The fuel hike shows that our political leaders are not in touch with us.
Namita Bhandare writes.
The stage is set for providing the full gamut of financial services to the excluded.
Samit Ghosh writes.
A resolution to divide Punjab and restore the provincial status of Bahawalpur has been passed. But is the nation ready to give space to different ethnic groups?
Ayesha Siddiqa writes.
To prevent sexual abuse, we must talk to children about sexuality in a positive way,
Radhika Chandiramani writes.
Seek not happiness other than by being worthy of it. Seek happiness in the joy of duty which is nobly done, so said the Buddha. Here is a fundamental basis of the art of social interaction. Here is a moral teaching of human fellowship, not of abstract faith. Here is a concept of personal growth and the creation of happiness in any society.
The informal sector assures few social security protections to the elderly poor. A universal pension scheme can no longer be treated as an unreasonable demand.
Harsh Mander writes.
Poor administration is at the core of the infant deaths in Srinagar. Sanchita Sharma writes.
The 25th anniversary of the Siachen operations passed in silence.
Manmohan Bahadur writes.
I believe, as many of you do, that reading old books is like meeting old friends. And if you read an old classic after ages, you have the feeling that you are at home with a long-lost friend.
No intelligence input is infallible. One has to proceed with the best lead to protect the country's interests and be prepared for mistakes in the line of duty.
Vikram Sood writes.
The third anniversary of the UPA 2 on Tuesday could very well be its last if those at the helm of affairs do not take corrective steps to take control of matters and set both the political and the government's agenda.
Pankaj Vohra writes.
The one happy memory I have from my childhood is the freedom I had to play from early morning until the streetlights came on. The area I grew up in had more than 30 parks.
At times, I close my eyes and go back into the past. I recall my childhood -- a little child who had no worries and lived the most uncomplicated life. Life at that time wasn't about colour combinations and designer clothing.
Instead of spending time, money and emotions solely on a wedding day, we must focus on the more important aspects of marriage. Marriage is an important part of life. It's a partnership you form; it's a companion you choose.
Aamir Khan writes.
Most of our arms deals come under the scanner mainly because of a lack of national consensus on defence preparedness. PDT Achary writes.