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Cambridge University (Photo: AFP)

Abolishing merit ranking a good idea

If you pause and think a bit you will appreciate how difficult it is to attain the honour of the wooden spoon.

5 July 2018 6:18 AM IST

Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)

As Russia rises, world turns quasi-multipolar'

The decline of Russia following the end of the Cold War was mistakenly seen as something in perpetuity.

5 July 2018 6:08 AM IST

Andr©s Manuel L³pez Obrador (Photo: AP)

L³pez Obrador represents a rare glimmer of hope

Although considered something of an outsider, Amlo has been a part of the political scene for decades.

5 July 2018 6:05 AM IST

The government is considering converting GST Network- which is handling the IT infrastructure of the new indirect tax regime - into a state-owned company, an official source said.

Govt giving false hopes on economy

The government's actions are around creating a feel good tactic rather than a serious economic effort.

5 July 2018 12:23 AM IST

Union minister Piyush Goyal borrowed the phrase to hit back at the Congress chief for a tweet targeting him over corruption allegations. (Photo: File)

Act firmly to clean banks

Some politicians think banks are their piggy banks to be used to further their own agenda.

5 July 2018 12:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi gestures as he speaks during a plenary session on the occasion of World Environment Day in New Delhi. (Photo: AFP)

Attack on Opposition should be tempered

In an earlier era, there was indeed a worry about regional parties getting into governing arrangements at the Centre.

5 July 2018 12:12 AM IST

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Mystic Mantra: Breaking the karmic cycle

Between you and the ultimate, there is nothing else but yourself just your own mental structure.

4 July 2018 12:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI/File)

An application for the post of jt secy, culture

Your government recently advertised for senior vacancies in various departments.

4 July 2018 12:39 AM IST

Muslim devotees offering namaz at a public place under police protection in Gurgaon in Haryana.

Wave of Muslim migrants spell doom for Europe

The WASP (White Anglo Saxon Protestant) rural American constituency, which voted with their hands and feet for him...

4 July 2018 12:34 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Whoever has more tricks, seats will win in Pak

Zardari may emerge as PM-maker as no stable coalition is likely sans the PPP. This would superficially validate the Ek...

4 July 2018 12:27 AM IST

The court restrained the order of cutting 236 trees

Innovative ideas needed to keep our cities liveable

It is well known that Delhi ranks as one of the most polluted cities in the world.

4 July 2018 12:21 AM IST

45-year-old UP man was lynched by mob in Hapurs Pilakhuwa village. (Photo: Screengrab)

Stop mob justice

To blame lynchings on social media communication platform WhatsApp would amount to escapism.

4 July 2018 12:09 AM IST