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Indian economy growing faster than China’s. But if you look at big picture, neither’s winning yet

When one tries to gauge which really is the fastest-growing large economy, story line can change based on period chosen for study. So one should be cautious about projections for future.

Supreme Court order on CEC is bringing back old era of judicial activism, declare CJI a God

Supreme Court can't become a parallel legislative body. But that's exactly what the court is doing by ordering for a committee with CJI on it to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner.

Pakistanis are escaping on risky boats, through illegal routes—all for a better life

Pakistan has joined the ranks of countries like Somalia and Afghanistan who are willing to take any risk at all to escape their country.

Let RSS and Jamaat-e-Islami Hind talk to each other. Pasmanda Muslims and India need that

No Muslim group today can claim to represent the majority of Indian Muslims. They do only in some capacities and their involvement in any dialogue on Hindu-Muslim issues should be seen as a positive step.

Dreaming of a third front? Even Stalin’s ‘birthday party gang’ knows better

The total Lok Sabha strength of all such parties talking of opposition unity is not more than 200. No wonder Stalin says 'thoughts for the third front are pointless'.

Wheat open market sale cause of farmers’ worry. Krishi Bhawan faces another difficult year

Central pool stocks of wheat are only slightly above the buffer norms and at least 25 million tonnes must be procured for the public distribution system and welfare schemes.

Taking leaf out of Sisodia education model would’ve been good politics. But BJP chose dirty path

Why go after India’s favourite education minister? Sisodia’s goodwill is evidenced by the endorsements of his reforms by M.K. Stalin, Akhilesh Yadav, and the Left.

India must get rid of its hatred for the Raj. It’s very much part of our history

The much-maligned Khan Market in Delhi is named for Dr. Khan Sahib, who saved the lives of Hindus and Sikhs in Peshawar.

Ajnala violence points to importance of pre-empting conflict. Learn from Operation Blue Star

The Ajnala incident needs to be located within the broader context of public utterances by Amritpal Singh and absence of responses from state & central govt.

In Nepal game of political dice, Prachanda-Deuba & India are back while Oli out in the cold again

There’s never a dull day in the Himalayan republic. When Deuba lost the election, everyone thought India had lost the plot. But then the plot changed.

On Camera

No insult to Ayurveda. AIIMS an attempt to bring good standards of medical education—Amrit Kaur

On 18 February 1956, 'Rajkumari' Amrit Kaur, India's first health minister, moved the Bill in Lok Sabha for the establishment of AIIMS in Delhi. She wanted it to have the powers and functions of a university because it will 'probably make revolutionary changes in curriculum as well as in modes of teaching'.

Cash-strapped Karnataka hikes fuel tax by Rs 3/l, could earn Rs 2,500-3,000 cr more per yr

Move to bring down differences in commodity prices with neighbouring states, says government. Oppn, dealers blame it on welfare, Congress's guarantees.

With an eye on China, IAF expands taxi track at Leh airport, new shelters being built

Expanded taxi track is smaller than those meant for civilian operations, but is long enough for fighters & military transport aircraft to operate.

Sangh wants BJP to know it’s not dispensable. It’s a rap on the knuckles, nothing more

Occasional lovers’ tiffs have marked history of RSS-BJP relations. To think that Nagpur will bring about any change in leadership is a misreading of both its intent and its power.