A report by the Global Commission on the Economics of Water suggests a global pact to conserve water. For that to happen, however, countries must tweak its findings to their contexts. India, for instance, would need to find better ways to resolve conflicts over aquifers within their borders before thinking of a global pact
In the Gurpatwant Singh Pannun case, Washington’s approach is self-righteous and disappointing. But for India, the real challenge lies at home
There’s good reason that Sadhguru has 12.1 million subscribers on YouTube. His videos on “letting it go” and “living in the moment” skillfully package blissful liberation for the internet era. Pop salvation? Perhaps. But any trek inwards, is a step forward.
In a shocking violation of diplomatic convention last week, a diplomatic conversation between a top Indian and Canadian official in Singapore was leaked to newspapers to embarrass India. Senior Indian diplomats were branded as “persons of interest’’.
References to ‘Yoginipura’ as the name of an ancient or early mediaeval settlement in the Delhi area may have been connected with a Yogini temple that was once located in the area but no remains of an ancient temple in the area have survived.
What does it matter who forms the government in Maharashtra if those who take power refuse to hear the voices of those whose voices most need to be heard.
The next notable speech was in July in which Mr Bhagwat famously said “a man wants to become Superman, then a Dev, and then a Bhagwan”. It was clearly a disapproval of Mr Modi’s claim that he was not born ‘biologically’. If Mr Modi denied conception, gestation and parturition, was he referring to himself as a ‘creation’? And was Mr Bhagwat hinting that Mr Modi may have crossed a line?
The Janata Party-led United Front of opposition parties will contest the forthcoming Lok Sabha elections under a common symbol and joint programme.
New Zealand's seamers must be given more time and attention in conversations on fast-bowling legacies
Now that there is clarity on satellite spectrum, regulator should address other issues to ensure healthy competition, a vibrant industry
Government's impetus to innovation has taken entrepreneurship beyond Tier-1 cities
Increase in MSP not only renders Indian wheat globally uncompetitive, but also fuels domestic inflationary pressures
It is early days, but Delhi and Islamabad are trying to create diplomatic space for renewed bilateral engagement
After the shocking death of the 31-year-old former One Direction singer, millions mourn the loss of a singer who was a significant part of their teenage years. The band provided succour to an entire generation of young adults as they figured out the meanings of life, love and lust.
The Court’s ‘dynamic’ reading of citizenship that is sensitive to the imperatives of ‘equality and upliftment’ is significant at a time when debates over setting the parameters of Indian nationalism continue to rage
The Court adopts a liberal and expansive view in its verdict on Section 6A that is certain to resonate in debates to come
October 18, 1984, Forty Years Ago: Pakistan President Gen Zia-ul-Haq kept his promise to India’s captain Sunil Gavaskar that he would be here to watch the latter’s 100th Test.
In ancient Greece, as now, gods and belief were power forces.
The mission is just the start of humankind’s quest of finding extra-planetary cousins in the universe
The revelations of the investigation are a reminder that loopholes need to be plugged, awareness on organ donation increased
UP ordinances on food are regressive. They exploit notions of pollution and purity, stoke a larger distrust in society
October 17, 1984, Forty Years Ago: A gang of armed men stormed into the house of the family and shot dead four inmates.
India, Canada and the US, despite their positions in the current face-off, are on the same side in the sense that each is a mature democracy, with domestic political and legal compulsions, as well as national security interests. Canada’s accusations, however, have made the road back to normalcy seem long and arduous
Relations between India and the United States appeared to be touching a new low over Washington’s policy on Pakistan.
The SC ruling wisely cautions against the trend of taking allegations at face value. The allegations may not stand the test of law in a trial even as the long-drawn process itself could end up as punishment




