Patriotism is being thrust upon the people. Disappointingly, the courts are playing the same tune.

CPM’s decision on another Rajya Sabha term for its general secretary reflects the party’s larger irresolutions.

Law on abortion has not kept up with changes in science and society. It must be urgently amended

Yash Pal leaves behind an aching void in an important project — the popularisation of science

In suspending Congress MPs, Speaker Sumitra Mahajan went by the book. She should reconsider the punishment

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was sworn in as the sixth President of the Republic. In his acceptance speech, he said that he would provide “the harmonising touch that is required for healing the old wounds, promoting better understanding and removing the lingering fears and suspicions”.

India’s internal situation, from Gorkhaland to Kashmir, has become more fragile than it has been in a decade. The Chinese might think it is easier to put an Indian government on the back foot, and in part that seems to be the intention. India has to find that sweet spot where it can signal that it cannot be pushed around easily.

The irony in Kovind’s elevation to Rashtrapati Bhawan is that at a time when a Dalit from a very marginalised family of Uttar Pradesh has become the Republic’s 14th President, being a Dalit is still a matter of struggle and invites daily abuse in many parts of our nation.

Women’s cricket team won many hearts. Now it must work towards winning the cup.

Pranab Mukherjee’s tenure in Rashtrapati Bhawan was remarkable for its restraint and poise.

JNU’s VC peddles a dangerous idea. University must not succumb to pervasive militarisation that threatens debate.

A month of girl-power has perhaps done more to end the mansplaining of cricket, and raise respect for the women’s game than anything else in recent years. The girls have come far that they would not only gel together well but beat expectations to reach the final and almost win the World Cup.

Why the Congress party is the biggest gainer from Pranab Mukherjee leaving Rashtrapati Bhawan.

Must tainted legislators be debarred from polls? For how long? Answers are about to come in

Supreme Court must interpret Constitution in a manner that ensures right to privacy

Jayewardene wiped out his main rivals in South Sri Lanka leaving Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike’s Sri Lanka Freedom Party with just five seats.

Arun Jaitley is wrong: In a society committed to the rule of law, a murderer isn't the same as an insensitive politician

Deficient rainfall in the south is a warning. Centre must convene meeting of three states on drought relief, sharing of river water

As in men’s cricket, democratisation of the game has been crucial to the success of the women’s team.

Maharashtra’s Social Boycott Act is a welcome step to curb ‘community justice’. Its message must be politically reinforced.

The Centre cannot afford to lose sight of the increasing signs of fiscal strain in the states .

Criminal justice process would benefit from more elements of inquisitorial system.

Neelam Sanjiva Reddy was declared President of India unopposed over eight years after he first attempted to occupy the highest office in the country.

Modi’s BJP may be alienating the vyapari as it courts Big Capital and the underclass