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In September, the United States and the Taliban had appeared on the verge of signing a deal that would have seen Washington begin withdrawing thousands of troops in return for security guarantees. (Representational Image, Photo: AP)

Only Afghans, with help from Pak, can rescue their country

The ongoing US-Afghan Taliban talks appear to be less about Afghanistan's peace than about the end of America's war.

2 Jan 2020 1:41 AM IST

Protestors raised slogans against the Act and the central government. (Photo: ANI)

Students on front lines: What protests portend

Whatever the view, the fact is that India's youth, particularly the student population, is restive and in the mood for...

2 Jan 2020 1:38 AM IST

Of the calendars we received in Jamshedpur, where I spent my growing years, there were a couple of particularly memorable ones.

It may be time to bring back the wall calendar!

Facebook algorithms generate little calendars of our activities and friendships, sometimes even with our own siblings!

1 Jan 2020 1:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

CAA: Belated justice for orphans of Partition?

Perhaps critics do have a point in accusing the Modi-Shah duo of not being moved by any lofty ideal in enacting the CAA.

31 Dec 2019 12:35 AM IST

The workplaces are Cost effective, Flexible, offered productive environment and helped large companies in smooth operations. (Representational Image)

A growing problem: Moral harassment at the workplace

Between 2008-09, 19 employees took their own lives, 12 attempted suicide, and eight were diagnosed with severe...

31 Dec 2019 12:32 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi (Photo: PTI)

Domestic friction hits India's image globally

Naturally, global attention was drawn to the sectarian laws and draconian police repression of peaceful protests.

30 Dec 2019 5:47 AM IST

Before becoming CM, Yogi Adityanath personally looks after Kalu and feeds him. (Photo: File)

How Congress won Jharkhand; BJP's diminishing returns for Yogi

Chatter about finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman being shifted out refuses to die down.

30 Dec 2019 5:43 AM IST

Does India truly care for womens safety?

Does India truly care for women's safety?

The government and its office-bearers don't care to talk about these heinous acts that have reached a scary high under...

29 Dec 2019 12:38 AM IST

Astrologers may differ in their predictions for the coming year but most predict that the existing political formations will remain undisturbed.

Balkanisation and the secret pull of astro TV

It was a magnificent picture, awe-inspiring and sometimes terrifying to us childen, for it taught us how little we...

29 Dec 2019 12:26 AM IST

In Sri Lanka, the mostly Buddhist Sinhala speakers fought Lankas Tamils over religion and language. In India we wonder how Buddhists and Hindus can hate each other but that is the nature of majoritarianism. (Representational image)

As a religion', atheism is as anti-free speech as godly faith

It can be argued that atheism, in its various manifestations today, has evolved into a religion'.

28 Dec 2019 2:02 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Islamic world's schisms grow, to affect India too

The one impression of Pakistan that I have always persisted with has been a high regard for its senior diplomats.

28 Dec 2019 1:58 AM IST

Bangladeshi nationals were caught by the security forces after they entered India without valid documents and were lodged in different detention camps. (Representational Image | PTI)

Detention camps are spreading all over... in India, China, America

Assam is not the only Indian state in which such camps are being planned.

27 Dec 2019 4:26 AM IST