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Treating the planet well can aid progress

Srikumar Chattopadhyay

An integrated perspective is necessary as social and environmental problems cannot be addressed in isolation anymore

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He is declaring and announcing something important. He is full of spirit, emotion, and clenching his fist while shouting with the loudspeaker.

Hate speech in the time of free speech

Manuraj Shunmugasundaram

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Making a case for side hustling

Chayanika Bhayana Neharika Vohra It is time for companies to stop preventing their employees from holding multiple jobs

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The K. Hema commission report being submitted to Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan by the panel members on December 31, 2019.

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Rot in the Malayalam film industry

S. Anandan Neither the course of the 2017 assault case nor the fate of the Hema Committee report instil confidence

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STATE OF PLAY Comment

Rot in the Malayalam film industry

Hate speech in the time of free speech

Making a case for side hustling

Treating the planet well can aid progress

STATE OF PLAY Comment

A hurried affair

A BIT to review

Amendments that are unnecessary

Why a national database of registered births and deaths is not required

The rise of collaboratives for social impact

The emphasis on inclusion, equity and justice, and formal collaborations could make a mark in India’s social sector

Control rather than privacy

The Joint Committee report on the Personal Data Protection Bill has raised more questions than it has solved

Who should be the Chancellor?

A Governor can discharge the allotted functions as a Chancellor in a detached manner

The best masks to ward off Omicron

Well-worn high-filtration masks such as N95 provide more protection than cloth and surgical masks

A Bill that could alter the mediation landscape

A spin-off from the Mediation Bill is its potential to help relieve some of the pressure on law enforcement agencies

The baton of forest restoration in the net zero race

For carbon sequestration, India must revisit its policy framework and reverse fading participation of local communities

Is it right to increase the age of marriage of women to 21?

Empowerment of women through education should be a priority irrespective of the law

Glimpses into ‘forbidden’ worlds

Notes from covering stories about prisoners

Extinguishing the tobacco industry’s main narrative

Tax is not the core driver for the illicit trade in cigarettes, as the industry would like people to believe

Memories of war and peace

It is unbecoming of a mature democracy when the government indulges in a tug-of-war for credit

In Andhra Pradesh, a string of jolts for the Maoists

The growing rift between tribal leaders and non-tribal leaders is a major issue in the CPI(Maoist)

Hope of revitalisation

The emergence of new leaders based on popularity and merit indicates a change in the Nepali Congress

These islands of excellence must not be marooned

The national law universities need to look at intra-collaboration and work on becoming multi-universities

The eligible denied benefits

Thousands of farmers are denied benefits under the Rythu Bharosa scheme due to payment rejections by banks

Disproving the charge of conspiracy

After Gandhi’s assassination, the RSS and Hindu Mahasabha looked for ways to save themselves from ruin

An industrial image makeover

The Kerala Government is striving hard to improve the investment atmosphere

The bottom line in Blinken’s foray into Southeast Asia

The aim was to drive home the message that America’s Indo-Pacific policy is not just aimed at deterring China’s rise

The deafening silence of scientists

Few Indian scientists argue for the freedom of thought and are able to stand up against pseudoscience

Chasing Rajenthra Bhalaji

Why the AIADMK is forced to defend him despite his unpopular image

Aiding in governance

The synergy of NGOs, Government and corporates is the holy grail of development

India’s rights record, America’s blinkered vision

Washington’s diplomatic embrace is providing New Delhi a certain immunity from international criticism

In Telengana, transport projects not on track

Rail project delays indicate that public transport is not a priority of the Telangana Government

From selective to universal engagement

In 2021, Indian diplomacy was characterised by a readiness to deal with friends and foes alike

The crypto assets conundrum

Why legalising crypto assets is dangerous

State schemes can cast a lifeline to this welfare plan

Five years since its introduction, there is vast scope for improvement in the Pradhan Mantri Matru Vandana Yojana

Vaccines, boosters and some hard talk

There are questions that need to be raised and allegations that must be countered about the vaccine strategy

Legacy of the printed word

When a reporter finds a loyal reader at an unexpected place, it is a memory to be treasured

Should vaccination be made mandatory?

While some rules can be enforced to ensure coverage, it is important to focus on awareness

In NFHS report card, the good, the sober, the future

Its fifth edition has encouraging news but addressing discriminatory social norms must remain top priority

The efficiency myth of Aadhaar linking

The Government has made several dubious claims to push the Aadhaar project

Mayawati’s strange inertia

The BSP, which once held sway in Uttar Pradesh, has fallen prey to her rigid way of functioning and lack of enterprise

For the cause of Opposition unity

To take on the BJP in 2024, the Congress and the Trinamool first have to mend fences in West Bengal

A whiff of trouble in the Nord Stream pipeline

What was meant to be an ordinary energy project from Russia to Germany is now a powerful geopolitical tool

In Tamil Nadu, a lack of political will to end the Palk Bay conflict

It is time to encourage fishermen to adopt sustainable practices to put an end to the Palk Bay conflict

Vying for influence over Kabul

The Arab Gulf is poised to become an important player once again in a Taliban-ruled Afghanistan

Desmond Tutu, the conscience-keeper

He wanted truth to be respected, reconciliation to be attempted and justice to be inaugurated

The pertinent issue of trust and the Indian politician

High levels of criminality in politics could wreck India’s democracy and imperil subjective well-being

Belagavi on the boil

The onus is on the Maharashtra and Karnataka governments to ensure peace at the border

If not Hindutva, then what?

Instead of debating who Modi’s principal challenger should be, the Opposition needs to craft a counter-narrative to Hindutva

The gaps in the plan to tackle plastic waste

The draft regulations on extended producer responsibility are retrogressive in their approach

Why the Aadhaar-voter ID link must be stopped

Aadhaar use to construct elector databases has resulted in exclusion and will help in profiling the voter

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People showing the correct way to wear an N-95 mask.

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