Economic post-traumatic stress disorder, desire for safety can have lasting undesirable effects.

Gujarat Talks Talks which will have a bearing on the future political set-up of the centrally-administered state of Gujarat began today between the Congress high command and the Pradesh Congress leaders. Today’s discussions, which were inconclusive, began with the Gujarat Pradesh Congress President, Hitendra Desai, calling on the prime minister. Delhi Flooded Several low-lying villages in Delhi were […]

Anandiben Patel’s resignation brings home the BJP’s political challenge in a long-time bastion. Its next steps will be watched.

It was in Mahasweta Devi’s varied imagination that she could live out her dreams.

Discrimination and atrocities against Dalits are a national shame.

Nitish Kumar’s prohibition law resembles the proscriptions of the khap panchayat. It must go.

Cow protection vigilantes have posed a stark question that the BJP cannot duck or wish away.

All good things come to an end, as well they should. Except Harry Potter.

In the present mood, one can go to the TV debate, even critique Narendra Modi but not gau mata. If one does that, he/she may come out with his/her skin peeled.

SAARC sidelines have been platform for big bilateral moments. Home minister must keep it in mind when he goes to Pakistan.

A slew of actions by the government threatens its vibrancy.

Despite pressure from allies and opposition, on immigration, Angela Merkel holds up liberal values.

The front page of Indian Express on July 30, 1976, Forty Years Ago

Everybody knows in Pakistan, but will not say so, that Nawaz Sharif too thinks in the same way as Narendra Modi.

Anti-corruption movement produced political churning, but left institutional issues unaddressed.

AAP is a party of government. The terms of its confrontation with the Centre show it is yet to grow up to that role

Why showcase South American penguins in a Mumbai zoo?

NDDB chief’s exit sends out unhappy signals about institutional autonomy. This is the moment to rethink NDDB’s role

Gokhale assured the members that sufficient time would be given to them to study in detail such constitutional amendments as were finally accepted by the government.

The amended act legalises the bulk of child labour while claiming to do the opposite.

The concept of private members’ bill is central to a deliberative democracy.

Mahasweta Devi’s work forcefully reminded the mainstream of the losers of history.

Case of untraceable AN-32 highlights need to devote more resources towards monitoring India’s strategic maritime space.

Minister Thawar Chand Gehlot must know that government cannot be seen to be encouraging vigilante groups.