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We cannot absolve the US and Pakistan of the mess, and the erstwhile Soviet Union too
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Failure of Istanbul conference reflects Pak’s inability to persuade Taliban
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Income inequality, poverty and unemployment have deepened and the pandemic has accentuated them further
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The National Flood Commission recommendations have failed to achieve much success in mitigating floods
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These centres of excellence will lose their sheen if the common admissions, curriculum, and faculty mobility are implemented
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The differentiating aspect of the current monetary policy review is the convincing optimism that can propel market sentiments
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The judgment of Delhi Court on enforceability of promises made by constitutional functionaries could have a big impact
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If implemented well, Dalit Bandhu will drive a structural shift in the economy, and enhance the lives of poor young people
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World Heritage tag and the consequent economic benefits can give a huge boost to conservation efforts
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The State has kept the Budget balanced maintaining the deficit regulations positive despite less Central transfers
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Colleges should continue to be affiliated to universities to ensure quality education
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The opening up of medical colleges across India will help improve representation and make the profession more inclusive
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Contrary to belief, social media still has a limited role in Indian elections, but its impact will only increase
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Election of Kamala Harris as Vice President of the US puts spotlight on the increasingly assertive Indian-American community
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Equity groups need to be given priority access to vaccinations to ensure those already more vulnerable are protected
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Threat of total consolidation and attempts to challenge the status quo, particularly by Russia and China, could destabilise internet
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Technology and policy to bring the price of producing healthy food down without destroying the environment are key
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The brightest star in the galaxy of medieval temples of Deccan will help State shine bright on the cultural firmament
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Mesopotamia, in general, and Sumer, in particular, gave the world some of the most enduring cultural aspects, and the legacy continues
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Bioweapons research is banned by an international treaty – Biological Weapons Convention – but nobody is checking for violations
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The rights violations that are likely to follow in the aftermath of withdrawal will be attributed to the United States
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It must step away from coal while not leaving millions of people in coal-mining regions worse off
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The next big financial catastrophe could be triggered by climate change but central banks can prevent it
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Unwinding policy of nationalisation in haste can negate the benefits that PSU banks have provided
