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As the Narendra Modi government is all set to celebrate its three years in power by organising Modifests all over India, this is perhaps the right time to question Mr Modis conspicuous silence on one of his key pre-poll promises to enact the womens reservation bill, ensuring 33 per cent reservation for women in Parliament and state Assemblies.

One Off: Why it's still so hard to get Women's Bill passed

The Monsoon Session of Parliament is likely to be dominated by the Women's Bill.

18 July 2018 8:08 AM IST

Patients with an anxiety disorder had after meditation had sharply reduced stress hormone and inflammatory responses. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: Meditation in the Thai cave

The Thai boys evidently got their inspiration from their coach who was meditating every day for an hour.

18 July 2018 7:56 AM IST

Women members and invitees to the All India Muslim Personal Law Board plenary meet reiterated their changes in the Triple Talaq Bill. (Representational Image)

How BJP & Congress play politics over Muslims

the BJP has no hesitation in painting the Congress as a pro-Muslim party, even if this is not the case.

17 July 2018 7:43 AM IST

The lack of information about the meticulously planned rescue had baffled observers given that the team were extracted safely. (Photo: AP)

Mystic Mantra: The undying hope and survival

What was meant to be an hour-long adventure by Wild Boars , turned out to be a nightmare lasting 17 days!

17 July 2018 7:34 AM IST

Yoga reduces risk of life-threatening non-communicable diseases. (Photo: Pixabay)

Mystic Mantra: Chasing an illusory bliss

Hold fast to life, but not so fast that you cannot let go; we must accept our losses and learn how to let go.

16 July 2018 3:17 AM IST

Jignesh Mevani.

Together, Mayawati and I can build a pan-India dalit movement'

I am four times more popular than Gujarat chief minister Vijay Rupani, but I don't have a car of my own, says Jignesh...

16 July 2018 3:14 AM IST

Food and Safety Standard Authority of India (FSSAI)

FSSAI's labelling rules promote unhealthy food

FSSAI equates bad fats which are unfit for eating with good fats necessary for health.

16 July 2018 3:12 AM IST

Yogi Adityanath

Dilli Ka Babu: The road to Bihar

The association has reportedly urged chief minister Yogi Adityanath to withdraw the order.

15 July 2018 12:52 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi

Political Gup-Shup: Of anti-incumbency & political one-upmanship

The Prime Minister's Office is also learnt to be stepping in when required.

15 July 2018 12:46 AM IST

Pakistan Tehrik-e-Insaf (PTI) chief Imran Khan

Khan set to tread his seniors' path

It may be strange now but Mr Sharif was once exactly in the same position as Mr Khan today is.

15 July 2018 12:44 AM IST

Recent studies have shown that regular practice of meditation can have an incredibly positive impact on health like lower blood pressure, heart rate and respiration, reduce anxiety and anger, and help alleviate insomnia, mild to moderate depression, as well as lead to other benefits.

Mystic Mantra: Your fundamental responsibility

First we need to know that the basis of our misery is that we have established ourselves in untruth.

14 July 2018 7:01 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May

Cabbages & Kings: Chequers deal - A dead duck for UK?

Mr Davis has been in charge of the negotiations with the EU and knows the tenor of their concerns.

14 July 2018 6:59 AM IST