Tamiliga Vettri Kazhagam is an attempt to occupy space vacated by entrenched players in Tamil Nadu politics. It won't be easy

With modern-day Indian batsmen no longer possessing that spin-skill, India has to now find a new way out of the rut

October 29, 1984, Forty Years Ago: A B Vajpayee, demanded that the Election Commission announce a firm date for the Lok Sabha polls as he feared the Prime Minister may convene an emergency Parliament session to amend the Constitution and impose a presidential system of government.

The world’s most powerful nation gnaws on its fingernails, there is some comic relief, few reasons for hope.

Time will judge whether the treaty has managed to strike a fine balance between promoting foreign investment and the state’s right to regulate.

Biden Administration’s efforts have, for the moment, forestalled a major escalation. However, as the US presidential election approaches, its influence may wane. As November nears, both are likely to assess outcome before making moves.

Concerns about copyright, privacy must be addressed without stifling its transformative potential and problem-solving abilities.

October 28, 1984, Forty Years Ago: Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N T Rama Rao said that he would continue to "play my role" in the endeavour to unite all opposition parties to fight the Congress (I) in the forthcoming parliamentary polls.

Chhavi Kapoor, Additional Sessions Judge (POCSO) of Patiala House court, was transferred to Rouse Avenue court as a special judge.

As anti-immigrant sentiment rises across Canada and the government tightens immigration laws, the thriving Indian community, hit by a sense of déjà vu, recalls the struggles of early settlers

Give me the wrinkled Gisele Pelicot, felling her mass rapists in a French court, demolishing the silence around sexual abuse, by saying simply: “Shame must change sides.” So must heroism.

A sad reflection on our democracy is that the India-China clashes were not allowed to be discussed in Parliament even once in the last four years. On the patrolling deal, Defence experts have advised caution; the Congress has raised pertinent and obvious questions; and other Opposition parties have been silent

Priyanka Gandhi’s arrival in Parliament may not improve the fortunes of the Congress Party, but she will become entitled to a house in Lutyens’ Delhi. No small thing for many parliamentarians!

Global summits are about performing diplomacy and politics for domestic and international audiences

Penalising farmers and subsidising costly fossil fuel-guzzling machines shouldn't be the solution to NCR’s pollution crisis. In the past, governments nudged farmers towards cultivating wheat and paddy to ensure the food security of the country

Anticipating greater odds at the hustings, the Congress (I) has begun vigorous efforts for electoral alliances with a larger number of regional parties and wooing into its fold those available from any party.

In Maharashtra polls, Mahayuti and MVA have similar challenges. They need to rise above internal contradictions

It’s high time for the Reserve Bank of India to also consider cutting interest rates, taking a more proactive view that accommodates growth (read jobs and incomes) concerns as much as inflation targets

Scientists using robot dinosaurs of extinct animals are set to push the frontiers of palaeontology and biology. The distant past, as much as a sci-fi future, is a source of wonder

It effectively complements the welfare measures towards them. The trade-offs in expenditure need to be made elsewhere

Both leaders’ stress on stabilising India-China relations is welcome. Delhi must not underestimate longstanding problems with Beijing

Kazan summit highlighted the importance of economic cooperation, fight against terrorism and the urgent need for reforms in global governance

It could boost the revenues of states at a time when several of them have been concerned about not getting a fair share of the national tax kitty

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on October 25, 1984.