Changing a name of place can be an act of power or about the politics of visibility.

It has been a long journey: From provider and nurturer, to a pretext for violence.

UDF shrinks in Kerala as a 30-year-old ally breaks away. This could be the beginning of significant political realignment.

Next rate cut may happen after his exit from RBI. It is to his credit that markets have settled down to life beyond him.

The plight of Dalits in Gujarat cannot be attributed only to BJP rule. Congress must share the blame.

More than a new building, Parliament needs an update of its procedures.

Nepal has got a new prime minister but its political uncertainty is all set to continue. India must mind its own business.

Prime minister delivers an unambiguous rebuke to cow vigilantes. His party, government must communicate his message.

The odds are so much in her favour that Trump might eventually withdraw from the race. Barring a Black Swan event, it is Clinton in November.

Institutionalisation of the GST regime has more than a touch of romance; it is also practically wise

In the 100 m race this Olympics, Usain Bolt gets to play redeemer

The transgender bill fails to take into account several concerns of the community

Assam is in the grip of the fourth wave of floods, after a 10-day dry spell.

On power-sharing in Delhi, HC reads out the law. Apex court must interpret it to give more room to the elected government

Apex court’s Arunachal judgement could give leeway to unprincipled politicians

The census acknowledges Ahmadis as Muslims. It is a recognition long overdue.

And the rest of us must embrace the adventure, instead of whinging about the hiccups

Modi government shows that it can get opposition on board, pull off large reform

The ecosystem created by GST will facilitate manufacturing hubs

Rio Olympics 2016: Yet again, much before athletes dress up for D-Day, India has managed to look disheveled

As Bengali pride and convenience beat old identities

Excerpts from a speech to new parliamentarians, July 31

Floods and water-logging show that urban planners have paid scant respect to hydrology

Government, opposition do well to finally come together behind a transformative reform.