This week, we saw Sikkim floods, Maldives’ presidential election, raids on NewsClick journalists, and Bihar caste census results. Read our 50-word editorials on them and much more.
6 October
Sikkim flood calls for urgent review of both climate change impact & infrastructure development
Mahadev app case shows a regulatory black hole. Delay in action puts Indians’ money at risk
5 October
Linking MBBS seats with population undermines states. Stalin right to criticise NMC rules
50% hike in LPG subsidy shows Modi govt is also resorting to ‘revdi culture’
NewsClick isn’t above the law of the land. But UAPA characterises a heavy-handed State
4 October
Congress rehashing Kanshi Ram’s slogan exposes the bankruptcy of its political imagination
Canada should’ve talked privately with India before going public on Nijjar allegations
3 October
Maldives President Muizzu’s election no coup for China. India’s influence is much deeper
Bhagwant Mann’s loan shows Punjab in a debt trap. Time to forego populism, focus on economy
2 October
Bihar caste census can disrupt Indian politics, bring Mandal vs Kamandal 2.O
Medicine Nobel for enabling mRNA vaccine development a fitting tribute to science and scientists
Closure of Afghan embassy in Delhi shows a grim truth. Challenge is to engage without condoning
