Given the Centre's own figures on the reduction in violence, it is important to hold polls as soon as possible. This must be a priority for the next government in Delhi, and could be the first step to restoration of statehood

British government's proposed clampdown shows that on economy and immigration it continues to get things wrong

It seems to be making a decisive move towards greater inclusivity, recognising street food not only in Asia, but also in other regions

The party has not conducted itself in a manner that inspires confidence in its organisational capacity. In its headlong rush, due process, which calls for a patient commitment to fairness, seems to be a casualty

Government support is critical for technology transition to achieve climate goals

Hoarding accident in Mumbai is a moment to reflect on ailing municipal governance

For a generation brought up in the age of social media, where few thoughts go unexpressed, ‘loud quitting’ might seem like the only effective response to a pervasive corporate culture of compliance and silen

Terrorists shot dead a Nihang priest, set on fire a passenger bus, the “samadhi” of Baba Roor Singh and a school building and looted an octroi post in the last 24 hours in Punjab.

Prasar Bharati's rewording of Opposition speeches shows disconnect with public discourse, wilful incomprehension of poll process

It involves the right to fairness, reasonableness, justness and non-arbitrariness

He was a striker who could double up as a winger. A forward who would rush back to defend corners. And a 5-foot-6-inch tall player who leapt over towering defenders and scored from headers

The apparent about-turn and competitive free grain offer is, perhaps, also reflective of a deeper political economy malaise. Governments find it more expedient to deliver freebies than invest in public education, healthcare

The order is heartening and it reinforces the importance of due process, regardless of the alleged gravity of offence

The death toll has mounted to 27 in rain-battered Tripura where the Army has been alerted about further worsening of the situation in the wake of incessant cloudbursts and fresh landslides.

Government must heed warning in Niti Aayog report that flags gaps in cancer detection. Investment in training grassroots professionals is needed

What was it that Munro wrote of? She wrote of mothers and daughters, spinsters and divorcees, adulterers, wives and working women; of loneliness and grief, boredom and humiliation

In the recent past, the stock market regulator has taken action in the case of financial influencers, asked small and mid cap funds to conduct stress tests, and spoken about froth in certain segments of the market. It must continue this

US Vice President George Bush said his country’s friendship with Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nepal and Sri Lanka did not mean that there was a US plan to encircle India.

Few are speaking of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Does this mean the BJP's vote share will decline?

Those having hysterics over it should remember that food is an ever-evolving display of creativity

He will be remembered for each and every part he played with wisdom and dignity — RSS swayamsevak and ABVP activist, protester who went to jail during the Emergency, deputy CM and finance minister of Bihar, and MP who expertly steered the work of several parliamentary committees

The one-day bandh observed in Punjab, Himachal Pradesh, Jammu and the Union Territory of Chandigarh was near total. Stray incidents of violence were reported.

It is evident that there are many contradictory stories playing out simultaneously where employment growth is concerned. Simplistic narratives will do us all a disservice

Each wave of protesting voices sends out the message that despite its high cost, every tiny dent on entrenched male privilege opens up valuable space in which demands for accountability can be heard and addressed