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Supreme Court : How can convicted people head a party?

A three-judge SC bench will examine the issue to restrain the convicted person from becoming the office-bearer of the...

27 March 2018 12:50 AM IST

According to the law ministry statistics, the Union government is a party to 46 per cent of cases pending in courts and is hence one of the biggest litigants, a tag it wants to shed. Over 3.14 crore cases are pending in courts across India. (Representational image)

Let's teach our children fundamental rights. And duties

Education for democracy and in democracy are absolutely essential for the success of a democratic experiment.

19 Jun 2018 5:22 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)

Can democracy still deliver in a restless world?

Extreme economic inequality and insecurity for the have-nots have compounded the anger against the unaccountable ...

18 Sept 2018 12:05 AM IST

How Democracy Ends by David Runciman, Hachette, Rs 599.

Democracy past its prime, but still resilient

Finally there is the fear of a technological takeover. Current-day unintelligent but super-efficient machines already...

16 Sept 2018 12:11 AM IST

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, Karnataka Deputy Chief Minister DK Shivakumar, Former Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel, Former Haryana chief minister Bhupinder Singh Hooda and Congress leader Rajeev Shukla during a meeting, in Shimla, on Wednesday. (Image: PTI)

AA Edit | Himachal turmoil doesn't augur well for democracy

Orchestrated defections challenge the essence of democracy, prompting questions about political integrity and...

29 Feb 2024 12:00 AM IST

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Not long ago, democracy was almost snuffed out in Dhaka

The book traces the history of Bengal from ancient times to the birth and progress of Bangladesh

14 April 2024 8:49 PM IST

Hamid Ansaris second five-year term as the vice-president ends on Thursday. (Photo: AP/File)

Democracy survives: When loss' isn't defeat'

Today India is deeply polarised, fractured and an increasingly fragmented polity with an ongoing consolidation of the...

17 Aug 2017 12:35 AM IST

A boy waves the Indian tri-colour flags at Mehrangarh Fort road on the eve of Independence Day in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. (Photo: PTI)

India@70: Let's get the basics right

Democracy is a modern system of governance and organising the State and society.

15 Aug 2017 12:00 AM IST

Jammu and Kashmir CM Mehbooba Mufti. (Photo: PTI)

People have to fight fear: J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti

Says efforts must be made for establishing a prosperous Jammu and Kashmir.

14 July 2017 1:38 AM IST

West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. (Photo: PTI)

CM Mamata Banerjee pulls up Darjeeling cops

Expresses concerns over deteriorating law & order ahead of civic polls.

30 March 2017 3:40 AM IST

Protests were also reported from Agra when Rani Pakshkalika Singh, who joined the BJP last week, was named as candidate from Bah constituency.

360 degree: Regaining the nation through nationalism

The sickening casteist polity that survived on my constituency is my nation' must end in the interest of the nation.

19 March 2017 2:48 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with award winners after presenting trophies during the Prime Ministers NCC Rally. (Photo: AP)

Unity is cornerstone of India's strength: Prime Minister at NCC Rally

Modi also exhorted youngsters at the rally to download the BHIM app and contribute to a cashless economy.

28 Jan 2017 5:01 PM IST