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The decision to put off the CBSE Class 12 public examination and cancel the Class 10 examination at the end of a disrupted academic year brings much-needed relief to anxious … Read More
Medical termination of pregnancy laws should recognise the primacy of women’s agency Emancipation is seldom a linear progression to the finish; the hurdles are many, some entrenched in the mind. … Read More
U.S. and Iran should rebuild the lost trust and resolve the nuclear crisis before time runs out The Vienna talks between the remaining members of the Iran nuclear deal — … Read More
Five people were killed on Saturday during the fourth phase of polls in West Bengal, where the first three phases were largely eventless. While one person was allegedly killed by … Read More
ASI survey in Gyanvapi mosque should not be allowed to resurrect disputes buried by law The order of a civil court in Varanasi that the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) … Read More
Since its launch in 2008, the Indian Premier League has largely remained a summer-fix, with its share of pulsating thrills and big money. But these are extraordinary times when a … Read More
India, China and countries in ASEAN should pressure the junta to restore democracy The violence of March 27, Myanmar’s Armed Forces’ Day, in which over 100 protesters were killed, has … Read More
Much is at stake for the Left and the Congress in Kerala, and for regional parties in T.N. The States of Tamil Nadu and Kerala, along with the Union Territory … Read More
President Joe Biden allowed a ban on issuance of H-1B visas for skilled workers to lapse at the end of March 2021, a move signalling his intent — articulated as … Read More
Rajinikanth fully deserves the Phalke, but the timing of the announcement is suspect Rajinikanth, the reigning demigod of Tamil filmdom, richly deserves the Dadasaheb Phalke award, Indian cinema’s highest recognition, … Read More