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Leaked US govt report on China indicates that cold war between the two is only intensifying

In episode 461 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about the growing tensions with China as US digs for details on the origin of Covid-19, and the slowing positivity rate in India.

Covid fight will leave states exhausted. India needs to re-think its funds transfer system

Graded lockdowns are placing differing financial constraints on states. It is critical to re-consider the design of current inter-govt fiscal transfers.

We are standing up for all in Pakistan: Daniel Pearl’s parents appeal Omar Sheikh acquittal

The Sindh High Court recently overturned the conviction of mastermind Omar Saeed Sheikh and his three co-conspirators for the journalist’s kidnapping and murder.

A belief in mathematical justice guides Hindu responses to suffering: Maneka Gandhi

The belief that sufferings in this life is a result of bad deeds in past lives stops Hindus from doing things that can make the human society more comfortable.

Virtual concerts in lockdown are creating a new world of intimacy between artist and audience

Devoid of the usual frills, these concerts offer a more 'real' version of artists, who even engage with audience in a way live concerts don't allow.

Rahul Gandhi isn’t afraid to seek advice. If only Modi did that, Indians won’t be suffering

Tehseen Poonawalla, a Congress supporter, says it's strange that journalist T.N. Ninan saw Rahul Gandhi's act of consulting Raghuram Rajan for wisdom as a sign of weakness.

Once a fad, livestream shopping may be the best bet for retailers in a post-Covid world

For many goods and services, online shopping is now the only kind of shopping that exists, and that could last until a coronavirus vaccine is widely available.

Why consumers will swing between saving and splurge during Covid-19

Research shows that in the middle of great social trauma, buying behaviour is tied to how people feel about their own mortality.

Rahul Gandhi could do with some public display of humility

Rahul Gandhi cannot pretend 2014 and 2019 did not happen. To even begin to build a new image, he has to demonstrate humility.

Recovery in oil consumption could take decades as aftermath of Covid crisis remains unclear

After the oil-price slump of the mid-1980s, it took two decades for prices to return to their previous levels — longer if you build in the effects of inflation.

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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.