Political Actors Use Religion To Align Their Politics

The rulers of the day need to be sensitive and involved in managing the identities of sacred spaces and the ongoing dialogues about the past in diverse societies, suggests Colonel Nikhil Apte......

In Kerala for 2 days, Modi meets state's top bishops in big minority push

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday met the top priests of various churches in Kerala, giving a push to the Bharatiya Janata Party’s efforts to reach out to the influential minority......

Why Did The Pope Visit The Russian Embassy?

It stands to reason that at the meeting on Friday, Pope Francis conveyed to the Kremlin, some message in regard of the developments in Ukraine.The long duration of the meeting in the Russian......

If Putin is wise...

'He will consolidate the Russian hold over the Eastern Russian majority provinces in Ukraine and quickly withdraw from the rest of Ukraine.''At all costs, the Russians should avoid attacking and......

Ranji: Tons by Baba twins put TN on top vs Chattisgarh

A round-up of the first day's proceedings in the Ranji Trophy matches across the country. IMAGE: Tamil Nadu's Baba Aparajith and Babba Indrajith run between the wickets during their 206-run......

Ranji Roundup: Erratic Delhi bowled out for 90, Karnataka in command

A round-up of Ranji matches played across India on Thursday IMAGE: Karnataka batsman MA Agarwal celebrates after scoring a half century during Ranji Trophy match against Delhi at Eden Gardens in......

Athens basks in Year of the Olive

While 2004 is the Year of the Monkey in future Olympic hosts Beijing, in Athens it is most definitely the Year of the Olive.As the Greek capital gears up for the return of the Olympics to their......