Opinion
‘Red market’ crimes easy to commit, courtesy poor prosecution in...
After a decade of investigation and research, US-based author Scott Carney got a real sense of the ‘red market’ in India, which has been illustrated...
Time to be vigilant and keep out political interference
The press conference, followed by a handout issued by Justices Chelameswar, Ranjan Gogoi, Madhan Lokur and Kurian Joseph, the four seniormost Judges...
India’s culture war comes to Bollywood
Culture and history have become new battlegrounds in India. Debates over the Taj Mahal’s position as a symbol of multicultural India have yet to be...
Police and judiciary should not be swayed by public opinion
However brutal a crime is, it does not permit the state to indulge in hasty, brutal actions in the name of crime investigation and ‘justice for the...
Governor should remain advisor, not an administrator
The role of the Governor is spelt out clearly in the Constitution. He can hold the government responsible by not giving his assent to a bill or by...
Spruce up George Town, make it a tourist’s delight like its namesake...
The interesting names of some of the streets of George Town reflect the cosmopolitan character of the area and the varied businesses that thrive here.
Is the government bent upon disobeying court orders?
The recent summoning of the Chief Secretary Girija Vaidyanathan by the High Court which expressed its displeasure on the enormous number of pending...
Depth of knowledge is needed for better jobs
A system that offers inexpensive skills and competencies training, flexible in terms of timing, and technology enabled, may be the only way.
