In this season of manifestoes that brim with tall pledges, parties must remember that voters don’t forget

In Punjab, AAP’s entry has rearranged the arena, changed the contest

By nominating loyalists to PSUs, the government undermines imperatives of independence and representation

Its break-up with BJP ahead of local body polls is the latest sign of its flailing for relevance in a changing polity

Excerpts from N.A. Palkhivala’s tribute to Justice H.R. Khanna, the senior-most of the Supreme Court puisne judges, who resigned after he was passed over for the chief justiceship

Poll Notification The Chief Election Commissioner, T. Swaminathan, said that the president will issue a notification on February 10, calling upon all constituencies to elect their representatives for the next Lok Sabha. Dharia Joins Janata The four constituents of the Janata Party — Old Congress, Jana Sangh, Bharatiya Lok Dal and Socialist Party — will […]

Anger at the marginalisation of the regional fuelled Jallikattu protests

Modi, the election campaigner of 2014, seems less successful in retaining his ability to sway the elections.

Changing geopolitical circumstances and economic interests have brought India-UAE relations a long way

Honorary doctorates get you a PhD, without the academic third-degree

Candidates’ lists for assembly polls suggest that the BJP, too, is keeping it all in the family

Bhuj shows that disaster management practice remains technical, instrumental

As its friends befriend India, Pakistan’s ruling elites must come to terms with new regional, global realities

Politicians perpetuate sexism. But Indian women are countering this with courage and dignity

Mexico border wall may only be one of many expensive mistakes America — and the world — must brace for

Incentives for digital transactions are welcome. But a tax on cash transactions is not a good idea

The arrest of bankers in the Kingfisher case could make the sector more conservative.

The president painted a heartening picture of progress made by the country and said that success achieved should not “make us complacent and blind us to our shortcomings”.

In poll-time, diaspora Punjabis are flying in to join the fun.

The goals of demonetisation would be poorly served if parties are not transparent about their funding.

India celebrates both democracy and elections. But is the latter dominating the former today?

The freedom movement’s ideal of nationalism is embattled today.

Trump presidency is venturing bravely into a post-reality alter-vocabulary, where facts signify variables

The Jana Sangh has given a set of demands, saying if these were not accepted by the government soon, it would recommend to the Janata Party to consider non-participation in the elections.