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A file photo of the disqualified MLAs at Raj Bhavan in Bengaluru

Age Debate: A win for BJP and the disqualified, really?

The BJP is elated as it can look to their support - if they win the bypolls - to shore up their numbers.

16 Nov 2019 2:03 AM

Sources claim that the voting percentage went down by 10 per cent in comparison to 2015 Assembly elections. According to reports, around 53 per cent voting was recorded on Monday. (Representational image)

Age Debate: A BJP bid to secure its turf?

Holding simultaneous polls to Parliament and the state Assemblies is not a feasible idea.

11 July 2018 7:48 PM

In May, the Centre through a gazette notification, had declared the entire Assam as a disturbed area under AFSPA for three more months. (Photo: Representational/PTI)

Playing politics over security?

The AFSPA now needs to be removed or at least relaxed in Kashmir.

25 April 2018 9:00 PM

It is important to note the country did not see the dalits protest only recently on April 2 against the dilution of the SC/ST Prevention of Atrocities Act, there have been various other protest in the past few years, a clear sign of deep dissatisfaction of dalits with the BJP government. (Photo: PTI/Representational)

Age Debate: Cashing in on dalits?

The BJP's attitude towards dalits must change, just sops will not be enough.

18 April 2018 8:49 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses the inaugural function of the Rajasva Gyan Sangam - Annual Conference of Tax Administrators, in New Delhi. (Photo: AP)

Age Debate: A real protest or a farce?

PM Modi's fast against the disruption of Parliament is just a political gimmick.

12 April 2018 12:33 AM

Dalit protesters blocked trains, clashed with police and set dozens of vehicles ablaze in several states during a nationwide bandh on Monday.

Age Debate: Are dalits only a votebank?

Dalit anger across India erupted as they feel the BJP-RSS aren't interested in their uplift.

5 April 2018 12:56 AM

Cong Prez Rahul Gandhis dig came hours after the Leader of the House Arun Jaitley made a short statement in RS to end the impasse over Modis remarks against his predecessor made during the Gujarat polls campaign. (Photo: AP)

Faith as power strategy

Rahul's temple run and projecting a 'soft Hindu' image may not help Cong in polls.

14 Feb 2018 8:36 PM

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley will unveil the Union Budget 2018 on Thursday. (Photo: PTI)

A game-changer or a sop

The new mega health insurance scheme can transform the lives of India's poor.

7 Feb 2018 8:46 PM

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing at the Centenary Celebrations of Patna University, in Patna, Bihar. (Photo: PTI)

Age Debate: A sensible idea, or partisan

A hasty push for simultaneous Lok Sabha, Assembly polls will be anti-democratic.

1 Feb 2018 12:54 AM

This comes after rebel Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) legislator Kapil Mishra made new allegations of corruption against Delhi chief minister Arvind Kejriwal and his cabinet colleague Satyendra Jain on Saturday. (Photo: File/PTI)

Age Debate: Of morality, or just politics?

The AAP is wrong to accuse the EC of acting at the BJP's behest to disqualify its MLAs.

24 Jan 2018 9:18 PM

Supreme Court of India. (Photo: PTI)

Age Debate: Judiciary is a strong pillar

The rift in the Supreme Court will allow politicians to interfere with the judiciary.

19 Jan 2018 6:18 PM

Transgender community opposes Section 377 that criminalises homosexuality. (Photo: PTI)

Age Debate: It's a matter of choice

The Supreme Court should overturn its 2013 ruling criminalising gay sex in India.

10 Jan 2018 8:14 PM