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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

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.

Sad Vote Share Is Broadbased And Will Stand The Test Of Time

In hIs fIrst ever interview with tehelka, punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh badal, tells gurvinder kaur that navjot singh sidhu’s new organisation will not affect the shiromani akali Dal (saD) vote bank. sukhbir is at his vitriolic best against Delhi Chief Minister arvind Kejriwal, who he says is an anarchist and dangerous for punjab.He also accuses Kejriwal of hobnobbing with former naxals and radical sikh elements and asserts that he is asking the union home Ministry to verify all aap donations from abroad. he also avers that his father parkash singh badal will be the chief ministerial candidate and that the saD-bjp combine will form the government for the third time running in 2017.

Public Shaming In The Age Of Social Media

Crying wolf has never been easy for women, which is why public shaming does deliver a rough kind of justice

Woe Via Wind And Water

Pollution from the Kerala Minerals and Metals Ltd factory and radioactive emissions from natural minerals in the coastal area of Kerala's Kollam district spell doom for the residents.

Breaching The Walls Of Fortress Europe

As war-wearied Syrians scramble out of packed boats on foreign shores, Europe finds itself in a double bind: Can it turn back refugees fleeing a crisis that is also of the West's making? But, then, can it afford to welcome the millions seeking a safe place to live?

Meet 'Dhee': Asia's First Lesbian Comic Character

This is the story of Dhee, Bangladesh's - perhaps even south Asia's - first lesbian comic character. Done in comic strip format using flashcards, Boys of Bangladesh (BoB) has created Dhee to address the silence and taboos surrounding gender and sexuality in society. BoB is a non-registered, non-funded, volunteer-based organisation working to create a safe space for sexual and gender minorities in Bangladesh. Rajeeb, manager of Project Dhee, in an online interview with Srija Naskar, places the new project in context.

Will India Attain Internet Utopia?

Digital India is an ambitious scheme that can help millions. But if it is not done with the right motive, it will create myriad problems of its own.

Will An Injection Revolutionize Birth Control?

The health authorities' decision to promote injectable contraceptive drugs puts an exciting option in the basket of choices available to women, reports Angel Abraham.

A Ray Of Hope For Women Officers In The Navy

Delhi HC allows permanent commission for women officers in the navy and says that any attempt to scuttle their progress will be frowned upon.

Tamil Nadu Institutes: Protecting Girls From Boys

With no jeans, WhatsApp and Facebook for girls, engineering colleges in the state are taking several regressive steps in the guise of ensuring discipline.

Father, Son And Holy Cow

The politics of save the cow claimed one more life not far from the national capital. Anurag Tripathi finds out how it became easier to kill a man rather than a cow in this western UP village.

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.