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One could go on and on about the effects of climate change, but this newspaper has only 16 pages.Opinion
Put health on top of climate agenda

Increased frequency of extreme weather events also contributes to the disease burden.

22 Jan 2020 7:18 AM IST

After the Unnao rape victim succumbed to her injuries in Safdarjung Hospital here, Nirbhayas mother Asha Devi on Saturday said that the system and her seven-year struggle have been defeated today. (Photo: ANI)Opinion
Thinking forgiveness, mother-to-mother

The judge asked for restoration of order in the courtroom and the date of hanging was fixed.

22 Jan 2020 7:16 AM IST

Mamata Banerjee (Photo: PTI)Opinion
Pluralist vs polarised grassroots democracy

Citizenship as a basic identity has had the effect of bringing the politics down to earth.

21 Jan 2020 4:37 AM IST

As climate change plays out and we see more frequent extreme weather and floods, how communities respond to those events may predict how resilient they become and how they will recover. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)Opinion
With onset of climate change, securing needs of people vital

So far there is no indication that global temperature increase will be contained within one degree Celsius by 2050.

21 Jan 2020 4:34 AM IST

Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
Decisive measures vital to revive India's growth

The moderation in nominal income growth has affected the consumption spending of the middle class.

20 Jan 2020 1:47 AM IST

The SPG cover of the Gandhis (Sonia Gandhi, Rahul Gandhi and Priyanka Gandhi) was replaced with the Z-plus security of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) by the government.Opinion
India a split polity, but is still secular

Vajpayee served as Prime Minister from 1999 to 2004 when the Congress came to power with Manmohan Singh as Prime...

20 Jan 2020 1:44 AM IST

The amended Citizenship law along with a National Register of Citizens (NRC) being planned by the Narendra Modi government \may affect the status\ of Muslim minority in India, a report by the Congressional Research Service (CRS) has said. (Photo: PTI)Opinion
For real diversity, let us acknowledge identity

Much has been said about Tharoor-brand liberal solidarity giving a communal connotation to such chants.

19 Jan 2020 5:07 AM IST

General Qasem Soleimani (Photo: AP)Opinion
Faultlines deepen in Gulf: What's Trump gameplan?

Oil prices have hovered over $60 and touching $70 as the Gulf crisis unfolded.

18 Jan 2020 2:59 AM IST

Shashi Tharoor is respected across the board for his views, articulation, and commitment to the values of IndiaOpinion
Reclaiming our identity as Indians & Muslims

The nationwide anti-CAA protests are spontaneous and there is little to no coordination within these.

17 Jan 2020 7:03 AM IST

The vacation had to be cut short, but when Morrison visited a few of the devastated communities, many of the victims did not hesitate to convey their true feelings in chaste Aussie slang. TOpinion
Australia aflame: Doing nothing is consent for doom

The truth was leaked even before fellow Australian tourists in Hawaii had the chance to tweet selfies with a grinning...

17 Jan 2020 1:09 AM IST

PM Narendra ModiOpinion
Amid protests, Left and Congress two elephants in the room

The headlines should warm the cockles of Prime Minister Modi's heart.

15 Jan 2020 1:54 AM IST

Delhi CM Arvind KejriwalOpinion
Will BJP voters desert Modi, re-elect AAP?

Ground reports and some recent opinion polls suggest a groundswell in favour of the AAP.

15 Jan 2020 1:51 AM IST

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