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The Dark Heart Of Liberalism

Liberal imperialism in the 19th century sought to destroy the transnational identity of Muslims. The pattern continues.

Excesses In God's Name

When all that was local was ‘pagan’ and those unpalatable for the invaders ‘heresy’, conversions became a tool for subjugation

‘Oh, But You Don't Look Like A Muslim!'

The congeries of evil attributed to Indian Muslims is hurtful and untrue. S/he awaits that Hindu cousin to speak up against the targeted violence.

The Liberal Lies

Anti-Trump protests reflect the hubris-laden myopia that cost Democrats the election.

Peeping Toms On The Prowl 'In Locker Room'

Blackmail, bullying, shaming and ogling—all part of the cyber world that is increasingly our public space.

How Sindhu Regained Her Balance!

How Sindhu regained her balance, and in winning the China Open, breached a great wall of excellence.

Demonetisation And After: Sowing Hope In Rabi Fields Of Misery

In UP, it’s the time for sowing the rabi crop and farmers don’t have enough money to buy anything, but there is hope.

Shocked, Awed, Stuck in Cash Limbo

For the Indian marketplace, shaking off the cash chain is easier said than done as almost nothing moves without it.

Forward, With A Sentimental Throwback

Ruling PDP pushes Vajpayee-era India-Pak talks as a way out of Kashmir violence. Political stunt, cries NC.

Costume Drama

For all his sartorial elegance, Trudeau’s India visit, haunted by the Khalistan issue, achieved little

Long Rope Curls Into Tight Tape

A midnight meeting with Delhi CM has a top babu leaving in a huff. Another blow to livid bureaucrats.

Taxing The Broadcast Cherry

A miffed ICC might relocate events from India if not given a tax break. But can it spurn its golden goose?

A Pen Is A Chisel

A new wave of Marathi women writers speaks eloquently for the voiceless

The Assam Question: Who Am I?

Wrongful detentions multiply as deadline for publication of final NRC nears in Assam.

She Ate Bricks For Breakfast

In Poshan, hope rises for babies and mothers— malnourished, low on basic minerals like iron

On The Edge Of Age

A burgeoning elderly population poses challenges for predominantly young India

Ungoogled

What if Google suddenly ceased to be? What would going back to an older time look like? Is life without Google even possible anymore?

A Meteor In Utkal

This excerpt from a political biography of Naveen Patnaik details Odisha’s discredited political class after the super cyclone, retelling how rapturous Odias accepted Biju Babu’s heir as a messiah

Cut Ice With The ‘K'

Kashmir is a bellwether for Pakistan vis­a­vis India. It must be tackled for a way forward. 

Act 2, Scene 1 Play Politics

Curtains rise on a potboiler as the final NRC draft spins a political punch-up in Assam and beyond

The Unquiet Dalit Street

Growing disquiet in the community is pushing Dalit leaders in the NDA to a tight corner

Listeners Peddling Narratives Of Violence

The Thoothukudi tragedy was reported through routine, cynical obscenities. Pollution is normal, while protests pollute the body politic.

Bonds Beyond The Red Tape

Government officers are heroes too. Recent stories of the public’s love for some of them stand as proof.

The Una Road to Buddha

Atrocities are pushing more and more Gujarat Dalits to embrace a new faith.

I'm A Politiculturist Who Wants To Challenge The Status Quo

Keeping true to Tamil Nadu’s pec­uliar political history, movie stars Kamalahaasan and Rajnikanth announced their entry into politics a while back.

Seen Clearly In The Crump's Flare

Sadhvi Pragya is a BJP candidate now. In Malegaon, victims dare to hope for justice amid gathering despair.

Voyage Of The Red Islanders

Kanhaiya’s Begusarai foray has enthused other JNU student union ex-presidents.

Present Continuous

Naveen Patnaik and Pawan Chamling are chasing one more term. What makes them champion long-distance runners?

Star Wars

The political split in Bollywood has never been so wide open and seemingly unbridgeable as the two camps—Modi, anti-Modi—battle it out.

Circle Of Doubt In Ring Of Fire

Pakistan can hide its terrorist network behind Masood Azhar’s Unlisting. it can spark stalled talks with India too.