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Former defence minister George Fernandes.

Remembering George

Time may have ravaged him physically but not before he had led a full and interesting life.

31 Jan 2019 12:28 AM IST

Supreme Court of India (Photo: Asian Age)

Ayodhya land plea in SC a pre-election ploy

The bulk of this extra land is owned by the Ram Janmabhoomi Nyas, an outfit created by the Vishwa Hindu Parishad.

31 Jan 2019 12:26 AM IST

Karnataka chief minister H.D. Kumaraswamy

HDK's threat is a red flag

BJP MP Ananth Kumar Hegde's communal, and personal, remarks indicate polarised coastal Karnataka is being readied for...

30 Jan 2019 1:31 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi (Photo: PTI/File)

Rahul's promise steps up pressure on govt

Gandhi's recent moves can leave no one in doubt, especially secular regional parties, that he is playing for real.

30 Jan 2019 1:31 AM IST

Novak Djokovics angst has come to the fore at a time when he has been mired in a prolonged slump that saw him lose the number one ranking to Andy Murray amid rumours about problems in his private life. (Photo: AP)

Two champs enliven tennis

The graciousness with which he spoke of his opponent was symptomatic of the rarefied heights to which Djokovic has taken...

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra

The changing face of the Mahagathbandhan'

The Congress may be wary of such an eventuality for two reasons.

29 Jan 2019 12:51 AM IST

Gita Mehta (Photo: Twitter/@kanak_news)

Don't politicise Padma awards

It is a reflection of the age we live in that even awards to recognise meritorious work in varied fields that they...

28 Jan 2019 1:22 AM IST

Republic Day honours the date on which the Constitution of India came into effect on 26 January 1950. (Photo: Pixabay)

R-Day disaster in Kashmir, Mizoram

In Mizoram, in the Northeast, the governor hoisted the flag at an empty ground, with only the security forces present.

28 Jan 2019 1:22 AM IST

President Donald Trump speaks before signing a USD 716 billion defense policy bill named for Senator John McCain Monday, in Fort Drum, New York on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Flashpoint, Venezuela

The threat of US intervention has exacerbated the crisis in Venezuela.

27 Jan 2019 2:15 AM IST

President Ram Nath Kovind (Photo: PTI)

President's address takes govt view on grim realities

There was considerable routine incantation of governmental view of things, rather than the harsh realities that ordinary...

27 Jan 2019 2:11 AM IST

CEC says EVMs to continue

The Chief Election Commissioner is a constitutional authority charged with conducting credible elections.

26 Jan 2019 2:02 AM IST

ICICI is a test case in private banking fraud

CBI should have exercised some restraint in bringing the charges up before a court.

26 Jan 2019 2:02 AM IST