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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

Kohli on Cloud Nine

Comparisons to Sachin Tendulkar, the pre-eminent performer of the earlier era, are inevitable.

25 Jan 2019 12:00 AM IST

Priyanka Gandhi Vadra at an election rally in Raebareli. (Photo: PTI)

In new role, Priyanka faces tough challenge

Gandhi had laid the groundwork in that election by mobilising the farming community, and Ms Vadra captivated audiences...

25 Jan 2019 12:00 AM IST

Chinese President Xi Jinping

China cuts land forces by half

The nature of the armed forces began to be altered with Deng Xiao Ping's four modernisations in which the military...

24 Jan 2019 12:00 AM IST