India needs to strengthen momentum in the key industrial sectors
For the first time in two decades, the Big Four are not among favourites
Amid doubt and fear, new criminal laws take over an unready system
Iran’s theocratic state is unlikely to give space to a popular reformist
Indian cricket team finally did justice to the ‘favourite’ tag
The finding that Soren may not be guilty exposes ED’s approach to political cases
The GST Council must not lose sight of broader reforms
Kenya must find ways to service its debt without punishing its people
Timing of Kejriwal’s arrest hints at bad faith, eagerness to deny him freedom
India’s fisherfolk must be weaned away from bottom trawling
The ruling party cannot critique the Emergency while promoting authoritarianism
Engineering defections goes against the spirit of the people’s mandate
Parliament should give room for extended debates and disagreements
Assange deserves his freedom, but his conviction is a setback for free speech
Expansion of conflict in Manipur calls for decisive change
Without wide consultations, Centre should not embark on the infrastructure project
Creamy layer should be kept out, but the ceiling on quota is artificial
Whatever the AIADMK’s reasons for the boycott, the ECI must ensure fair polling
The National Testing Agency needs an overhaul to regain credibility
Russia’s pact with North Korea will deepen U.S. ties in East Asia
The hooch tragedy in Tamil Nadu points to failures in policy and enforcement
The GST Council must not dither any further on pending reforms
A prolonged summer should be classified as a natural disaster
Efforts to end caste discrimination should do more than hide caste identity
G-7 must review its own purpose in a rapidly changing world
An anodyne approach towards oppositional politics has made BSP a shell of its past
The rebound in goods exports needs nurturing to plug the widening gap with imports
India’s decision to attend but not vote at the Swiss conference was right
Speeches that do not instigate violence should not be deemed unlawful activity
India needs to close the gender gap in education and politics