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Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Vendetta politics by Pak leaders a repeat of history

The split it caused between the PML-N and the establishment was the beginning of the fight we are now caught in the...

30 Oct 2019 2:09 AM IST

The United States has carried out an operation targeting ISIS chief Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, a US official told news agency Reuters, speaking on condition of anonymity. (Representational Image)

Baghdadi, ISIS and US: The mystery to endure

The US forces were apparently led to Baghdadi's hideout by the Kurdish-controlled Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF).

30 Oct 2019 12:23 AM IST

For Pakistan, China has been the bedrock of its foreign policy, as well as its economic saviour.

Muslims have been ostriches over eroding Uighur culture

To a large extent, people accept a strong Central government that has lifted hundreds of millions out of poverty in a...

29 Oct 2019 12:22 AM IST

Incumbent Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar being offered sweets by Union minister Ravi Shankar Prasad after he was elected as the leader of BJP Legislature party in Chandigarh. (Photo: PTI)

Maha, Haryana signals: Lesson of half-full glass

If the BJP really meant to do what it had declared one nation, one vote the best time to get started would have been...

29 Oct 2019 12:09 AM IST

Recently there was this post: Hi, Friends... wanted master cook who can prepare Mughlai dishes for my restaurant in Patna.

No humour please, we're Indians using Facebook

Two days later, when I checked out of curiosity, there was not a single response.

27 Oct 2019 4:29 AM IST

Airlines pay several charges to airport operators, both private airports and Airport Authority of India-operated airports, for landing, parking, route navigation and royalty. (Representational image)

Maharajah can rule, given a fair chance

The sell-off effort was revived again by the NDA/BJP government in 2017 but found no takers

27 Oct 2019 12:14 AM IST

Accused BJP MLA Kuldeep Singh Sengar (Photo: ANI)

Women punish BJP for crimes behind talk of empowerment

The Unnao rape and the BJP's blatant misuse of power to protect MLA Kuldip Sengar for the longest time are relatively...

26 Oct 2019 7:32 AM IST

With tourist trails having been introduced, from Siachen Base Camp right up to the glaciers central location, a flavour of peace and tranquility appears to be added to Siachen.

Why Siachen glacier is vital to India's defence

Only few in India have had the opportunity to examine the Siachen glacier both on the ground and in detail on maps.

26 Oct 2019 1:26 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Returns on rhetoric diminishing for BJP

The BJP may have to review its propaganda offensive based on national security, terrorism and Pakistan.

25 Oct 2019 1:04 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

An empty accord won't usher in Naga peace

The Modi government, reluctant to learn anything from the Nehru regime, may be headed towards a similar misadventure.

24 Oct 2019 7:35 AM IST

Lebanon isnt the only Middle Eastern country, though, where perceptions of corruption at the highest level have lately led to outrage on the streets. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Lessons from Lebanon, Chile: Hard to tell the last straw

The lingua franca of the neoliberal upper crust, however, reform' all too often implies measures that target the poor at...

24 Oct 2019 7:32 AM IST

Zia crippled Pak with his poisoned bequest

The elevation of these urges sapped the nation of creativity, tolerance and focus, with severe effects for economic...

23 Oct 2019 1:59 AM IST