Brexit vote shows democracy can defeat itself

PM’s four-nation tour could help India make up for lost time and opportunity in Africa.

Madras High Court must be applauded for standing by Perumal Murugan, who promises a resurrection.

Smriti Irani’s exit as HRD minister sends out signals, opens up possibilities that must now be built on.

An attribute of this cabinet reshuffle is the recognition that politics is, first and foremost, about social mediation

Within a month of entering orbit, Juno will begin to lift the veil on the gas giant.

Across the Muslim world, Zakir Naik promotes religious prejudice, if not hatred.

“Democracy is not just a matter of elections,” Mrs Gandhi said.

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Abbas Kiarostami’s realist-fabulist cinema was a voice of humanity

There is no short term solution to the rising tide of terror, no victory that lies within grasp.

Corruption charges cannot be fought by conspiracy mongering. AAP should desist from showmanship

The defence sector needs much more than increased foreign direct investment

The goal of low-input, high-output agriculture calls for crop improvement, use of GE technologies.

Even in its hour of tragedy, Bangladesh reveals itself to be a bitterly divided nation.

The export-led growth model needs rethinking. In India, the conversation hasn’t even begun.

The decision requiring publishers to provide a character certificate threatens free speech. It should be withdrawn.

Government’s prevarication on quotas for the differently abled is part of its patronising approach to their needs.

Government proposes a holding company for public banks. It must give it autonomy for the move to work.

Friday's events expose Bangladesh government's refusal to recognise the presence of Islamist terror in the country.

Education needs to be delinked from ideology and the job market.

It would then be difficult for any kind of vested interests to influence or control the press, he said in a speech delivered in New Delhi to launch young journalists association.

Its induction is an achievement, but the delay underlines importance of political handholding for ambitious projects.

Friday night's attack in Dhaka was part of a global challenge. Government response must be firm but considered.