Amendment to Article 370 no more than a systems upgrade

‘Whether it is a good upgrade or not is something the judges will decide on the technicalities of the process, not substance. ‘But they can’t do much because of the constitutional......

Pulping the Modi script on Muslims

The BJP's panicky return to basic-instinct majoritarianism in Bihar has pushed Muslims back into the 'secular' basement, says Shekhar Gupta. Bihar has brought the minority (Muslim) vote back in......

Why the Parivar wants Dr Ambedkar

'The Parivar's ideology and politics was and remains the very opposite of what Dr Ambedkar stood for,' says Praful Bidwai. When it comes to sheer hypocrisy and double standards, it is hard to beat......

Praful Bidwai on halting Hindutva's march

As political India debates whether the Bharatiya Janata Party can replicate the Modi 'formula' -- of using violence to create communal polarisation and win votes -- in the states that soon go for......

Amisha breaks family ties!

Amisha Patel has issued a public statement saying her parents do not hold a power of attorney on her behalf, and that anyone dealing with them would be doing so at his/her own risk.The actress......

When cricket teams dared to dream

Test cricket's long history has been punctuated by one or two remarkable feats of endeavour when teams have pulled off extraordinary victories from desperate positions.The West Indies certainly......

View from the Bradman stand

Come rain, hail or shine, this Indian team has given its supporters something to smile about this season. In Sydney last night, the Indians, first of all, posted a huge target without assistance......