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A new pole in Indian politics
Published on Mar 03, 2022 07:30 PM IST
Efficient welfare delivery has helped the BJP expand nationally. But can it erase caste?
Two years of Covid: India’s report card
India's pandemic story began on March 2. Since then, there have been 43 million known infections and over 514,000 confirmed fatalities
Published on Mar 02, 2022 07:18 PM IST
Biden defines his presidency
Russia, domestic economy, and Covid-19 record will shape the nature of his term in office
Published on Mar 02, 2022 07:15 PM IST
To battle bullying, dispel the fog of bias
Last week, a 16-year-old student in Faridabad killed himself after months of alleged mental, physical and sexual harassment by his peers.
Published on Mar 01, 2022 07:04 PM IST
War cloud over the economy
To insulate the economy from the fallout of the Ukraine crisis, swift steps will be needed
Published on Mar 01, 2022 07:01 PM IST
India should stick to its stand on Ukraine
Despite the pressure it will continue to face from its new partners in the West, India will have to stick to the path it has chosen and ensure that Russia remains on its side
Published on Feb 28, 2022 07:17 PM IST
The climate crisis worsens
IPCC report says climate risks are increasing. India needs a cohesive national plan now
Updated on Feb 28, 2022 07:22 PM IST
Covid-19 booster shots are a must
For full normalcy, give booster shots to all adults, and expand vaccination to everyone above 12 years
Updated on Feb 27, 2022 09:05 PM IST
Enforce laws to ensure safe, dignified housing
The Bombay HC’s judgment calls for strict and efficient legal mechanisms to check for such malpractices, but such laws may achieve little if they’re allowed to be derailed by vested interests and political considerations
Published on Feb 27, 2022 07:49 PM IST
Russia: India is in a tough spot
New Delhi must resort to deft manoeuvring as Russia’s attack on Ukraine creates instability
Published on Feb 25, 2022 06:47 PM IST
By invading Ukraine, Russia crosses a line
President Vladimir Putin’s military action violates international law and norms. There will be consequences for India
Updated on Feb 24, 2022 07:36 PM IST
Let private firms hire as they want
There are ways in which state governments can ensure jobs for locals — without a law. The first is to offer companies inexpensive land, or discounted power on condition that a certain proportion of jobs is reserved for locals
Updated on Feb 23, 2022 08:26 PM IST
BJP fails to breach the Tamil frontier, for now
As evident in the numbers, this is not the new dawn the BJP claimed before the local poll results in the state
Updated on Feb 23, 2022 08:28 PM IST
Ukraine: Putin turns up heat
The Russian president’s decision to recognise the independence of breakaway regions of Donetsk and Luhansk adds to India’s problems
Updated on Feb 22, 2022 07:28 PM IST
NSE saga: Too many unanswered questions
In this case, as well as the one concerning ICICI Bank and its former CEO, it is clear that the boards allowed unprecedented leeway to rockstar CEOs, and there’s probably a lesson in that too
Updated on Feb 22, 2022 07:29 PM IST
A shot in the arm for electric vehicles
State-owned oil marketing companies have promised to install at least 22,000 charging stations for EVs. This is positive
Published on Feb 21, 2022 07:04 PM IST
A tinder box of communalism
Karnataka is witnessing increasing divisions on religion. The government must step in now
Published on Feb 21, 2022 06:54 PM IST
Moscow must step back
Russia’s actions in Europe have been destabilising. With US-Russia talks scheduled for this week, diplomacy must be given another chance
Updated on Feb 20, 2022 08:21 PM IST
Protect LGBT people from violence, bias
This week, Tamil Nadu became the first state in India to put a specific provision in the law governing its police force, barring any harassment of LGBTQIA+ communities, or members of organisations working for their welfare
Updated on Feb 20, 2022 08:25 PM IST
Covid-19: Normalcy is within reach
Owing to a vaccination drive that has nearly covered India’s entire adult population with a single jab, and a rapid decline in the third wave, it appears that the “return to normal”
Updated on Feb 18, 2022 07:52 PM IST
The developed world and its climate goals
As extreme weather events rise, impacting the world’s poorest, the developed world must step up and meet its finance commitments
Updated on Feb 17, 2022 07:07 PM IST
Challenges for a federal front
Regional forces are trying to come together ahead of 2024 polls but face formidable odds
Published on Feb 17, 2022 06:35 PM IST
Stung by exits, what the Congress must do
Introspection is an often abused word in Indian politics and has come to signify little, but the Congress must engage in just that
Updated on Feb 16, 2022 07:09 PM IST
Six months of Taliban rule
One of the most dramatic changes brought about by the Taliban takeover of Afghanistan six months ago is a sharp reduction in violence
Updated on Feb 16, 2022 07:10 PM IST
IPL auction: Indian players shine bright
Of the 204 players bought by the expanded field of 10 teams spending ₹551.7 crore, 137 are Indians.
Published on Feb 15, 2022 06:51 PM IST
The app ban is a good first step
The government should offer more technical evidence of the threat of Chinese surveillance
Published on Feb 15, 2022 06:48 PM IST
Review rejection of film on gay soldier
A gay soldier doesn’t show the Army in poor light, but its perceived intolerance of natural sexual orientations does. The force should reconsider its decision and give the proposal the consideration it deserves
Updated on Feb 14, 2022 08:55 PM IST
State polls enter a crucial phase
The results of elections in these Uttarakhand and Goa will offer clues on how voters view parties and perceive anti-incumbency
Updated on Feb 14, 2022 08:57 PM IST
Needed: A gender-inclusive police force
Apart from the need for gender diversity, there is evidence that increasing women in the force has positive effects on society
Published on Feb 13, 2022 06:09 PM IST
New Delhi truly embraces Quad
A range of foreign policy issues was discussed, with Quad projecting a largely united front
Published on Feb 13, 2022 06:07 PM IST
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