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Reaching the one billion dose milestone in the vaccination drive is a laudable feat for India, given the initial hiccups and confusion over the inoculation policy, but the optics of the event should not lull the authorities into complacency. There is still a long way to go to ensure complete safety for the people and […]
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While there is a need for coordinated efforts to prevent the humanitarian crisis from spinning out of control in Afghanistan, the international community should not be in a hurry to recognise the Taliban regime because it is yet to fulfil its promises on providing an inclusive government and protecting the rights of women and minorities. […]
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Extreme weather events have become the norm in Kerala which has been bearing the brunt of heavy rains and floods with unfailing regularity. After suffering massive losses in 2018, which saw the worst flooding in a century, and again in 2019 and 2020, the State is now in the grip of Nature’s fury again resulting […]
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India must first acknowledge the severity of the problem and then recalibrate strategies
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Rahul Gandhi must subject himself to the scrutiny of accountability that he demands of his political adversaries
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US-China rivalry has spurred large investments in new fabs and India should seize the emerging opportunities
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It's time NDA leadership reached out to the people in the Valley and make sincere attempt to find a political solution
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A ‘stable’ outlook should not lead to complacency as several parameters, including inflation, unemployment, are still in the red zone
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The failure of talks between army commanders of India-China is not entirely surprising
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More than a century of waiting has ended. The World Health Organization’s approval for the first anti-malaria vaccine is a path-breaking development that is set to change the course of public health history. Nearly 130 years after scientists first identified the Plasmodium parasites behind malaria, the world now has a vaccine — RTS, S — […]
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The spurt in targeted civilian killings in Kashmir confirms the worst fears that the developments in Afghanistan could embolden the terrorist outfits bent upon creating trouble in India with the active support from their Pakistani handlers. The brutal killing of a Sikh principal and a Hindu teacher at a government school in Srinagar’s Eidgah area, […]
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The aim of any affirmative action programme is to reduce socio-economic inequalities and lift disadvantaged sections out of poverty and deprivation. The basic ingredient required to carry out this task successfully is the data that is accurate, reliable and reflective of the ground realities. Data will be useful to drive any social policy. In this […]
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The deepening energy crisis comes as a reminder of the vital role that coal continues to play in India’s economy and how ending dependence on fossil fuel is still a far cry. India is now in the middle of a touch-and-go situation as the coal-fired power plants are running dangerously low on coal. Several factors […]
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Given the changing geopolitical realities in Asia, in the wake of China’s growing belligerence, there is a strong case for India to deepen its relationship — economic and strategic — with Taiwan, a tiny island state which has stood up to the hegemony of Beijing. In fact, it is surprising that New Delhi has never […]
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Lakhimpur Kheri incident clearly shows the Centre’s failure to address the concerns of protesting farmers
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Several provisions reek of protectionism that could hurt businesses and investment climate
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Corporatisation of Ordnance Factory Board will lead to greater autonomy, accountability
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The larger issues confronting the healthcare sector need a holistic approach and increased public spending
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Blurb: It is time Congress leadership took a tough stand on dissidents and focused on pressing public issues
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It’s reckless to think that the quota system for locals will magically solve the unemployment problem
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Despite churning out a large number of graduates every year, India continues to carry the dubious distinction of being at the bottom rung of the global employability rankings. For a country that aspires to be a global superpower in the knowledge-driven economy, it is ironic that less than half of its graduates are employable. The […]
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Crisis in the semiconductor sector has already led to lower production, lower discounts and higher prices
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The Supreme Court prodding the Centre to allow female candidates to appear for the National Defence Academy (NDA) examination, scheduled in November this year, is a welcome development. It reinforces the path to gender equality and justice as women candidates will now be able to become commissioned officers in the three services through the coveted […]
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WHO’s latest warning that pollution levels are more dangerous than previously thought must prompt urgent global action
