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Dalit activists take out a march from Thampanoor in Thiruvanthapuram on Monday.

DC Debate: Cashing in on Dalits?

The BJP's attitude towards Dalits must change, just sops will not be enough.

19 April 2018 7:37 AM IST

Mystic Mantra: Saints next door

We often think that only sadhus, priests and imams are to be holy.

19 April 2018 7:26 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi speaks at the inauguration of 10th edition of DefExpo 2018, a biennial exhibition of weapons and military hardware, at Tiruvidandhai, on the outskirts of Chennai on Thursday. (Photo: DC)

India & Commonwealth: Renewal or burial?

The Commonwealth seems to be at a crossroads at present mainly because Britain has voted to leave the EU.

18 April 2018 8:04 AM IST

People are being asked to take a pledge before Dr Ambedkars statue across the city and state not to accept money for their votes

The ultimate triumph of Ambedkar

Wherever he might be, Ambedkar must be amused to see how pitched battles are being fought to appropriate his legacy.

18 April 2018 7:55 AM IST

The concept of guru-shishya, which was the basis of the vedic culture and for the movement of gyan in creation, has now devolved into a business relationship. (Photo: vedicculturalcenter.org)

Mystic Mantra: Follow guru if you want to succeed

Guru, is someone, who has already walked that path and has the experience of finality.

18 April 2018 7:48 AM IST

Out of the 86 lakh cable TV connections in the entire Telangana state, DTH services comprise nearly 20 lakh and the rest 66 lakh are cable TV connections.

Dump DTH spy' chip

This is a blatant invasion of privacy in the guise of determining more accurately what people are watching with a chip...

18 April 2018 7:30 AM IST

Swami Aseemanand. (Photo: PTI/File)

Mecca Masjid: NIA's role fuels speculation

These agencies look to the colour of the party in power and act accordingly.

18 April 2018 7:26 AM IST

Students block a road during a protest against CBSE paper leak, in Jammu on Saturday. (Photo: PTI)

India's exam system needs an overhaul, not just tinkering

It is the quality of learning and teaching that must be the focus.

17 April 2018 7:28 AM IST

Surendra Nihal Singh

Tribute: A gentleman editor, elegant writer and a liberal to the core

In his disposition, Nihal Singh was a thoroughgoing liberal and a democrat of the old British school.

17 April 2018 7:24 AM IST

A senior RSS leader jumped into the poll cauldron by sending messages to almost all journalists, asking them how the RSS could play a role in the elections in the larger national interest .

Reporters' Diary: Journalists turn saffron

The BJP, on the other hand, is also said to be keeping a close watch on the elections and is even backing some...

16 April 2018 12:55 AM IST

British Prime Minister Theresa May

London Diary: Of media slandering, CHOGM summit & the escalating Cold...

While PM Theresa May might personally be more popular than Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn, some uncomfortable questions...

16 April 2018 12:50 AM IST

Transport experts pointed out that with all the necessary security arrangements by the police to ensure hassle-free movement of VIP vehicles, red beacons did not matter at all.

Dilli Ka Babu: A surprise transfer

Mr Sandhu has been directed to ensure that the officers comply with the instructions on using red beacons in letter and...

15 April 2018 12:55 AM IST