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The fate of the abducted in Kunduz province in an area that has recently fallen under Taliban control was not immediately known and there was no statement from the insurgents. (Representational | AP)

Opinion

Is there a real chance of a return to peace in Afghanistan?

Boundaries have been appearing and disappearing, but ethnicities are more or less occupying the same spaces.

7 Dec 2019 1:33 AM IST

Forensic experts collect evidence from the spot where the police shot dead four accused in the rape-and-murder case of a 25-year-old woman veterinarian at Shadnagar of Ranga Reddy district on Friday. The Telangana police on Friday said its personnel resorted to retaliatory firing after two of the accused opened fire at police after snatching weapons from them on Friday morning. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Not in my name! Some questions on shooting

The undivided state of Andhra Pradesh has a long history of it.

7 Dec 2019 1:30 AM IST

One of the Indian mystics who celebrated divine love and syncretic devotion was Maulana Hasrat Mohani. In his own words, he was a Sufi momin (Sufi believer), ishtiraaki Muslim (secular Muslim), Aashiq-e-Rasool (lover of the holy Prophet) and at the same time, a Krishna bhakt (devotee of Krishna). (Representational image)

Opinion

The myriad interpretations of Sufi anthem Mast Qalandar'

Recently, it was claimed on a TV show that Saghar Siddiqui penned the famous song.

6 Dec 2019 2:57 AM IST

Opinion

How Bajwa affair may impact politics in Pakistan

First is the attempted perpetuation of status quo.

6 Dec 2019 2:56 AM IST

Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: File)

Opinion

Here's why the Chinese model is unsuitable for Pakistan's govt

The second feature is the absence of rule of law, rather than its unequivocal application.

4 Dec 2019 2:56 AM IST

There is no doubt that this is a tough time for the Indian economy. Growth has slowed down to rates not seen since 2008-9. Consumption has fallen. Businesses have been pushed to the brink.

Opinion

If trust breaks down, a society cannot survive

As we know from our day-to-day experience, without a degree of trust, no economic transaction is possible.

4 Dec 2019 2:52 AM IST

Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan (Photo: AP)

Opinion

Who's behind Bajwa petition? Imran wanted him to stay on

No matter how small the minority that is expressing this view, it is making a point to ponder without doubt.

3 Dec 2019 4:22 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

US-China wrangling on HK just sound & fury?

Washington plays these games when it has problems with China that have nothing to do with Tibet.

3 Dec 2019 2:02 AM IST

Active participation by the private sector in policy and rulemaking wherever they impinge on business should become a necessary practice, rather than the hush-hush, wink-wink business it is today.

Opinion

Can govt let private sector take lead on growth?

Bringing the private sector centre-stage requires a sea change in the manner of its participation and its role in...

2 Dec 2019 12:00 AM IST

Union home minister Amit Shah (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

When Shah lost his cool; has India Inc switched sides?

The party chief felt betrayed as he and Prime Minister Narendra Modi had campaigned extensively in Maharashtra but their...

2 Dec 2019 12:00 AM IST

BJP MP Sadhvi Pragya Singh Thakur (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Make an example of Pragya to battle hate

When, on the first occasion, Thakur referred to Godse as a patriot, PM Narendra Modi expressed deep regret.

1 Dec 2019 7:03 AM IST

Opinion

As Pak flounders, try a measure of grace

The army is also seething because, for the first time in Pakistani history, soldiers haven't got their annual raise.

1 Dec 2019 6:58 AM IST