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Governor Shaktikanta Das

As it lowers rate, RBI sees hard days ahead

The economy needs to be pumped up as every sector from automobiles to agriculture is seeing a slowdown.

8 Aug 2019 12:00 AM IST

This veteran dancer is not just well-versed with Bharatnayam and Odisi but also Chau, Kuchipudi and much more.

Mystic Mantra: The song and dance of the self

All of us idolise the self, as it were. Yet, the paradox is most of us take it as a given, also for granted.

7 Aug 2019 1:32 AM IST

A man of great stature and few words, Atal Bihari Vajpayees birthday on December 25 is commemorated as Good Governance Day. (Photo: File | PTI)

J&K needs a touch of Vajpayee's 'insaniyat'

The abrogartion of Articles 370 and 35A will have far-reaching and diverse ramifications.

7 Aug 2019 1:23 AM IST

Shashi sutra will set in motion a process to rejuvenate Congress

Jyotiraditya Scindia should be made the chief minister in Madhya Pradesh and Sachin Pilot in Rajasthan.

7 Aug 2019 1:16 AM IST

According to the Security Council mandate of 1971, UNMOGIP observes and reports on ceasefire violations along and across the Line of Control. (Photo: Representational Image)

Win J&K hearts, minds with better governance

The continued celebratory mode without caring for a return to outreach is a sure way of diluting the effect of such a...

7 Aug 2019 1:09 AM IST

The Indian Medical Association (IMA) had given a call for a 24-hour withdrawal of non-essential services across the country against the NMC bill, dubbing it anti-poor, anti-student and anti-democratic. (Photo: Representational)

NMC has its task cut out

Professional supervision through four verticals should help set better standards.

7 Aug 2019 12:57 AM IST

J&K governor Satya Pal Malik

Will J&K's governor Satya Pal Malik choose to step down?

Even if Mr Malik was deliberately kept in the dark by New Delhi, he must choose to go, if he holds self-esteem dear.

7 Aug 2019 12:54 AM IST

Security personnel stand guard during restrictions in Jammu on Monday. Restrictions and night curfews were imposed in several districts of Jammu and Kashmir as the Valley remained on edge with the authorities stepping up security deployment. (Photo: PTI)

J&K's bifurcation: A huge step backwards

One thing is almost certain. India will have very few now batting for it in the Kashmir Valley, and the Muslim dominated...

6 Aug 2019 5:05 AM IST

Of the many industries that have successfully implemented and benefitted from the use of AI, provided by machine learning algorithms, there is one, in particular, that is looking to unceasingly leverage the limitless capabilities of the AI revolution, i.e. Healthcare Sector.

How microbes in our body can affect our health

Now it emerges that the legions that live within us can affect us in ways we never dreamt were possible.

6 Aug 2019 12:10 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Passion for meditation Out of conscious choice

The passion that happens out of our conscious choice is what meditation is all about.

6 Aug 2019 12:08 AM IST

Auto sector employs over 35 mn, contributes more than 7 per cent to GDP and accounts for 49 per cent of manufacturing GDP.

The auto sector's revival holds the key to India's $5 trillion economy

The moderation in GDP growth to 6.8 per cent in 2018-19 clearly indicates the softer underlying momentum.

6 Aug 2019 12:07 AM IST

People hug at St Pius X Church at a vigil for victims after a mass shooting which left at least 20 people dead on Sunday in El Paso, Texas. (Photo: AFP)

US shootings: Blame racism

It's clear racial and religious ideology is triggering a spate of hate crimes with disastrous consequences like mass...

6 Aug 2019 12:03 AM IST