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The greatest impact of overemphasis on organised religion has been felt by spiritualism which is actually the soul of religion. (Representational image)

Mystic Mantra: Lalla Arifa - A Sufi-Shaivite lady

At the same time, Lalla's poetry came crashing down on the parasitic forms of ritualism and false religiosity.

10 Nov 2018 7:11 AM IST

So also, women who profess that they are men trapped in womens bodies would not have to undergo plastic surgery to acquire mock penises.

I am whatever I think I am'

My first stage play, called Mama Dragon, was commissioned by a company which named itself the Black Co-op Theatre.

10 Nov 2018 7:06 AM IST

Rafale fighter (Photo: File)

Rafale not Bofors, little impact likely in 2019

The Rafale issue can't put the Modi government in deep trouble, though it has the potential of giving some anxious...

10 Nov 2018 6:46 AM IST

Journalist Jamal Khashoggi has not been seen since he entered the Saudi consulate in Istanbul more than two weeks ago, amid persistent reports he was killed inside. (Photo: AFP)

Pressure on Saudi builds up after Khashoggi

That Khashoggi's premeditated killing and alleged dismemberment was a clear violation of international law is not...

10 Nov 2018 6:40 AM IST

The RBI has asked Axis Banks board to re-consider the decision to re-appoint Shikha Sharma as its MD and CEO for a fourth term.

Economic misadventure

The justification about flushing out fake notes that are thought to support terrorism also proved to be too fanciful.

10 Nov 2018 1:10 AM IST

Despite informal and regular contact between the Taliban and senior Afghan officials, there are no prospects of early public peace talks that could bring an end to the protracted war. (Representational Image)

Moscow Format step towards Afghan peace

Nor was India philosophically inclined to be in on such a venture.

10 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

The difference is that by tapping into our souls state of unconditional love through meditation, we can receive all the fulfillment and intoxication we desire. (Representional Image)

Mystic Mantra: Drinking from the bliss within

Those who learn to meditate can switch their attention to the source of happiness within even in the midst of sorrow.

9 Nov 2018 12:52 AM IST

Sabarimala Temple

A Sabarimala tale: When the celibate god rewarded an actress for...

Amit Shah has chastised the Supreme Court for having ruled that young women, whose entry to Sabarimala was banned, be...

9 Nov 2018 12:37 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi further said that the government has taken several measures for improving the ease of doing business in the country. (Photo: PTI)

Divisiveness and polls: Takeaways in US, India

The BJP spokespersons are no longer sticking to their traditional line that the BJP would abide by the Supreme Court...

9 Nov 2018 12:26 AM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan visits the Prophets Mosque in Medina, Saudi Arabia (Photo: AP)

Gears shift in Sino-Pak ties over CPEC

The treaty of friendship signed in 2005 was a standard one that China was signing with all other countries in its...

9 Nov 2018 12:09 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)

A mixed bag in America

Of course, as it's no longer a one-party rule in the US Congress, the ability to stand up to Mr Trump's excesses is now...

9 Nov 2018 12:05 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu has written to Oil Minister Dharmendra Pradhan, complaining about Gujarat government firm GSPC.

Will Naidu's fresh effort for anti-BJP front work?

It is useful to understand that the Andhra Pradesh leader did not use the word secularâ€, so favoured by non-BJP...

9 Nov 2018 12:00 AM IST