She spoke at length about the proposed constitutional amendments, pointing out that nothing was being done in a hurry and that there had been a nation-wide debate on the proposed changes.

As trustee of the people, the government must have a say in appointment of judges.

In striving to fail better, Stan Wawrinka inspires us all.

Historic photos are open to interpretation. Restricting access, however, needs to take context into account.

Problem lies not with Jan Dhan, but the way the scheme is being pushed.

Whatever the cost, the violence and lockdown in Bangalore is indefensible. The Siddaramaiah government has to act.

In Gujarat politics, the term “chairperson” acquires an unforeseen significance

Syria’s Eid peace bid shows that both great powers have learnt important lessons

As he stepped out of jail on Saturday, Shahabuddin walked into a political regime of the Lalu-Nitish Mahagathbandhan that came to power a year ago.

Another round of talks is scheduled, when the government is expected to offer concrete suggestions. Among the suggestions, according to sources, will be an amendment to the republican constitution by which some language rights of Tamils will be enshrined in the constitution.

New Delhi must engage simultaneously with Srinagar and Islamabad

Question is not if Dalits and Muslims can unite, but how long will society’s pathologies vis a vis both continue

The passengers and crew were rescued around midnight after an artful manoeuvre by Pakistani security and police personnel whose handling of a difficult situation earned them the praise and gratitude of the hostages.

The beef issue hits the streets again, touching off spectres of vigilantism. Its timing suggests premeditated harassment

CPM, RSS face off in Kerala again. Both sides must recognise settling political scores through physical violence is primitive

Fali Nariman’s argument ends up as a plea to preserve rotten judicial status quo

We need effective, non-discriminatory regulation of surrogacy. Draft bill is biased, exclusionary

New Delhi must talk to Hurriyat. Not doing so narrows negotiation space in Valley, and possibilities of resolution

The BCCI-ICC wrangling shows both in very poor light

The Indian president and prime minister condoled the death of Chairman Mao.

Shyamala Pappu fought for the rights of the aam aadmi

In UP polls, BSP could play politics of Dalit-Muslim convergence. And it could ally with Congress

A dynamic fare system is a step towards a more commercially run Railways, better placed to respond to competition

Andhra’s clamour for special category status is misplaced. The state must move on, build on what it has