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Trump-style patriotism'

The right-wing populist wave that Mr Trump rode to power was always prone to confusing nationalism with patriotism.

27 Sept 2017 12:31 AM IST

The Economic Surveys second part, that was tabled by the government in Parliament on Friday, indicated that the economic growth was unlikely to accelerate in the current fiscal and it will be difficult for GDP to touch the higher rate of 7.5 per cent in 2017-18 as projected earlier.

Centre's economic stimulus falls short

Rural India is expected to see an improvement in its quality of life with 24x7 electricity supply.

26 Sept 2017 12:20 AM IST

German Chancellor Angela Merkel casts her vote during the general election in Berlin, Germany, on Sunday (Photo: AP)

Rightward tilt in Germany

Her own authority is somewhat diminished with her alliance losing around eight per cent of its voteshare.

26 Sept 2017 12:17 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi waves to the crowd after his arrival at Shahanshahpur, Vara-nasi, on Saturday. (Photo: PTI )

Signals from Varanasi

While Mr Modi didn't address these issues, the girls were lathicharged.

25 Sept 2017 1:30 AM IST

External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj (Photo: File)

At UN, India must widen its horizons

Where Ms Swaraj excelled was making what was a point-scoring speech appear an evolved argument that shed light on...

25 Sept 2017 1:26 AM IST

Kim Jong-un. (Photo: AFP)

Dotard' no laughing matter

Can the world continue to laugh at this tirade of insults when Mr Kim threatens to explode a hydrogen bomb over the...

24 Sept 2017 3:05 AM IST

Congress Vice President, Rahul Gandhi at Institute of International Studies at UC Berkeley, California on Monday. (Photo: PTI)

One notch up, Rahul has miles to go...

When he gets back, he needs to present a well-crafted alternative vision to the country and a well-crafted plan of...

24 Sept 2017 3:01 AM IST

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Women's quota bill: Back on the agenda?

Nothing much has changed in the 30 years since the idea was first mooted by Rajiv Gandhi.

23 Sept 2017 1:44 AM IST

Prime Minister of Pakistan Shahid Khaqan Abbasi addresses the United Nations General Assembly on Thursday at the United Nations headquarters. (Photo: AP)

Terroristan': Living in denial

Mr Abbasi will be tolerated only as long as he toes the Army's line.

23 Sept 2017 1:40 AM IST

Both the central and state governments are elected by the people. Then why is the central government conspiring against a state government,? Mamata said.

A clear indictment of Mamata-style politics

Durga idols can now be immersed on all days, including Muharram.

22 Sept 2017 12:53 AM IST

Union minister Kiren Rijiju (Photo: PTI/File)

Chakmas: Centre in a fix

Mr Rijiju now says the government will tell the Supreme Court its order is not implementable.

22 Sept 2017 12:46 AM IST

US President Donald Trump at United Nations 72nd General Assembly meet in UN headquarters in New York (Photo: AFP)

Another Trump shocker

Tehran is challenging the US push into parts of West Asia, along with Russia.

21 Sept 2017 12:36 AM IST