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Kerala Internet order a blow for freedom

In 2016, the UN Human Rights Council had released a non-binding resolution condemning the intentional disruptionâ€ of...

21 Sept 2019 2:03 AM IST

Cartoon imagery used by some companies are part of the constellation of variables that make individuals susceptible to future use of e-cigarettes. (Photo: Representational/Pixabay)

Opinion

E-cigarette ban not enough

The revenue the tobacco industry generates far outstrips the sin taxesâ€ imposed by governments.

20 Sept 2019 1:36 AM IST

Citizens will be tying a rakhi to trees in Aarey Colony.

Opinion

Will Metro puncture Mumbai's green lung?

The Shiv Sena and the Congress see it as overgovernanceâ€ and vote politicsâ€.

20 Sept 2019 1:36 AM IST

Shacklady, who founded the club 12 years ago and at 33 is the youngest cricket club chairman in England, is hoping other clubs in their Berkshire Cricket League will follow their lead. (Photo: Representational Image)

Opinion

Cricket in a 'fix' again

Gone are the days when cricket was considered a metaphor for fair play.

19 Sept 2019 2:53 AM IST

External affairs minister S. Jaishankar addresses a meet in New Delhi on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Jaishankar on PoK: Act of brinkmanship

India can thus expect diplomatic turbulence starting from the UNGA session next week through the next few months, if not...

19 Sept 2019 2:50 AM IST

Opinion

No one killed Andhra's Kodela

The government was trying to bring him to book. If he felt humiliated or harassed, there was judicial recourse available...

18 Sept 2019 1:39 AM IST

The Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Why is SC giving so much leeway to govt?

It's surprising the bench didn't question the government lawyers' assertions that newspapers in Kashmir were coming out...

18 Sept 2019 1:36 AM IST

Survivors of a boat which capsized in the swollen Godavari river are rescued in East Godavari district of Andhra Pradesh on Sunday afternoon. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

Tragedies waiting to happen

A human carnage is always waiting to happen. And our tragedy is we still don't care.

17 Sept 2019 1:16 AM IST

$Iran on Sunday dismissed as \meaningless\ US accusations it was behind drone attacks on Saudi oil installations, suggesting Washington was seeking a pretext to retaliate against the Islamic republic. (Photo: AFP)$ Opinion

Saudi oil facility attack raises serious concerns

This isn't good news for the world's economic health. India has special reasons to worry.

17 Sept 2019 1:14 AM IST

Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman during a press conference in New Delhi on Saturday. (Photo: Asian Age)

Opinion

Economy: Too little too late

The govt will soon run out of money to be able to incentivise the revival on a scale needed to bolster the GDP growth in...

16 Sept 2019 2:14 AM IST

Union home minister Amit Shah arrives at Parliament for the Budget Session, in New Delhi. (Photo: PTI)

Opinion

For a diverse India, Hindi call is divisive

Their cultural identities are not to be submerged in this overtly political move to promote Hindi as a national...

16 Sept 2019 2:12 AM IST

Over the years, several strictures have been passed by the high court on political parties that encourage this curious culture of cut-outs, banners, flex boards and festoons to celebrate events and Tamil Nadu is a state that goes to extremes to deify its leaders. (Representational image)

Opinion

Callous politicos, unsafe city

Laws exist prohibiting the display of banners, but they are followed in the breach while court orders pass by...

15 Sept 2019 6:57 AM IST