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US President Donald Trump has said that he is considering signing the first phase of the long-awaited trade deal with China in Iowa. (Photo: File)

As 2019 ends, West Asia sees a few silver linings, new dawn

Through December, there were reports of Saudi-Iranian interactions to discuss a possible accommodation of their...

28 Dec 2019 2:08 AM IST

Rohingya Muslims, who spent four days in the open after crossing over from Myanmar into Bangladesh, carry their belongings after they were allowed to proceed towards a refugee camp, at Palong Khali, Bangladesh. (Photo: AP)

Like in 1947, shouldn't Hindus show compassion?

he Syrians and Iraqis fled from the ruins of internecine war.

28 Dec 2019 2:05 AM IST

There is a sort of meditation in tantra which says, While tasting, the food becomes the taste .

Mystic mantra: Simple lifestyle steps for staying healthy

Medical research is pointing to two ways we can be proactive for increasing our wellness.

27 Dec 2019 4:36 AM IST

Dr. Farooq Abdullah (Photo: File)

Unfair parallels: Why are Indians silent, apathetic about Kashmir?

The conscience of the very same people does not stir when it comes to Kashmir.

27 Dec 2019 4:33 AM IST

Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister Y.S. Jagan Mohan Reddy

Separation of powers doesn't mean 3 capitals

The idea seems to be driven by dispensing economic gains (and real estate) to the state's three main socio-political...

27 Dec 2019 4:30 AM IST

Members of Aasu protest against the Citizenship (Amendment) Bill, in Guwahati on Wednesday.(Photo: AP)

How the anti-CAA stir in Assam is different

The AASU called for a public gathering in Guwahati on December 12 for peaceful, democratic demonstrations against the...

26 Dec 2019 1:06 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: New beginnings

A new year is a new opportunity to leave the past behind and move forward in life.

26 Dec 2019 12:54 AM IST

Christmas-time, Christians erect cribs at home.

Mystic Mantra: When God came down to be counted as citizen

She is betrothed to carpenter Joseph, who is forced to rush to Bethlehem, his janmabhoomi, to enrol himself and his...

25 Dec 2019 2:25 AM IST

Ashok Khemka is a 1991-batch-IAS officer, who has been transferred over 45 times during his nearly three decade long career. (Photo: PTI)

When duty conflicts with allegiance

Employees who work closely with the senior management are privy to such tricks.

25 Dec 2019 2:22 AM IST

Christmas-time, Christians erect cribs at home.

Mystic Mantra: On Christmas, experience God's free gift of peace

The uplifting melodies inspire people get into a spiritual disposition.

24 Dec 2019 1:44 AM IST

A senior IPS officer pointed out that the process involves the state police to hand over the migrants to the BSF, which in turn hand over them to the Border Guard Bangladesh, according to a 2013 guidelines of the ministry of home affairs.(Photo: AFP/ Representational)

Indians are the biggest migrants in the world

There are three main factors which make individuals leave their homes and hearth.

24 Dec 2019 1:41 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: Where's the authentic spirituality of India?

The rulers sat at the feet of the rishis, just like King Janak sat at the feet of sage Ashtavakra.

23 Dec 2019 1:12 AM IST