Caution ahead!
Mandaviya appeals for calm amid concerns of yet another Covid outbreak as new JN.1 variant spreads The biggest scare this generation has seen, or heard gory stories about, is back. After a few months of being mentioned as an aside, Covid has returned as the centrepiece of discussions. One of its...
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Use the SC verdict to normalise Kashmir
22 December 2023 | Deepak Sinha -
Influencer marketing is effective and innovative
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The lure of lucre
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Old Pension Scheme: Should it be restored
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The role of media in transforming the nation
20 December 2023 | Sangram mishra -
Unduly harsh
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India emerges as a major world player
20 December 2023 | Kalyani Shankar
Insufficient funds will not mitigate climate change
With current pledges totalling only around $700 million, vulnerable countries affected by costly climate disasters are calling for additional funds Climate finance has taken centre stage in discussions surrounding global climate action, particularly at COP28 in Dubai. The finance day at COP28 witnessed a significant breakthrough in international financial architecture, with...
The last mile
The outcome of today’s INDIA bloc meeting may redefine strategies and influence the 2024 elections In the dynamic realm of Indian politics, the Opposition alliance meeting today is significant as it involves the critical issue of sharing seats for the 2024 elections. It comes shortly after the Opposition conceded the crucial...
Maldives: Undercurrents may help Indian cause
President Muizzu is bound by campaign promises and stances. He may thaw his stand with practicalities that strengthen his political appeal Worms are crawling out of the political woodwork in the archipelagic state of Maldives, as intrigues that go beyond simplistic assumptions, emerge. For months the Maldivian national elections were getting...
Fossil fuels and the rapid retreat of glaciers
There is link between fossil fuel emissions and global warming that has serious consequences for the Himalayan region The recently concluded Conference of Parties (COP28) took a major decisive step to end to the fossil fuel era for the survival of humanity. Interestingly this landmark decision was taken from the land...
Reaching out
The PM's focus is rightly on developing smaller cities for all-round growth of the nation Acknowledging that robust infrastructure is the cornerstone of progress, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has articulated a visionary plan that underscores the significance of smaller cities in India's developmental journey. The Viksit Bharat Yatra, translating to "Developed...
Cash for query case: Was expulsion justified
The hasty expulsion of Mahua Moitra from Parliament is not a good omen for parliamentary democracy and sets a bad precedence Indian politicians, generally, are not known for their intellect, education, or articulation. Mahua Moitra stood out in this motley crowd of mediocrity. She had all these, plus international exposure, having...
Social barriers in shifting towards sustainable mobility
India must incorporate the needs of excluded communities to ensure all have access to affordable transportation Tackling transportation-related greenhouse gas emissions is an urgent priority in India’s ambition to achieve net zero. Globally, passenger road vehicles are the largest contributor to mobility emissions. In India, about 14% of the total emissions...
