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These mathematical models are running our Covid world

From decisions on hospitals to restricting the movements of millions of people, predictions from these models are a matter of life and death amid the crisis.

In times of the coronavirus pandemic, US and Iran need a peace plan

US's at times threatening, at times conciliatory approach could inadvertently lead to war, and neither the US nor Iran can afford that during this pandemic.

India’s environmental laws require a fundamental shift. Like an independent regulator

The draft Environment Impact Assessment notification, 2020 proposes to relax the follow-up compliance monitoring frequency, thereby weakening India’s regulatory governance.

Why the Modi government gets away with lies, and how the opposition could change that

As with Putin’s Russia and Trump’s America, India faces a ‘fire-hosing of falsehood’. Mere fact-checking won’t defeat it.

Low death rate but one of world’s highest Covid infection rates — curious case of Russia

In episode 470 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta looks at the surprisingly low death toll in Russia despite the country registering the highest number of cases after US.

For Operation Falcon, Maj Gen Jimmy asked for mules but Army chief Sundarji gave helicopters

Major General J. M. Singh suggested a forward posture in the Zimithang sector and requested for 1,200 mules but Army chief Sundarji gave him helicopters.

Modi’s idea of self-reliant India same as Gandhi’s — modernisation yes, Western dependence no

Swadeshi does not and should not be interpreted as isolation. It is India’s bridge between localisation and globalisation.

You can’t put a price on face masks in this crisis. Italy did, and it’s learning a hard lesson

With Italy capping the price at a low mark, pharmacists say they are struggling to replenish stocks as foreign producers prefer to sell their goods elsewhere.

Labour reforms give India a chance to compete with a favourable destination like Vietnam

Migrant workers employed in big cities are heading back to their home states like UP and MP. Labour reforms will bring jobs to the workers’ doorstep.

India’s bargaining power with China and US will grow in post-Covid world

If India fails to action key reforms, its geopolitical leverage will reduce and it will be forced to ally more closely with the US on less favourable terms.

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.