Trump, addresses a plenary session during the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum, WEF, in Davos. (Photo: AP)

Confrontational Davos

The meeting of plutocrats used to be a forum where ideas were thrown at the super-rich and governments on how to make...

28 Jan 2020 2:14 AM IST

European parliamentarians Ryszard Czarnecki and Fulvio Martusciello have backed India on the Kashmir issue during a special debate of the plenary of the European Parliament by describing it a great democracy and slammed Pakistan for harbouring terrorists. (Photo: Twitter/ EuroParl_EN)

Strong reaction to CAA in European Parliament

That could make India vulnerable to the insidious designs of unfriendly elements in the neighborhood and beyond.

28 Jan 2020 2:12 AM IST

Bhai Mani Singh, a great warrior, was an efficient leader who guided the panth whenever any crisis arose. (Photo: Representational Image/AP)

Nothing but hospitality for a Sikh in Lahore

The next morning, I visit Nankana Sahib. I am very impressed by the care that has been lavished on the gurdwara.

27 Jan 2020 2:04 AM IST

ut just by thinking about relaxing things, we are not going to feel relaxed. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: Beyond the law of the reversed effect'

It will be easier to understand if you comprehend the two layers of mind, namely the conscious and the unconscious.

27 Jan 2020 2:02 AM IST

Qassem Soleimani

Iran's victimhood after Soleimani

Both countries envisage a fraternal global role of sectarian guardianship that invariably cross-pitches interests...

27 Jan 2020 2:00 AM IST

Union home minister Amit Shah during a rally in support of CAA in Lucknow on Tuesday. (Photo: PTI)

Current BJP's mantra is my way or the highway'

After a prolonged run of bad luck, finally, there is some hope for former Maharashtra chief minister Prithviraj Chavan.

27 Jan 2020 1:43 AM IST