He refused to take questions on the “surgical strikes” by the Army last week in PoK. But he said the IAF is prepared for any eventuality.

After the watershed strikes, India needs a vibrant discourse — not triumphalism and me-too bragging.

Judiciary has trusted players to clean up Indian cricket. Why this leap of faith?

New RBI governor and the monetary policy committee begin their innings with a clear and welcome stance.

An artist represents freedom — the universal, unalienable idea that humanity must be free to live without fear, violence and misery.

Surat tax-payers can show Donald Trump why black is always in vogue.

Protests over Mahasweta Devi’s Draupadi are misplaced, the university’s capitulation is shocking.

To find the way forward, India and Pakistan must first recognise the pull of history.

Revoking the Indus water treaty could mean a loss of credibility for India.

Kim Kardashian experiences reality — but could create another unreal hit.

Nitish Kumar should not turn his misguided prohibition policy into a tug of war between legislature and judiciary.

We must recentre urban planning to take our agrarian pasts into account.

India will have to devise and pursue the logic of a long period of bilateral disengagement.

Black money scheme brings in more than expected. In long run, streamline tax system to ensure compliance.

Religious belief cannot be the basis of preference or discrimination in matters of Indian citizenship.

Former members of Parliament will be entitled to an additional Rs 60 a month for each completed year of service, provided that the total pension amount does not exceed Rs 500 per month.

Banning Pakistan’s artists from Indian cinema in this moment is counterproductive.

In a welcome move, EPFO increases its market exposure, in line with the global pension industry.

Nitish government will be haunted by the lack of resolve, and conviction, it showed in the Shahabuddin bail episode.

Swachh Bharat completes two years, but eliminating open defecation is a distant goal.

India’s government may want calibrated strategic escalation, but this genie will not be put back in easily.

The birth of a child with an extra parent inspires celebrations, and also brings back old fears

Charges against the CBI in the Bansals suicide case must not be probed by the CBI, but by a separate agency

Strikes along LoC send a strong message to Pakistan — government must retain control of script it has rewritten