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During the emergency , a euphemism for dictatorship, Indira Gandhi rushed through parliament the 42nd constitutional amendment when top Opposition leaders had been put in jail without trial in June 1975. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
Indian majoritarianism subtle, but deadly

The damage caused by constitutional majoritarianism is dependent on the individual.

1 Dec 2019 7:17 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray after the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance won the floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly in Mumbai on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
Maharashtra shows Modi will bite dust if Oppn unites

As a senior NCP leader, Pawar was entrusted most unwisely with a paper containing the signatures of all NCP MLAs.

1 Dec 2019 7:07 AM IST

BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur (Photo: PTI)Opinion
Make an example of Pragya to battle hate

When, on the first occasion, Thakur referred to Godse as a patriot, PM Narendra Modi expressed deep regret.

1 Dec 2019 7:03 AM IST

Maharashtra CM Uddhav Thackeray after the Shiv Sena-NCP-Congress alliance won the floor test in the Maharashtra Assembly in Mumbai on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
We are marshal, Indian-style!

The two Chavans are a bit cut up in Maharashtra having missed the chance to be either deputy chief minister or Speaker...

1 Dec 2019 7:00 AM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)Opinion
As Pak flounders, try a measure of grace

The army is also seething because, for the first time in Pakistani history, soldiers haven't got their annual raise.

1 Dec 2019 6:58 AM IST

In Indian culture, there was a time when there used to be a festival every day of the year 365 festivals in a year because a festival is a tool to bring life to a state of exuberance and enthusiasm.Opinion
Mystic Mantra: Why do we celebrate festivals?

Nowadays, unfortunately, a festival means they give you a holiday, and you wake up only at 12 noon.

30 Nov 2019 7:41 AM IST

Clive JamesOpinion
Cambridge flashback: Of life and times with Clive James

Clive was obviously aware of which side I took in the great international political controversy of the day the American...

30 Nov 2019 12:45 AM IST

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray greets his supporters after being sworn in as Maharashtra CM at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Thursday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)Opinion
Maha ghotala and Gondhal' in Maharashtra

Mumbaikars are known to shrug, grin and get going with their lives in the metro.

30 Nov 2019 12:37 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: File)Opinion
Can Kovind live up to his true role as Prez?

President Kovind, in his conduct, possibly needs reminding that he took an oath to preserve, protect and defend the...

30 Nov 2019 12:14 AM IST

US President Donald Trump plans to make a \major statement\ at the White House at 9 am EST (1300 GMT) on Sunday, White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said late on Saturday. (Photo: File)Opinion
Is Trump's US giving cover to those guilty of war crimes?

The cumulative impact of these developments requires Pakistan to be very vigilant of the kind of help it accepts from...

30 Nov 2019 12:10 AM IST

Pragya Singh Thakur, aka Sadhvi PragyaOpinion
Stop Godse normalisation'

Will our current political leadership take such a necessary step?

30 Nov 2019 12:02 AM IST

Shiv Sena chief Uddhav Thackeray greets his supporters after being sworn in as Maharashtra CM at Shivaji Park in Mumbai on Thursday. (Photo: Rajesh Jadhav)Opinion
Making history: But can Uddhav keep govt afloat?

The new CM is partnering the NCP and Congress after he walked out of the BJP alliance over severe intra-coalition...

30 Nov 2019 12:00 AM IST

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