The Gouri Amma I Knew

She was capable of a level of human compassion that is rare today among politicians, recalls Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar, who knew the Communist legend K R Gowri, who passed into the ages on May 11,......

'In 11 months, India has been pushed back by several decades'

'Tell me, what is more important to Modi -- his position as prime minister or as an RSS pracharak?' 'We feel he gives priority to his position as an RSS pracharak. Otherwise, why did he not agree......

Avoidable temple row in God's own country

At its core, it is the story of innocent actions and unintended consequences. Way back in 2000, Vayalar Ravi, wife Mercy and other family members arrived in the Sri Krishna Temple in Guruvayur,......

'The country mourns the death of a patriot'

Vice President Hamid Ansari and Prime Minister Manmohan Singh on Monday paid tributes to former West Bengal chief minister Jyoti Basu, whom they described as a great patriot and an eminent......