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Saudi women, which going by the Kingdoms definition are only those born to a Saudi father, are an integral part of the new Saudi Arabia that seeks to banish all foreigners from its government. (Photo: AP)

House of Saud and its jubilant tale of progress

A victory for Saudi women thus comes at the expense of heightening Saudi nationalism and even xenophobia.

5 Oct 2017 3:16 AM IST

Malerkotla Indian Shiite Muslims flagellate themselves during a procession on Muharram in Malerkotla. (Photo: PTI)

The wretched of the earth

In their popular message, both events Muharram and Ram Lila are observed as marking the triumph of good over evil.

4 Oct 2017 12:49 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru (Photo PTI)

To curb dynasties, need law to regulate parties

One may fault the BJP and the Left parties for many things, but dynastic politics is not one of them.

4 Oct 2017 12:46 AM IST

a woman drives a car in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, as part of a campaign to defy Saudi Arabias ban on women driving. (Photo: AP/File)

For Saudi women, a long way still to go

In foreign policy, Saudi Arabia finds its proxies near total defeat and its Syrian war strategy in shambles.

3 Oct 2017 12:20 AM IST

Ousted Pak PM Nawaz Sharif waves to his supporters during a rally in Muridke, Pakistan. (Photo: AP)

Why the Nawaz uncertainty? It makes no sense

If Nawaz was going to be saved, it would take an almighty effort. Was he worth it?

3 Oct 2017 12:14 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi. (Photo: PTI)

Growing discontent against Modi govt

Electoral failure in different universities should be a matter of concern for the BJP.

2 Oct 2017 12:32 AM IST

The Supreme Court had on Tuesday set up a nine-judge bench to decide if the contentious issue of right to privacy is a fundamental right under the Constitution. (Photo: PTI/File)

Press and privacy

These rules give a broad idea of where the right of privacy ends and rights of the press prevail.

2 Oct 2017 12:26 AM IST

According to reports there are estimated 50 terrorist training camps still operating in the region. (Photo: Representational/AFP)

Pak nurtured the seed of nihilism

Clearly, the challenge of extremist terrorism is more complex and deep rooted than is understood by policymakers.

30 Sept 2017 2:24 AM IST

Police provide security at Paddington mainline train station in London, after a terrorist incident was declared at nearby Parsons Green subway station Friday. (Photo: AP)

Britain and the roots of terror

No analysis of the roots of terror can be comprehensive but allow me to make a start with three undeniable contentions.

30 Sept 2017 2:20 AM IST

Representational image

Marriages of desperation

Along with the Rohingya, the people of Syria have seen incredible devastation in the past few years.

29 Sept 2017 2:17 AM IST

Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar

Time to replace or end reservations

It is time now to think of a sunset clause to the reservations policy.

29 Sept 2017 2:12 AM IST

German Chancellor and candidate of the Christian Democratic Union for the upcoming election Angela Merkel delivers a speech in Dortmund. (Photo: AP)

German reckoning

It poses a challenge, though, for Angela Merkel, whose status as chancellor remains unchallenged, but who is now obliged...

28 Sept 2017 6:29 AM IST