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TD president N. Chandrababu Naidu (Photo: PTI)

Andhra clampdown ill-advised

A government which delivers to people has nothing to worry about.

13 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

A view of A deserted Lal Chowk area in Srinagar Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

Win hearts & minds in J&K, normalise Valley

The Indian delegation led by Ms Vijay Thakur Singh, secretary (east) in the external affairs ministry, rebutted in kind.

13 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

As the protesting Opposition members stalled proceedings after it reassembled following an adjournment of around 20 minutes, the Chair named Congress MPs Manickam Tagore (from Tamil Nadu, also the Telangana Congress incharge), T.N. Prathapan, Jothimani and Ramya Haridas from Kerala. ANI

Speaker's views on caste let India down

Individuals of all caste or religious groups, including those of Brahmins, have made noteworthy contributions in all...

13 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

Tabrez killers have it easy

In Pehlu Khan's case too, of cow-lynching that drew global attention, the accused got away due to police laxity.

12 Sept 2019 2:31 AM IST

Yoga is the journey from A to B. A, is where you are, B is the finality. Guru, is someone, who has already walked that path and has the experience of finality. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Less is more - Beware the trap of material desire

The desire for realisation of Truth, for Liberation, or for God, is also a desire, which will cause some agitation,...

12 Sept 2019 12:23 AM IST

Ram: A legal legend, a maestro in court and teacher extraordinaire

The sufferer in the process was his son Mahesh Jethmalani, an eminent lawyer in his own right, one who reminds you of...

12 Sept 2019 12:13 AM IST

US special peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad (Photo: AP)

Standoff with Taliban & limits of US credibility

Zalmay Khalilzad negotiated with the Taliban over the past one year, and with more focus through the last four months.

12 Sept 2019 12:09 AM IST

Zimbabwes President Robert Mugabe (Photo: AP)

Strongmen with staying power: Why Pak won't figure on list

Pakistan's name would not appear on a list of states headed by strongmen who have stayed (or continue to be) in power...

12 Sept 2019 12:02 AM IST

Prime Minister Boris Johnsons Conservative Party lost a by-election in Wales, cutting his parliamentary majority to just one. (Photo: AFP)

Why it's now time for Boris Johnson to go

The man who became PM by choosing to go with public opinion narrowly in favour of exiting the European Union is now...

12 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

Sources said that though junior level officials from both sides were having flag meetings.

In J&K war of words, is Pak being cleverer?

After August 5, when India changed the status of Jammu and Kashmir, Pakistan has adopted a two-pronged diplomatic...

12 Sept 2019 12:00 AM IST

The Army started the online registration for recruitment for women in the Corps of Military Police and the last date for filing application has been fixed as June 8.

Rule or retreat? How an army determines it is time to back off

There is near-consensus now that military rule or even its role in politics is harmful for states and armies.

11 Sept 2019 2:44 AM IST

Hours before his death, he had greeted people on Diwali on his Twitter handle and Facebook page. (Photo: File)

Hurdles for Modi 2.0: Economy, J&K, NRC

Then there is the mess created by the National Register of Citizens in Assam.

11 Sept 2019 2:38 AM IST