Amending the Motor Vehicles Act is the first step towards reducing accidents.

Forty years ago today.

Pakistan’s sixth census is little more than a headcount, but it could still have important political consequences.

Vandals target a film — and are rewarded by the state. Rajasthan CM Raje is answerable.

BJP expands its footprint in the Northeast, shoring up its status as the polity’s dominant pole.

Like her, Modi has established his dominance. But can he move beyond her legacy, to rule by persuasion?

BJP needs to address the alienation, fear and silence of the minority community

Jayaprakash Narayan congratulated the people for having dispelled in just two months the fear that had gripped the country and exhorted them to vote for the Janata and “make India free”.

President Erdogan describing Holland as ‘Nazi’ draws attention to new, and old, political spectres.

In Goa and Manipur, after fractured verdicts, Raj Bhawans invite charges of partisanship.

In France, the possibility of a far right president makes the drama more riveting.

Mandate from UP adds to political capital of government at the Centre. It should use it wisely.

The rise of BJP, the decline of Congress, demand fresh ways of seeing.

There is no mistaking the strength of popular feeling against the Congress Party, but it usually stops short of wishing Mrs Gandhi defeat.

A lesson from Punjab: High-command politics is past its sell-by date.

BJP’s dominance could turn into hubris. But what if opposition’s despair turns into more timidity?

Mayawati attempts to turn away from message on the poll wall: She needs to step up to change, re-invent her politics.

His is a great achievement and a generous mandate. The burden of expectations is also on him.

At AIIMS, the issue is much more complicated.

Government resolve to continue to use pellet guns against protesters in Kashmir is deeply troubling.

Mrs Gandhi pleaded with the people not to be led into believing what her opponents said.

Because when Barcelona play, it’s never over till it’s over.

AIIMS does well to revoke its insensitive decision on special counters for VIP referrals.

The Maternity Benefit (Amendment) Bill, 2016, is welcome. More needs to be done.