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Opinion: Sacrosanctity of womanhood under attack in Manipur
That the horrific act of destroying not just the body but the very soul of two utterly helpless women should be recorded, reeks of sadism and the lowest levels of depravity which one tends to believe is no longer present in a civilised…
Why Pakistan accuses Taliban of doing what it has been doing to India — abetting terrorism
As relations between the Taliban government in Kabul and Rawalpindi worsen, here’s the other question: What does this do to ties between Delhi and Kabul?
Manipur’s summer of discontent
It's been over 40 days since the first volley of trouble raged in Manipur on May 3 last. That there is complete mishandling of the situation is evident to the discerning eye. In normal circumstances such an internal crisis in any state with…
Question ahead of Modi’s US visit—Will India abandon multipolarity, become a camp follower?
There are several reasons why Modi must push for a closer relationship with the US, although not at the cost of becoming a camp follower.
Manipur Crisis: How my state has failed its people repeatedly | OPINION
Manipur has continuously failed its people, but it has never been more evident than now. This crisis stood out for the way it seemed “engineered” as pointed out across the board by many sections of society.
Facing the heat for an interview is a part of every journalist’s life
A journalist’s job — to present the first draft of history — is incomplete if it only presents one state-approved view
Gateway to Tagore for generations to come
Reading translated works may be tricky. If you are fortunate enough to have an adept translator, skilled in the art, it can be a rewarding experience. And when it's fiction, you not only get to enjoy a good tale, but also you are initiated…
‘Modi Regime Will Pay Dearly For Its Brazen Act To Silence Rahul’
Nivedita Jha, a Patna-based writer and social activist, says a similar attempt to debar Indira Gandhi from Parliament had boomeranged on the then Janata Dal government. Her views: The Surat court verdict against Rahul Gandhi and the latest…
Of Narendra Modi, Gujarat and Rahul Gandhi: The Vulgarness of Speech
Today, Modi and his efficient digital empire have ensured that many of those vulgar videos where he stooped way below the belt trashing and insulting his political rivals are not to be found. For instance, in Gujarat, he referred to Sonia…
Why Far Right Extremism Needs to Be Designated as Terrorism
The imperative now is for both honesty and political will amongst all UN member states, in order to formally accept that terrorism or violent extremism is no longer restricted to jihadist violence alone.