Political leaders, across their multiple divides, are all focused on one single constituency: youngsters. It is no surprise, because the largely social media driven campaign, not against any partic Read more...
All-pervasive sycophancy has emerged as the distinct hallmark of the national Democratic Al liance (NDA)-led Central dispensation which has been holding the reins of governance since 2014. Be it me Read more...
Electric vehicle autorickshaw drivers have urged the district administration and Transport Department to adopt a clear, uniform and practi cal policy on permits and operating zones, saying that unc Read more...
Five of Udupi district’s 155 grama panchayats have earned national recognition for demonstrating how determined grassroots governance can transform rural communities. Ma damakki, Hakladi, Van Read more...
The quick U-turn on ban on manufacture and sale of tobacco- or nicotine-laced gutkha and pan masala by the Karnataka Government represents the typical dilemma the authorities face in counterbalanci Read more...
Forty years ago this week, ‘Khalistan Commando Force’ assassins were closing in on Gen Vaidya. So callous was the security of the just-retired Army chief that he was given a solitary po Read more...
Mangaluru
The confusion surrounding Property Cards and E-Khatha among property owners in the 37 villages brought within Mangaluru city limits has received an import Read more...
The death of Sajjan Kumar, convicted for his role in the 1984 anti-Sikh riots, is a grim reminder that justice delayed can indeed become justice denied. The riots followed the assassination of Prim Read more...
Vande Mataram has triggered controversy for over a century since later stanzas of the song refer to Hindu goddesses, which clashed with the monotheistic Islamic and Christian beliefs. Owing to the Read more...
When students hit the streets in angst, there is no politician who will dare to ignore them for their moorings could be torn apart if the demands raised by this young and impatient generation are n Read more...
As India celebrates its 79th Independence Day, the occasion is not only a time to honour the sacri fices of our freedom fighters but also to reflect on the progress made since 1947 and the challeng Read more...
The 24-day Monsoon session of the Parliament that ended on Thursday, may go down into the parliamentary history as a washout. Recording abysmally low productivity at 19 per cent--Rajya Sabha loggin Read more...