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Pragya does a disservice
Now she also has to answer the Election Commission on why she eulogised her role in the destruction of the Babri Masjid.
23 Apr 2019 12:02 AM
Left doesn’t explain itself on Congress
As for the BJP angle, it is conceivable that specifically Mr Gandhi’s candidature can potentially shut out the saffron party’s chances in Kerala.
23 Apr 2019 12:00 AM
Justice must be seen to be done
It came as no surprise that his colleagues didn't wish to pass any order.
22 Apr 2019 12:01 AM
Horror returns to Lanka
Such a dastardly deed could have been hatched only through a deep-rooted conspiracy.
22 Apr 2019 12:00 AM
Go easy on Net censorship
PUBG gamers have been arrested and harassed while a number of sites like Reddit and Telegram have been getting blocked for no apparent reason.
21 Apr 2019 12:40 AM
Caste still being used for electoral gains
In Bihar, Ram’s home state, chief minister Nitish Kumar has asked for the caste census to be revived.
21 Apr 2019 12:37 AM
Trump’s troubles aren’t over
The conclusion that the President didn’t commit a crime doesn’t clear him of the more damning “obstruction of justice” charge.
20 Apr 2019 12:07 AM
Parties must rein in violent supporters
The violence in West Bengal may be just a teaser as only three seats were at stake in Phase 2.
20 Apr 2019 12:02 AM
Where are the jobs?
The study’s authors said the figures would be much higher if women were included, and even discussed the quality of jobs being created.
19 Apr 2019 12:58 AM
Using communal card in polls is playing with fire
Communal riots preceding elections or while the poll process is on is nothing new.
19 Apr 2019 12:53 AM
Resolve Jet Airways’ mess
Jet’s fate will depend on a viable solution being found, and a quick revival of airline operations that will be a win-win for all parties concerned.
18 Apr 2019 12:14 AM
Assembly bypolls loom large in TN
It’s a question of survival for the Edappadi Palanisamy government, that has 114 MLAs in a House cut to 212 seats.
18 Apr 2019 12:12 AM
Clashing monsoon predictions
The view of a few private weather forecasters is somewhat different on the coming monsoon.
17 Apr 2019 1:13 AM
EC has to act tough, enforce conduct
After the pillorying by the Supreme Court, the EC acted post haste.
17 Apr 2019 1:13 AM
Balanced team for World Cup
Even a very proficient Team India, ranked second in ODIs, would still need oodles of luck in the semi-finals and final to win the World Cup.
16 Apr 2019 12:46 AM
Poll politics colours Jallianwala Bagh too
Politicising any occasion is a pastime Indians are somewhat adept at.
16 Apr 2019 12:39 AM
A challenge for next govt
Whoever forms the next government — whether it is Mr Modi or someone else — will have a lot to unravel and set right.
15 Apr 2019 12:05 AM
Nation completely fails to stick to model code
The bigger issue the EC must tackle is the use of religion in campaigns.
15 Apr 2019 12:00 AM
Irani’s degrees of subterfuge
The nomination papers for Amethi in 2014, and again in 2019, now state she’s no graduate and did not complete her Bachelor of Commerce degree.
14 Apr 2019 12:00 AM
Electoral bonds will not withstand scrutiny
The political systems of more evolved democracies are closer to this ideal of accountability of political parties.
14 Apr 2019 12:00 AM
Columns
Eventually the armed insurgent Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam emerged in 1976 to fight for a Tamil homeland in the northeast.
The tragic fire has conveniently transformed into a story of resilience, hope and rebirth. Many are ready to move on.
Imran Khan thus shrewdly got Pakistan out of the Indian electoral battle, realising he will have to deal with whoever is the next Prime Minister.
To an objective observer this is unbridled divisive cacophony which seriously undermines the macro attempts to project a larger unity.