The writer is a former MP from Rajasthan
April 17, 2020 00:10 IST
A tragedy has unfolded across the country, as the poorest of the poor seek the solace of a village that had once pushed them into the big bad world of migration. Even before the lockdown, work had ceased, monies dried up, trains stopped and buses vanished.
Fri, Apr 17, 2020May 11, 2018 11:13 IST
On May 11, 1998, the countdown had been foolproof. India, a Third World nation, had blasted its way into the world’s consciousness, demanding to be heard.
Fri, May 11, 2018November 14, 2017 18:05 IST
Padmavati row: Since matters of faith continue to occupy the elevated sphere, it is only logical to cool matters with a compromise.
Tue, Nov 14, 2017February 22, 2016 00:02 IST
The armed forces should have a separate pay commission.
Mon, Feb 22, 2016January 30, 2016 00:07 IST
India cannot continue to fight a 21st century battle with 19th century institutions
Sat, Jan 30, 2016November 14, 2014 00:32 IST
Modi could begin by offering to help Australia with the MH-370 search.
Fri, Nov 14, 2014June 06, 2011 01:22 IST
A sticker glimpsed on a Delhi car that brings back memories of when terrorism was frighteningly close to home.
Mon, Jun 06, 2011February 04, 2011 03:02 IST
Those fearful of an Islamist takeover in Egypt are reading the wrong country.
Fri, Feb 04, 2011December 27, 2010 01:33 IST
It is near impossible to reform an electoral process that ranges from panchayat to Parliament. But transparent sources of funding would be a good start.
Mon, Dec 27, 2010June 16, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 15: In a message suffuse with firmness and resolve, Chief of Army Staff, Gen V P Malik has told all officers and jawans, ...
Wed, Jun 16, 1999June 16, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 15: In a message suffuse with firmness and resolve, Chief of Army Staff, Gen V P Malik has told all officers and jawans, ...
Wed, Jun 16, 1999June 11, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 10: The Pakistan army special forces, the Special Service Group (SSG), appears to be preparing to launch another audaciou...
Fri, Jun 11, 1999June 09, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 8: After it has been confirmed that the Pakistani intruders are from three battalions of the Northern Light Infantry, the...
Wed, Jun 09, 1999June 07, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 6: A secret $10-million operation launched by the US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in 1994-95 to recover all unused S...
Mon, Jun 07, 1999June 06, 1999 00:00 IST
Lt Gen. (Retd) V.R. Raghavan commanded a division in Leh and then went on to become the Director General of Military Operations. He has c...
Sun, Jun 06, 1999June 06, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 5: The non-use of combat aircraft today in Operation Vijay is the clearest indication yet that the decisive phase is set ...
Sun, Jun 06, 1999June 05, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 4: It is a rare combination of two officers that has been made at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, but it is a combine w...
Sat, Jun 05, 1999June 05, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 4: It is a rare combination of two officers that has been made at General Headquarters, Rawalpindi, but it is a combine w...
Sat, Jun 05, 1999June 05, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, JUNE 4: Expressions of patriotism have now been transformed from the Manoj Kumar variety to a worldwide warmth for the Indian ...
Sat, Jun 05, 1999June 01, 1999 00:00 IST
When militancy began in Jammu and Kashmir at the beginning of the decade, the Pakistan Army was under the command of Gen Mirza Aslam Beg,...
Tue, Jun 01, 1999May 30, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, MAY 29: Less than two months before events to mark the 50th anniversary of the Geneva Conventions begin, Pakistan became a sus...
Sun, May 30, 1999May 28, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, MAY 27: The Indian military continued its airstrikes on positions held by infiltrators in the Kargil sector on Thursday, but s...
Fri, May 28, 1999May 27, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, MAY 26: The Indian Air Force today rewrote its operational doctrine when it launched ``Operation Vijay'' by conducting two rou...
Thu, May 27, 1999May 27, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, MAY 26: The Indian Air Force today rewrote its operational doctrine when it launched ``Operation Vijay'' by conducting two rou...
Thu, May 27, 1999May 20, 1999 00:00 IST
NEW DELHI, MAY 19: The BJP-led Government may have fallen but the Jayalalitha bomb continues to reverberate in the Capital. Venerable Lt ...
Thu, May 20, 1999