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If I had Covid-19 am I immune? This is what scientists know so far

Based on research so far, it’s reasonable to assume that most people who’ve had Covid-19 are less likely to be re-infected, and less likely to get a severe case if they do.

India can be a digital economic powerhouse if new IT Act removes ambiguity around e-commerce

It should reflect the new realities of India’s digital challenges by removing ambiguities around technology in law & create a stable regulatory environment.

Reproduction rate is the coronavirus number that is worth watching

Tracked closely across states, this number can help calculate which practices and scenarios have the biggest effect in tackling the coronavirus.

Modi govt’s conditional offer to states on borrowing and the controversy around it

In episode 476 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta discusses the criticism around Modi govt's latest fiscal stimulus and whether it's part of the 'Modi Derangement Syndrome'.

If Pakistan wants cure to Covid economy, it can’t define itself as national security state

Pakistan’s response to Covid-19 shows it prioritises its strategic relationship with China over its own people or economy.

Competition with China, Russia, and Iran must form the core of US’ global fragility strategy

The US should articulate the specific ways each adversary exacerbates fragility and violence, and then prescribe evidence-based solutions for each rival.

With coronavirus, the era of digital banking is finally here

Banks have got a glimpse of their digital future now. The hard part is hanging on to the most useful changes as the lockdowns ease.

Army’s Tour of Duty ill-conceived. Neo-nationalism will only create political militias

Leaked report of Army's internal study of a recruitment plan is basically military hierarchy using media as a sounding board for its ‘hunch and gut’ ideas.

Dear intellectuals, migrant workers will come back. Here are the five reasons

Industrialisation is key because agriculture remains highly unproductive with 43.2 per cent share of total employment but contributes only 14.6 per cent to GDP.

Unacademy, Byju’s help clear your doubts, but have few answers on data privacy

The breach at Unacademy has brought to fore the data privacy concerns associated with edtech platforms that are witnessing huge traffic in Covid times.

On Camera

Bengal once had arenas for identity battles—stadiums, football, jerseys. Now it’s polling booths

From Mohun Bagan and East Bengal to Mohammedan Sporting, footbclubs once shaped identity, pride and belonging across Bengal’s social fabric. Now, the political field has taken over.

As govt weighs mandatory silver hallmarking, new report flags economic & operational bottlenecks

Koan Advisory report warns that infra gaps could hurt small businesses and artisans, recommends transition period of 3-5 yrs for industry to adapt.

What theaterisation could look like: Rotational CDS, three-star theatre commanders in initial years

The proposed structure envisions the post of Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) rotating between the Army, Navy and Air Force, it is learnt.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.