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No room for vigilantism in a rules-based society
Updated on Feb 19, 2023 08:27 PM IST
The Bhiwani murders can become a test case, but strong political will and institutional response will be necessary
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Keeping watch on China at LAC
A three-pronged Cabinet push and a US Senate resolution show that Beijing’s moves will be matched by India, and scrutinised globally
Updated on Feb 17, 2023 08:09 PM IST
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Flouting green norms cannot be condoned
According to a report in this newspaper, the state has granted approvals to 790 projects involving the diversion of strip forest land for approach roads to provide access to roadside amenities such as retail stores, petrol pumps, and wedding halls.
Published on Feb 16, 2023 07:51 PM IST
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Why the Tripura polls matter
In the small state, a three-cornered contest is competitive, and holds key symbolic takeaways
Updated on Feb 23, 2023 10:02 PM IST
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AI deal marks a key moment
The agreement holds major downstream implications and shows India’s economic might on the world stage
Updated on Feb 16, 2023 09:27 AM IST
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Caste bias is rife on campuses. Address it
It is yet to be understood that academic excellence can co-exist, even thrive, alongside caste-based attitudes. BR Ambedkar warned about it at the moment of India’s Independence. It remains true today.
Updated on Feb 16, 2023 09:28 AM IST
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On green laws, need a change in attitudes
A set of SOPs for all highway projects near border areas may, unfortunately, be too late to reverse the damage on the fragile Himalayas. But it can engender a change in the attitudes of the authorities and the developers
Published on Feb 14, 2023 07:17 PM IST
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Make farming climate proof
Inflation targeting won’t be very effective if agriculture can’t deal with climate vagaries
Published on Feb 14, 2023 07:10 PM IST
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Ban on wheat exports may hit farm incomes
When farmers are not allowed to exploit windfall gains of high prices either in domestic or foreign markets, they incur a loss of potential income
Updated on Feb 14, 2023 08:54 AM IST
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The way forward on crypto regulations
Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman indicated that there will be the need for a standard operating procedure of sorts
Published on Feb 12, 2023 07:45 PM IST
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Why the governor rejigs matter
Appointment of six governors and shuffling of seven holds key clues for politics and the polls
Updated on Feb 12, 2023 08:46 PM IST
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NSA’s trips hold key global clues
NSA Doval’s visits to DC and Moscow showed that India is balancing its relations to push its priorities in an uncertain global environment
Updated on Feb 10, 2023 07:37 PM IST
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LeBron James and the audacity of hope
LeBron achieved what experts thought no one ever would. When he scored 38 points for the LA Lakers, he beat the all-time scoring record in the NBA regular season
Updated on Feb 10, 2023 09:06 AM IST
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In Himalayas, exercise caution
As Char Dham registration begins, work on a long-term plan to protect the fragile ecosystem
Updated on Feb 10, 2023 09:05 AM IST
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Why MPC’s growth forecast is optimistic
While the MPC’s estimate is broadly in line with the baseline forecast of 6.5% in the Economic Survey, there is a reason why professional economists are right in terming the growth forecasts as slightly optimistic.
Updated on Feb 10, 2023 09:11 AM IST
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Biden delivers a robust display
A strong State of the Union seals the President’s place as the Democratic front-runner for 2024
Updated on Feb 10, 2023 09:09 AM IST
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MPC will hold key inflation, economy clues
More than the rate decision, the Reserve Bank of India’s projections and stance may show way forward after Budget
Updated on Feb 07, 2023 07:52 PM IST
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Accuracy, ethics must be at centre of AI race
In a world where unregulated tech is causing havoc and eroding democratic ideals, questions of ethics, accuracy and transparency will have to be front and centre in the months and years to come
Updated on Feb 07, 2023 07:49 PM IST
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Fix the MCD deadlock to focus on governance
The courts will examine whether procedural infirmities have crept into the process, but political parties must step back from the disarray, be guided by the law and precedents, and allow governance concerns to take centre stage
Updated on Feb 07, 2023 08:44 AM IST
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Balloon offensive a new flashpoint
When a large white balloon drifted into United States (US) airspace over Alaska on January 28, few had expected it to spark an international crisis and reverse months of progress in the US-China relationship
Updated on Feb 07, 2023 08:45 AM IST
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Science must drive policy
The government may want to consider undertaking a comprehensive study of vulnerable ecosystems and earthquake-sensitive zones in the Himalayan region so as to create robust baseline geological knowledge about these areas
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 10:06 AM IST
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Lessons for Pak from the Musharraf era
At a time when Pakistan faces a fresh round of political uncertainty, the Musharraf era could serve as a lesson on the perils of military intervention in politics, and the futility of myopic actions to shore up domestic popularity
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 10:08 AM IST
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Find decisive fixes to free undertrials
Steps by the Union government and Supreme Court may help, but a mindset change is needed first. Let us not make the process the punishment
Updated on Feb 06, 2023 10:03 AM IST
What the Indus impasse entails
Any update in the treaty will be difficult at a time of intense economic instability in Pakistan
Published on Feb 02, 2023 07:07 PM IST
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Ending sewer deaths will need monitoring
On Wednesday, the Union government made a renewed effort to stamp out this practice. This is an important move.
Published on Feb 02, 2023 07:06 PM IST
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5 key aspects of Budget 2023-24
It goes beyond populism; is conservative on nominal growth; makes a big push for the new tax regime; focuses on capital expenditure; and places emphasis on climate and macro-trends
Updated on Feb 01, 2023 11:40 PM IST
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Focus on retaining girls in STEM fields
Policy has to focus on retaining them by introducing women mentors, creating a more supportive environment for women at workplaces, and moving to erase discrimination
Published on Jan 31, 2023 07:28 PM IST
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What the economic survey reveals
Economic recovery from Covid-19 is complete but demand and revenue challenges loom
Published on Jan 31, 2023 07:23 PM IST
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Yatra done, Cong poll walk begins
The Bharat Jodo Yatra may energise the party cadre, but electoral victories will take a lot more work
Updated on Jan 30, 2023 08:04 PM IST
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India’s U-19 victory may herald a new era
With the Women’s Premier League set to begin in March, the triumph has given women’s cricket in India, ready to take-off in any case, just the launchpad it needed
Updated on Jan 30, 2023 08:04 PM IST
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