SP walking the tight-rope
Hundreds of Muslims killed in the Assam violence; Muslim protests against the Assam violence turns violent in Mumbai; three major districts of UP hit by violent protests against Assam violence immediately after the prayers of Jamaitul Vida; 40 houses of Muslims burnt in Pratapgarh
Stuck in an air pocket
Kingfisher Airlines may have to shut down operations if $ 600 million cash is not infused in the next two months, the Centre for Asia Pacific Aviation (CAPA) highlighted on Friday.
Withdrawal symptoms
The current year was replete with statements by representatives of American political establishment on the progress made in combating insurgents and killings of top leaders of notorious terror groups in Afghanistan. They claim that the transition of security to the Afghan authorities is efficient and bearing results.
Haj and Saudi economy
Revenue from pilgrimage remains an important part of the Arab Kingdom’s finances
A Well-meaning blunder
I have always held that Arvind Kejriwal is a brilliant leader. Anna Hazare was the ideological backbone of the movement but it was the tactical brilliance of Kejriwal that took it forward. He is an able strategist, has his way with expressions and does his homework well.
To Kill a Mocking-bird
If someone had been following the events in Venezuela in the run-up to the elections through the Western press, he or she might have expected a different result than what came out this Sunday.
Making sense of the hoopla
Perceptions about the government’s decision to permit 51 per cent FDI in the retail sector have triggered a major controversy.
A mess called Kudankulam
The Kudankulam mess is entirely the creation of the central and state governments because of their arrogant, arbitrary and autocratic methods, paying scant respect to the voices who voted them to power.
Structural Reforms Needed
State governments should be more involved in the management of coal companies
Boon turned bane?
Last couple of months have witnessed huge controversies here in India on the issue of auctioning of resources and government projects to the highest bidder as serious allegations of corruption have surfaced.
No longer Mr Teflon
American politics has never been pretty. But as it lunges towards deciding who to install as the 45th occupant of the White House, it seems a smelling distance away from the gutter.
Epitome of legal dishonesty
Independence of police forces in India have always been an area of concern.
Patriotism and religion
I retired from the police force after 37 years of service. In these years, I have seen thousands of people from north-east India coming in search of livelihood, particularly to Bangalore.
Conservation
Recently, the Supreme Court of India, in its interim order, has banned tourism in the core areas of tiger reserves in the country. It is important to mention that the states must notify the buffer and core zones of the reserves within three weeks, which is a legal requirement under the Wildlife Protection Act, 1972.
Plan for bone health vital
Even as the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare aims at achieving India’s health goals through 14 national disease prevention and control programmes, the overall health scenario continues to remain depressing all over the country, especially in rural India.
Issue Dated: Feb 5, 2017
