Jayalalithaa does well to reach out to Stalin. But why should the gesture be so exceptional?

Government must ask why its several programmes are not yet resulting in a critical mass of economic activity.

Modi government’s backward-looking instincts keep pulling down its forward-looking mission.

Judge-population ratio is not the apt parameter to determine judiciary’s strength.

The convenor of the steering committee of the proposed party, N.G. Gorey, said that the parties would formally endorse the merger in Bombay in June and also decide the name, programme and constitution of the new party.

In West Bengal, the Congress solemnly affirms its lack of inner party democracy.

Review outdated laws and frame policies to help equip Indian firms to take advantage of a possible global economic rebound.

A political reckoning of the Modi government cannot confine itself to celebration of BJP’s electoral victories.

A look at the Indian Express front page on May 25, 1976.

J. Jayalalithaa has her work cut out for her in a state battling crises in farming and manufacturing.

The agreement marks a new level in India’s overseas ambitions. Now it must show the resolve to see it through.

Obama’s visit seals the turnaround in relations between the two nations with a past.

India’s democracy shines electorally. But increasing attacks on freedoms in between polls must worry us all.

If we look at the overall figures, the BJP contested 696 assembly seats, won only 64 and had a success rate of 9.1 per cent

Need for a criminal defamation law is even stronger than it was in the 19th century. SC has rightly upheld it.

India’s democratic success is due to the EC, and the triumph of trust over cynicism.

A look at the Indian Express front page on May 24, 1976.

The reusable launch vehicle promises to slash orbital mission costs by a huge margin.

Hindu consolidation helped BJP win Assam. Now, its government must reach out, mend fences.

Taliban chief is killed, and another page is turned in a gruelling and indecisive war.

As Maoist factions resolve to unite, anti-India polemic may rise. But Delhi must avoid confrontation

CJI points to judicial backlog, but judiciary must also identify the root cause

A look at The Indian Express frontpage on May 23, 1976, Forty Years Ago

Project illustrates India’s opportunity. Delay points to deep-rooted internal constraints