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Lois Sofia was arrested after the plane landed in Tuticorin and Tamilisai filed a complaint with the airport police. (Photo: File)

Dissent & democracy: A real debate needed

Some of the recent arrests were under UAPA, a law that turns on its head the principle that everybody is innocent till...

6 Sept 2018 7:55 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj greets US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo on his arrival at Palam Airforce Station in New Delhi on Wednesday. (Photo: PTI)

At 2+2 talks, Pak the elephant in the room

India needs to be much more nimble-footed to outmanouvre Pakistan's newly-reinforced civilian-military government.

6 Sept 2018 7:54 AM IST

The increasingly popular premise that women who wear a headscarf can do anything has expanded in a way that has largely nullified the premise of modesty. (Representational image)

Headscarves have evolved as a symbol of identity

All of this would be readily acceptable were it not for the fact that this particular contest is a beauty pageant.

6 Sept 2018 7:50 AM IST

Justice Ranjan Gogoi

Sigh of relief for judiciary

Dipak Misra rode the storm, not giving quarter to his detractor colleagues.

6 Sept 2018 7:49 AM IST

Lois Sofia was arrested after the plane landed in Tuticorin and Tamilisai filed a complaint with the airport police. (Photo: File)

Dissent, criticising govt is every citizen's right

A tolerance of different viewpoints and opinions should be part of our democratic culture.

6 Sept 2018 7:49 AM IST

The mentor teachers will also visit Gateway School of Mumbai and Teach For India in Mumbai. (Representational Image)

Mystic Mantra: Teachers everywhere, learners everyone

True teachers not only train the mind but also touch the heart.

5 Sept 2018 1:47 AM IST

Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik shot off letters to Chief Minister Nitish Kumar as well as Union Law Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad and Chief Justice of the Patna High Court Rajendra Menon in this regard. (Photo: File)

Gov Malik and a 'political solution' in J&K

Pertinently, Governor's Rule can last only six months, after which the President directly rules the state.

5 Sept 2018 1:44 AM IST

A Higher Education Funding Agency has been set up by the government to help institutions develop world-class infrastructure. (Representational Images)

Will more Indian kids be able to pay off rishirin?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi once said:

5 Sept 2018 1:39 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Like Nawaz, Imran Khan seems wary of politicians

It appears that Khan shares Mian Nawaz Sharif's distrust of politicians.

5 Sept 2018 1:35 AM IST

The retail prices of diesel and petrol are the lowest in Delhi, among Indias key metropolitan cities. (Representational Images)

Pampered metros need a reality check on fuel

India is particularly vulnerable to collateral damage on its energy security.

5 Sept 2018 1:32 AM IST

Janata Dal Secular leader H D Kumaraswamy. (Photo: ANI | Twitter)

A boost for HDK

The BJP, which regained power in Shivamogga and won a total of 875 wards, up from 683 in 2013, has less to smile about.

5 Sept 2018 1:21 AM IST

Former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan.

Truths and half-truths on eco slowdown

Interestingly, Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Mr Rajan are on the same page on the quality of governance in banks.

5 Sept 2018 1:17 AM IST