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Trump's Tariffs Defy Economic Principles

No experts, clearly, were involved in the design of these new tariffs, which have been the subject of bemused wonderment across the world in how completely they ignore logic, rationality, fairness,......

Why Trump Is A Man In A Hurry

Trump is confident the US will eventually emerge the winner from whatever turmoil his policies cause, notes T T Ram Mohan. IMAGE: President Donald Trump gives a thumbs up during the Men's......

'A Black Day That Saw Unprecedented Violence In Modern Nepal'

'9 September saw Kathmandu and other key cities under the control of goons.''There was no authority, the police was nowhere.''The crowds torched all three centres of the state -- the supreme court,......

'India Must Not Support Nepal's Ex-King'

'Gyanendra back on the throne would be bad news for the Nepali people. He may not have learnt from his experience, but we have.' IMAGE: Pro-monarchist demonstrators hurl stones at riot police......

What If China, America Make Up?

Trump spoke approvingly of his recent telephone conversation with Xi Jinping.This could indicate the possibility of America and China reaching some level of tactical accommodation, which would not......

Mr Modi, it's still not too late to turn things around

The government's initial promise and energy seems to have dissipated, says Shyam Saran. Disappointed expectations threaten to cast a shadow over the Modi government as it completes two years in......

'Common Man Is Abusing The Budget'

'We had tremendous faith in honorable Modiji in his second term as he was well-settled. Sadly that has been belied.' IMAGE: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman addresses a post budget media......

PM Modi, you have time on your side

The last three prime ministers who served full terms started out in their early 70s.Mr Modi is younger and fitter than all of them.But he needs to find it in him to change course if he is to beat......

Railway Budget speech

Railway Minister Lalu Prasad on Friday presented a populist interim Railway Budget in Parliament on Friday. Following is the entire speech of the railway minister: 1. Mr. Speaker, Sir I rise to......

All eyes on Jaitley's fifth Budget

The battle on creating jobs is virtually lost. If the battle for achieving higher growth too is lost, then its political consequences could become difficult to manage, says A K Bhattacharya.......

Kamal Haasan: Paapnasam's success would fuel Drishyam's Hindi version

'I am a product of many so called small films that went on to become big.' 'I am fortunate to at least have a voice to lend to causes I believe in' Kamal Haasan talks to Subhash K Jha about his new......

Decoding the Golden Globes 2013 nominations

The Golden Globes 2013 nominations is a spread so full, rich and varied it'd satisfy most cinematic gluttons, writes Raja Sen. It’s been a helluva year at the movies. From Martin Scorsese to......

Talvar: Closure, first. Propaganda, next. Justice, later

'The propaganda aspect of the movie -- despite it stemming purely from the writer's deepest convictions -- is a clincher for it is highly unlikely that you'll walk out of a screening of Talvar......

V V S Laxman on the Magic of Cricket

'If fame, money and comfort are the only factors that drive us, then we are playing cricket for entirely the wrong reasons.' IMAGE: V V S Laxman celebrates his double century in the memorable Eden......