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EditorialJan 16, 2021
The Congress (I) pamphlet on the one year rule of Mrs Gandhi has also indicated that the methods used have contained the movement. There is an increasing feeling among the government that the agitation would
C. Uday BhaskarJan 16, 2021
The day is special for both the country and its citizens, as are all national days the world over. But should the world’s largest democracy continue to 'celebrate' its sovereignty and commitment to the letter
K. Srinath ReddyJan 16, 2021
Vaccine efficacy needs a nutrition booster Subscriber Only
K Srinath Reddy writes: A vaccine only provides the antigenic stimulus for the body to react. How capably the body reacts is considerably influenced by the nutritional status and will vary among individuals.
With a predominantly bank-led growth strategy, banks face the daunting task of managing the pandemic’s impact on their balance sheets while spearheading the country’s economic recovery.
There is no doubt that Indian higher education requires reforms Subscriber Only
Legal action against Scihub and Libgen frames problem of control and governance of knowledge in a globalised world.
Only India stands out with a flattening curve among those that had earlier experienced an explosion of infections Subscriber Only
Based on the available state-level data, some states in India have already achieved herd immunity while other states are catching up.
Amrita PillaiJan 15, 2021
What the budget can do for MSMEs Subscriber Only
The focus should be to create an enabling environment for entrepreneurship and small businesses to thrive, creating productive firms that will generate formal employment.
Jan 15, 2021
Making ration shop work for people Subscriber Only
Citizen education and confidence building can lead to greater transparency and accountability at fair-price shops.
Randeep Singh SurjewalaJan 15, 2021
Centre’s divisive campaign will only deepen impasse with farmers Subscriber Only
At the core of the current impasse between farmers and the Modi government lies a massive trust deficit cultivated over seven years of broken promises, manipulated data and outright neglect.
G BalachandranJan 15, 2021
As President, Joe Biden must reach out to divided US. He can establish new conventions Subscriber Only
Can Biden, who is known to act spontaneously and generously in his dealings with individuals, do a similar thing to bridge the gap between the Democrats and the moderate Republicans? Something that will psychologically assure
Kate Sullivan de EstradaJan 15, 2021
The liberal world order is yet to free itself from imperial bias, as a report that dubs India a ‘difficult’ country reveals Subscriber Only
The Chatham House report groups India on the other side of a "new divide in international affairs — between open societies where citizens have the capacity to fight for their rights and those where these
EditorialJan 15, 2021
Six undertrials in Samastipur were killed in police firing after three days of confrontation between them and the police.
EditorialJan 15, 2021
Banning of Parler may be a step to contain right-wing fringe. But polarisation and echo chambers cut across platforms
EditorialJan 15, 2021
Transition in US provides window for Kabul and Delhi to signal concerns about Afghan process to Washington
EditorialJan 15, 2021
Allahabad HC rings a welcome note of constitutional caution against reckless state intrusion on personal life
JVR Prasada RaoJan 15, 2021
The COVID-19 inoculation drive is likely to involve the administration of more than one dose of the vaccine. It cannot, therefore, be treated as a “one-off” event. It’s a journey from the time the individual
Chinmayi ArunJan 15, 2021
Social media platforms need to commit to a consistent refusal to help heads of state incite violence Subscriber Only
What happens the next time a world leader incites violence on these platforms? Facebook might leave their speech up, since it has left itself room to do so. Twitter might take it down, but it
Jan 14, 2021
Why cloud kitchens turned dark Subscriber Only
The novelty is gone since most restaurants are cloud kitchens today, as people are reluctant to eat out.
Jan 14, 2021
For a smarter food security programme Subscriber Only
Evidence-driven approaches, including those tried out in Mexico and Brazil, can remove shortcomings in India’s nutrition schemes.
Jai Arjun SinghJan 14, 2021
Though Ved Mehta practised a great deal of journalism and wrote about “big” subjects — in books such as Portrait of India — he was eventually a master of the intimate canvas, always using the
K. Sujatha RaoJan 14, 2021
The need of the hour is winning this battle that has drained us economically, socially and psychologically. That said, the decision to roll out the vaccine is a good start. Let’s keep our fingers crossed.
EditorialJan 14, 2021
Recognition of bad loans must not be delayed. Upcoming budget needs to lay out a vision for public sector banks
EditorialJan 14, 2021
The letters of resignation were submitted to the Chief Minister at an informal meeting of the Council of Ministers at the state secretariat.
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