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Have electoral bonds made a bad system worse?

In disallowing voters from knowing the identity of donors, the scheme is even more opaque now

The little girl stands among people to pay homage to Babasaheb Ambedkar on his 63rd death anniversary at Kandivali in Mumbai on December 6, 2019.

Lessons from Ambedkar

NOTEBOOK | From ‘Aaya Ram, Gaya Ram’ to ‘Operation Lotus’

P. Raman How the meaning and nature of defections have changed over time

Restoring a secular notion of citizenship

Prasenjit Bose The claim that Bengali Hindus excluded in the National Register of Citizens in Assam would get citizenship through the Citizenship Amendment Bill, 2019 is patently false

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The Hindu Explains | How the model code of conduct evolved

Flying in the face of the demand for transparency

CONCEPTUAL Comment

What is hamiltonian spite in biology?

Fifty years apart, the story of two OIC fiascos

SINGLE FILE Comment

Promise amidst strife

The loss of intellectual autonomy

Solar powerhouse

For residential consumers to see rooftop solar as a viable electricity option, building awareness is crucial

Kashmir conundrum

Indian Muslims must not pay the price for Kashmiri transgressions

What is ‘modern monetary theory’ in economics?

This refers to an economic theory which argues that a government that borrows in its own currency can technically never default on any of its

Another pilot, another release

The events that unfolded 20 years ago, when Pakistan captured Flt. Lt. Nachiketa

A pivotal election in Thailand

The system is configured to the military’s advantage, but Thaksin Shinawatra may hold the key

Equally in the spotlight

Some recent Hindi films show that ‘character actors’ no longer have a secondary status

Failing the forest

Both human rights and wildlife rights groups have not used the Forest Rights Act as a conservation tool

The basics are vital

Making hospitalisation affordable will spell relief, but there is no alternative to strengthening primary health care

Changing the stripes of conservation

Was the ‘man-eating’ tigress Avni that was killed in Maharashtra’s Yavatmal district a casualty of rising man-animal conflict, or was some other dynamic at play? Serish Nanisetti on how development projects in tiger habitats and the fragmentation of migration corridors call for a rethink of conservation policies

The mixed signals from Pakistan

One can get a fair idea of the Pakistani military’s thinking by analysing the politicians’ statements and actions

What is differential reproduction in biology

This refers to the difference in the reproductive success rate of various individual members or groups within a species. Differential reproduction

Small fish in a big pond

Small parties remain outsiders in their own State, but can be coalition partners at the Centre

Will Priyanka Gandhi change the fortunes of the Congress?

YES | Manisha PriyamHer connect with women and her experience in campaign management will help Manisha Priyam_Art (1) I believe that Priyanka Gandhi

Nigeria’s difficult democratic journey

Abrupt postponement, chaos at polling stations and violence, all contributed to the lowest ever general election turnout

What is sub-replacement fertility in demography

This refers to any fertility rate below the replacement rate that would cause the population of a certain group of people to decrease over time. A

Manufacturing unanimity

Giving cash grants to gram panchayats electing sarpanchs unanimously is antithetical to democracy

The vexatious question of Masood Azhar

India can take up its fight against terrorism at the United Nations Security Council in various ways

Regulating drug prices

More needs to be done to make medicines affordable

A patchwork approach to GST problems

Transparency and simplicity in the tax regime are casualties of the GST Council’s recent decisions

Tailing a virus

The Zika outbreak response should not end when an outbreak ends

Illuminating Asia’s future

Seoul embraces relations with New Delhi solely based on India’s inherent appeal and worth

Smart farming in a warm world

Investment and policy reform are needed on priority to help farmers cope with climate change

What is Hamilton's rule in biology

This refers to a biological rule that determines when an animal will engage in altruistic behaviour that seemingly does not improve its own

What is hysterical strength in biology

This refers to the abnormal levels of strength exhibited by certain individuals during times of extreme stress. For instance, people have been

More mixed events, please

If the Hopman Cup gets the axe, it will be a loss for the sport

The case of Shamima Begum

If the U.K. goes with the exclusionary instinct of an angry public, it will be dangerous for democracy

When India-Pakistan animosity was pushed to the back burner

Not long ago, the two public service broadcasters promised to share treasures

Re-imagining Delhi

The governance structure is in need of a drastic remake

The correct prescription

Entry of e-pharmacies will bring down the price of medicine for Indian patients

Blatantly banal

Bollywood is noteworthy in turning homosexual characters into caricatures

What is restorative justice in law

This refers to a form of criminal justice where the major emphasis of court proceedings is on repairing the damages imposed by a criminal on the

Old challenges in building a new Kerala

The Nava Kerala Mission requires decentralised planning and the participation of the local government

De-odourising sewage

India’s cities are drowning in waste — but no one is bothered

How the U.S. aids Maduro

It allows him to present himself as the last bulwark against a return to American corporate domination

What is 'Commitment device' in Sociology?

This refers to any choice made by individuals in the present in order to prevent themselves from making impulsive mistakes in the future. It is

After the terrorist strike in Pulwama, is war even an option?

YES | Gurmeet Kanwal GurmeetKanwalArt Our conventional deterrence has failed. It is necessary to initiate strong military measuresThe terrorist

Holding a mirror to war

The technology of warfare has evolved, but grief and loss remain

Picking sides in West Asia

India could find it difficult to maintain a ‘balancing’ approach between different West Asian powers

What is 'Acid test ratio' in Finance?

This refers to a financial metric that is used to measure the ability of a firm to meet its various short-term obligations. It is calculated by

A modern story of Ekalavya

The education system continues to exclude many people’s histories, world views and cultures

Splurging in the time of debt: Andhra Pradesh govt and its populist schemes

Andhra Pradesh’s government continues to launch populist schemes despite its poor financial situation

The private sector in public health

It can provide services and capital

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The burns ward of New Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital where the Unnao rape survivor was admitted on December 5, 2019.

23K | Unnao rape victim succumbs to burn injuries at Delhi’s Safdarjung Hospital

The bodies of the accused are being shifted from the spot near Hyderabad on December 6, 2019.

34K | Hyderabad vet rape, murder: uneasy calm in village of 3 of the 4 accused shot dead by police

16K | Why did the Brahmins become vegetarian? B.R. Ambedkar asks in this excerpt from ‘Beef, Brahmins and Broken Men: An Annotated Critical Selection from The Untouchables’

Cyderabad Commissioner of Police V.C. Sajjanar addresses the media at the spot on December 6, 2019.

35K | Hyderabad 'killing by police': IPS officer Sajjanar led similar police action in 2008 in Warangal

Locals commend the police officer who shot dead the four culprits accused of Disha's rape and murder, in Chatanpally near Hyderabad on Friday.

34K | Hyderabad vet rape and murder accused death: Must wait for magisterial inquiry outcomes, says Cong.

The clues team recover the pistol snatched by one of the accused from police at the shootout site, near Hyderabad on December 6, 2019.

570K | All four accused in Hyderabad vet rape and murder case shot dead

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman speaks in the Rajya Sabha on December 5, 2019. Photo: RSTV/PTI

14K | ‘I don’t eat onions’ remark: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman rejects ‘elitist’ tag, cites Ujjwala, Jan Dhan

FILE - In this May 11, 2019 file photo, detained Chinese nationals, accused of involvement in a trafficking gang to lure Pakistani women into fake marriages, try to shield their faces while they are escorted by Pakistan's Federal Investigation Agency officers to court in Lahore, Pakistan. The Associated Press has obtained a list, compiled by Pakistani investigators determined to break up trafficking networks, that identifies hundreds of girls and women from across Pakistan who were sold as brides to Chinese men and taken to China. But the biggest case against traffickers fell apart in October, when a court in Faisalabad acquitted 31 Chinese nationals charged in connection with trafficking. (AP Photo/K.M. Chaudary, File)

91K | 629 Pakistanis sold as brides in China

34K | Filmmaker Daniel Shravan draws flak on social media for weird comments on rape