Home » Opinion » Oped

Oped - Page 12

Hate speech is not a punishable offence, and is protected under the First Amendment.

Not just words': How to counter hate speech

The argument then, that hate speech cannot be penalised is therefore a common one.

18 Feb 2020 1:36 AM IST

Osho says: Awareness means an intensity. Such an intensity of wakefulness that no thought interferes with. You are simply conscious without any thought. Try it. You can try it anywhere.

Mystic Mantra: Chuang Tzu - The mystic of Tao

Osho explains this: If you don't have any obstruction within you, no obstruction can obstruct you.

17 Feb 2020 2:02 AM IST

Boris' induction of Rishi Sunak draws cheers in both Britain and India

As Britain grapples with Brexit, this is a challenging time for the Prime Minister.

17 Feb 2020 1:57 AM IST

The journey of Indian cinema started back in the day when the film was presented as a stage show at Calcuttas Star Theatre.

Is Indian cinema ready for own big Oscar moment?

French critic Jean-Michel Frodon explains that the success of Parasite is the extreme result of the combination of an...

17 Feb 2020 1:53 AM IST

The home ministry also informed the panel that use of the Internet by terror groups in radicalising the youth was a big security challenge for the security agencies.

Dilli Ka Babu: Foreign training put on hold

Another could be that the Centre wants to remain in charge when it comes to dealing with security matters in J&K.

16 Feb 2020 5:08 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru

When diplomats bend to the will of host nations

The American Foreign Service has produced some highly distinguished figures.

16 Feb 2020 5:01 AM IST

Acknowledge that Make in India has failed

Vietnam is 16 per cent and has gone up from 13 per cent when we launched Make in India. Sri Lanka is at 16 per cent.

16 Feb 2020 4:58 AM IST

Finally, this resulted in the mad rush among the people for cover and they came forward in big numbers to buy expiring LIC products.

India's public sector is going downhill

PSUs not only play a pivotal role in the economy, but also contribute overall to nation building.

16 Feb 2020 4:52 AM IST

It takes time to hone and propel a higher purpose in life, just as much it takes leisure to mature, or mellow.

Mystic Mantra: We must rise above likes and dislikes

The best way of overcoming likes and dislikes is to remain steadfast in the performance of one's own duty svadharma.

15 Feb 2020 6:23 AM IST

The impact of coronavirus is still uncertain, but Japanese brokerage Nomura expects Chinas GDP growth to slow from 6 per cent year-on-year in the fourth quarter of 2019 to 3.8 per cent in the first quarter of 2020 (previously 5.8 per cent), before rebounding to 6.4 per cent in the second quarter.

China's coronavirus epidemic: For India, a challenge and wake-up call

China is four times more powerful economically than India.

15 Feb 2020 6:21 AM IST

Just shoot 'em? UK must tackle jihadi cells in jails

My father's pronouncements had no consideration for such subtleties.

15 Feb 2020 6:18 AM IST

While mystics and saints emphasise the importance of silence in ones search for God, modern day psychologists suggest silence even as therapy. (Photo: AFP)

Mystic Mantra: Silence is a route towards God

I have been privileged to spend the last few weeks at some spiritual centres and will do so in the next two months too.

14 Feb 2020 2:32 AM IST