George Michael’s passing is sudden and saddening. His life was full of glorious freedom
“Attempts to create dissension within the ranks of the party have been fruitless”, said S.C. Shukla, Madhya Pradesh CM.
History tells us that faith in a currency is what keeps it afloat
The order compelling citizens to stand up defies both the letter and the spirit of this invocation to sovereignty
Prince Charles gives voice to widely-held concerns in Europe. But imagining the solution will be harder
Turning every government-Opposition disagreement into an India-Pakistan debate weakens the Centre
Referring to the role of trade unions, he said that the INTUC had stressed that the people’s interests were prime and interests of the workers were secondary.
Pakistan may be heading towards a water crisis that could be a tipping point
The rise of national-populists across the world points to new challenges for democracy
In Sindh, culturally sanctioned killings of women continue to take a tragic toll.
In a major speech in Delhi Indira Gandhi referred to the CPI leaders’ attack on the five-point programme and said that they had described it as a “reactionary programme.”
Two announcements show that Central agencies have not learnt from past failures in dealing with pollution.
EC efficiently cleans up elections, but leaves the political landscape a little less colourful.
Appointment of a new LG presents an opening for Centre and Delhi government to repair their relationship.
It distracts our attention from vital questions of institutional health and economic governance.
Few Uttar Pradesh MLAs get to serve more than one term. This has consequences.
The breakdown of debate in state legislatures must draw more attention and concern.
SBI report on declining card use is a warning: Economy needs a boost after disruption due to demonetisation.
Islamist terrorism is helping Germany’s right wing, and pushing its chancellor.
Philippines must question its president on trial-less killings — which he claims to have personally carried out.
Players like Virat Kohli, Karun Nair, Ravindra Jadeja, redefine ‘Test vs T20’ debate.
US election changed global financial calculations. Emerging markets must wait and watch.
A US underwater ‘glider’ sparks fiery exchanges between Trump and China. They could be a sign of things to come.
Government should pay heed when accounts of demonetisation discomfort start coming in from allies.
Changes to education policy do not address fundamental problems, risk reopening old wounds.

