Convert ‘Black Swan’ of migration into advantage

30 May 2020 05:18 AM IST

Covid-19, a pandemic which has now accentuated an economic crisis, could be converted into a turning point for India to become a superpower provided all the right moves are made.

The return to good-old politics

30 May 2020 05:18 AM IST

Suddenly in the middle of the Covid crisis we saw a return to old-fashioned politics. Last week there were speculations as to whether the Maharashtra government would be toppled. The speculation was set off with Sharad Pawar suddenly calling on the state governor, along with Praful Patel. This was followed

From a health crisis to a socio-economic problem

29 May 2020 05:22 AM IST

We are facing a multi-dimensional crisis, though the focus now has shifted to economy and is less on health. In the long run, this may also emerge as a major social issue.

No clarity on lockdown continuation

29 May 2020 05:16 AM IST

Most citizens are anticipating that further relaxation to the lockdown imposed in the country following the Covid-19 pandemic may be announced prior to 31 May. However, that may not necessarily be the case since there has been a surge in corona-positive cases from various parts, particularly the mega cities. Several

Time to make nature a partner in economic growth

29 May 2020 05:11 AM IST

As the bumper honey production during the lockdown suggests, there’s no better economic model than the one that pushes for harmonious coexistence with nature.

Hospitals too need to be saved from viruses

28 May 2020 02:32 AM IST

A cyber breach in healthcare is literally a life-and-death question; it is time that the preventive and curative principles of public health are put in use for the cyber world too.

Cold hard reality of India-China standoff

28 May 2020 02:32 AM IST

Who would have expected that at a time when the whole world is reeling under the vile spread of the coronavirus pandemic, China would start flexing its military muscle and resort to smash and grab tactics along its border with India, apart from trying to fulfil its military ambitions in

A forgotten war of British Raj that became an international scandal

28 May 2020 02:32 AM IST

The Anglo-Manipuri War of 1891 was hotly debated in Australia, Singapore, Great Britain and the United States for months.

Fighting the Covid-19 infodemic begins at home

27 May 2020 03:26 AM IST

As responsible citizens it is our responsibility not only to spread the right information, but also to restrain from sharing half-baked truths.

Flying will never be the same again

27 May 2020 03:26 AM IST

India has opened its domestic sector but not without some glitches, with as many as 40% flights being cancelled on the first day itself. The reason was so basic that it was bizarre: Lack of coordination between the Centre and the state governments. While the Centre announced its decision to

Ayodhya excavations vindicate Hindu position for centuries

27 May 2020 03:26 AM IST

The dispute was a growing realisation that division among Hindus often worked to the benefit of foreign forces.

Big-bang reforms and their arch-enemies

26 May 2020 03:55 AM IST

The Modi government has been criticised for keeping the purse strings tight despite the demands for higher expenditure — for which it should have been lauded.