Trump’s desire to demand subservience to power was expected. That Modi would succumb so easily came as a surprise

The Prime Minister, Rajiv Gandhi, favoured the idea of the same party ruling at the Centre and in the states. Addressing a series of election meetings in MP, UP and Bihar, he said close cooperation between the central and state governments was necessary to achieve optimum progress.

As the city of dreams and the city that never sleeps, Mumbai seemed perched at the crescendo of aspirational independence

It is most probable that the ‘giveaway’ of a cut in the income tax was decided at the highest levels of the government. Which section of the tax-payers should get the benefit? Aw shucks (as Mr Trump would have said), let every income tax payer get it! Hence, the decision to raise the threshold of taxable income from Rs 7 lakhs to Rs 12 lakhs. The FM said it would cost Rs 1,00,000 crore

Deepfakes in the UK university system might just be a warning of what is to come in digital interaction

One of the world's longest-running climate impact indexes has quantified the toll taken by the crisis in the past three decades

In contrast to the challenges surrounding immigration and trade, Modi and Trump found opportunities to enhance bilateral ties

The big friction points going into the meeting were trade and immigration: India’s large trade surplus on the back of high tariffs, and the status of illegal Indian migration to the US.

The anti-defection bill, passed by the two Houses of Parliament a fortnight ago, need not be sent to state legislatures for ratification, Law Ministry sources clarified.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 14, 1985.

Tennis' mixed format produces unpredictable matchups and a contrasting clash of styles; its newness can be entertaining

Nuclear collaboration has emerged to be a cornerstone of their strategic relationship.

The way forward is to balance the need for reform with respect for minority rights

Biden had not spoken to Putin for nearly three years because he saw the latter’s actions as those of a war criminal.

India must work towards realising its aspiration to shape the future of AI. Private players must be a part of this project.

He rushed to get back to work right after a heart attack

Sluggish response from more than 90 per cent of signatories reflects a lack of political will.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 13, 1985.

This will ensure that multilateral checks and balances continue to function and help curb rising protectionism

Corruption may be as old as human history. However, regulatory heads and vice-chancellors ought to lead by example. That could be the precursor to systemic change

Harassment in MP and Uttarakhand is disquieting. State must act to uphold fundamental freedoms

With President Trump imposing tariffs on steel and aluminium, India must carefully negotiate its way in an uncertain environment

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on February 12, 1985.

Take a deep breath. Don’t hasten to pass verdicts on cricket’s greats, or hype the young