Popular vote favours DMK

In the absence of the charismatic leader Jayalalithaa, who was also quite popular with the minorities, the ruling party could not keep the seat.

Illusion of credibility to Pak J&K claim dented

The US and other leading powers have sought to advance their own interests by forging friendship with India.

This is no advertisement for vegetarianism or veganism; just a way to save the planet.

If propaganda is eschewed, persuading the country that the changes are positive might prove difficult.

The bill’s humane provisions protecting “good samaritans” from the officious police machinery and a legal merry-go-round should be welcomed.

The anticipated problems are already cropping up. Pakistan and China are showing their hand.

The economy needs to be pumped up as every sector from automobiles to agriculture is seeing a slowdown.

Professional supervision through four verticals should help set better standards.

Even if Mr Malik was deliberately kept in the dark by New Delhi, he must choose to go, if he holds self-esteem dear.

It’s clear racial and religious ideology is triggering a spate of hate crimes with disastrous consequences like mass shootings.