Chennai: In a simple and practical move, the Central government, based on the overwhelming advice of all State governments, today announced that all movies would by default stand banned till they were formally cleared by religious groups, caste organisations or, in general, any body or association with the requisite numbers to create nuisance that has the potential to be noticed…. Read more →
Also: Gujarat’s foreign policy gaffes exposed New Delhi: The continued sluggishness in the Indian economy is an ‘inalienable proof’ for the fact that Narendra Modi’s influence is confined to Gujarat alone, and it is clear that his much-touted administrative acumen has had no real impact outside of the State, according to an international affairs expert specialising in the internal matter… Read more →
We grill the zodiac for you The zodiac column presents a unique challenge to the newspaper people. Because, quite unlike, say, the Editorial, it’s something that is actually read. So newspapers cannot simply bluff. They have to bluff with effort. The thing about the zodiac column is that those who believe in such stuff keenly follow it. Those who don’t… Read more →
Disclaimer: Sorry for disclaiming right at the start. The actual disclaimer comes next. Disclaimer 2: Reservation, as it is, is a complex issue. While looking for some background information for this piece, I came across a lot of informative and responsible voices both in favour of and against the ‘quota regime’ that put me in further quandary. Eventually, after reading… Read more →
Kolkata: In a year of retirements in Indian cricket, one more high-profile name has called time on his illustrious career. Indian cricket fan, Bharath Balaji, who had been part of many losses and some victories of the team over the last 30 years or so, today formally announced that the fourth Test in the ongoing India-England series at Nagpur will… Read more →
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