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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

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 India

Opinion

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. T

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Opinion

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

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Why is govt desperate for the West's praise?

The Americans and Iranians don't feel it necessary to keep India in the picture over their spat.

14 Jan 2020 4:14 AM IST

$US President Donald Trump plans to make a \major statement\ at the White House at 9 am EST (1300 GMT) on Sunday, White House spokesman Hogan Gidley said late on Saturday. (Photo: File)$ Opinion

Iranians should remember that revenge always best served cold

Trump, facing impeachment and re-election, could do with a short, sharp war.

14 Jan 2020 4:10 AM IST