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The court had been investigating opposition leader Juan Guaido for usurping the presidents powers. (Photo: AFP)

US-sponsored coup a flop, Venezuela will chart its course

The transmitted images were framed in such a way as to disguise the paucity of the personnel.

9 May 2019 12:05 AM IST

The petitioner alleged that if voters were suspicious about VVPATs or EVMs, he or she would still not register compla-ints with the EC fearing torture and economic loss.

Keep an open mind on EVMs

The Opposition may have taken their fear of the EVM and VVPAT to levels of paranoia in 2019.

9 May 2019 12:03 AM IST

Addressing a press conference in Dubai, Rahul Gandhi maintained that PM Modi should have defended himself in the Lok Sabha over the Rafle fighter jet deal. (Photo: Twitter | @INCIndia)

Contrite Rahul should realise his mistake

Whatever Rahul Gandhi chooses to attack his major political opponent with may be his prerogative.

9 May 2019 12:00 AM IST

Foreign policy options after May 23 verdict

In India, the Narendra Modi government's changes in foreign policy are both cosmetic and substantive.

8 May 2019 12:31 AM IST

Consultant psychiatrist and founder of The Free Mind Initiative, Dr Alpes Panchal relates happiness with philosophical as well as psychological elements.

Mystic Mantra: Why we should let go of our attachments

Gloom sets in when our conscience is stained by desires and impressions of worldliness.

8 May 2019 12:25 AM IST

A 2014 report estimated that 18 per cent all European ISIS members were female and the total number is now believed to be more than 550. (Photo: AP)

Low ISIS footprint in India may be misleading

Most important, India's Muslims need leaders of substance who can guide, lead and advise.

8 May 2019 12:18 AM IST

Afghanistan President Ashraf Ghani (Photo: AP)

Deterrents to Afghan peace on all sides, address them

The US has been clear that ties can only improve once Pakistan is deemed to have delivered adequately in Afghanistan.

8 May 2019 12:09 AM IST

Jaish-e-Mohammed (JeM) chief Masood Azhar. (Photo: PTI/File)

It's economics, really! What lay behind China's switch over Masood...

There thus emerge myriad factors and multiple actors for China, from which to make a compelling choice.

8 May 2019 12:05 AM IST

Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)

Act quickly, save planet!

The least we can do is try contain the losses from now to avoid a dystopian nightmare of a future for coming...

8 May 2019 12:03 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)

Probe findings in CJI case can't be secret

The so-called findings of the court's in-house committee in favour of the CJI is also likely to be kept confidential.

8 May 2019 12:01 AM IST

The MEAs comments came a day after Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan said he will not allow Pakistani soil to be used for terror. (Photo:AP)

A conundrum for Imran: To find the right strategy to run party, nation

Even if one were to disregard ethics, for which cricket is known, running Pakistan is not a game of cricket.

7 May 2019 2:40 AM IST

Women show their voter identity cards in Chhapra, Bihar, on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

Poll violence fairly low

In fact, in West Bengal, polling percentages have been higher than most states.

7 May 2019 1:49 AM IST