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Dec 17, 2020
The vulnerable protestor Subscriber Only
A year after alleged police excesses against protesting students at Jamia and AMU, jurisprudence to protect them, provide redress remains inadequate criminalisation.
Insiyah VahanvatyDec 17, 2020
The attempt to rob women of their agency is an attempt to produce a docile female population that does as it is told, and does not rebel against societal and familial directives.
Amit Mohan PrasadDec 17, 2020
UP has a population of approximately 24 crore, the highest in any Indian state. Its population is exceeded by only four countries in the world and is more than that of many European countries combined.
Suddhaseel SenDec 17, 2020
Beethoven’s 250th birth anniversary is right time to reappraise his interest in traditional music of all kinds Subscriber Only
Beethoven has become associated with some of Europe’s most cherished ideals. The opening theme of his Fifth Symphony was used as a symbol for victory during World War II.
Jean DrèzeDec 17, 2020
New evidence on child nutrition calls for radical expansion of child development services Subscriber Only
If India’s overwhelming goal is to become a $5 trillion economy within a few years, there is no reason to pay attention to children. But if it is development in the full sense of the
D. RajaDec 17, 2020
All sections of society — farmers, agricultural labourers, small shopkeepers — must oppose the new farm laws and hold the central government accountable for trying to jeopardise the country’s food security.
Dec 17, 2020
Forty Years Ago: December 17, 1980 Subscriber Only
The Afghan government has imposed a ban on Khan Abdul Ghaffar Khan’s movements. It has also ordered that no one, including members of the family of the veteran leader, affectionately called Frontier Gandhi, be allowed
EditorialDec 17, 2020
Shedding the colonial baggage, Delhi and London are set for a fresh start.
Dec 17, 2020
A slice for protests Subscriber Only
What better fare than pizza, once a humble peasant dish, for gatherings that mark fellowship and solidarity?
Dec 16, 2020
Listen to each farmer Subscriber Only
Given the heterogeneity of farmers’ groups, everyone must be given a voice and chance to express his worries
Gurjit SinghDec 16, 2020
Trouble returns to Ethiopia Subscriber Only
The ongoing civil war in one of Africa’s most stable countries will have important ramifications for the region’s geopolitics.
EditorialDec 16, 2020
Using information from NCDs for Covid-inoculation should be a first step. The data may require fine-tuning.
Ram Sewak SharmaDec 16, 2020
Without good execution, PM-WANI is merely an exciting concept on paper. However, if done right, PM-WANI will give a fillip to small businesses.
There is no doubt that the practices of many foreign companies are suspect. But by shifting the focus to their “foreign-ness” we lose sight that such conduct is per se problematic.
Arun PrakashDec 16, 2020
Indian armed forces must prepare personnel to shoulder responsibilities at all levels of new unified commands Subscriber Only
This calls for a major overhaul of our system of professional military education as well as doctrines.
Ashutosh VarshneyDec 16, 2020
Govt needs to ready solutions that will facilitate agrarian transition without hurting farmers Subscriber Only
While the economics of the three reforms is not faultless, let us note that some of the proposed steps go in the right direction.
Madhu TrehanDec 16, 2020
People took advantage of Astad Deboo’s talent, decency Subscriber Only
A friend like Astad Deboo can happen only once in your life. A relationship like that can happen only once in a lifetime. How does one come to terms that it could only last as
EditorialDec 16, 2020
Scientific circles are puzzled over apparently contradictory statements by the Defence Minister on an allegedly sabotaged top-priority defence project, in the Rajya Sabha on the same day—November 17, 1980.
EditorialDec 16, 2020
Some of Google’s products were unavailable for an hour. Post-pandemic cyborgs had a tough time of it.
EditorialDec 16, 2020
Government must develop clear roadmap for disinvestment, use proceeds from stake sales for fresh investment.
Dec 15, 2020
These pieces of legislation attempt to weaken the most important constituent of the country’s economy – its agriculture sector.
Dec 15, 2020
Your old gadgets are piling up into a crisis Subscriber Only
Post pandemic, a serious and potent challenge of e-waste management and disposal stares us in the face.
Nalini SinghDec 15, 2020
Our government agencies would do well to remember that speculations have an infinite life, but probes have a finite remit, and the gulf between them is called credibility.
C. Raja MohanDec 15, 2020
Delhi must actively participate in new technology coalitions to secure its geopolitical interests Subscriber Only
Delhi needs to appreciate the value of issue-based coalitions in producing more productive outcomes in the technological arena. Such coalitions will complement India’s traditional focus on multilateralism.
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