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People may change and countries may differ but politicians and politics remain the same.
What the Congress has promised needs to be delivered. For the good of our Parliament, our democracy and, beyond that, good governance.
Last week my cousin, Ashok Thapar, suddenly died. He was 15 years older but, in my teens and early twenties, he was an icon I sought to emulate.
Why hasn’t The Great Flap received the attention it deserves? The book has delightful tales to tell, none more amazing than what happened at Madras...
Naveen Patnaik's principled stand against BJP post-Kandhamal showcased his secular beliefs, ending a lengthy alliance.
“The bank I knew would never have behaved the way SBI did last week. Its staff would have shrivelled at the rebuke from the Supreme Court.”
Have you ever considered how much a book can reveal about the author’s personality?
“Fali Nariman had a way of saying things that could be pertinent and pointed but never offensive or hurtful.”
When MSP is higher than the market price, private traders will refuse to buy, thus leaving farmers with unsold surpluses or forcing the government to...
Found by the police in Mumbai in May, with what appeared like Chinese writing on the reverse side of its wings, the pigeon was held in custody for...
The unhesitating willingness to accept a mistake is, perhaps, LK Advani’s greatest quality and immediately attracted me to him
Has Nitish Kumar brought into focus a sad and sorry truth about Indian politics?
For those who genuinely care, this book is revelatory. It tells you the truth in simple terms that are easy to handle. I hope it’ll be equally easy...
PM Modi and the BJP cannot be defeated easily. Bringing them below 272 should be the target for 2024.
What happened at Heathrow Airport’s Terminal 3 on the evening of December 23 cannot — indeed must not — be forgiven.
A resolution is an acknowledgment of what needs to be done even if the commitment to do it lacks resolve. So today let’s, at least, take that first...
This morning, I want to compliment my late-night interlocutor for helping me appreciate a quality I had not properly thought of before.
The answer to the question “What is it like to be a Muslim in India?” could threaten the integrity and future of our country
Is this a potential Pandora’s Box the Court has opened?
The case of unsealed American Superseding Indictment is going to trial and we cannot brush it aside dismissively
If one wants to understand the wider relationship between Israelis and Palestinians, they should be aware of how Israel treats its Palestinian...
Our cricketers are great players but they have to learn to be good losers. The first is a matter of sporting prowess. The second is a quality of moral...
After Indira Gandhi, we’ve had other strong rulers. We’ve had many impressively attired prime ministers. So why does Indira Gandhi remain special?
Israel has said “obliterating” Hamas is its goal. But at what cost? Is there a level of death and destruction that will satisfy Israel’s quest...
They are voices that cannot be silenced and, therefore, our conscience will continue to speak.
“I’m all too aware that often the important thing about friends is the memories that linger with you.”
The saddest most lamentable conclusion is that the ground is being laid for another tragic chapter in this unending story of Israel and Palestine.
Aakar Patel surprises with his novel, revealing a talent for storytelling and deep moral dimension.
Manipur throws up disturbing questions from both sides, which is why an answer from just one perspective can only make the situation worse.
How should we respond to such commentary about our country?
Defeat will ensure prime ministers are turfed out of Downing Street. Only death – or old age — can remove the Mouser.
We need to reflect on three concerns in particular: The desirability of the concept, the implications of implementing it and the consequences that...
Aftab Seth's memoir, "A Diplomat's Garden," offers a glimpse into the life of an Indian diplomat, filled with action and excitement.