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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)

What we need is a global climate jihad

Never in human history has such a prospect threatened, except possibly for a while during the Black Death of the 14th...

14 May 2019 5:39 AM IST

Indias permanent representative to the United Nations Syed Akbaruddin addresses the world body in New York.

A terrorist is no one's friend... The global revulsion over Pulwama...

By March there was a broad-based coalition, unlike ever before, seeking the listing of Masood Azhar, says Syed...

14 May 2019 5:35 AM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Will Taliban endorse new Loya Jirga?

Of the 20 or so grand jirgas held since 1700, eight were called in a short period between 2001 and 2019.

14 May 2019 12:05 AM IST

The sources said, Election Commission would also ask law ministry to take call on its demand to extend constitutional protection to 2 election commissioners on lines of CEC. (Photo: File)

EC undermined due to weak institutions

The EC is a child of political happenstance and jugaad, not thoughtful institutional strategy.

14 May 2019 12:05 AM IST

BJP on Tuesday described Congress chief Rahul Gandhis remark that he will not allow Prime Minister Narendra Modi to sleep until farm loans are waived as new low in public discourse. (Photo: File)

Love' and hate' in politics

Perhaps the most important of these is the love guru syndrome, of which Mr Gandhi appears to have become an unwitting...

14 May 2019 12:02 AM IST

Mumbai Indians carry their last-over hero Lasith Malinga after edging Chennai Super Kings to a thrilling victory in the IPL final. (Photo: P. Surendra)

IPL #12 was good for cricket's image

There is no arguing against a 4-0 verdict as Mumbai Indians rose above three-time champions CSK to win a fourth IPL.

14 May 2019 12:00 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: EhiPassiko: Come and see for yourself

The Buddha did not use the old Sanskrit language He used the Pali language which everybody could understand in those...

13 May 2019 12:16 AM IST

Britains Prince Harry (R) and his US fiancee Meghan Markle leave after attending a memorial service at St Martin-in-the-Fields in Trafalgar Square in London, on April 23, 2018, to commemorate the 25th anniversary of the murder of Stephen Lawrence. (Photo: AFP)

Of a royal baby called Archie, and a tough time finding a Poet...

In this world of Instagram, Meghan has wisely chosen to opt out of the competition and enjoy her time with Archie.

13 May 2019 12:12 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind on Thursday said it was regrettable that women have not been given their due in the business arena.

As zero hour' looms, a critical test for Kovind

Ordinarily, the next Prime Minister should be sworn in by May 26, the day the present incumbent took the oath five years...

13 May 2019 12:07 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Beyond atmospherics: Populism' challenges

Winning or losing an election is not so important as it is to learn to engage in democratic politics.

13 May 2019 12:07 AM IST

US hostility towards Pak is driven by China rivalry

The recently announced US South Asia Policy is predicated on India's regional domination.

13 May 2019 12:05 AM IST

Students create a formation to raise awareness about voting rights ahead of the sixth phase of Lok Sabha polls in Mirzapur. (Photo: PTI)

Still no sign of a wave

The calm voter attitude has been the real takeaway from this election so far.

13 May 2019 12:05 AM IST