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The high priests of Indian Islam have decided to file a review petition challenging the recent decision of the apex court in the Ayodhya land dispute. (Photo: File)

Ordinary Muslims ready to accept Babri ruling, but who's listening?

For the Muslim leadership, the demolished Babri Masjid remains a national concern.

4 Dec 2019 3:03 AM IST

Will Hyd get 5 acres to build a new Charminar?

Contrary to a widely held misconception, the monument has no religious overtones.

4 Dec 2019 2:59 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Here's why the Chinese model is unsuitable for Pakistan's govt

The second feature is the absence of rule of law, rather than its unequivocal application.

4 Dec 2019 2:56 AM IST

There is no doubt that this is a tough time for the Indian economy. Growth has slowed down to rates not seen since 2008-9. Consumption has fallen. Businesses have been pushed to the brink.

If trust breaks down, a society cannot survive

As we know from our day-to-day experience, without a degree of trust, no economic transaction is possible.

4 Dec 2019 2:52 AM IST

A considerable part of Irans gas could be exported via the existing Turkmenistan-China gas pipeline and new oil pipelines can be constructed on the same route.

What's happening in Iran?

Officially, Tehran accepts that 75 per cent of the population is vulnerable.

4 Dec 2019 2:37 AM IST

Hardev Mashru had abducted the child on Friday night from the citys 80-feet ring road and raped her near Bharatnagar locality. (Photo: Representational)

Homilies, impotent rage hide the sickness within

The nation is shocked, and that was reflected as members across parties rose to speak their anguish of a young and...

4 Dec 2019 2:33 AM IST

It takes time to hone and propel a higher purpose in life, just as much it takes leisure to mature, or mellow.

Mystic Mantra: Strive to be go-givers, not just go-getters

Trees give fruits, hens hatch eggs, animals give milk and the fields birth rich harvests.

3 Dec 2019 4:28 AM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Kowtowing to US, India at losing end in Afghan

New Delhi's considerable economic assistance has been seen by Afghans as being selfless.

3 Dec 2019 4:25 AM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Who's behind Bajwa petition? Imran wanted him to stay on

No matter how small the minority that is expressing this view, it is making a point to ponder without doubt.

3 Dec 2019 4:22 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi greets Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as President Ram Nath Kovind looks on during a ceremonial reception at Rashtrapati Bhavan in New Delhi on Friday. (Photo: Sondeep Shankar)

Lanka: Pragmatism is key

New Delhi must be deft and practical if it is to play a moderating influence without appearing to meddle in Sri Lankan...

3 Dec 2019 4:19 AM IST

The truth, on the other hand, is that public confidence in the judiciary will be shaken if, faced with a prima facie case of his bias, the judge insists on deciding the case.

New labour bill is a missed opportunity

Strikes will now be seen as mass casual leaves if engaged in without a 14-day notice.

3 Dec 2019 4:18 AM IST

In addition, the deepening of the Indo-US partnership on bilateral as well as Indo-Pacific fronts is poised to transform all aspects of bilateral relations.

US, India need to work together on innovation for mutual prosperity

Today, the relationship is extremely friendly, thus expanding the scope for stronger cooperation across the spectrum,...

3 Dec 2019 2:08 AM IST