Still The City Of Smog

Levying a pollution tax on trucks entering Delhi may be a good step, but it could be a case too little, too late.

RTI: Ask At Your Peril

In its 10 years, the RTI Act has radically empowered the citizen. However, with activists murdered and provisions amended, it is still an uphill struggle against an inherently corrupt system, writes Amit Bhardwaj.

Smashing Debut Of Virendra Singh

Vijender Singhs decision to quit amateur boxing prompted many to question his patriotism. However, the boxer gave a befitting reply to his detractors by winning his first bout in the professional arena.

Veerappan: Eleven Years On, He Is Honoured As A Saviour

A hardened criminal to the outside world, slain sandalwood smuggler Veerappan is still revered by many in the villages bordering Karnataka and Tamil Nadu.

Smart Cities: Cool Idea Sloppy Plans

In its haste to smarten 98 cities across the country, the Modi regime may create a set of new problems and end up with half-baked solutions, says Alam Srinivas.

Politics Of History: Tipu Sultan And The Double Edged Sword

The ongoing tussle over Tipu puts the spotlight once again on the political battle over historical icons, writes Deepti Sreeram.

Uncharitable it may be called

Withdrawing the benefits of tax exemption for donations to charitable and religious institutions under Secton 80G of the Act will directly hurt their functioning writes MY SIDDIQUI.

Laws Needed To Regulate Asylum Practices In India

Refuge seekers prefer India over neighbouring countries as they find that it offers better facilities and rights. However the fact is there is no policy framework to deal with refugees and asylum seekers writes RIDHIMA MALHOTRA.

Budget 2017-2018 New Or Old?

While some say it is plagiarism of earlier policies, others find it strategically safe. A few others call it an ‘uncharitable’ move.

Pakistan has no moral, ethical or legal case in Kashmir

Pakistan denies all rights to those living in POK, whereas India holds free and fair elections in J&K to get a popular government elected.

If Hillary leads US, it will be better for India

Her popularity with the Indian community, unequivocal stand against terrorism and less likelihood of waging wars would be good for the country’s bilateral relations with it.

Young People Need To Step Out Of Comfort Zones And Make Friends Beyond Borders

SAMJHO TOH EXPRESS is a unique initiative of Commutiny — the Youth Collective (CYC) to explore cross- border friendships and relations. CYC’s associate coordinators Aparna ravi & Saudamani pandey, in an interview with mishika bangia, say the effort is to create a ‘5th space’ where young people take a journey from self to society, talk about their experience and the importance of freedom of choice while making friends.

Lucknow's Dalit students suffer the same fate as Hyderabad's

Facing similar oppression as scholar Rohith Vemula, who committed suicide at the University of Hyderabad, Dalit students of a UP university rushed to meet HRD Minister Prakash Javdekar to register their protest, writes MUDIT MATHUR

Triple Talaq: Reforms Must Not Be Imposed

The government should avoid meddling in the personal affairs of Muslims as each community needs to be given its space and rights so long as these do not interfere with the rights of others

Young maestro with a lineage of 20 generations

Bahauddin Dagar is not just an upholder of the musical tradition of his family, he is an inventive genius who has taken his ouvre to new heights by improving a veena suitable for both the north and south

Seeking To Go Far, Congress Rides On SP's Cycle

The roadshow covered some densely populated areas of the old Lucknow localities.

Trump's Takeover Adds To Media Persons' Woes

With rise in right-wing fundamentalism, more leaders with authoritarian tendencies, increasing intolerance and extreme polarisation of masses, media face enormous challenges each day.

Yoga Isn't Just Asanas

The misconception that yoga is a religious practice needs to go and minorities should embrace the philosophy, which not only keeps you fit but also adds to your confidence, for a healthy lifestyle.

Women Need Power, Not Pity

Females are just mere mortals, with their own flaws, who need to be accepted as the equal half of humanity and challenged in an equal measure

Automated Fuel Dispensing Units' Racket Busted In Up

Control panels were being tampered by implanting remote-controlled chip in the automated fuel dispensing units to cheat the consumers for delivering less for the money,

Baahubali 2 Cashes In On Hype And Herd Mentality

Crossing ₹1,000-crore mark and heading towards ₹1500-crore point, Baahubali 2 is indeed well past all other previous record holders despite the fact that the protagonist Prabhas was relatively unknown to Hindi audiences, reports Bharat Hiteshi

Why Sainik, Pandit Colonies Spark Concern in Kashmir?

The paranoia about a perceived hostile centre allegedly conspiring to dilute the Kashmir’s Muslim majority character is redrawing the discourse in the Valley like never before.

India's Globalisation Marks Silver Jubilee

The reforms, put in place by the then-finance minister Manmohan Singh in July 1991, had not only helped the country come out of the economic slump faced by the country 25 years ago, but it had also set a new and global framework for the future generation of policymakers.

UP's Finances Make Yogi Walk A Tight Rope

The government machinery is trying to deliver its best due to meagre financial resources.

Wooing With Farm Waivers

Taking a cue from Uttar Pradesh, more state governments including Maharashtra and Punjab could waive offloans to farmers to woo rural voters in the run-up to the 2019 general election.

Punjab CM's Unwelcoming Sajjan Wasn't A Kind Gesture

Amarinder shoots himself in the foot by refusing to meet Canadian Defence Minister Harjit Singh Sajjan, who met Haryana CM and promised to increase bilateral businesses and also talked to SGPC president Kirpal Singh Badungar.

Stage Set For India's First Womb Transplants

Giving new hope to childless couples, India’s first uterine transplant is going to be done soon on three recipients with different problems as their mothers agree to donate uteruses.

Menace Of The Cat That Mesmerises

India is a major producer of party drug Mephedrone, also called Meow-Meow and M-cat, which is being churned out by labs in Gujarat and Maharashtra, wreaking havoc on young lives. Prateek Goyal finds out how the menace is being curbed.

While Modi Hogged Most Limelight In 2016, It Was Women Power That Got Stronger

In 2016, Modi remained the epicenter of focus while women power emerged in a strong way across all segments of the society

Nitish's Support to Centre on Key Issues Fuels Speculations

Nitish’s support to Centre on key issues fuels speculations Backing the Union government on demonetisation and appointment of New Army Chief is being seen as a hint that the Bihar CM has developed a soft corner for Modi’s administration