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Elgar Parishad event: Arrests undermine basics of democracy, says former CJI RM LodhaSubscriber Only
August 30, 2018 04:50 IST
He said the arrests were “an attack on freedom of speech... and an act to undermine the fundamentals of Constitutional democracy”.
Thu, Aug 30, 2018
Indian rationalism, Charvaka to Narendra DabholkarSubscriber Only
August 21, 2018 00:58 IST
Investigations and a series of arrests made by the Maharashtra ATS and Karnataka Police point to connections among these murders, and suggest the involvement of radical Hindutva groups.
Tue, Aug 21, 2018
We Need to Talk: How Hindi cinema has held a mirror to ourselvesSubscriber Only
August 19, 2018 05:00 IST
Do films echo reality? Or do they influence the reality? And can a film like Mulk get viewers to change their thinking?
Sun, Aug 19, 2018
Why Vajpayee was indispensable for Jan Sangh, BJPSubscriber Only
August 17, 2018 03:45 IST
Atal Bihari Vajpayee dead: His role in making Sangh ideology palatable to India beyond its core supporters is what made his contribution crucial.
Fri, Aug 17, 2018
One nation, one election: Law panel set to clear joint polls, flag key amendmentsSubscriber Only
August 15, 2018 05:00 IST
Indications are that the recommendation will be part of the final report which will be submitted to the government by the commission before its term ends on August 31.
Wed, Aug 15, 2018
Staging Gandhi-Tagore letters to teach India how to debateSubscriber Only
August 12, 2018 06:00 IST
A play based on the letters Tagore and Gandhi wrote to each other has a lesson on how we can agree and disagree.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018
Interview with Pronab Sen: There needs to be some distance between govt and statistical systemSubscriber Only
August 12, 2018 01:40 IST
India does not have a chief statistician after T C A Anant, the last to hold office, retired in January this year. Sen spoke to Seema Chishti on the importance of good data collection and the role of the CSI in a country like India.
Sun, Aug 12, 2018
Words are all we have: Bollywood lyricist Neeraj’s beautiful collection of poemsSubscriber Only
July 29, 2018 06:00 IST
“Bhaavuk Etahwi”, born Gopaldas Saxena, aka “Neeraj”, was another name able to hold his own. The lyricist is remembered for his memorable Hindi film songs, but it’s his poetry that needs to be explored.
Sun, Jul 29, 2018
Marriage to jobs, new study says more women on the move across the countrySubscriber Only
July 25, 2018 04:57 IST
These are among the findings in a new paper, which indicates that Indian women are travelling more within the country — primarily for economic reasons and better employment — often alone and at a higher rate than men.
Wed, Jul 25, 2018
The Urdu Press: Congress and MuslimsSubscriber Only
July 21, 2018 01:12 IST
Shakeel Shamsi, the editor of Inquilab, has issued a clarification about Rahul Gandhi’s statement published by the paper on July 12.
Sat, Jul 21, 2018
Lyricist and poet Gopal Das Saxena ‘Neeraj’ dies at 93Subscriber Only
July 20, 2018 03:37 IST
Active till well after he crossed the age of 90, Neeraj had a short stint as a lyricist in Hindi cinema, but his writings left a mark on those born well after he had left Mumbai
Fri, Jul 20, 2018
Hamid Ansari responds to farewell barb: ‘Many felt PM Narendra Modi comment not accepted practice’Subscriber Only
July 09, 2018 04:45 IST
Hamid Ansari said, “The PM spoke a lot and was fulsome in his praise too. I responded in my speech, including a sher (couplet) at the end — but then his army of supporters feasted on it.”
Mon, Jul 09, 2018
Professor Martha Nussbaum interview: ‘Govts must make it clear that hate crimes are unacceptable… This is not taking place’Subscriber Only
July 02, 2018 04:37 IST
The (Indian) Constitution is an admirable document, and (B R) Ambedkar designed it to be the protector of minorities. But the legal profession, the courts, the police, need to live up to the values it contains, said Martha.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
Only 12 of 23 Supreme Court judges have disclosed their assets: Official websiteSubscriber Only
July 02, 2018 04:03 IST
According to the website, all the judges, who have declared their assets, own some land. It shows that the top two judges don’t own a car.
Mon, Jul 02, 2018
In 2018, the 1992 testSubscriber Only
June 30, 2018 00:17 IST
Many of those charged in the Babri Masjid demolition case are lawmakers. That’s what makes the case a litmus test for rule of law in the country
Sat, Jun 30, 2018Tales of Future, Past
June 23, 2018 00:24 IST
Two stories by Intizar Husain that trace the times gone by against the backdrop of Partition
Sat, Jun 23, 2018
The Urdu Press: J&K UpheavalSubscriber Only
June 22, 2018 00:30 IST
Rashtriya Sahara’s editorial, on the same day, notes: “By stating that a muscular policy cannot work, Mehbooba Mufti has perhaps indicated that the BJP wanted to establish peace in the Valley by using force, something that is practically impossible."
Fri, Jun 22, 2018
Law panel writes to political parties, seeks views, meetings on simultaneous pollsSubscriber Only
June 16, 2018 02:24 IST
In its recommendations, the Commission suggested that for 2019, one half of state Assemblies could go to polls with the General Election, and the rest with the polls in 2024.
Sat, Jun 16, 2018
Shujaat Bukhari: In many worlds at the same time, yet rooted to the groundSubscriber Only
June 15, 2018 05:27 IST
Shujaat Bukhari shot dead: A journalist with spunk, courage and a keen sense of his calling, of telling the story, Bukhari fundamentally believed it was his bounden duty to jump fences between holders of different truths and come to his own conclusions.
Fri, Jun 15, 2018
Panel looking into data privacy set to submit draft report on June 18Subscriber Only
June 14, 2018 04:26 IST
The law, which the government has indicated would be framed shortly after the committee submits its report, has been a significant crux of the Centre’s argument in the Aadhaar case.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018Electoral quotas in India: what the data showSubscriber Only
June 14, 2018 01:02 IST
The Consequences of Electoral Quotas in India, by Francesca R Jensenius, a political scientist at the University of Oslo, looks at how electoral representation for Dalits through reservation has played out since 1952.
Thu, Jun 14, 2018
Citizens’ draft law on data privacy to be unveiled todaySubscriber Only
June 08, 2018 05:01 IST
The draft bill, termed the Privacy Code, envisages a penalty of up to Rs 1 crore for the violation of privacy of citizens and a prison sentence of up to three years. The draft law by govt panel may be made public on June 11
Fri, Jun 08, 2018
Politics in west UP has grown from communal to real issues, says RLD’s Jayant ChaudharySubscriber Only
May 26, 2018 05:02 IST
Stating that Dalits all over the country are “very angry with the BJP”, the RLD leader said, “There is visible anger, especially in the latest case on how they have handled the Supreme Court matter regarding the Atrocities Act.”
Sat, May 26, 2018
The Urdu Press: Karnataka dramaSubscriber Only
May 25, 2018 00:06 IST
The desire of Narendra Modi’s supporters that after assuming power in Karnataka the door to BJP’s entrenchment in South India would be opened was buried.
Fri, May 25, 2018Because the judges spoke outSubscriber Only
May 23, 2018 00:15 IST
Dissent in the Supreme Court has done well to shine the light on a relatively opaque institution.
Wed, May 23, 2018Journalism of Courage
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