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Sohrabuddin Sheikh

Big crime, no punishment

The judge in the CBI court said that the prosecution could not bring up evidence to prove conspiracy to kill.

23 Dec 2018 12:05 AM IST

The US also started turning inwards post its involvement in Afghan and Iraq wars that devastated its economy, leading to huge deficits.

Globalisation's ascent & a multi-polar world

Another interesting phenomena that started delineating itself concurrently was the separation of religious temporal...

23 Dec 2018 12:05 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Blanket order to spy on people repressive

The government spy was not so empowered as to feel free to act against anyone as it may please him.

23 Dec 2018 12:00 AM IST

Bloggers, influencers, self-styled philosophers, self-published writers and of course people who think the world or even some part of it will be fascinated by the antics of their pets, by what they ate for breakfast or where they happened to be at the weekend.

The Internet can bring instant fame, and no editorial checks in the...

The dating site invites you to characterise the sludge of your personality as honey to attract the equally dishonest...

22 Dec 2018 5:52 AM IST

This is about keeping Pakistan: first, safe; second, strong; third, prosperous; and maybe eventually all three at the same time.

Can there be a place for empathy in Afghan war?

The US would not have been less safe if it had not invaded Iraq and Afghanistan.

22 Dec 2018 1:21 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee said that the first priority is to bring all opposition parties together to take on the BJP in the coming Lok Sabha elections. (Photo: File | PTI)

Hiccups on crafting a new compact for 2019

The alliances and adjustments within the front are crucial to the looming battle against the BJP in 2019.

22 Dec 2018 12:59 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: The true spirit of Christmas

To celebrate Jesus Christ's birthday is a moment of great joy.

22 Dec 2018 12:05 AM IST

Election in Jayanagar was countermanded following the death of BJP candidate B N Vijayakumar, who was holding the seat. (Photo: Twitter/ANI)

Row over yatra in Bengal

The very idea of democracy will be nullified if such impediments are placed in the path of normal political activities.

22 Dec 2018 12:03 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

US Afghan-Syria exit to leave world rattled

However, America's friends and some others believe US power and hegemony is needed for the stability and security of all...

22 Dec 2018 12:00 AM IST

J&K governor Satyapal Malik addresses the media in Jammu on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

J&K: Stop civilian killings

Under President's Rule, the least that the Centre can do is to take active steps to ensure that civilians are not...

21 Dec 2018 12:31 AM IST

If one looks at the science, then it is true that there are studies that show no link between talc from Johnsons baby powder and ovarian cancer and various lung ailments.

The problem with baby powder

It is difficult to tell whether the exercise in limiting the damage from lawsuits will be successful.

21 Dec 2018 12:26 AM IST

After Laldenga died in 1990, Zoramthanga became the MNF party chief.

Regionalism gets a big boost in the Northeast

The Congress Party too tried to push the MNF to the wall by saying it had a secret alliance with the BJP, but that...

21 Dec 2018 12:21 AM IST