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.
Another amendment withdrawal of cases from high courts for a decision by the highest judicial authority itself whenever cases involve a substantial question of law or of general public importance on a specific application by the attorney general.
Irom Sharmila has done the right thing to end her epic hunger strike and enter the electoral arena.
The establishment of the ISC was necessitated by the changes in the Indian party system and the institutional transformations associated with it.
Great sporting rivalries ought to play out in arenas, not elsewhere.
Irom Sharmila’s decision to end her fast is a moment for us to pause, and take stock.
New Delhi must stay on the sidelines as Nepal gears to elect another prime minister.
Sriram Singh set a career-best timing of one minute 45.77 seconds at Montreal in the Olympic 800 metres race.
The issue of the syllabus thus proves to be a red herring — the problem, or rather the problems, lie elsewhere.
Nativist sentiments and a growing tendency towards looking inwards imperil globalisation.
Overregulation will stifle the voluntary sector. The lokpal act provisions need a relook.
Solar Impulse 2 has touched down in a new reality, where clean energy is no longer a pipe dream.
India needs a policy that allows scholars to access primary documents and archival material.
Jayalalithaa and Mamata defend Mayawati, recast politics on gender lines.
Kerala CM’s pick as economic adviser marks a departure from CPM dogma.
The BJP was not dependent on Dalits to win in Gujarat. But the apathy may cost it in other states.
Platitudes aside, the Centre must take meaningful steps to reach out to people in Kashmir.
Funai hits the stop button on the VCR this month and finally, magnetic media is history.
The recent violence against Dalits in Gujarat is a fallout of the Sangh Parivar’s diktats on food.
US-Russia face-off looms over anti-doping action ahead of Rio Olympics.
The aborted coup reveals the fragile relationship between Islam and democracy.
The casual use of vulgar political rhetoric against women has reached intolerable proportions.




