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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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: AP)

2020 Budget can be Modi's 1991 redux

The government has a duty to solve the problem, and the first step is to acknowledge the existence of a problem.

27 Jan 2020 1:39 AM IST

SC refused to interfere in arrest of activists -- Varavara Rao, Arun Ferreira, Vernon Gonsalves, Sudha Bharadwaj and Gautam Navlakha -- in Bhima-Koregaon case. (Photo: PTI)

Probe must cover all angles

Dalit activists alleged that the 2018 riots were instigated by right-wing leaders Sambhaji Bhide and Milind Ekbote.

27 Jan 2020 1:36 AM IST

BSFs all-women team Seema Bhawani (above) performs on motorcycles during the 69th Republic Day parade at Rajpath in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

This Republic Day, we are on a slippery path

On the 71st anniversary of the founding of the modern republic, there is a palpable sense of confusion and despair.

27 Jan 2020 1:32 AM IST