Sunday was a spectacular unveiling of the new Parliament by the PM. Its real inauguration will be when the Opposition takes its gleaming new seat, when democracy's grunt work begins
Supreme Court must step in to uphold federalism, reinforce checks and balances
Siddaramaiah and Shivakumar should get to work to give Karnataka the government it deserves — and the change it voted with its feet for
The recent riots have led the Kukis to believe that state agencies are not neutral arbiters but act in favour of the dominant Meitei community. The onus is now on Imphal to win back the trust of the state's ethnic minorities
Putting 81-year-old Stewart on the cover sends out an especially powerful message against the unconscious — or even conscious — ageist bias that exists in industries such as beauty, fashion and entertainment
It must be taken up by HR departments across the country. Rather than subjecting adult employees to happy birthday emails and enforced team-building exercises, just buy them a drink
When the Congress works hard on the ground rather than argue up in the air, it can win. For the BJP, the PM's campaign presence can't make up for an absent government
SC's backing of Delhi government is welcome. Centre should heed and respect verdict's larger message
Delhi's nuclear arsenal is a means for credible minimum deterrence. Its “no first use” policy is a part of that promise
He forgot that those he railed against still call the shots
WHO says Covid is no more an emergency. But Covid has taught world the importance of remaining alert to emergence of new pathogens.
It is no one's case that journalists should not be subjected to due process of law. But there is a disturbing pattern in how governments across the political spectrum are treating the press
That athletes with medals in prestigious international events had to take to the streets – twice in less than four months – to make their grievances heard does not bode well for a country with ambitions of becoming a sporting power.
Pawar Senior's skills in coalition management have helped the MVA weather the many ambitions and contradictions among its constituents. His challenge now will be to convince his followers to stay the course.
Congress manifesto looks at social justice as a percentage of quotas, BJP as one of division.
Dealing with such problems requires joining the dots with municipal governance, urban planning and environmental management. Unfortunately, Indian cities have rarely been up to this task.
DU lecturer’s suicide should occasion introspection on recruitments in universities and colleges. Government must regularise posts, fill vacancies
The Maoist movement in India is shrinking. But it can still surprise security forces if complacency sets in
Governments would do well to engage in conversations with all stakeholders as they seek to balance the interests of both capital and labour. Fears of workers need to be assuaged.
The ministry claims the seriousness of the allegations means it requires more time to “examine” the probe committee’s report before initiating action. But there is a history of public authorities dragging their feet on complaints of sexual harassment.