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Former defence minister George Fernandes.

Remembering George

Time may have ravaged him physically but not before he had led a full and interesting life.

31 Jan 2019 12:28 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Ayodhya land plea in SC a pre-election ploy

The bulk of this extra land is owned by the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas, an outfit created by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

31 Jan 2019 12:26 AM IST

Mahatma Gandhi believed in the efficacy of pitching the soul force called satyagraha against the brute force of the oppressor and in effect converting the oppressor to the right and moral point.

Mystic Mantra: Martyr's Day musings

His martyrdom brought to fore the result of unrestrained hatred.

30 Jan 2019 1:34 AM IST

Reliance Industries or RIL chairman Mukesh Ambani at an AGM in Mumbai. (Photo: PTI)

Data as our new oil' and new wealth': What India Inc wants

What is more feasible is for Reliance Industries is to roll out its online shopping platform that will take on both...

30 Jan 2019 1:34 AM IST

This Diwali, switch to financial gifts like Systematic Investment Plans to secure your loved ones futures. (Photo: Pixabay/ Representational)

The culture of India is a potpourri, bust myths

Commenting on the myth of mouth-burning Mughlai cuisine laced with chillies, Hashmi says there was no such possibility...

30 Jan 2019 1:31 AM IST

The answer, it seemed, was not difficult to seek for those who believed that economic growth in India, then as it is now, is state driven.

Does India understand the realities of Bharat?

Farmer suicides, though nothing new, are an ugly reality that the Centre needs to reckon with.

30 Jan 2019 1:31 AM IST

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

HDK's threat is a red flag

BJP MP Ananth Kumar Hegde's communal, and personal, remarks indicate polarised coastal Karnataka is being readied for...

30 Jan 2019 1:31 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Rahul's promise steps up pressure on govt

Gandhi's recent moves can leave no one in doubt, especially secular regional parties, that he is playing for real.

30 Jan 2019 1:31 AM IST

Pilgrims circle the Kaaba, the cubic building at the Grand Mosque, during the minor pilgrimage, known as Umrah, during Laylat al-Qadr, Night of Decree, on the 27th day of the holy fasting month of Ramadan, in the Muslim holy city of Mecca. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra Adhan: The Muslim call to prayer

The words of the adhan succinctly embody the basic principles of Islam and its teachings.

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM IST

US President Donald Trump

In Syria, Trump confounds his enemies and friends

With the US committed to withdrawal, Turkey faces two immediate challenges.

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM IST

N. Chandrababu Naidu

States' new diplomacy': Amaravati as Singapore?

The 217 sq km greenfield capital city of Amaravati on the Krishna river could be another.

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM IST

Novak Djokovics angst has come to the fore at a time when he has been mired in a prolonged slump that saw him lose the number one ranking to Andy Murray amid rumours about problems in his private life. (Photo: AP)

Two champs enliven tennis

The graciousness with which he spoke of his opponent was symptomatic of the rarefied heights to which Djokovic has taken...

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM IST