Thursday, 18 December 2025
Thursday, 18 December 2025
The Salt Lake Stadium riot was an expression of exasperation with the political control of every facet of life. It could well be an early warning of an electoral revolt
SWAPAN DASGUPTA
It is important for political parties to sit together and resolve their differences. Without national dialogue, Pakistan will see more political polarisation and a weakened democracy
MEHMAL SARFRAZ
In the instance of Pelé but especially that of Messi in Calcutta, maybe the crowds were demanding not just to be let into the ground, or to see and touch the idol, but to be allowed into history itself
RUCHIR JOSHI
Balance is not one-sided. At a time that the slightest provocation may set off tensions between communities, the judiciary has to lead the way to perceivable restraint and impartiality
THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The word is that the twin appointments ought to be seen as a triumph for Narendra Modi and Amit Shah over their rivals in the BJP’s internal power dynamics.
THE EDITORIAL BOARD
The Sameer Vidwans-directed romcom will hit theatres on 25 December
