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The UN has grown much since then, reflecting the changes in the world mostly due to decolonisation, fragmentation of the USSR, and the division of some founder member states like Yugoslavia.

It's high time to push UN's democratisation

The UN now has 191 members, and Switzerland was the last to join on September 10, 2002.

6 Nov 2019 1:16 AM IST

People wear masks during a protest in New Delhi on Sunday, demanding the implementation of measures to reduce air pollution. (Photo: PTI)

Toxic air, hungry kids: Divisive politics rules

Malnutrition and air pollution are among the top health risks facing India.

6 Nov 2019 1:10 AM IST

Maulana Fazlur Rehman (Photo: AP)

Dharna politics: Push come to shove, politicos certain to blink

The dharna ended in the beginning of 2015, and a year later, the former dictator left the country.

6 Nov 2019 1:08 AM IST

Mr Narendra Modi, there is no power problem in Telangana... dont lie. I am very sorry to say this. You cannot level false allegations against a chief minister. I am not afraid of anyone, K Chandrashekar Rao said. (Photo: File | PTI)

Can KCR kill revenue graft?

Institutionalised corruption only became stronger, rent seeking a given.

6 Nov 2019 1:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is welcomed by the Indian community in Bangkok on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

Prudence wins as govt stays out of RCEP

There is a lurking fear among many of the 10 plus 6â€ the 10 Asean countries and six of their partners that China...

6 Nov 2019 12:09 AM IST

Mahatma Gandhi (1869-1948)

Was Gandhi 'Hindian'? The redefining of India

Many Gandhi statues abroad seem to be mired in controversy.

5 Nov 2019 6:29 AM IST

In view of the partys own history where it has shown no distaste for accommodative arrangements with the establishment to counter ethno-nationalists, as recently as five years ago and the history of Pakistans compromised mainstream political parties in general, it would not be misplaced to suggest that ideological commitment to procedural democracy usually runs shallow.

JUI-F's march: One of interests or one of ideas?

When incentives run out, ideas and ideology are usually the fuel that drive political transformations in status quo...

5 Nov 2019 6:22 AM IST

Though BJPs performance in the two states is below the mark in comparison to its show in 2014 elections, the party has created history. (Photo: File)

It's time for tactics, not ideological idolatry

The calculation has generally been around short and medium term objectives, and gains and losses.

5 Nov 2019 1:47 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: The journey from prithvilok to suryalok

Remember, spirituality is a pyramidical structure there is only so much space at the top.

5 Nov 2019 1:42 AM IST

Best known for its 15 seconds short video sharing platform, Tik Tok has become a popular social network amongst netizens, who are eager to broadcast their personal lives and share their opinions on various issues.

Tik Tok poses new risks for Net users, regulation needed

Despite citizen concerns over digital freedom, governments worldwide are moving towards greater regulatory control over...

5 Nov 2019 1:20 AM IST

India, which has raised some tariffs under Prime Minister Narendra Modi, has long been the main holdout on an RCEP deal due to strong domestic opposition from several quarters over fears of Chinese goods flooding the country.

Respect Tamils' hoary past

All that Tamils seek is a bit of respect for the hoary past.

5 Nov 2019 12:07 AM IST

Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi addresses the inaugural function of Constitution Day celebrations, in New Delhi, Monday, Nov. 26, 2018. (Photo: PTI)

NRC remark: Why didn't Gogoi wait till he retired?

The UN High Commissioner for Refugees has recently voiced wariness about the NRC.

5 Nov 2019 12:05 AM IST