To boost the resources of state governments, the Centre has been stepping up allocation under the special assistance scheme as loan to states for capital expenditure

The national capital needs transformative politics, bringing back welfare and civic issues to centre stage

In an era where digital platforms are the new public square, the judiciary must remain vigilant against tools of suppression

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 21, 1985.

A human gene that can make mice squeak, and flirt, differently may be one of the building blocks of language

India understands what it means to fight for dignity and territorial integrity

Going forward, it is imperative for India to anticipate the imponderables. Geopolitics today is transactional like never before

The real problem is the failure to effect a fully “institutional” welfare-state, one that addresses the issue of full employment.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 20, 1985.

Perhaps the starting point for thinking about governance is to not begin with a list of schemes, but the contradictions that Delhi must manage.

Inclusion doesn’t only benefit students from marginalised or foreign backgrounds -- the entire community stands to gain.

India staying away is a body blow, but an incident-free tournament would enhance Pakistan's image.

Over the years, PM Modi has been consistent in his efforts to maintain a personal rapport with the ruling class of the Gulf countries.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 19, 1985.

DMRC’s ‘calorie counters’ point to the all-round pressure to lose weight. Who needs these constant reminders?

The Assam CM would do well to desist from giving the impression that he is weaponising the law in a witch hunt

Gyanesh Kumar can begin by being more welcoming of questions, responding to them in the impartial voice of a constitutional authority

It needs to ask whether it wants to fight on the BJP’s turf and for the BJP’s own strongholds or wishes to gain from a different register of social support

Bill Clinton is remembered through a popular video that sums up his two-term presidency in 24 cartoons, not all equally unflattering.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 18, 1985.

Strong intra-industry trade potential exists in key sectors where both India and US can engage in simultaneous imports and exports of similar product groups

The Third Edit: In Wallace & Gromit’s victory, there is a simple message for a world that often seems to be in a rush to stay relevant: There is value in slowing down and finding meaning in the hard work of making art with one’s hands.

Washington appears intent on getting along with Moscow but the West will remain a house divided

The draft bill marks a welcome shift in policy, especially in light of CPM’s historical opposition to opening up the higher education sector to private players