The history behind India's iconic circular Parliament

India's iconic circular Parliament building may be readying to abdicate its position of preeminence to a brand new complex, but its historical relevance remains immortal and it was from here that......

'It is dereliction of duty on the part of the governor'

'The governor has the discretion to appoint anybody as chief minister.''The only condition is the person so appointed must be able to prove his majority on the floor of the House.' IMAGE: Devendra......

Turncoats, rebels spoil BJP's party in Haryana

At the time of ticket distribution, the top BJP leadership preferred the turncoats over its loyal workers. Several turncoats and rebels dented the ruling Bharatiya Janata Party's chances of......

We need a new India, Modiji!

'The time has come to substitute the present Constitutional set-up with an alternative democratic framework,' argues B S Raghavan, the distinguished civil servant. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra......

Worsening Centre, states relation poses a 'threat to federalism'

When the Centre tries to encroach upon the subjects that are under the prerogative of the state, or where the centre tries to evade from any responsibility guaranteed to a state through a......

When the Finance Bill goes beyond Budget making

The amendment of around 40 central statutes makes the Finance Bill, 2017 unique The passage of the Finance Bill, 2017, by the Lok Sabha on March 22 has rekindled the widespread debate over using a......

GST: Miles to go for a smooth journey

After necessary approvals, alignment of Assemblies and Parliament sessions’ timings to play crucial role, report Archis mohan and Indivjal Dhasmana The Constitution (Amendment) Bill,......

5 changes Rajya Sabha wanted in Aadhaar Bill

The Congress and the Left parties might move court to challenge LS speaker's ruling on Aadhaar as money Bill. Image: It is rare in the history of Parliament for the Upper House to have......

'Living on the edge keeps me going'

'I channelise my despair and anger into telling relevant stories and through them, taking on those who have made it a business to be intolerant.' IMAGE: Aditya Rawal in Hansal Mehta's Faraaz.......

Who Is Huma Qureshi Partying With?

Huma Qureshi rang in her 36th birthday on July 28 with her family and friends. Several film folk turned up at the athleisure-themed party.   It looks like 'black on black' is the birthday......

'It feels wonderful to be loved so much'

'My fear was put to rest with the belief that Sanjay sir had in me.''He told me, 'If you want to fly, just jump off the mountain with me and we'll do this together'.' The rich praise that Gangubai......

Guess who's directing Dabangg 4?

Salman Khan has roped in the talented Tigmanshu Dhulia to write and direct the fourth installment of the Dabangg franchise. Though the development is being kept under wraps, it has been revealed......

Ranji Trophy: Ashwin's four-wicket haul helps TN restrict MP

A round-up of Ranji Trophy matches played on Friday Dubey, Deshpande put Mumbai in control vs Railways All-rounder Shivam Dubey's smashing hundred complemented by pacer Tushar Deshpande's late......