I am simply appalled at the huge scams that surface daily in our country. The electronic media lately has only been reporting corruption at the highest levels, rape and murder, very often of minors,by men in power. I don’t wish to blame the media...

Today, morning, after, evening and night you are greeted by scams, corruption, rape and murder. It is indeed a sign of the times that we live in. People the world over are in the constant pursuit of wealth and mostly the wrong way. The straightforward...

How responsible is the media? The media, especially the electronic media, is losing its credibility, as well as its sensitivity, in the face of telecasting unverified reports, gory pictures and voyeuristic details. They neither want to self-regulate...

The extravagant 25th anniversary celebrations of the Bahujan Samaj Party (BSP) with blue colour flags would have passed off as just another one of those celebrations our politicians are so fond of indulging in. But adorning Mayawati with a garland...

The Women’s Reservation Bill has generated much heat and debate, since it was first introduced in 1996. But nevertheless, it has passed its first test successfully through the Rajya Sabha. It would have been immensely appropriate if the Rajya...

Mr. Kapil Sibal’s announcement that the 10th Board exams are to be made optional is a welcome measure and comes not a day too soon. When translated into practice, it should be a panacea for a problem that has long been causing thousands of children...

In India, film stars have the status of demi-gods! The public is to blame for this of course, but having been given this hallowed position in society, the stars have assumed that they are above the law. In our star-struck country this may work but...

While the economic downturn is affecting almost every nation and industry in this world, and everyone is scrambling for jobs and money, it would be a good time to do some introspection and assess the real reasons for this sorry state of affairs. It...

The recent controversy over the obnoxious and entirely unwarranted remarks made by Ms.Rita Bahuguna takes away from the dignity of parliamentary politics. Our founding fathers intended Parliament to be a sacred House where opposition would also be...