War within CBI should not have been allowed to spill in public so soon
Internal processes should have been allowed to flow before high-level action was taken.
Oct 24, 2018, 17:13 PM IST
In Sabarimala case review, Supreme Court must hear out Hindu scholars
The top court should keep in mind equally the right to private esoterica and gender equality in the public sphere.
Oct 23, 2018, 16:58 PM IST
Bollywood's MeToo movement has been tragically derailed by opportunists, publicity-seekers
"I didn't know any better," or, "I was afraid I'd lose my job," are not quite the alibis that serve the MeToo movement well.
Oct 17, 2018, 18:30 PM IST
MeToo has arrived in India, but yet to reach Bharat; may start reform, not revolution
Slowly but steadily, voices will spring up against misconduct even in the hinterland, inspired and egged on by women who have stood up to be counted.
Oct 16, 2018, 17:07 PM IST
Hate against migrants not new in India, but there is more to it than meets the eye
These episodes have repeatedly happened across the country, but little attention is given to the reasons for migration.
Oct 11, 2018, 12:07 PM IST
Navaratri: World's longest, most dramatic and direct worship of the Universal Mother
In no other major religion of the world is the Goddess so boldly and colourfully worshipped as the Mother of the Universe, as she is honoured in Hindu Dharma.
Oct 10, 2018, 11:20 AM IST
I witnessed one Bollywood superstar molest another, she then called him 'sweet'
I was confused. The powerful superstar violates the Diva's space, and she called him sweet?
Oct 09, 2018, 14:01 PM IST
Not just Rohingya, India must emerge as global thought leader on refugees
India should learn from Europe, and emerge as a moral force on the global refugee crisis.
Oct 09, 2018, 12:56 PM IST
To reduce pending cases in courts, fines and fees are a good way to go
In a country where many court cases are fought only for prestige, there should be a cost to occupying the court's time.
Oct 08, 2018, 13:47 PM IST
The use of images and Murti Puja in the Vedas
Everything we see is a manifestation of this Divine Vedic speech and reflects its secrets.
Oct 07, 2018, 12:36 PM IST
Justice DY Chandrachud is Sehwag of Supreme Court, but does he need to be Dravid instead?
We have had a rock star RBI governor. Why not one at the Supreme Court as well?
Oct 04, 2018, 11:07 AM IST
Tanushree Dutta is not the first actor Nana Patekar has rubbed the wrong way
The silence over Nana Patekar's history of roughshodding co-stars is because of Bollywood's insistence on 'compromise'.
Oct 03, 2018, 12:49 PM IST
Nationality - Indian, Religion - Lata Mangeshkar
Subhash K Jha outlines his religion and recalls the day he met Her.
Oct 01, 2018, 15:03 PM IST
Overzealous Aadhaar implementation a lost national security opportunity
Both the present and previous governments had different priorities with Aadhaar. And both of them missed the opportunity to truly use it in the interest of national security.
Oct 01, 2018, 10:20 AM IST
Not just a 'perception problem', Rafale deal could set a bad precedent
Should not the logic that was applied to 2G spectrum and coal applied to defence offsets as well?
Sep 27, 2018, 12:47 PM IST
The Upanishads, India's enduring legacy of Self-knowing
Self-knowledge is the foundation of all knowledge. If we don't first know ourselves, how can we claim to truly know anything at all?
Sep 26, 2018, 17:11 PM IST
Is Rahul Gandhi carrying out ISI agenda? Attack on Rafale deal, SPG indicate so
Has Rahul Gandhi been compromised? Joining the dots leads you to this inference. But we do not know.
Sep 25, 2018, 16:43 PM IST
Narendra Modi has lots in common with Indira Gandhi in style, populism and opposition
Narendra Modi and Indira Gandhi are in contrasting contexts, yet there are striking similarities in their style and populism
Sep 17, 2018, 11:41 AM IST
Sri Ganesha as the Cosmic Guru
The primary icon of India's knowledge based civilization is Sri Ganesha, who represents the power of knowledge on all levels.
Sep 13, 2018, 08:04 AM IST
Navjot Singh Sidhu should use his 'jhappi diplomacy' for these goals with Pakistan
Terror camps and drug trafficking may be too advanced for Sidhu, so here is a simpler wish list.
Sep 12, 2018, 11:10 AM IST
