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The blast at the historic Mecca Masjid in Hyderabad on May 18, 2007 during Friday prayers had claimed nine lives and left 58 others injured. (Photo: File)

Mecca Masjid: NIA's role fuels speculation

Strengthening the law is necessary to ensure professional conduct by the police and in respect of witnesses.

18 April 2018 12:28 AM IST

Surendra Nihal Singh (1929-2018)

A gentleman editor, elegant writer and a liberal to the core

Nihal , as many much younger journalists could take the liberty to call him without causing any offence to this...

17 April 2018 1:10 AM IST

Scientists are now planning to mimic the design of cicada wings to create anti-microbial surfaces that by virtue of their design, are resistant to bacteria. (Representational image)

Designing our way to making the world a better place

Possible applications include using this to create pathogen-proof hospital beds, bacteria-resistant paint and even...

17 April 2018 1:04 AM IST

It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Dalit anger boils, BJP set to face a hard time

The dalits deserted the Congress, for which they have been voting a long time, and backed the BJP in 2014.

17 April 2018 1:00 AM IST

In order to critique our examination system, we need to argue from the basic premise that the vast numbers of students who appear for the regional or national board examinations are individuals with varied strengths and weaknesses, and different ways of thinking and learning. (Representational image)

India's exam system needs an overhaul, not just tinkering

We must not ruin our children emotionally and cerebrally in this manner. It is the quality of learning and teaching that...

17 April 2018 12:30 AM IST

Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah (Photo: File)

Karnataka CM can smile

This includes wealthy industrialist Ashok Kheny, for whom he wangled Bidar South in the face of objections by senior...

17 April 2018 12:11 AM IST

Promising youthful athletes capable of putting their best foot forward in the heat of international competition represent the best sign for Indian sport. (Representational image)

A creditable show on the Gold Coast

The women have done the nation proud once again, while the men have bounced back after a bad Olympics.

17 April 2018 12:09 AM IST

A senior RSS leader jumped into the poll cauldron by sending messages to almost all journalists, asking them how the RSS could play a role in the elections in the larger national interestâ€.

Reporters' Diary: Journalists turn saffron

The BJP, on the other hand, is also said to be keeping a close watch on the elections and is even backing some...

16 April 2018 6:31 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May. (Photo: AP)

Of media slandering, CHOGM summit and the escalating Cold War freeze

While PM Theresa May might personally be more popular than Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, some uncomfortable questions...

16 April 2018 6:31 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

How a fake crisis turned into a real one in Pak

The barrage of judicial verdicts against Nawaz has destabilised the system.

16 April 2018 6:29 AM IST

Pakistan army chief General Qamar Javed Bajwa said, With a belligerent India on our East and an unstable Afghanistan on our West, the region remains captive due to historical baggage and negative competition. (Photo: AP | File)

'Bajwa Doctrine' spells Army raj without coup

As Gen. Qamar Bajwa slowly but surely consolidates his power and legitimises his angst in the popular imagination.

16 April 2018 6:28 AM IST

Ram Kumar (Photo: www.focusartgallery.co.in)

A legend passes

A pivotal journey to Varanasi in the 1960s saw him take to abstract art and he excelled in it, never to return to...

16 April 2018 3:02 AM IST