A new chapter of strife will now unfold in J&K

Editor-in-chief of Kashmir Times writes that there will be loss of participatory democracy, new social conflicts, and a host of economic and developmental issues Jammu & Kashmir now officially loses its special status. Along with that, it also lost its statehood status. The geographical and political entity it was till some days ago is now […]

Tales from the past

When people from the older generation narrate their experiences of Delhi of the past, the Capital then and now sound like two entirely different cities “The real essence of history lies not in books, but the story of common men narrating their experiences. It helps you understand the culture of the city”, said historian Sohail […]

When prisoners sing the blues away

Trained and talented inmates will showcase their musical skills this Independence Day. Tihar Idol, a reality show, is also ready to be broadcast During Independence Day, no outsiders are allowed into Tihar Jail. But the inmates don’t need any VIP to deliver long-winded speeches. They have their own unique celebration, as prisoners who have been […]

Doval’s courtroom drama

In his defamation case against caravan magazine, Vivek Doval was cross-questioned about links to a firm named in the ‘Paradise Papers’. He denied knowing cayman islands is a tax haven National Security Advisor Ajit Doval’s son, Vivek Doval, was cross-examined for three consecutive days at the Rouse Avenue District Court House complex last week. This […]

Inventors at work

One innovation will tackle cancer more effectively and affordably; the other is a solar-powered water pump which would help farmers cut costs Not everyone needs to be a mad scientist, working in a laboratory alone till the wee hours, dishevelled, abandoning all things soap-based. They can be students like the ones from IITs and IISCs […]

Another bill rushed through

Trans activist Rachna Mudraboyina points out various issues with the Transgender Bill that has been passed by the Lok Sabha Amidst the noise about Article 370 being scrapped in Jammu and Kashmir, the Lok Sabha passed the Transgender Persons (Protection of Rights) Bill 2019. It was introduced on July 19 and Minister of State for […]

A journey to remember

Sushma Swaraj’s was a remarkable journey of emerging as one of the key women voices in the right-of-centre stream of Indian politics It was 2000, the turn of the present century. A leading Left-leaning academic in Delhi University was delivering the usual rambling lecture, meandering from Marxist theorist Louis Althusser’s work to radical feminist concerns. […]

Larger than life

Sheila Dikshit shaped Delhi and people’s lives in significant ways. Her absence is as powerful as was her presence This is not an obituary of Sheila Dikshit, former chief minister of Delhi for 15 years, who died last month. It’s a story of a journalist’s first meaningful interaction with a powerful politician. It was a […]