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Rahul Gandhi (File photo, PTI)Opinion
Isn’t it time for the Congress to ‘outsource’ its leadership?

A new leader capable of infusing hope, optimism and enthusiasm and leading it from the front is the need of the hour for...

19 Feb 2020 3:04 AM IST

In certain liberal democracies, such as the United States of America, this argument does hold up legally.Opinion
Not ‘just words’: How to counter hate speech

The argument then, that hate speech cannot be penalised is therefore a common one.

18 Feb 2020 5:21 AM IST

Others are scouring the heavens and heavenly bodies for extraterrestrial viruses which could, if discovered, provide proof of life on other planets.Opinion
In the future, viruses may well be hailed as saviours, not scourges

Without this ancient chance encounter humans may well have been egg layers.

18 Feb 2020 5:18 AM IST

Delhi police crime branch released its own video of a young man entering the library with stones in a purported bid to justify its crackdown by insinuating a possible intent of violence. (Photo: File)Opinion
Jamia: Cops on backfoot

Yet no FIR has been lodged for the Jamia library incident, forcing the university to move the Delhi high court.

18 Feb 2020 1:06 AM IST

Mohammad Ali JinnahOpinion
A paradigm shift is needed on discourse in public life

No one is without sin, yet those who criticise their rivals are often the same people who would have committed far worse...

18 Feb 2020 12:55 AM IST

Osho.Opinion
Mystic Mantra: Chuang Tzu - The mystic of Tao

Osho explains this: If you don’t have any obstruction within you, no obstruction can obstruct you.

17 Feb 2020 4:48 AM IST

Britains Prime Minister Boris Johnson (Photo: File)Opinion
Boris’ induction of Rishi Sunak draws cheers in both Britain and...

As Britain grapples with Brexit, this is a challenging time for the Prime Minister.

17 Feb 2020 4:47 AM IST

Indian cinema, especially Bollywood, is like Brazilian football the international fan favourite. But trophies such as the golden statuette presented at Hollywoods Dolby Theatre dont come for song and dance alone. Like the Sele§£o know they cant win the World Cup only with samba and capoeira.Opinion
Is Indian cinema ready for own big Oscar moment?

French critic Jean-Michel Frodon explains that the success of Parasite is the “extreme result” of the combination of...

17 Feb 2020 4:45 AM IST

Under Indian law, a cyberstalker can be booked under Section 509 of the IPC for outraging the modesty of a woman, S499 IPC, and also under the 66 and 67 of the Information Technology Act, 2000.Opinion
Cyber-stalking: Get safe online

In July 2015, the cyber cell of the Mumbai Police obtained the first-ever conviction in the country under the...

17 Feb 2020 1:32 AM IST

Tamil Nadu must bear the cost of Cauvery delta protectionOpinion
Tamil Nadu must bear the cost of Cauvery delta protection

There will be a price to pay when you put ecological considerations first. As a society we should be prepared for this.

17 Feb 2020 1:25 AM IST

Sources say that Mr Bhatnagar will work in consultation with K. Vijay Kumar, senior security adviser in the home ministry.Opinion
Dilli Ka Babu: Foreign training put on hold

Another could be that the Centre wants to remain in charge when it comes to dealing with security matters in J&K.

16 Feb 2020 5:11 AM IST

Jawaharlal Nehru had no time for professional diplomats who disagreed with his policies.Opinion
When diplomats bend to the will of host nations

The American Foreign Service has produced some highly distinguished figures.

16 Feb 2020 5:04 AM IST

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