Full text: President Murmu's address to Parliament's Budget Session

‘Wherever in the world there is political instability, those countries are beset with severe crises today. But India is in a much better position than the rest of the world due to the......

FULL TEXT: President's address to Parliament

Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's customary address to the joining sitting of Parliament on the first day of the budget session. Honourable Members, This joint sitting of......

'Attempt to change status quo at LAC is unacceptable'

As the pandemic unfolded, the India-China relationship has come under severe stress.To restore normalcy, agreements between the two countries must be respected scrupulously in their entirety.Where......

Wisdom demands Modi dial back on Hindu nationalism

'Wisdom demands Modi moves to restore the critical institutions of the State and dial back on the cult building around his persona,' say Sonali Ranade and Shealja Sharma. IMAGE: Prime Minister......

10 economic commandments for Modi

Instead of a consumption stimulus the government must address the NPA issue on a war footing and invest in infrastructure, affordable housing and exports, says Sanjeev Nayyar. Illustration: Dominic......

A 'success' story that's mostly on paper

NDA’s energy plan powered UP win, but it’s not a winner yet. Centre has claimed to have saved money by targeted coverage but critics say the system is not yet foolproof. Many called it......

'You can't stand on a podium and preach to India'

'India is no longer the India of the '70s and the '80s.''It's a large country with the fastest growing economy.''In working with India, you just can't go and humiliate the nation publicly.' USIBC......

Is the Paris climate pact unfair and inadequate?

Who won at Paris -- the developed countries, the developing countries or the French host -- asks Nitin Desai The Paris Agreement on climate change has been approved by the 195 nations involved,......