Only time will tell whether it is a hit job by Rahul Gandhi or he actually has evidence to link the PM to corruption. But for now, the Congress seems to have unnerved the government.

Respect cannot be genuine if the only alternative to respecting is to be persecuted and prosecuted.

Possessing a gun symbolizes infinite power. In small towns, which are heavily patriarchal, it's the men belonging to upper castes who possess and brandish guns frivolously.

The political discourse surrounding the Kohinoor regarding whether or not it should be returned to India exposes the very weakness of History education in our country.

The government was hoping to finalise the draft laws before presenting it to the ongoing Winter Session of Parliament.

In contrast, this is the year the FBI in the US has reclassified animal abuse to be prosecuted with a seriousness at par with arson, kidnapping and homicide.

The main opposition, Communist Party of Nepal-Unified Marxist Leninist and the RPP-N combining against the constitution amendment bill, on the other hand, will defeat the bill that may lead to the fall of the government.

Several cases have emerged in the past few days which have raised questions about the manner in which the post-demonetisation process is being executed.

Despite the severe ramifications of demonetisation, Modi remains popular. He continues to be revered. In fact, his image seems bigger than ever before.

Demonetisation is part of Modi’s grand design to tackle the black money issue in the country. He should be at the forefront silencing his critics in Parliament with the merits of his program.

It is unlikely that the insertion of 'Maharaj' will instill within people an increased sense of respect for the idolised ruler as the Maharashtra cabinet wants.

If you’re going to demonetise ₹ 1,000 notes, you may as well release the new ₹ 2,000 notes of the same size and not smaller than even the current Rs 100 notes.

Many in the state are asking why there was a need for such a quick swearing in, especially since Jayalalithaa had been in hospital for 75 days.

Most of the workers that work in factories get paid in cash and many don’t even have bank accounts.

Pandering to populistic elements, assisted by television and social media, is becoming a new normal

The three women leaders, all known to be in possession of an overbearing, dictatorial streak, have steered the uneven territory of politics with extraordinary craft. Undoubtedly, they are forces to be reckoned with.

A look at some of the iconic personalities in Indian politics, active or not, who have left a lasting impact on the political spectrum and the social fabric of the country.

As Amma would’ve liked it, her mortal remains have been kept at the hall which saw the start of her meteoric rise in Tamil Nadu politics.

Jayalalithaa had called Karunanidhi a corrupt politician and that people charged with criminal cases should not be allowed to present the budget in the house.

What was it about Jayalalithaa that led her to become an extraordinary political figure with cult-like following?

Forbes reported that his “flattering” conversation with Sharif shows that Trump has no awareness of the issues between the US, Pakistan and India.

Today, the Supreme Court declined to accept the plea to make Jana Gana Mana mandatory in all Indian courts.

On Thursday, Prime Minister Pushpa Kamal Dahal's every attempt to cajole and convince Front leaders failed.

In a special segment, a make up artist showed how to adeptly camouflage scars from a beating, in a special for International Day for Elimination of Violence Against Women.

Historically, political and religious authorities have regulated women's clothing, reasoning that it is “beneficial” for them; that it looks after women's best interest.