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TOPIC –The onus of calm
“Deaths of voters point to ugly edge of Bengal campaign. All players must steer it back from brink.”
Hamidul Mian, Monirujjaman...
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TOPIC – Challenge on bench
“Appointment of judges is stalled by impasse within judiciary, sparring with executive. New CJI must make fresh start”
Despite the reservations...
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TOPIC – RBI’s balancing act
“It maintains status quo on rates, announces measures to support bond market. It must be mindful of inflation.”
In line with...
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TOPIC - Need that dose
“Make vaccination more expansive as infection spikes. Those who want vs those who require it — is bad science, poor...
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TOPIC – The local test
“Results in Assam, Tamil Nadu and Kerala polls could recast relationship between national and regional.”
The outcome of the just-concluded Assembly...
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TOPIC - Second resistance
“COVID-appropriate behaviour, intensifying vaccination, should inform India’s battle against the second wave.”
The second wave of the Covid second wave, Coronavirus cases,...
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TOPIC - Not making the cut
“Rolling back rate cuts in small savings invites charge of political compulsion overriding sound economic policy.”
Last week on Wednesday,...
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TOPIC – Reminder to self
“Re-burial of a Tamil Nadu doctor shows a reckoning is needed: With the shortfall of humanity during pandemic”
Over the last...
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TOPIC - Securing trust
“Concerns raised about Covaxin by Brazil’s regulator must be addressed promptly, and transparently”
Questions raised by Brazil’s health regulator, ANVISA, could delay...
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TOPIC - Shining a light
“SC ruling in Tata-Mistry case brings welcome clarity on rights of minority shareholders.”
The Supreme Court verdict in the Tata-Mistry case...
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TOPIC – A new high
“Indian cricket team’s triumphs against England were spirited. They will reinforce self-belief.”
The triumph, across formats, of the Indian team against...
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TOPIC - Neighbourly touch
“PM’s Dhaka visit conveyed right signals. Delhi must ensure movement on Teesta pact, a win-win for both sides.”
The March 26-27 visit...
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TOPIC – A Suez lesson
“A gigantic freighter blocks Suez Canal and underlines how much the global economy still runs on grooves left by history.”
According...
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TOPIC - Rights derailed
“In forcing nuns off a train, railway and UP police officials surrendered to vigilantes. They must be held accountable.”
The harassment of...
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TOPIC - Show your loyalty
“Chinese Communist Party’s centenary celebrations are set to pay homage to thoughts of Xi Jinping. It’s not surprising.”
Usually, things work...
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TOPIC - Ringing out the old
“New vehicle scrappage policy reflects awareness of pollution concerns. It’s also in sync with effort to reduce road accidents.”
Announcing...
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TOPIC - Code of equality
“SC guidelines warn judiciary against practice and language that trivialise sexual crimes against women. It is welcome.”
Last year, the Madhya...
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TOPIC - Deepening ties
“India and US appear set to expand security partnership. Powerful dynamic in their favour also faces political headwinds.”
The visit of the...
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TOPIC - General outreach
“There have been many false dawns in India-Pakistan ties. Yet India must not miss the opportunity for a break with the...
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TOPIC – Seeking to restore
“Work of 2021 Pritzker Prize winners, Lacaton and Vassal, shows that radical architecture doesn’t need to be spectacular”
In arts —...
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TOPIC – Unlocking value
“Monetising public sector assets could ease financing constraints, pave way for sustained investment push”
In the Union budget 2021-22, Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman had...
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TOPIC – Lieutenant Government
“With proposed law, Centre arrogates power to itself, undermines Delhi’s elected government, goes against SC”
For at least three years during the...