Opinion
India’s N-triad historic, but caution is essential
The times are fraught with tension, specially with a Chinese naval force prowling the contentious waters of the Indian Ocean region.
Soccer cheer in Kashmir
The I-League permits players from anywhere to be a part of any club side.
In Diwali sans sparkle, a few things to cheer
Nothing makes Diwali sparkle more than the comforting bulge of spare cash in one’s pocket.
Iran’s oil and India’s fragile energy security
Washington’s decision to dishonour its nuclear treaty with Tehran and hammer on economic sanctions was sudden as well as unforeseen.
As ‘new aliens’ emerge in Assam, Mamata vs BJP tussle expands
The Supreme Court has asked for a revision and the politics around this has grown heated.
Mystic Mantra: Diwali— Light up the inner darkness
Gods, Goddesses and Celestial Beings could be pleased by surrender, devotion and following the right path (dharma) in life.
China, Pak are still up to their old games on J&K
This is Goebbelsian doublespeak. For New Delhi certainly, and for significant world capitals, Pakistan’s “quest for peace” is a myth.
NPAs: People must know facts
The names of wilful defaulters are being sought although this might be met with stonewalling by the authorities.
Dhaka’s begums at war, fight yesterday’s battles
The resemblance goes beyond Pakistan’s first law and labour minister and Bangladesh’s former chief justice both being Hindus.
How can the govt deal with the right in Pakistan?
It would be similar to what has happened in much of West Asia, where state-enforced secularism has fought and often lost against religious populism.
IL&FS: Was everyone asleep at the wheel?
The group’s interest in jointly controlled operations varied from company to company, for instance in the Elsamex entities.
Mills & Boon lessons for #MeToo era
Too often we sneer and cry “gold-digger” when we see a gaggle of beauties draped over the likes of Sir Philip Green.
Mystic Mantra: Your mortal nature
If you think about God when you feel insecure or hungry or when you feel something is going to be lost, that is survival not spirituality.
Interview of the Week
‘I don’t see any Modi tsunami... both Cong and NDA have failed’
On Karnataka pivots the BJP’s hope of launching the southern leg of its Congress-Mukt Bharat operation.
How Kerala flattened the curve, lowest death rates: Health minister Shailaja explains
Health department constituted 18 expert groups in training health care staff for detailed stock-taking of beds, equipment in each hospital
‘India can be argumentative but not intolerant...’
Demonetisation has immobilised a large amount of cash, a part of which was black money on which no tax was being paid, says Pranab.
‘Mayawati no longer talking about dalits... she is scared of losing upper caste votes’
Union Minister Ram Vilas Paswan has been in the thick of Dalit politics since the dilution of the SC/ST Atrocities Act.
‘Impact of #MeToo will take time... It’s a step towards a just world’
The Act allows for complaints to be made within 30 days of the incident, and in case of delay within an additional 30 days.
The Age Debate
Home truths on foreign soil?
Rahul Gandhi criticising the Modi government in the US is not an insult to India.
The games politicians play
Congress has itself to blame for defection of its MLAs.