"Democracy and dissent go hand in hand," it said, adding that the authorities have to act on their own and cannot hide behind courts in dealing with such a situation.
'But an overthrow of the Afghan government would really embolden regional militant groups in a big way.' 'LeT and JeM could be emboldened, and prompted to replicate in Kashmir what the Taliban did in Afghanistan.'
The second season of City Of Dreams has more pulp, hardly any juice, feels Sreehari Nair.
Leaders, including the President and Vice President, react to the bhoomi pujan of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya.
Ganesha Maththe Bandha is a clean and healthy comedy directed effectively by Phani Ramachandra. Anant Nag, Vinaya Prakash, Doddanna and Vijaya Raghavendra shine in their performances. Watch the film for a good two hour laugh.
A roundup of what you can do from the comfort of your couch while sipping on a dalgona coffee in your pajamas.
What might force the BJP to sit up and take notice is his letter to Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot requesting him to probe the Rs 22,000 crore worth corruption charge against his predecessor Vasundhararaje Scindia which was incidentally levelled by the Congress party
"Our government does not delay decisions. We neither nurse problems nor keep them pending," Modi said.
'If there is one thing our politicians, especially those with their ear to the ground, understand, it is the reality that their voters want three things from their children's schooling: English, English, English', notes Shekhar Gupta.
Hotel Mumbai wants to be a gripping depiction of a grim time but it could've been a lot more, feels Sukanya Verma.
For the current woes of the state to end, in city after city, town after town, village after village, unauthorised constructions have to be removed, no questions asked, says N Sathiya Moorthy.
'It is going to be a lifelong thing for me.'
Mythili Mishra who scored 99 per cent marks in the CBSE Class 12 exams wants to procure a bachelor's and master's degree in Political Science .
Here's the full text of President Ram Nath Kovind's address to the nation on the eve of 72nd Republic Day.
Planning for each eventuality is not possible but do your homework to be as best prepared as feasible.
It has been virtually a ten-year wait that's coming to a happy end for the 47-year-old leader, who nurtured the ambition of becoming chief minister soon after his father's death in September 2009.
'Our defence services are in a position to checkmate any Chinese adventurism.'
They just might make a jodi in the period film, Rannbhoomi.
A bench headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi rejected the contention of the petitioners, who said that in a form along with the annual data of a United Kingdom-based company in 2005-06, it was allegedly mentioned that Rahul Gandhi is a British citizen.
When Nehru came in active contact with Gandhi 100 years ago, he was a Westernised rationalist while Gandhi was deeply soaked in the Indian ethos and spirituality, notes Rasheed Kidwai.
On the occasion of Pandit Ravi Shankar's birth centenary, his biggest fan, Lata Mangeshkar, pays tribute to one of Indian classical music's greatest legends.
Be prepared to attempt a zillion questions before you take the actual CAT, says Prof Uday Salunkhe.
She said despite being aware of adverse political consequences, the Congress went ahead and created Telangana, and paid the price in the elections that followed.
More than five lakh aspirants will take the exam on January 7 and 8, 2017.
'Modi cannot drag India back into a primitive epoch resembling the religious wars in medieval Europe and at the same time claim to represent the aspirations of modernity among Indians,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
The transcript of the Milkha Singh Rediff Chat.
A few tips on how to be prepared for the uncertainties that may come our way.
Referring to the COVID-19 pandemic, Modi said India has always prided itself as the first responder in the region - a friend in need.
Chiki Sarkar's literary juggernaut.
Yoga improves the flow of oxygen to the brain and thus keeps depression at bay.
Komal Mehta explores engineering as an educational and career option. Read on to learn how an engineering diploma may be the key to an engineering degree.
Overall, even though the paper did not pose any surprise, pattern wise, with the number of questions remaining 75 as last year, the level of difficulty was increased by at least two to three notches.
'I might in the future step out of a Dileesh Pothan movie not completely satisfied, but content I'll be in the knowledge that our greatest living film-maker had failed striving to be something more than just an auteur,' notes Sreehari Nair.
The store segmentation approach that Shoppers Stop is taking is intended to improve its hit rate at a time when local and international fashion retailers are crowding the market with new merchandise across price points.
'In its short life, AAP has distinguished itself in many, many, governance spheres.' 'But party democracy is not one of them,' notes Aditi Phadnis.
Chef Aditi Handa, who is deeply invested in baking, makes the most delicious sourdough.
Blinded By The Light will release on Netflix on September 6.
We have a generation of youth in our country with fire in their bellies and the 'tamanna' to emulate the Indian soldier. Such is the image that has been created by our soldiers over time. The proposal for civilians into the Military fray for a short stint must be considered favourably keeping the national interests foremost, says Air Commodore Nitin Sathe (retd).
Persistence is the name of the game, says Vineet Bajpai.