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The 2019 Takshila Yearbook weaves in the grandeur and diversity of Indian textiles
March 28, 2019 00:40 IST
Warp and weft is what the Takshila Educational Society’s Yearbook has at its centre this year.
Thu, Mar 28, 2019
Wealth tax on top rich could fund Congress’s plan for poor: paperSubscriber Only
March 27, 2019 04:34 IST
Despite having some ability to benefit a section of the economically worse off, the researchers say, it is mostly a “political stunt” and limited in its ability to tackle income inequality.
Wed, Mar 27, 2019
We need to make a choice between freedom and fascism now: Nayantara SahgalSubscriber Only
March 03, 2019 06:30 IST
Writer and activist Nayantara Sahgal, 91, on writing about the ‘unmaking of India’, the role of fiction in politically turbulent times and why there’s no destroying hope.
Sun, Mar 03, 2019
‘Mediation’ in Ayodhya title suit: Routine idea that has got new SC pushSubscriber Only
February 28, 2019 03:39 IST
The Bench asked for the option of mediation to be explored after hour-long arguments in the court on Tuesday. It said it would pass orders on its suggestion for mediation on March 5.
Wed, Mar 06, 2019
Remembering Kaifi Azmi, the people’s poetSubscriber Only
February 24, 2019 06:30 IST
In the centenary year of his birth, a look at Kaifi Azmi, his works, his place in the Progressive Writers’ Movement and the enduring relevance of his words.
Sun, Mar 03, 2019
Chhattisgarh: Two ex-SC judges to head panels on press and illegal arrestsSubscriber Only
February 13, 2019 04:45 IST
Sources said that Justice Patnaik had given his “in-principle” approval for the one-man commission which will be assisted by local journalists, lawyers, police and civil society members.
Wed, Feb 13, 2019
Explained: Why Congress has chosen Eastern UP for Priyanka’s entry into politicsSubscriber Only
January 30, 2019 00:58 IST
Eastern UP is central to BJP themes with the politics around Ayodhya, the religious significance of sites such as Varanasi, as well as the seat of PM Modi and the home turf of CM Yogi. For the Congress, it presents a challenge as well as an opportunity to reclaim a legacy.
Wed, Jan 30, 2019
Move to transfer Delhi High Court’s Justice Muralidhar, stalled by Supreme Court judgesSubscriber Only
January 28, 2019 05:05 IST
Known for his bold pronouncements on communal violence and personal liberty, Justice Muralidhar, especially in 2018, authored many judgments which have been widely discussed.
Mon, Jan 28, 2019
No process for handling complaints against CVC, says Centre in RTI replySubscriber Only
January 25, 2019 05:30 IST
The DoPT in its reply goes on to say that a “process for framing guidelines to handle grievances/complaints against Chief Vigilance Commissioner/Vigilance Commissioners has been initiated by DoPT”.
Fri, Jan 25, 2019
Justice Lokur attends swearing-in of Pakistan Chief Justice, shares bench with himSubscriber Only
January 19, 2019 05:01 IST
Justice Lokur has been close friends with Chief Justice Khosa since 2004. Justice Lokur has described him as an “excellent human being and jurist”.
Sat, Jan 19, 2019
Collegium changing picks for SC: Former judges speak out, one writes to PresidentSubscriber Only
January 16, 2019 04:09 IST
A judge has asked the President to ensure that the “credibility and independence of the judiciary” is “preserved and another historical blunder… not committed”.
Wed, Jan 16, 2019
Disquiet in section of court over way in which Collegium changed judge choices for SCSubscriber Only
January 15, 2019 04:11 IST
The Indian Express has learnt that there is disquiet among a section of the judges, regarding “the sudden move to just shelve the decisions arrived at in December, without either making that decision public, or stating why it needed to be reversed”.
Tue, Jan 15, 2019
CVC met me on Rakesh Asthana’s behalf on October 6: Alok Verma to Justice PatnaikSubscriber Only
January 13, 2019 04:31 IST
Alok Verma’s submission describing the meeting, that lasted more than an hour, said Chowdary had concerns regarding Asthana’s Annual Performance Appraisal Report signed by Verma.
Sun, Jan 13, 2019
Parrot can’t fly free till set free: ex-CJI Lodha who coined ‘caged parrot’ for CBISubscriber Only
January 12, 2019 05:45 IST
On Verma’s transfer, he said, “On the face of it, as the Supreme Court only pointed out to the procedural infirmity of not calling the committee, that was done by the government and used to transfer the CBI chief.”
Sat, Jan 12, 2019
No evidence of corruption, decision of PM-led panel on Alok Verma very hasty: SC’s monitorSubscriber Only
January 12, 2019 05:45 IST
Justice Patnaik told The Indian Express: “There was no evidence against Verma regarding corruption. The entire enquiry was held on Asthana’s complaint. I have said in my report that none of the findings in the CVC’s report are mine.”
Sat, Jan 12, 2019
The Hate We Give
January 12, 2019 01:09 IST
An extraordinary book that looks at the people beyond the mob involved in the 2002 Gujarat riots.
Sat, Jan 12, 2019
Tried to uphold CBI integrity, attempts were being made to destroy it: Alok VermaSubscriber Only
January 11, 2019 04:40 IST
"I have stood up for the integrity of the institution, and if asked, will do it again in order to uphold the rule of law,” Verma said.
Fri, Jan 11, 2019
The Urdu Press: The UP GathbandhanSubscriber Only
January 11, 2019 00:20 IST
It says how “UP is decisive and if in the last general election too, had the BJP’s seats here had been halved, it would not have had a single-party majority”.
Fri, Jan 11, 2019
Why Ayodhya bench choices significantSubscriber Only
January 09, 2019 03:51 IST
If the senior-most judge is appointed the CJI, as has been the norm but for twice in independent India, then Justices S A Bobde, N V Ramanna, U U Lalit and D Y Chandrachud, are set to be the next four chief justices.
Wed, Jan 09, 2019
Invite to Marathi meet withdrawn: Nayantara Sahgal planned to talk about ‘dangers to our freedoms’Subscriber Only
January 08, 2019 02:38 IST
Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis is to preside over the inaugural function on January 11 while local BJP MLA Madan Yerawar is the chairman of the Welcoming Committee.
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
Explained: The ‘poor forward’ quota storySubscriber Only
January 08, 2019 01:27 IST
What is the Centre’s proposal about the economically backward among the ‘general category’ upper castes? What is the background and context of the decision, and what is the way forward?
Tue, Jan 08, 2019
Trapped in The Digital Square
January 05, 2019 02:21 IST
How technology is chipping away at the very fabric of socio-political exchange.
Sat, Jan 05, 2019
Justice Madan Lokur set to attend Pakistan Chief Justice’s swearing-inSubscriber Only
January 04, 2019 04:50 IST
This is not the first time that Justice Lokur will be attending a swearing-in ceremony in Pakistan. He was there when former Pakistan Chief Justice Tassaduq Hussain Jillani was administered the oath of office five years ago.
Fri, Jan 04, 2019
Champion of social justice, Justice Madan Lokur retiresSubscriber Only
December 31, 2018 02:45 IST
He was a senior advocate for two years before he became an Additional Judge in 1999. He went on to serve in the High Courts of Delhi, Gauhati and Andhra Pradesh. His tenure in the Supreme Court began in June 2012.
Mon, Dec 31, 2018
The IT rules for online platforms: what govt proposes to changeSubscriber Only
December 27, 2018 02:10 IST
The existing rules provide immunity to these platforms for the content they transmit which is then published by end users, but they have to comply with legal requests for takedown of unlawful content and provide information on users.
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