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Not Safe At Home

Horror stories making headlines in the national capital have put the spotlight on the need for gender sensitisation and a safer environment for children. Despite the new laws, however, concrete action seem a long way off for thousands of minors living in insecure conditions.

Pyaar ka Punchnama: Making Feminism A Cussword

The new-found anxiety of the urban male based on misconceptions about feminism fuels meninism.

Anupam Kher and The Curious Case Of Tolerance in India

The Award Wapsi and its counter protest reflects the ideological chasm in the film fraternity. Has Bollywood finally come of age? asks Deepti Sreeram.

Paris Attack: Bloodied Streets Of The City Of Light.

Shaken by the mayhem brought home by the IS, France prepares to hit back with more of the violence that ravaged the West Asia and spawned the worlds deadliest merchants of terror. Shiraz Sidhva reports from the bloodied streets of the city of light.

Nirbhaya Murder Case: From The 'Correction' Pan To Jail Fire

The clamour for not allowing the juvenile convict in the Nirbhaya case to walk free after serving his sentence, because he cannot be reformed, is symptomatic of a society in denial of its own complicity in turning him into a rapist.

Makeover Of Test Cricket: Pink Ball And Flood Lights

Test cricket has always been a victim of apathy. With the advent of T20s, the longest format in cricket is struggling to remain relevant in the era of slam bang. Will the usage of a pink ball and flood lights change the fate of Test cricket, asks Jaidev

Delhi: Razing Hopes And Rising Fears

The homeless are left to fend for themselves after the demolition of over 500 shanties in Delhis Shakur Basti. Amit Bhardwaj reports about the agony and the uncertain future that await the residents.

Our Debt To Jawaharlal Nehru

Celebrating Nehru’s contribution to India’s progress is the best reply to his detractors in and out of power

Saffron Corridor: ‘Islamic Terror’ And ‘Muslim Terrorists’

Not far from New Delhi, an army of Hindu extremists is taking shape on the ashes of Muzaffarnagar. To take on ‘Islamic terror’ and ‘Muslim terrorists’. Ankush Vats and Amit Bhardwaj report from Ground Zero.

Human Trafficking In India, Not A Serious Crime!

Human trafficking continues unabated in India, as police and bureaucrats don’t seem to treat it as a serious crime, find Aijaz Nazir and Shalini Bhardwaj.

Will 2016 Be Make Or Break For The NDA Government?

As it inches towards the mid-term, the Centre faces growing challenges on many fronts.

Nepal: A Nation Deprived

Nepal simmers with rage as there is a shortage of essential supplies and tourism income as a result of India’s blockade.

The Unexorcised Ghost Of Salwa Judum In Bastar

There is no end to sexual violence and brutality on Adivasis in the Bastar region. Has nothing changed since the Supreme Court banned Salwa Judum? asks Asad Ashraf. 

Is It Time To Handover The Reins To Kohli?

India’s most successful captain Mahendra Singh Dhoni is struggling both as a batsman as well as a leader, says Arijeet Dutta.

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.

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.

College Campuses Must Be Spared From Zealotry

The propagation of ‘hateriotism’ accoutered as patriotism not only goes against the very principles enshrined in our Constitution but also alters the role of Universities in shaping students’ personalities

Maya's Popularity in UP Is No Illusion

The BSP supremo was confident and combative at her rally, criticising the BJP and wooing the Muslim vote bank.

Minimum Government, Maximum Governance?

It’s time to look at the Big Picture after three years of the Modi Government, which has been at the top as far as garnering space on social media, audiovisual media or broadcast media is concerned.

Narendra Modi Ke Teen Saal Be-Misaal!

Though a majority of Indians still have faith in the government, there are subtle signs of desperation among the people in view of unfulfilled vast array of promises made by Modi during poll campaign.

No Progress, Only Half-hearted Measures, If Any

There is a phenomenal rise in social tensions; unemployment is on the rise; the GDP is at lowest in six quarters; no improvement has been recorded in education and health.

Democratic Values At Stake Under Modi's Rule

Instead of making democracy stronger and more efficient to achieve economic progress, people are being made to believe that shunning democracy for majoritarianism is an easier way out.

GST: A Game Changer For India's Economy

The announcement of the GST rates from Jammu and Kashmir, a state enjoying special status in the country, indicates that the era of one nation, one tax, one bazaar has finally arrived.

New Reform To Change The Way Trading Is Done

Despite a handful of shortcomings, the introduction of GST is expected to bring in transparency and result in much fewer complications as compared to the current tax regime.

Embattled Hurriyat

The bloc had never imagined that it would be snubbed by none other than the Valley’s most powerful militant commander Zakir Musa.

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

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

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

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

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