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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
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The WHO coming across as a silent bystander to the practice of vaccine racism is unfortunate.
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The move to open the doors to foreign tourists through free visas, for the first time in one-and-a-half years, is a welcome development as it is expected to revive tourism, hospitality, and aviation sectors, the worst affected during the pandemic. The steady decline in the fresh Covid-19 cases, coupled with the vaccination drive gaining momentum, […]
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Unceremonious exit of Captain Amarinder Singh reflects a compelling self-destructive tendency of the Congress
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The pendency of cases in courts, a huge legacy issue in India, has worsened further during the pandemic. With the judicial work being hampered due to shutdowns, the number of pending cases in lower courts rose from 3.2 crore in March 2020 to over 4 crore now. This is a warning signal about the urgency […]
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Though belated, the big-ticket relief package unveiled by the NDA government will, hopefully, provide a lifeline for the beleaguered telecom sector. Allowing 100% foreign direct investment (FDI) under the automatic route and a four-year moratorium on payment of dues by telecom companies form the core of the package. For a sector that has been in […]
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Ravaged by prolonged wars and now under the control of Islamist group, Afghanistan is on the brink of collapse, economically and socially. The global community is wary of extending financial support because of the Taliban’s failure to honour its promise of protecting human rights. While the concerns of the countries around the world about providing […]
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There is a valid criticism that the Centre has been weakening tribunals which play a key role in fast-tracking dispute resolution
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The Mumbai case raises disturbing questions not just about the criminal justice system but also about patriarchal practices
