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A file photograph of Atal Behari Vajpayee at the PMO.

Why do politicians invoke Pakistan' to get votes?

Pakistan was, is and will, unfortunately, remain an enemy' state in all likelihood.

16 April 2019 1:12 AM IST

The major use of plastics happens in restaurants and in the form of bottles.

Plastic surgery

In 2008, this tiny West African nation banned all non-biodegradable plastic bags.

16 April 2019 1:03 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Josh' won't decide the outcome on May 23

The story of unequal rivals, a militant BJP on the one side and a supine Opposition on the other.

16 April 2019 12:52 AM IST

Virat Kohli jogs flanked by team mates Rishabh Pant (right) and Ravindra Jadeja. (Photo:AP)

Balanced team for World Cup

Even a very proficient Team India, ranked second in ODIs, would still need oodles of luck in the semi-finals and final...

16 April 2019 12:46 AM IST

Out of the many massacres in history, the painful memories of some linger a little longer and such is the case with the Jallianwala Bagh massacre that took place on April 13, 1919.

Poll politics colours Jallianwala Bagh too

Politicising any occasion is a pastime Indians are somewhat adept at.

16 April 2019 12:39 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Heartfelt feelings and awareness

Thousands of people gathered and they were very surprised when they saw Basho crying, big tears rolling down his cheeks.

15 April 2019 12:15 AM IST

Jallianwala Bagh, Amritsar

Of UK's deep regret' over Jallianwala massacre; as memories of Kaifi...

India is in the midst of elections and the UK is in the midst of Brexit but the event was not forgotten.

15 April 2019 12:12 AM IST

A scene of the spot after militants attacked a CRPF convoy in Goripora area of Awantipora town in Pulwama district of J&K on Thursday. At least 44 CRPF jawans were killed in the attack. (Photo: PTI)

The road to nowhere passes through Kashmir

While the Army made no formal comment, its unhappiness was evident from press reports.

15 April 2019 12:10 AM IST

The retail inflation which is based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) was 2.33 per cent in November and 5.21 per cent in December 2017.

A challenge for next govt

Whoever forms the next government whether it is Mr Modi or someone else will have a lot to unravel and set right.

15 April 2019 12:05 AM IST

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange speaks from the balcony of the Ecuadorean Embassy in London. (Photo: AP)

Assange arrest poses a threat to the practice of journalism

The indictment of Assange is a threat to journalism and anyone who values freedom of the press.

15 April 2019 12:00 AM IST

The EC, mandated to providing a level playing field, must know justice must not only be done but be seen to be done.

Nation completely fails to stick to model code

The bigger issue the EC must tackle is the use of religion in campaigns.

15 April 2019 12:00 AM IST

Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu. (Photo: AP)

Magician' Bibi likely to face stormy days ahead

Religious parties freely invoked faith and even promised a place in heaven to those who voted for them.

15 April 2019 12:00 AM IST