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Former Congress MP (and one-time minister) Mani Shankar Aiyars use of the Hindi word neech to describe Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday is downright neech , to give it back to him.

Aiyar was wrong, and got what he deserved

It doesn't behove people in responsible positions to use such language, especially in the public sphere.

9 Dec 2017 12:46 AM IST

Army Chief General Bipin Rawat said the Special Forces operation at Indo-Myanmar border was a routine task. (Photo: ANI/Twitter)

A General's timely warning

In a vibrant democracy like India, there is no place for the forces to meddle in the nation's political affairs.

8 Dec 2017 2:58 AM IST

Donald Trump. (Photo: AFP)

Huge blow to Mideast reconciliation efforts

Trump's decision therefore strikes at the central core of any meaningful steps toward reconciliation in West Asia.

8 Dec 2017 2:54 AM IST

The RBI felt there was enough liquidity in the system and credit growth was picking up.

Inflation still RBI's key fear

The RBI felt there was enough liquidity in the system and credit growth was picking up.

7 Dec 2017 6:45 AM IST

A quarter century ago a 16th century mosque was pulled down in Ayodhya by Hindutva stormtroopers in an act of unspeakable criminality which did violence to the fundamental values of our Constitution and the civilisational ethos of the country.

The Ayodhya mess: A sorry state of affairs

Now the ruling party carries the burden of fulfilling its promise to the faithful of building a Ram temple.

7 Dec 2017 6:42 AM IST

The nicest message Bollywood romantic-action hero Shashi Kapoor conveyed in his movies is to love, laugh and live while we are in this world.

A craftsman par excellence

The nicest message romantic-action hero Shashi Kapoor conveyed in his movies is to love, laugh and live while we are in...

6 Dec 2017 2:49 AM IST

Congress president Rahul Gandhi

With Rahul's elevation, changes loom in Congress

He has to ready a flaccid organisation for over half a dozen state polls in the next year or so.

6 Dec 2017 2:46 AM IST

On the taxmans radar are traders and business establishments that have shown sudden rise in cash sales or inventory purchase immediately after November 8 when the government unveiled its decision to demonetise old Rs 500 and Rs 1,000 notes.

Another bid to loot public money

Bank deposits are to be used for productive purposes and not to bail out defaulters.

5 Dec 2017 12:41 AM IST

A heavily battered Minicoy island in Lakshadweep after cyclone Ockhi devasted the area on Saturday.

Ockhi is a national calamity

Cyclone Ockhi whipped up phenomenal sea conditions that shell-shocked even the normally doughty fishermen.

5 Dec 2017 12:39 AM IST

Sri Lankan players wear masks on the field, complaining that air quality had deteriorated during the second day of their third Test against India in New Delhi on Sunday. Two bowlers walked off, and India declared their innings after Lanka complained they were not in a position to have 11 players on the field. (Photo: PTI)

Air too unfit to play

Kohli was seen in resplendent form at Ferozeshah Kotla, toying with bowlers from the first ball.

4 Dec 2017 2:25 AM IST

Iranian President Hassan Rouhani poses during the inauguration a newly built extension of the Chabahar Port, near the Pakistani border, in southeastern Iran on Sunday. (Photo: AP)

Chabahar's potential is high, explore all options

Chabahar port couldn't be built for the past 12 years due to the US-led Western and UN sanctions against Iran.

4 Dec 2017 2:16 AM IST

Nissan says dealers will install a new jumper harness and replace the side impact sensors free of charge.

Nissan case a blot on India's image

It is hard to escape the conclusion that some states of India are just not reliable enough business partners.

3 Dec 2017 12:39 AM IST