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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

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.

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.

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.

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.

Declare Pakistan A Terrorist State!

As tension mounts in the sub-continent, opinions are divided about whether a full-scale war should be fought between India and Pakistan, and whether such a war would solve the problems between the two neighbours. The government has started its review of the Indus Water Treaty and made a surgical strike against terror camps. Tehelka takes stock of the situation...

Doctor, Engineer- Or Death

Kotas coaching institutes are meant to pave the path to medicine and engineering careers, but students often succumb to pressure, reports Ankush Vats.

Picturesque Portrayals

Pooja Singhal’s love of Pichvai paintings is not marked by any desire to preserve the art form in its pristine purity – she tells Manjula lal she would rather it takes on new avatars

End Of VIP Culture Sets Stage For New Beginning

India, which has the highest number of VIPs in the world with the figure crossing five lakh, is likely to set a new global standard as the Prime Minister’s latest decision will force them to behave as common citizens.

Lending Help To Farmers Alone Won't Improve The Situation

More than loan waivers, the general public of Uttar Pradesh needs better civic amenities and education system.

Now Captain Has Chance To Regain Punjab's Glory

Amarinder Singh government’s decision to cut unproductive expenses and the ‘VIP culture’ needs to be matched with short and long-term plans to put the state back on growth track.

UP, Punjab Drive Ahead To Trample VIP Culture

The new governments in both the states have already asked their ministers and officials to shun their privilege in consonance with Central government’s order as reports of ‘voluntarily’ dumping red beacons pour in from across the country.

Modi Magic Works In MCD, AAP Stares At A Meltdown

Amid allegations of rising cases of dengue, malaria and stinking sewerage system, BJP has reinvented itself in Delhi by using the Prime Minister as a benchmark, perhaps in first-of-its-kind style.

The Resident Demon In Your Head: 'What If'

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Faking It, Then Cashing In On Anger For Political Gains

Parties are talking too much in too angry an idiom for the well wishers of Punjab to feel at ease about the present and, even more importantly, about future of the state otherwise full of zest for life.

Politics Behind Awards!

Pressure is building up on the Modi government, both from within and outside, to use Bharat Ratna to woo states such as West Bengal or Tamil Nadu where it is weak.

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)

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