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Pakistan interior minister Chaudhry Nisar Ali Khan (Photo: AFP)

Election symbol alone can't help a candidate win

Not too long ago, the Pakistanis were asked to keep an eye on those fighting the general election with the symbol of...

7 July 2018 12:08 AM IST

Kamal Haasan and Rajinikanth

An emerging wave of environmental politics

The politics of environment and the battles for livelihood become a microcosm for the democratic struggles today.

6 July 2018 12:33 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

A resolution between Sharif brothers seems impossible

It is evident that the long absence of Nawaz Sharif and his daughter Maryam from the country has seriously affected the...

6 July 2018 12:33 AM IST

Donald Trump ordered the creation of a sixth branch. (Photo: Pixabay)

As Russia rises, world turns quasi-multipolar'

The decline of Russia following the end of the Cold War was mistakenly seen as something in perpetuity.

5 July 2018 6:08 AM IST

Andr©s Manuel L³pez Obrador (Photo: AP)

L³pez Obrador represents a rare glimmer of hope

Although considered something of an outsider, Amlo has been a part of the political scene for decades.

5 July 2018 6:05 AM IST

Former Pakistan Prime Minister Nawaz Sharif (Photo: AP)

Whoever has more tricks, seats will win in Pak

Zardari may emerge as PM-maker as no stable coalition is likely sans the PPP. This would superficially validate the Ek...

4 July 2018 12:27 AM IST

The court restrained the order of cutting 236 trees

Innovative ideas needed to keep our cities liveable

It is well known that Delhi ranks as one of the most polluted cities in the world.

4 July 2018 12:21 AM IST

President Donald Trump

2 summits & shaping of a new world order

With China and India, the SCO has the world's two fastest-growing economies.

3 July 2018 5:38 AM IST

Celebrity chef and television show host Anthony Bourdain

Bourdain's death shone a light on depression

Most travel shows try to present a place, a culture, a people, as a neat package for the consumption of couch potatoes...

3 July 2018 5:34 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Chinese President Xi Jinping on a house boat at Wuhans East Lake in China. (Photo: PTI)

A new nonalignment' is India's best option now

India could, as seems to be happening, apparently accept the US demarche and reel back its outreach to Iran and Russia.

2 July 2018 6:05 AM IST

Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) chairman Imran Khan. (Photo: AP)

Can Shahbaz, Imran, Zardari, Nawaz get their acts together?

To be a leader, to be perceived as a leader, you have to be a bit brash, ready to fight, willing to take on and take...

2 July 2018 1:12 AM IST

Pakistan violated ceasefire in Keri and Digwar areas of Poonch district in Jammu and Kashmir. (Photo: PTI/File)

Hyper nationalism can't secure our borders

It was regrettable too that some political leaders and parties sought proof on whether the strike took place.

1 July 2018 5:31 AM IST