This week, the Left coalition won in the French elections, PM Modi visited Russia for the first bilateral meeting of his third term, Indian mercenary soldiers returned from Russia and Madhya Pradesh enforced a uniform dress code for college students. Read our 50-word editorials on these topics and more.
12 July
UN report a nudge to India to conduct population census. Data-free policies hurt national interest
11 July
Freedom of expression is central to college life—MP dress code infantilises students
Cricket won’t be as colourful without James Anderson. He exploited the corridor of uncertainty
10 July
Demolishing parts of Mumbai bar that served hit-and-run accused isn’t justice. It’s vigilantism
Good that Indian soldiers returned from Russia. Ask why they are choosing a foreign war
9 July
SC guidelines hit at chronic popular culture problem of using disabled people for comic relief
Modi govt walking tightest of tightrope with first visit to Russia; hell of a contradiction here
Left has won but internal divisions will dilute France’s role in EU. Tough times ahead
8 July
Supreme Court ruling on tracking strengthens the rights of the accused
Eknath Shinde’s warning after Mumbai hit-and-run not enough—Offenders’ impunity comes from privilege system provides
Masoud Pezeshkian’s win is pushback against Iran’s Islamic hardliners. Next, build bridges with West
