Politics
Tehelka
There's No Monkey Business During 2016
People remained shocked and stigmatised as pent-up economic and cultural frustrations created havoc, resulting in a threat to liberalism and flaring up protectionist attitude across the world
5 min |
January 15 2017
Tehelka
Principles Versus Politics
Demonetisation has created ripples in the Grand Alliance in Bihar, with the CM coming out strongly in favour of the move, the Dy CM changing his stand, and others contradicting their party lines.
6 min |
December 15 2016
Tehelka
The Buck Stops Here, In Officers Pockets
Of the total 5,000 plus IAS officers across the country, many are so corrupt that they would laugh if reminded of their oath to serve the nation.
5 min |
August 15 2016
Tehelka
90% of WhatsApp complaints are resolved
Long innings likely Tejashwi Prasad Yadav does not appear to be a novice while dealing with the big responsibility of deputy chief minister of Bihar.
5 min |
August 15 2016
Tehelka
Shifting The Goalposts
Though it has been found that prosperous nations tend to perform better in the games, india can improve its own score once new government schemes kick in.
5 min |
September 15 2016
Tehelka
All Work, No Pay for Census Workers
Hundreds of census enumerators in delhi are distraught as the centre has failed to pay their dues even after four years. Yogesh kant reports the anguish.
4 min |
September 15 2016
Tehelka
Going Through Hard Times?
8–step-guide to Move Up Your Emotional Scale.
5 min |
September 15 2016
Tehelka
What Went Wrong With Indian Hockey?
As the Indian hockey team failed to make its presence felt at the olympics yet again, ridhima malhotra finds out what plagues our national sport.
5 min |
September 15 2016
Tehelka
When Will the Violations Stop?
More cases of rape are being reported, yet insensitivity to the plight of the victim pervades police stations, hospitals, courtrooms and neighbourhoods.
10+ min |
August 31 2016
Tehelka
Rio 2016: Sports Womenship
Despite the large pool of talent available, india has not been able to build a sports culture in the country, thanks to political interference, corruption and lack of accountability, reports ridhima malhotra.
10+ min |
September 15 2016
Tehelka
TN Politics Reopen Debate On Governors' Powers
Amid chaos surrounding Jayalalithaa’s death, Sasikala’s jail, expulsion of Panneerselvam from party and EK Palanisamy being named new party chief, the role of governor remains a bit obscure.
5 min |
February 28 2017
Tehelka
Cyber Robberies Expose Our Sordid Underbelly
While the government is pressing for cashless transaction, more people are becoming victims of cyber robberies amid weak encryption policies and slack cyber security measures taken by the general public, writes SANJIB SINHA.
7 min |
February 28 2017
Tehelka
Opium Popular Funding Source In Red Zone
The produce is transported to illegal narcotic factories and dens across the country, particularly Uttar Pradesh, Haryana and Punjab
4 min |
May 31, 2017
Tehelka
Red Corridor Gets Bloodier Amid Inaction
The fundamental flaw in the anti-Maoist operations today is that the state police forces in most states are heavily dependent on the Central Government, which doesn’t even have a defence minister to begin with
5 min |
May 31, 2017
Tehelka
Ruling In Nirbhaya Case Upholds Human Dignity
The three judge bench has sent across a strong message to the society that this kind of barbarism against women cannot be tolerated in a civilised society
4 min |
May 31, 2017
Tehelka
Punjab Congress Balances Community Equations
Hindus had helped Congress win the recent elections in the state and the party is paying back by passing the baton of the Punjab unit to former leader of opposition Sunil Jakhar
4 min |
May 31, 2017
Tehelka
Why There's No Choice For Would-be Mothers?
The Supreme Court’s rejection to a plea to terminate foetus with Down Syndrome has once again sparked the debate on India’s stringent abortion laws
5 min |
May 31, 2017
Tehelka
Pakistan In Poll Mode As Imran Fights A Losing Battle
Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf is trying to discredit Sharif to prevent him from recapturing power, though it is generally believed that the ruling PML(N) will win a majority of the seats in the upcoming polls
5 min |
May 31, 2017
Tehelka
Welfare Schemes Are Her Unique Legacy
When evaluating her legacy, innovative welfare schemes, including Amma Canteens, have to be weighed against Jayalalithaa’s vindictiveness and lack of transparency.
5 min |
December 31, 2016
Tehelka
Frayed Egos Ruin Nalanda's Rise
The exit of high-profile academics Amartya Sen and George Yeo from the university’s governing body have created ripples of controversy on the new campus.
4 min |
December 31, 2016
Tehelka
Government Gets Defensive on Key Defence Appointment
Deviating from tradition, the naming of Lt Gen Bipin Rawat as the new Chief of the Army Staff superseding two seniors has triggered a political storm and given the Congress and Left Front a new stick to beat the government, writes Col DS Cheema (Retd)
4 min |
January 15 2017
Tehelka
The Tale Of 'Taimur'
The controversy over naming of Kareena and Saif’s son is an ideal occasion to remind oneself of the wonderful reasons why it is a blessing morally and spiritually to be born an Indian
9 min |
January 15 2017
Tehelka
Congress Bets On Sheila Dikshit To Wrest UP Crown
BJP still remains unclear on chief ministerial face; SP has no option but to project Akhilesh Yadav as its leader.
2 min |
July 31 2016
Tehelka
La Martiniere Student's Death Case: Mystery or Cover Up?
Prayers for the young boy Rahul Sridhar are on, while hope for justice seems far away as many questions surrounding the mysterious death of the Class IX student of Lucknow’s La Maritiniere College remain unanswered, reports VARUN BIDHURI
8 min |
July 31 2016
Tehelka
How Salman Hit The Gurjar Chord With Sultan
Ali Abbas Zafar and Salman Khan came shopping for Haryanvi but Gurjar boys sold them Gurjari, points out Varun Bidhuri.
2 min |
July 31 2016
Tehelka
Are India, Pakistan Back To Fighting It Out In Kashmir?
Several factors are at work behind the revival of militancy in Kashmir, and the Indo-Pak dialogue is bound to have an impact, analyses Riyaz Wani
3 min |
July 31 2016
Tehelka
Whose Yoga Is It Anyway?
As the second International Yoga Day was marked on 21 June, Varun Bidhuri explores various theories of inception of this philosophy as the govt fails to offer historical evidence.
5 min |
June 30 2016
Tehelka
Mystery shrouds death of girl due to hammer strike on head
Punjab Police is investigating whether the hammer was thrown intentionally by a national level athlete, a Punjab Police Constable, or it accidently slipped from his hands during the practice session, killing the 23-year-old on the spot, writes bharat hiteshi
4 min |
November 15, 2016
Tehelka
Mid Term Test For Modi
This time around the prime minister would be seeking a verdict on his performance, including demonetisation drive.
7 min |
January 31 2017
Tehelka
Need Virgin Brides? Let Doctors Fix It!
If a thin membrane is all it takes to satisfy society’s lust for virgin brides, why not let doctors fix it? Shalini Bhardwaj finds out that hymenoplasty is as popular as pre-marital sex.
3 min |