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China is drawing all the flak, but is India controlling its wet markets?

While regulating wet markets is necessary all over the world, India can become a pioneer by adopting a strict code to control possibilities of future zoonosis.

Pakistan’s Imran govt is focussed on controlling pandemic now. Human rights can wait

The report of Human Rights Commission of Pakistan identifies state efforts to stifle dissent as a key trend of 2019 that involves clampdown on media freedoms.

Modi govt’s colour-coded reopening of economy can’t hide the massive Covid bill on its tab

Preparing to take advantage of shifting global supply chains makes sense as a strategy, but it won’t see India through its more immediate challenges.

Modi had turned his back on NAM and SAARC. Covid brings them back on his table

The coronavirus crisis left global leaders scratching their heads. But Modi saw an opportunity and launched a diplomatic blitzkrieg — first with SAARC, then with NAM.

Like an MEA to help NRIs in crisis, India needs a system for its internal migrants too

The way special ‘Shramik Express’ trains were implemented shows many Indian states neither have political sensitivity nor administrative structure for migrants.

Modi govt releasing draft rules on Transgender Persons Act in lockdown a blow to community

During the lockdown, it is impossible for members of India’s transgender and intersex community to be a part of the consultative process on the Transgender Persons Act draft rules.

Muhammad Yunus: Don’t plan for economic ‘recovery’ post-Covid. Redesign it from scratch

If we don’t make a socially and environmentally conscious plan post-Covid, a bigger catastrophe awaits us, writes Nobel Peace Prize winner Yunus.

From ‘big fat’ to ‘small virtual’ — Covid is the time to change Indian weddings

In Covid times, couples from Jharkhand’s Hazaribagh or UP’s Muzaffarnagar could get married in a virtual Venice’s piazza or in a villa near Lake Como.

Mamata’s Covid politics is benefiting Modi and West Bengal’s election isn’t that far

Mamata Banerjee’s Covid handling has dented her position. She has let the impulsive and election-driven politician in her, get the better of the leader she is.

No in-flight magazines, health checks, longer queues — How flying could change post Covid

With potential passengers losing their jobs, air travel will likely become much more expensive, and the sector may take years to recover.

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.