Opinion

Lockdown lessons that can help us deal with climate change

18 May 2020 05:10 AM IST

We need to strike a balance between being self-reliant and collaborating with the world to problem solve.

Violence cannot be condoned

18 May 2020 05:10 AM IST

Disturbing news of violence committed by migrant workers wanting to return home are coming from certain parts of the country, especially Gujarat. Some incidents have also been reported from Uttar Pradesh, where workers wanting to return home to Bihar not only indulged in violence, but also raised political slogans. Earlier

It’s time for India to redefine swadeshi

16 May 2020 01:35 AM IST

We should device a new policy which is mix of import substitution with export orientation.

Financial cybercrime rides the Covid-19 wave

15 May 2020 03:58 AM IST

The world may be at a standstill but online predators are on the prowl. They have shifted to corona-based messaging themes to defraud and loot unsuspecting prey

Surmising about the Modi stimulus

14 May 2020 03:08 AM IST

The priority of lives over livelihood has to continue in our resource allocation, not only by way of cash transfers or free grains but also through gradual opening up of economy.

Time to supplement stimulus package with mega reforms

14 May 2020 03:07 AM IST

The government’s big-ticket announcement of a mega stimulus package to rescue the Covid-ravaged Indian economy needs to now be supplemented by mega reforms. Measures to ensure large-scale bankruptcies of MSMEs are averted are very welcome and will ensure some business continuity. This needs to now be followed by tough reforms,

Should a robot be an inventor?

14 May 2020 03:06 AM IST

Giving AI systems or robots inventorship rights is fraught with difficulties. India, now in an urgent state to use AI for Covid control, must deal with the issue.

Play Vietnam in ‘surgical war’ against China

13 May 2020 04:17 AM IST

If Beijing can provoke Pakistan in raising Kashmir bogey at global forums, why can’t India be on the side of Vietnam to raise the disputed South China Sea islands internationally?

Economy gets priority in Lockdown 4.0

13 May 2020 04:17 AM IST

Will we open up after May 17? Everyone has a view on this. But let’s look at some of the voices that matter. AIIMS Director Randeep Guleria told the media five days ago that the cases might peak in June and after the peak they would go down. He was

New image of police can be used for reforms

12 May 2020 02:47 AM IST

With cops being appreciated for their fight against coronavirus, it is a good opportunity to bring about the necessary police reforms in the country.

What is China telling India?

12 May 2020 02:46 AM IST

On Monday an interesting statement was made by the Chinese foreign ministry spokesperson, Zhao Lijian, in Beijing that China was “committed to uphold peace and tranquility” along the India-China border, while replying to a question on the recent clashes that took place between Indian and Chinese soldiers in Ladakh and

Impact of Covid-19 on emerging world order

11 May 2020 06:01 AM IST

With the US and China involved in allegations and counter-allegations against each other, India should play critical role in coordinating global efforts to fight the pandemic.