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TOPIC – A wolf in watchdog’s clothing
The new rules introduced by the Centre last week to regulate all types of digital platforms, with the idea...
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TOPIC - Consumer undurables
“EU has enacted a ‘right to repair’. But there is no law to regulate the love of the new and shiny”
The...
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TOPIC - Paler green
NGT’s callous dismissal of petitions, recourse to technicalities, is a betrayal of its mandate
In 2010, India became the third country after...
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TOPIC – Turning the corner
“After severe contraction, economy is expected to return to pre-COVID levels. But stress points remain”
The Indian economy appears to have...
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TOPIC - Law and liberty
“Bail for Varavara Rao is welcome. Tougher questions must be asked when accused are in custody for extended periods of...
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TOPIC –The rights of migrants
“Niti Aayog draft policy on migrant workers is a prompt to reimagine labour-capital relations”
It took a lockdown for the country...
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TOPIC –Keep a watchful eye
“India, China should repair bilateral relations on basis of disengagement process. But it may not be easy.”
After the smooth completion...
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TOPIC – On a new track
“BJP may be betting on Metro Man Sreedharan to help it make headway in Kerala. It’s an interesting gamble”...
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TOPIC – Virus alert
“Setback in fight against coronavirus in Maharashtra strikes note of caution. There is no room for complacence”
Ever since the coronavirus numbers began...
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TOPIC –Small and significant
“As a controversial Lt Governor is recalled, and the government appears precarious, a new front opens in Puducherry”
Political activity has picked...
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TOPIC – The digital bargain
"Google’s battle against proposed Australia law could lead to a new template for the business of news in the digital age."
The...
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TOPIC – Boosting confidence
The downward trend in fresh coronavirus infections in India continues to inspire confidence that the pandemic is on the wane. The daily new...
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TOPIC – Belated, but bold
The government’s spending plans for 202122 hinge on better compliance lifting tax collections, and an ambitious plan to raise nontax revenue. Finance Minister...
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TOPIC – Telling the tale
“Bhind Police is setting up a museum about the dacoits of Chambal. There may be more to their story”
In most...
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TOPIC –Wealth of nations
“Private enterprise is key for wealth creation. The Prime Minister’s caution against vilification of private sector is timely”
Wealth creators are necessary...
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TOPIC – Picking up pace
“Economic indicators signal a recovery that is gaining momentum. Growth may surprise on the upside.”
The normalisation of economic activities in...
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TOPIC – Good auguries
“Weather-enabled bumper production in India and ongoing global price recovery could provide opening for resolving farm crisis.”
Amid the farmers’ protests that...
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TOPIC – Sabarimala slip
“Congress’s promise on shrine customs ahead of elections shines light on path not taken, shows lack of political imagination”
The draft law...
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TOPIC – On selling government bonds to the public
“The hope is that as a bond issued by the sovereign is the safest option, customers...
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Topic - Mark of a crime
“Parliamentary committee flags concerns on DNA profiling bill. More debate on the proposed law is needed”
It is important that...
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TOPIC - Colombo steps back
“Cancellation of port deal is unfortunate but Delhi should move on, press pedal on other diplomatic issues”
Sri Lanka’s decision to...
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TOPIC – Pointing the finger at parliamentary scrutiny
The new Farm Bills passed by Parliament in the last monsoon session have evoked a scale of protest unforeseen by the government. Negotiations between the government and the farmers seem to...