Opinion

Facets of education in Covid times: Discretion, dilemma and constitutional mandate

18 Nov 2020 07:04 AM IST

The world is readjusting itself with Covid-19. We are slowly moving towards finally accepting what might be the “new normal”. The pandemic has made nations reflect on their failings as providers to the people and also made us re- evaluate the concept of welfare state. Jurisprudentially, the concept of state

QUAD MUST ALSO BE AN ECONOMIC ALLIANCE

17 Nov 2020 08:01 AM IST

Alarm bells should start ringing at the way China is bouncing back on the world economic stage, in spite of its many crimes against humanity, including the unleashing of the coronavirus. It is now helming the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), a platform from where India has opted out. Fifteen

Raisina Hill has its task cut out in dealing with Biden & Harris

17 Nov 2020 07:54 AM IST

With Joe Biden and Kamala Harris set to assume power in the United States, one expects the Ministry of External Affairs to build a strong bridge with the Democrats. A highly-sophisticated and carefully-structured diplomacy must be initiated to make the new administration realise and appreciate India’s stand on vital issues.

Making it Happen: Coal block auction

17 Nov 2020 07:51 AM IST

It is heartening to note that the auctions of the coal bocks for commercial mining are currently going on smoothly. However, it was not so in 2014. There was a crisis at hand. The coal blocks that had been allotted during the past decade and a half came under the

Thousands of invisible hands of those in power

17 Nov 2020 07:49 AM IST

Tejashwi fought like a steadfast warrior despite hurdles like Chirag and Owaisi, but the ‘power’ won.

Judicial ethics: An Indian perspective

17 Nov 2020 07:46 AM IST

The Preamble of the Bangalore Principles of Judicial Conduct, 2002, states that the principles are intended to establish standards for ethical conduct of judges. They are designed to provide guidance to judges and to afford the judiciary a framework for regulating judicial conduct.

CONGRESS ABETS NDA TO STEAL BIHAR ELECTIONS

16 Nov 2020 07:07 AM IST

Nitish Kumar is all set to once again become the Chief Minister of Bihar, thanks to the inadvertent assistance the NDA received from the Congress, a constituent of the rival Mahagathbandhan. In fact, it was the shoddy performance of the grand old party that spoiled the chances of Tejashwi Yadav

Remembering Maulana Azad

16 Nov 2020 07:06 AM IST

Since his birthday is being celebrated as National Education Day, it is an occasion to introspect and recognise what is ailing our education system and how it can be fixed under the current circumstances.

Right to Internet: Why it matters

16 Nov 2020 06:52 AM IST

Devika Balakrishnan, a 14-year-old daughter of a daily wage labourer in Kerala committed suicide on 1st June of this year since she was unable to attend online classes because she did not have access to the internet or television. In another incident, 14-year-old boy from Chennai also committed suicide for

PM MODI’S DYNAST COMMENTS COULD HURT JYOTIRADITYA, CHIRAG

13 Nov 2020 07:05 AM IST

Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s dig at the dynasts in Indian politics after the Bihar Assembly victory could not have come at a worse time for both Jyotiraditya Scindia and Chirag Paswan. Both these men are immensely talented, and under normal circumstances were expected to join the Union Cabinet. However, their

Why world needs Ayurveda more than ever before

13 Nov 2020 07:03 AM IST

Our health and psychological challenges today require Ayurveda, and we will certainly benefit from the wisdom of the great rishis and yogis who have brought us Ayurveda and sustained in over the millennia.

SC explains when power to transfer petitions U/s 21A Hindu Marriage Act can be invoked

13 Nov 2020 06:59 AM IST

In a latest, landmark and laudable judgment titled Shruti Kaushal Bisht vs. Kaushal R Bisht [Transfer Petition (Civil) No. 1264 of 2019] delivered on November 6, 2020, Justice V Ramasubramanian of the Apex Court held that a power to transfer the petition under Section 21A of the Hindu Marriage Act