Indus Waters Treaty: 'India didn't give away water'

The Indus Waters Treaty is an 'engineering treaty' rather than a political one, says former high commissioner to Pakistan T C A Raghavan who cautions that applying 'street-level common sense' to......

'Bulldozer Justice Continues Despite SC Verdict'

'Even as the Supreme Court's anti-punitive demolition judgment nears its first anniversary, no formal contempt proceedings have been initiated either by the Supreme Court or any high court against......

Asim Munir Shuffles His Generals

Asim Munir will have to find a well trusted aide to fill the crucial ISI post's when Asim Malik retires soon. IMAGE: Pakistan army chief Syed Asim Munir. Photograph: Kind courtesy screen......

What Gave Birth To Maoists In Bastar

The Maoists in Bastar went from one village to another with kits providing badly needed medical intervention. The medical help was one key reason why the tribals were attracted to the Maoists,......

Adani opts out of US funding for Colombo Port project

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group has pulled out of a loan deal with a US agency to fund a port terminal in Sri Lanka, saying it will use its own resources for the project. Image used for......

Govt defends Great Nicobar project amid criticism, cites national interest

The central government’s Great Nicobar development project, proposed around an unprecedented transhipment port, will be executed to keep environmental impact minimal, and is essential as it......

Prolonged lockdown to make India's water crisis worse

Making water available is always a serious challenge in the summer for all public authorities.This year, the challenge is higher when hand-washing at every opportunity has become a necessity.So......

Scorching summer may hit water supply and fodder

In the first of a two-part series, Sanjeeb Mukherjee examines the impact of the upcoming summer on agriculture and drinking water supply. Summers have set in and if weather predictions and current......

Will Sexual Abuse Ever End In Film Industry?

Nothing is going to change in a hurry unless attitudes change and punishments are speedy and fair, notes Ramesh Menon. All Illustrations: Dominic Xavier/Rediff.com   Worms are daily crawling......

Afghans furious: Test marred due to woeful facilities

Poor drainage, woeful facilities in Greater Noida mar Day 1 of Afghanistan vs New Zealand Test Photograph: Kind courtesy Afghanistan Cricket Board/X Deplorable conditions at the Shaheed Vijay......

Kohli, Rohit praise giant Pakistani pacer in the nets

IMAGE: Kohli impressed in the nets by Mohammed Irfan Jr. Photograph: Francois Nel/Getty Images Mohammed Irfan Jr. was a bit disappointed after India's two-hour net session at the Sydney Cricket......

Tainted Butt hits century on domestic comeback after ban

IMAGE: Salman Butt celebrates. Photograph: Facebook Former Pakistan captain Salman Butt hit a century as he and fast bowler Mohammad Asif returned to competitive cricket on Sunday after serving......