The writer is a former attorney general of India.
March 11,2012 03:26:59 AM
Recent State elections are a tribute to our electorate.
Sun, Mar 11, 2012February 26,2012 02:24:24 AM
These two features of Muslim Personal Law were some of the sticking points to the enactment of Uniform Civil Code as contemplated by Article 44 of the Directive Principles of our Constitution.
Sun, Feb 26, 2012February 12,2012 00:51:55 AM
Arnold Toynbees delightful book,Acquaintances,has the following passage: Gandhis and Nehrus India was a tolerant India
Sun, Feb 12, 2012January 29,2012 00:26:06 AM
Ultimately Salman Rushdie did not or could not attend the Jaipur Literature Festival
Sun, Jan 29, 2012January 15,2012 03:08:22 AM
Developments in Pakistan are perturbing.
Sun, Jan 15, 2012January 01,2012 23:19:53 PM
People were happy about the introduction of the much awaited Lokpal legislation in the Lok Sabha
Sun, Jan 01, 2012December 18,2011 02:28:57 AM
The recent debate about the execution of Afzal Guru manifested misunderstanding about mercy petitions.
Sun, Dec 18, 2011December 04,2011 02:53:18 AM
Of late,the judiciary has become fair game for scandalous allegations
Sun, Dec 04, 2011November 20,2011 02:29:47 AM
When a company is declared sick or goes in liquidation,the persons most affected are the employees.
Sun, Nov 20, 2011November 06,2011 00:46:42 AM
The plight of victims of road accidents is horrific. A majority of them are ordinary pedestrians,women and children and illiterate persons.
Sun, Nov 06, 2011October 23,2011 01:46:25 AM
Our Supreme Court has elevated right to speedy justice to a fundamental right under Article 21 of the Constitution.
Sun, Oct 23, 2011October 09,2011 02:06:21 AM
US-Pak relations are in a critical state.
Sun, Oct 09, 2011September 25,2011 03:38:31 AM
Every right thinking person desires a stable Pakistan which is vital for its own security and security of the region.
Sun, Sep 25, 2011September 11,2011 03:59:45 AM
The bomb blast at Delhi High Court has generated various theories about its occurrence,the suspects behind the blast,the failure of intelligence,et. al.
Sun, Sep 11, 2011August 28,2011 01:34:32 AM
At present,the most urgent matter is to ensure that 74-year-old Annaji who has rendered yeoman service by galvanising the nation in the battle against corruption remains with us.
Sun, Aug 28, 2011August 14,2011 00:19:58 AM
The mercy petition of Afzal Guru has at long last been rejected by the government.
Sun, Aug 14, 2011August 09,2011 00:49:19 AM
Why we must resist the impulse to ban?
Tue, Aug 09, 2011July 31,2011 00:42:25 AM
Two major points of difference have arisen about the proposed Lokpal legislation: Inclusion of the Prime Minister and the higher judiciary in the purview of the Lokpal.
Sun, Jul 31, 2011July 17,2011 00:06:33 AM
Gambling is an abiding human instinct.
Sun, Jul 17, 2011July 03,2011 01:03:08 AM
It is a statutory right and hence its exercise can be qualified by relevant conditions.
Sun, Jul 03, 2011June 19,2011 02:23:04 AM
Of late it has become fashionable for our netas to embark upon fasts unto death until their demands are conceded by the government.
Sun, Jun 19, 2011June 05,2011 03:33:00 AM
My first visit to Dharamsala last May was a unique experience. The highlight was the audience His Holiness the Dalai Lama was pleased to give me. His very presence was elevating.
Sun, Jun 05, 2011May 22,2011 01:27:02 AM
Certain facts about the US military action in Abbottabad are well established
Sun, May 22, 2011May 20,2011 03:31:16 AM
On Governor Bhardwajs reluctance to convene the House
Fri, May 20, 2011May 08,2011 01:27:22 AM
The foremost question in the bin Laden episode is whether Pakistan was really unaware of Osama living for years in his mansion at Abbottabad not far from its capital Islamabad?
Sun, May 08, 2011