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Atal Behari Vajpayee (1924-2018) A Permanent Pause

Atal Behari Vajpayee’s charming sobriety and inclusivity seduced both colleagues and the prickly opposition into the warmth of comfort.

Bounty Of Barbs

The writer and the man were inextricably intertwined. Both not made for the faint-hearted. 

A Hawk's Friend and A Dove's Dream

His friendly efforts with Pakistan turned sour very quickly with Kargil, but Vajpayee remained balanced and decisive in both situations.

Man On A Lifeboat

Hapless workers in the Gulf have a guardian angel for bad times.

Winning On Points

BJP scrapes through and Congress­ JD(S) limp on— all hostage to Karnataka’s political malignancy

Where Necessity Beats Possibility

Karnataka, the state BJP banks on the most down south, is in for thrills as Congress-JD(S) dig it in

'Only The Frustrated Don't See The Jobs'

The Narendra Modi government has drawn much flak for failing to create enough jobs. Dismissing the criticism outright, Dharmendra Pradhan, minister for petroleum & natural gas and skill development & entrepreneurship, tells Aparajita Gupta that the situation is not dismal and more employment opportunities will be generated in the future.

Mr CM's Pricey 'Outsiders'

How six MLAs in the 230-member MP assembly keep the Congress government on a tight leash

Empty Naukri Fair

Leaked data says unemployment is at a 45-year high. Will the damning numbers put the BJP government’s job on the line?

'Upgrading Mines Priority For NMDC'

NMDC has formulated a strategy to meet the enhanced iron requirement by increasing its capacity in tune with the National Steel Policy 2017.

This Was Then... Blast From The Past

From hell-pits of Jharkhand, stark images of a world that now remains frozen in frames

Losing To Win

A law to deal with mining bankruptcies in India will pave the way for higher growth and profits. This may be the game-changer.

The Mines, They Are A-Changin'

Evolved policies, use of technology, emergence of new business models, adoption of environment-friendly practices and initiatives to involve local communities are transforming the Indian mining sector

Laws Against Justice

Rights activists and lawyers demand the repeal of laws like sedition and UAPA that used to silence dissent

Laws Unto Their Own

Cow smuggling, dancing to a DJ’s song, criticising the government...Do they constitute sedition? Do these acts threaten national security?

India-Saudi Arabia Ties Poised For Giant Leap

Economic, strategic engagements between India and Saudi Arabia are at a crucial juncture. Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s visit will give a vital push to ties.

Bill Is Dead, Long Live The Bill

BJP goes back to old rhetoric that not many in the NE want to hear.

Feminine Fade-Out

Lack of work leads the reasons driving down women’s share in the workforce.

Silently With A Smile

Tamil Nadu’s accidental chief minister quietly assembles a strong front.

Why Can't We Solve Kashmir?

The conflagration of the present must not lock us into myopic anger. What we must seek is an enduring solution.

Diplomatic Isolation Of Pakistan And Direct Action Against It

India walks a tightrope between diplomatic isolation of Pakistan and direct action against it.

Triple Talaq - Numbers Win The Battle Of The Bills

Opposition raises question of propriety as govt pushes through clutch of key bills in Parliament

Feeling Beyond That Crack

Trump’s gambit on Kashmir and warmth towards Pakistan leaves India with less manoeuvring room towards those two vital issues

It's Freezing, But They Want To Bat

Sporting bonds are bound across the India-Pak border. They yearn for the stifling siege to lift.

Lull On The Dal

Heaven on earth, goes the J&K tourism department’s tagline. But after the Pulwama attack, few are visiting the state, prompting fears of job losses.

Justice Warms Up Cold Ikhwan Trail

It took Kashmir police 23 years to arrest one of the nine suspects in the Saderkoot Bala massacre.

The Raisina Cooperative

Indian democracy has frequently shown a tendency towards a federal polity. Can 2019. offer an upgraded version of it?

Where There's A Willow...

And a fistful of yorkers and Chinamen, India may get all the momentum it needs to win.

An Invisible Third Eye

Trump’s unsolicited, mediatory hand is easily spurned. India has to frame its Pakistan policy in the light of the Afghan talks and the FATF ruling.

Pick The Low-Hanging Apple

Kashmir must harness the power of its most famous and sweetest produce to be counted as one of the major contributors to the country’s GDP