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Five lessons the coronavirus pandemic can teach Indians

If one were to acknowledge the hints Covid is dropping at us, then it might help us reflect on our conventional wisdom rather critically.

Why disease and xenophobia go hand in hand

The central human fallacy is to assume that if international travel helps spread disease, a perceived “foreign” group is most likely to be carriers.

Antibody test or RT-PCR. Both needed to fight Covid-19. Don’t rake up controversies

Antibody test data will give an key insight on the spread of the virus and various factors affecting the collective immunity. It is not possible with RT-PCR.

Why Modi, Trump & others are angry at WHO’s handling of Covid-19 crisis 

In episode 429 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta explains how WHO’s reputation has been damaged by its handling of the coronavirus pandemic.

Why India’s wealthy happily donate to god and govt but loathe helping needy and poor

Be it Amitabh Bachchan or Virat Kohli, India’s rich and famous are quick to lecture or follow PM Modi’s diktat. But selfless charity is missing among most Indians.

India’s approach to defence indigenisation has basic flaws. Private players can up the game

India’s approach to indigenisation of defence production has not been yielding desired results. The new procurement procedure addresses this issue.

Don’t worry, cricket in India will survive the coronavirus disruption

Modern sport, like India itself, is too big to be knocked permanently off its stride by a virus, even one as dangerous as Covid-19.

India didn’t create Covid-19 problem, but a better system would’ve helped us cope better

Covid-19 has exposed India’s strengths, which lie at various levels, and weaknesses, such as the medicare system and fiscal constraints.

Behind Imran Khan’s reluctance to lockdown, lies interests of Pakistan business lobby

The business lobby who stand to be most hurt by such decisions finds ways to disguise its vested interests under the garb of some overriding national priority.

Real social distancing: Special planes for India’s rich, police lathis for working-class poor

Thousands of working-class poor are on the move due to the coronavirus lockdown imposed by Modi with only four hours' notice, only to face a brutal police crackdown.

On Camera

Indian Forest Service has to change. Begin by calling it Indian Environment Service

As climate risks move from forests to cities, India needs a dedicated environmental cadre that can bridge regulation, enforcement and urban planning.

Strategic petroleum reserves: Why India needs bigger oil buffers & how others compare | Cut The Clutter

This is the transcript of Ep 1830 of Cut the Clutter, where Shekhar Gupta explains why strategic petroleum reserves are a national necessity & how India compares with China, US & Japan.

DRDO unveils amphibious battle platforms with crewless turrets, anti-tank missile capability

Tracked and wheeled variants, built in collaboration with Tata Advanced Systems and Bharat Forge, carry 30mm turrets, cross water using hydro jets, and are 65% indigenous.

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.