The writer, a senior Congress leader, is a former Union minister.
August 26, 2019 01:46 IST
Jaitley lived and breathed politics. As Leader of Opposition in Rajya Sabha, he showed himself to be a thinker who understood issues confronting our nation. As minister, he mastered intricacies of several portfolios.
Mon, Aug 26, 2019May 21, 2019 02:35 IST
It is my belief that coalition politics helps different interest groups to be heard. It allows policies to evolve, seeking to serve multifarious needs. We have to evolve from an illiberal mindset based on patronage to one which is tolerant and inclusive.
Tue, May 21, 2019May 03, 2019 00:30 IST
Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s thematic refrain is to use India’s alleged muscular response in Balakot for electoral gains. The reasons, including the attendant intelligence failure, for the tragic death of over 40 CRPF jawans at Pulwama can await electoral outcomes.
Fri, May 03, 2019March 05, 2019 00:42 IST
Instead of spewing vitriol, PM must answer questions on national security
Tue, Mar 05, 2019January 16, 2019 00:11 IST
There is no worthwhile dialogue between the treasury benches and the Opposition. Procedures and customs have been ignored by the government and bureaucracy finds itself squeezed.
Wed, Jan 16, 2019January 02, 2019 01:24 IST
Supreme Court judgment has not settled the issue. In fact, it has raised more questions than it has answered.
Wed, Jan 02, 2019November 28, 2018 01:30 IST
Today, institutions speak not for the rule of law, but for those who rule, unconcerned with the law.
Wed, Nov 28, 2018October 04, 2018 00:40 IST
Aadhaar judgment makes a disturbing distinction between the rights of the privileged and the poor.
Thu, Oct 04, 2018September 13, 2018 00:01 IST
Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code showcases an NDA syndrome: Policies implemented without analysis.
Thu, Sep 13, 2018July 18, 2018 00:02 IST
Justice Gogoi is right. The union of judiciary with executive is the greatest danger to democracy
Wed, Jul 18, 2018June 26, 2018 00:10 IST
It was scripted into coming together of BJP with PDP. In run-up to 2019, polarised J&K will add fuel to BJP fire.
Tue, Jun 26, 2018June 12, 2018 00:04 IST
Pranab Mukherjee’s decision to address RSS meet in Nagpur need not perturb the Congress. He did not go there as a representative of the party.
Tue, Jun 12, 2018May 22, 2018 00:39 IST
Kapil Sibal writes: Supreme Court must now address itself to protecting the institution from political machinations.
Tue, May 22, 2018April 26, 2018 00:06 IST
The suggestion that the Opposition is playing politics is laughable. The truth is the government is playing politics to ensure that there is no inquiry that will embarrass them.
Thu, Apr 26, 2018April 05, 2018 00:04 IST
In the last four years, the legal process has been turned into an instrument of oppression, threatening the principles of our republic.
Thu, Apr 05, 2018February 27, 2018 00:04 IST
Politician-business-banker nexus makes bank lendings prone to corruption.
Tue, Feb 27, 2018January 26, 2018 00:05 IST
Wide disparities and shrinking freedoms mark the arduous journey of the republic.
Fri, Jan 26, 2018January 13, 2018 00:04 IST
The Chief Justice of India is the Master of the Roster. He must also be accountable
Sat, Jan 13, 2018December 27, 2017 00:46 IST
With 2G verdict, Congress may claim a moral victory but it cannot get back what it lost.
Wed, Dec 27, 2017November 20, 2017 00:05 IST
In other jurisdictions, too, investigations have been found wanting where criminal acts acquire a political flavour. Justice, in all its manifestations, is essential if the culture of democracy is to flourish. Unbiased investigations are essential to delivering justice to the victims of crime.
Mon, Nov 20, 2017October 30, 2017 00:10 IST
The curtailment of an individual writer or author's freedom of speech and expression should never be lightly viewed. Any person who feels that his good name is being tarnished is entitled to vindicate himself by filing for damages. But to gag the press is illogical.
Mon, Oct 30, 2017October 28, 2017 00:05 IST
NPA crisis was accentuated by court judgments cancelling telecom licences and coal block allocations. An overzealous CAG, bloodthirsty media, myopic Opposition hurt India’s progress
Sat, Oct 28, 2017October 16, 2017 00:30 IST
NDA government promised to transform India in 60 months. Forty months down the road, the future looks bleak and bluffing through the jugglery of numbers continues.
Mon, Oct 16, 2017September 29, 2017 00:33 IST
Three and a half years have gone by and the economy slides unchecked
Fri, Sep 29, 2017September 11, 2017 00:32 IST
There is a waning of debate, dignity, justice. For vigilantes, “achhe din” are here.
Mon, Sep 11, 2017