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Opinion
Gender justice prevails as archaic adultery law axed
It stands to reason that a consequence of jailing the man may make the offended woman’s lot worse in getting maintenance, etc.
Keeping Aadhaar data secure a key challenge
The Supreme Court judgment comes as a major relief for a majority of Indian citizens who were slightly confused about the legality of Aadhaar.
When subcontinent’s greatest short story writer got just Rs 20 for a masterpiece
“Thanda Gosht”, or “Cold Meat”, another Manto masterpiece, becomes one of the film’s supporting columns.
Mystic Mantra: Our values are our moral compass
Many have come to believe that the only elements of success are talent, energy and personality.
Friday, September 28, 2018
Do we need such praise?
The US President called India a “free country” which has succeeded in bringing millions out of poverty.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
SC upholds Aadhaar, severely limits its role
The ordinary citizen may feel more comfortable with a card now effectively reduced to being just an identity proof.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Age Debate: Rafale - Time to clear the air
A joint parliamentary committee probe is the only way to resolve Rafale controversy.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Mystic Mantra: How to become truly energetic, alive
Some people may take years to realise; a few people will realise quickly, but everyone will realise.
Thursday, September 27, 2018
Interview of the Week
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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
‘I don’t support laws that go against Preamble’
We can’t make people stand in queue again like the way it happened during demonetisation, says Hemant Soren.
‘The attack on JNU was barbaric in the least’
All the claims being made by the AAP in the areas of education and health are hugely exaggerated and we will expose them, says Sandeep Dikshit
Let Muslims be like Franciscans, espousing faith
A totalitarian system would reduce the possibility of a confederation of peoples.
The Age Debate
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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.
Age Debate: A new roadmap for Kashmir?
Holding municipal/panchayat polls in J&K amid the NC-PDP boycott will be a farce.
Age Debate: Targeting aliens or citizens?
It will be premature to extend the NRC to the whole of India at this juncture.
Age Debate: A BJP bid to secure its turf?
Holding simultaneous polls to Parliament and the state Assemblies is not a feasible idea.
Reporter's Diary
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Reporters' Diary: Keeping media at bay
UP Chief minister Yogi Adityanath also does not take questions in his press conferences that are, in any case, few and far in-between.
Reporters' Diary: Angrily yours
As the probe began, the SP chose to turn a blind eye to the development and did not issue a single statement in support of Mr Khan.
Reporters' Diary: EX-CMs in UP go house hunting
The problem is that with the Lucknow skyline going up, bungalows with sprawling lawns are now a rarity.
Columns
The Supreme Court judgments should not be viewed as a closure of the national debate over Aadhaar.
The electorate could be asked whether or not it accepts the deal negotiated by its government with the EU.
As with all small countries, the Maldives too is being closely scrutinised by a raft of global players.
Our Columnists
Kishwar Desai, is the chair of the Arts and Cultural Heritage Trust, which is setting up the Partition Museum at Town Hall, Amritsar.
Anand Sahay is a senior journalist based in Delhi.
In his words: "I am just a professional writer, which means I don't do blogs and try and get money for whatever I write."
Vandana Shiva trained as a physicist prior to dedicating her life to the protection of India's biodiversity and food security. She is the author of numerous books and the recipient of numerous awards.
Irreverent, provocative, opinionated... Shobhaa De has been challenging status quo for four decades... and is at her best when she punctures inflated egoes. You can reach her at: @ShobhaaDe(Instagram) and @DeShobhaa(Twitter).
