Reports that India is reviewing its position on the Indus Waters Treaty have evoked a strong response in Pakistan, where river waters form a lifeline for the country’s agricultural economy. Headlines suggested that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi was planning to “steal” Pakistan’s waters and let the country run dry
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I’m very patriotic, but why hang only artistes. Not fair: Priyanka Chopra
Ongoing tension between India & Pakistan Mob vs Karan Johar: It’s a pity when citizens are forced to profess patriotism- Viju Cherian
India is a vibrant democracy that was built and continues to flourish by accommodating differing viewpoints and informed debate. India should not be defined by the limited spectrum of understanding professed by groups that rely on strong-arm tactics. It’s a pity when a citizen is forced to profess his/her love
Open letter to Karan Johar: I’m sad that you surrendered your freedom of expression- Ujjal Dosanjh
Samsung phone recall likely to spark Android turf war
Samsung Electronics' abandonment of the Galaxy Note 7 due to safety concerns will likely touch off a turf war among Android Smartphone makers, analysts said, presenting them a rare opportunity to gain share but with less room for archrival Apple Inc. Consumers tend to commit to their choice between Apple’s
India may seek $7.5 billion in extra spending to spur growth
India may seek parliamentary approval to spend about $7.5 billion more on roads, railways and other public programs over the next five months, two government sources said, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi looks to spur growth and create jobs. The new spending, details of which are still being worked out,
Saudi Arabia, Japan’s Soft Bank plan $100 billion tech fund, one of world’s biggest
Relations between Pakistan and India deteriorate further- Law of the Indus- A.G. Noorani
The deteriorating relations between India and Pakistan is casting its shadow on the water sharing agreement on the Indus river which was reached after the partition of India in 1947. Can India unilaterally break the agreement which has survived even after four wars between the two countries. A.G. Noorani a
Muslim personal law: Get a just code, not uniform code-Faizan Mustafa
This may be difficult for television anchors to accept but many jurists do question the idea that all law must come from the State. The divide between the socialists and liberals is clearly visible. “Legal pluralism” and “radical libertarianism” are well-recognized scholarly traditions. There is a consensus that the State
Triple talaq row: There’s scope for reconciliation between Islam, modernity- Zia Haq
On the one hand, the regressive majority discourse has been like this: if Muslims want sharia, they could go to Pakistan. The social contract for Muslims, unfortunately, has been such that they are forced to trade votes for protection, rather than progress. On the other, the All-India Muslim Personal Law