From the poor to the rich to the super-rich, how demonetisation taps different animosities.

Iconic teacher E.R. Braithwaite impacted his students’ — and readers’ — lives.

The state’s political and civil society must keep groups that seek to censor art and artists under check.

India’s relations with Bangladesh have gone well, but countries sharing centuries of history need to be much closer.

The legal wrangle over the BCCI seems like a never-ending soap opera.

Criticism of public institutions is not an indictment as much as it is an act of love.

As reflected by Russia’s President Vladimir Putin, diplomacy can often become biting.

Centre gets timing wrong on imports. Farmer, consumer will have to bear the consequences.

The Supreme Court’s order on the national anthem in cinemas urges the citizen towards impossible choices.

AIADMK leadership pitches for Sasikala to take over. It reflects the party’s immediate concerns.

Fear of aggressive and widespread scrutiny of bank accounts in the new year undermine goal of minimum government.

Win against England redeems past defeat and underlines Team India’s status as a world-beating side.

Legislatures should allow the media and public at committee proceedings.

A strong Lokpal and protection of whistleblowers hold the key to eliminating corruption.

Parliamentary procedures require a thorough revamp.

Criticising the Supreme Court on the basis of one decision is being uncharitable to the institution.

Indecisiveness of the US administration has strengthened Vladimir Putin’s hand.

Major defence partner status for New Delhi marks the institutionalisation of India-US defence cooperation.

Jagjivan Ram, Union minister for agriculture and irrigation, who was taken ill in Dacca, was brought to Delhi from Calcutta.

Islamic State unleashes a wave of electronic clerics to handle the cadre’s personal problems

Raje government must act — must be seen to act — against vigilante groups that attack artists, vandalise their work

Its simmering xenophobia stems from the inability of its politicians to manage global capital

States have more room for manoeuvre if they keep their options open.

Path to a less-cash economy is riddled with hurdles that have to do with lack of infrastructure and weak governance