Express Opinion

Opposition members in the Lok Sabha marched out after the Speaker refused to admit adjournment motions on rising prices and communal riots and, instead, admitted adjournment on the recent railway accidents.

In his fourth innings as CM, the Bihar CM’s skills in negotiating with allies and opponents will be tested.

If India does not join the trade bloc in the future, it must negotiate bilateral agreements to offset the losses. If it does, it must strengthen its economy.

It is earnestly hoped that the concerned courts will heed the advice of the Supreme Court and pass appropriate orders in deserving cases — and not go by the label of the charges.

Nitish Kumar, who was so dismissive of the LJP and its president Chirag Paswan, was given a bloody nose, if not a knock-out blow.

It is unlikely that US President-elect will have bandwidth to weigh in on Kashmir. But Islamabad isn’t giving up.

The COVID-19 situation underscores the importance of combining good science with prudent judgment to meet the needs of large populations, while maximising scientific quality in the face of applicable limitations and competing interests.

Soumitra Chatterjee never hesitated to express his political views and take a stand on contemporary issues. In the film industry, people don’t wish to get drawn into political matters. Soumitra-da wasn’t like that.

Soumitra Chatterjee and Satyajit Ray complemented each other, the partnership produced timeless films.

Jawaharlal Nehru University was closed indefinitely following a continued dharna by the students outside the Vice-Chancellor’s house, demanding revocation of suspension order against a student leader.

Centre has added weight to Delhi’s Covid containment efforts. But AAP government would do well to learn lessons.

Trade lifts all boats, New Delhi must get inside the RCEP tent at the earliest opportune moment.

Covid-19 has severely affected access to education, increased risk of dropping out among India's children and youth.

As employment, facilitated and negotiated via digital platforms grows in India, a 'third-way' between formal and informal structures may be the path forward

Aung San Suu Kyi wins a third time, but her government can’t continue to ignore the Rohingya refugee problem

The Bombay-bound Howrah Express escaped a major accident by sabotage, and former minister George Fernandes made an unsuccessful attempt to stall the functioning of the Nasik district collectorate, as the farmers’ agitation was resumed today

Clearing dues of fertiliser companies is a good step, provided it leads to overhaul of the existing subsidy regime

We need the scientific and technical capacity that only a securely funded independent Environmental Protection Agency can bring to shrink pollution down to nothing.

Contemplating laws to regulate matrimonial relationships between two consenting adults would not be just against the constitutional guarantees but would offend the very notion of individuality and basic freedoms.

Soumitra Chatterjee’s acting career is characterised by a diversity of roles that very few of his contemporaries could demonstrate. This diversity was the handiwork of several filmmakers alongside Ray.

Kamala Harris’s elevation to VP pushes the frontiers of diversity and is an American milestone with repercussions globally.

Anti-trust proceedings against Google could mark a shift from the times when it, along with Microsoft, Amazon, Facebook and Apple, dictated terms in the tech world.

Regime of laws is not enough to deal with pollution. Civil society has to take ownership of the issue

In an environment of discrimination, many Muslims struggle to find a safe space to talk about their mental health crisis

If the people of Bihar have voted for ‘no change’, we must accept that decision, and move on.