World may need to worry about his pursuit of the 'China dream', fuelling of nationalism through military adventure

By its conformity and undue deference to authority, Indian TV does itself a great disservice

The Telgi scam spurred the state to secure and modernise government documents

US is reconsidering India’s role in Indian Ocean region. A rejig of US policy in South Asia is in order too

Watching ‘Mersal’ in a Delhi theatre is stressful and amusing for a fan

Young people must learn how to spot fake news. They also need to seek out more diverse sources of information

Despite the rash of threats, imprecations and last selfies, the Taj Mahal still stands. It’s even looking cleaner than usual

US and India may have begun a new conversation — but there are stumbling blocks ahead

PM And The Soviets The joint declaration signed by Soviet President Leonid Brezhnev and Prime Minister Morarji Desai confirmed the wide range of agreement and understanding reached as a result of Desai’s visit to the Soviet Union and outlined plans for continued economic assistance and cooperation. Some of the points were elaborated further by Desai […]

In Tamil Nadu, only the dead can have their likeness depicted in public places, and free speech is a casualty

The bank recapitalisation scheme reflects government’s failure to transform state-capital relations

More female teachers and role models may help bridge gender gap in schools

The move to raise spending and bolster growth is welcome. But private investment must pick up for economy to turnaround

Girija Devi turned the courtly music of ‘thumri’ into a vehicle for love, longing and despair

The final round of discussions between the Indian and Soviet delegations followed by Morarji Desai’s televised address to the Soviet people confirmed expectations that his visit has not only served to maintain close relations between the two countries, but actually strengthened them.

Will they vote as a caste bloc in Gujarat, or will class play a role — for BJP, that’s the question

Centre’s initiative on Kashmir offers hope. Let the dialogue process also engage the Hurriyat

Supreme Court must listen to Justice Chandrachud’s question on its national anthem order. Government must act on it too

Director I.V. Sasi’s films mirrored the transitions in Malayalam society, and set trends

Robert Clive founded the British Raj, Lord Macaulay sowed the seeds of its end

Kerala Chief Minister AK Antony won the Kazhakkoottam by-election defeating the Opposition-backed independent, Sridharan Nair.

Ordinance that shields public servants is a throwback to an earlier time, fails the test of constitutionality

Move to criminalise cyber speech will add impunity to power

By seeking to protect the government against the law and the press, Raje regime reveals its own insecurity