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Killing messengers
Legislation alone cannot stem the tide of hate.
A.G. Noorani
The power of radio
Curbs on FM channels are a violation of rights.
Politics and talaq
Is the Indian supreme court’s decision an exercise in futility?
Kashmir suffocated
All routes are closed — except to India.
Broken promises
Should the elected be held responsible for unfulfilled pledges?
NON-FICTION: OF HUMAN TRAGEDY AND CONSEQUENCES
Despite the love between them, lifelong companionship was not meant to be for ‘Ruttie’ and ‘J’
Cult of secrecy
Inquiries hold lessons and set useful precedents.
Political pardons
Abuse of the power to pardon is more common here than in the US.
India’s presidents
All PMs want a ‘safe man’ in the presidency.
The march of folly
The BJP’s stance towards Kashmiris is bound to fail.
Governors in India
The central government continues to flout states’ rights.
Menace of lobbyists
Moneyed interests are subverting democracies.
Civil disservice
The integrity of public servants has been undermined in UP.
Impeachment
Political indictment has few supporters outside the US.
Reviving a party
The Congress needs an inspiring leadership.
SCO’s new members
China wants Pakistan and India to follow the SCO charter.
The state’s ads
Government ads shouldn’t be used as a weapon against the press.
Politics and justice
An impartial public prosecutor is needed to uphold the law.
Modi’s target
Modi is exploiting an issue that Muslims are already looking into.
Septuagenarians
This August, can our countries finally come together in peace?