Increasing penetration of smartphones, Aadhaar-linked bank accounts and a host of powerful open and programmable capabilities is set to create the ‘WhatsApp moment’ for Indian banking

Hindutva’s textbook rewriting project recasts history in binaries.

Whatever the reasons, there is no disregarding the extraordinary rise of Trump in American politics over the past few months

There is an urgent need for India to reclaim “national interest” from its national media.

A new government in Nepal does not hold out any promise of greater stability.

The Swathi murder case in Chennai must trigger a move to enact strong witness protection laws and schemes.

New FDI policy in food products is unlikely to be a game-changer by itself. Government must clear up the policy environment.

It was felt that whoever handled HRD should be promoted since the minister has to interact with senior academicians, IIM, IIT directors etc, and demands of protocol ought to be upheld.

Over the centuries, the Conservative Party has upheld the existing order and resisted ideas of rapid change.

Fifth Column: Every time the Valley explodes, experts emerge to pronounce in ponderous tones that we need to find a ‘political solution’ instead of just a military one.

That is a legitimate view. It is a view shared by many political parties (with some variations). It is also the view of the defence and other security forces.

Though we do not have firm evidence of the hand of Islamists in the July 14 attack in Nice in France, Islam might still be blamed for the carnage.

Here are some facts that can help Prime Minister Narendra Modi and the BJP take the plunge into being a political party that people might like to like, rather than a party that people love to hate.

Yet, when asked about paternity leave and benefits for new fathers, Labour Minister Bandaru Dattatreya said, “The bill is about mothers and children. It is not about the men.”

India’s population stabilisation programmes require the dedicated attention of the CMs of Bihar, UP and Rajasthan.

The bully is bad news for the victim — and for himself.

On Kashmir, channels pulled in one direction, RSTV restored perspective.

Launch of NEDA notwithstanding, BJP remains prone to ideological grandstanding in the region.

Awami League government’s efforts to counter terrorism are appreciated even by its critics.

An article by BJP MP Tarun Vijay in Panchjanya says the “Hindus are the only community in the world whose global population is declining”. “Not only are they being tortured for being Hindus, their civilian rights are also being curtailed,” he argues. Bangladesh has nearly one crore Hindus, but not one Hindu cabinet minister. “Hindus […]

As the baton is passed yet again to the young, let everyone remember: The longing for freedom in Kashmir will not die its own death.

Her detractors don’t see the obvious: The textiles sector can benefit enormously from her affinity for action.

But the latest lease of life given to the Nepal PM may not guarantee stability.

China’s rejection of international arbitration raises questions. Delhi’s reaction must focus on need to de-escalate conflict in South China Sea.