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DMK working President MK Stalin also mocked Panneerselvam for agreeing to an Inquiry Commission after having demanded a CBI probe into the death of Jayalalithaa. (Photo: PTI/File)

DMK's path clearly laid down by MK Stalin

The Dravidian party, that rode to power on the back of a powerful student movement opposing the imposition of Hindi in...

29 Aug 2018 6:04 AM IST

Pope Francis (Photo: AP)

A contrite Pope sets an example

Reports published in the US point to 300 Pennsylvania priests abusing over 1,000 children in the last seven decades.

28 Aug 2018 12:37 AM IST

Samajwadi party chief Akhilesh Yadav and Mulayam Singh Yadav (Photo: PTI/File)

Generational shift is seen in most parties

It seems generational change pangs are taking a bigger toll in the SP than other parties.

28 Aug 2018 12:35 AM IST

The deals, however, also encompass several proposals for the Make in India initiative, including 111 utility and surveillance helicopters for the Navy, besides multi-role copters for submarine warfare intent.

At last, military to get some guns & missiles

The $6.5 billion deals may be minuscule for US defence manufacturers, but the industry does not scoff at any business...

27 Aug 2018 12:13 AM IST

Congress President Rahul Gandhi in a panel at International Institute for Strategic Studies (IISS), in London. (Photo: PTI)

Alliances: Opposition must act soon

Some evidence of a growing concretisation of their will to come together is expected, lest disenchantment set in among...

27 Aug 2018 12:13 AM IST

Alcohol affects your skin in ways that may surprise you. (Photo: Pixabay)

Alcohol is no good at all

The primary conclusion is that the protective effects of alcohol are offset by the risks, and having even a glass of...

26 Aug 2018 7:03 AM IST

An aerial view of the flooded locality of Aluva after heavy rains, in Kerala. (Photo: PTI)

Blamegame on Kerala floods is escapism

There is no escaping from paying the price for this profligacy with nature.

26 Aug 2018 6:52 AM IST

Finance Minister Arun Jaitley

Challenges for Jaitley

With the elections just a few months away, Mr Jaitley can ill-afford rising inflation.

25 Aug 2018 7:14 AM IST

Congress President Rahul Gandhi at Bucerius Summer School in Hamburg, Germany. (Photo: PTI)

Political friction on the rise, touches new lows

To be fair, in Hamburg, Mr Gandhi was painting a broad-brush picture on likely consequences of adopting an exclusivist...

25 Aug 2018 7:11 AM IST

Chief Minister Amarinder Singh (Photo: File)

Regressive move in Punjab

Enough laws are available to tackle miscreants who cause social tension by trying to manipulate religious sentiments.

24 Aug 2018 7:07 AM IST

The companys announcement came after a spate of mob lynchings in the country were linked to messages that circulated on Whatsapp groups.

Tech giants can't be blamed for all issues

The risks of the Internet come along with the considerable benefits of technology that have empowered the world,...

24 Aug 2018 7:00 AM IST

A house is partially submerged in flood waters in Chengannur in Kerala. (Photo: AP)

Say no to foreign aid

There are special ties, but not to the extent of taking $100 million aid.

23 Aug 2018 12:49 AM IST