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Devangshu Datta: IQ, EQ and lies
A habitual truth-teller builds a reputation for credibility. A habitual liar is liable to be misbelieved even when being truthful
Devangshu Datta: The looming shadow of the Budget
No matter how good the Budget is, there will probably be some unfulfilled hopes
 "Devangshu Datta: The looming shadow of the Budget")
Shikhar Dhawan: Down and almost out
With his dismal form with the bat showing no signs of improvement and the World Cup looming large, Dhawan's time in the Indian ODI team may finally be up
 "Shikhar Dhawan: Down and almost out")
Anjuli Bhargava: Mysterious workings of the CABE
It might be a good idea to ask why the Central Advisory Board of Education is needed, what we hope to achieve and by when
Redefining the term 'rich'
Do we want our children to worship money?
 "Redefining the term 'rich'")
Anjuli Bhargava: Air India and your old Ambassador car
The national carrier has a host of ownership and legacy problems. Unless there are some changes, competitors will keep whizzing past
At Mother Teresa's home, Mohan Bhagwat an object of forgiveness
The Missionaries of Charity are unaffected by the recent comments of RSS chief Mohan Bhagwat questioning Mother Teresa's motives
 "At Mother Teresa's home, Mohan Bhagwat an object of forgiveness")
Why the Delhi voter's self-interest is good news for AAP, democracy
The Indian voter has a rich history of rejecting the party in power at the Centre in favour of parties that address local concerns in state elections
 "Why the Delhi voter's self-interest is good news for AAP, democracy")
Aaditya Thackeray's Mumbai nightlife revival plan great, but gaps remain
Aaditya Thackeray's proposal to revive nightlife accepted by state govt, but is the city ready for it?
 "Aaditya Thackeray's Mumbai nightlife revival plan great, but gaps remain")
Smriti Iraniji, where's your Christmas spirit?
The BJP may have a brute majority in Parliament, but the true test of that power lies in how it treats its citizens
 "Smriti Iraniji, where's your Christmas spirit?")
Sania Mirza has the last laugh
By winning the US Open mixed doubles, Sania has given a fitting reply to politicians like K Laxman of the BJP
 "Sania Mirza has the last laugh")
Why Tharoor's sacking as spokesman is a message to the party
Following their electoral drubbing, the Congress mindset of protecting the Gandhi family at all costs is back in full earnest
 "Why Tharoor's sacking as spokesman is a message to the party")
Gujarat's mandatory voting law reeks of totalitarianism
It also holds out the threat of punishment for those who choose not to vote
 "Gujarat's mandatory voting law reeks of totalitarianism")
When Narendra Modi dropped in for lunch
Every minute that the PM spent at the IRCTC-run Parliament canteen has by now been immortalized for perpetuity
 "When Narendra Modi dropped in for lunch")
Delhi bus rapist Mukesh Singh is only a symptom of a bigger problem
The truth is that this is a very small part of the narrative of violence and assault women are forced to endure
 "Delhi bus rapist Mukesh Singh is only a symptom of a bigger problem")
Sreenivasan Jain: The noise around the land acquisition law
The debate over the land ordinance is best located in facts, not hyperbole