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Early Covid vaccine hopes have a math problem

To clear a high statistical bar and prove effective enough to get emergency use authorisation, early vaccine candidates would have to be both very protective and quite lucky.

Why developing nations like India can’t take it easy on Covid now

If developing world wants to avoid lockdowns later, it will have to resist urge to reopen fully now — whether you’re thinking in terms of lives or livelihoods.

Why India must vaccinate 80% of population by December 2021 — no matter what the cost

The aim of 80% vaccination is neither too high nor too low.

Why the Mukesh Ambani vs Jeff Bezos fight could be more of a waiting game

By seeking to stall Ambani’s purchase of Future, Bezos may be signalling he’d rather remain a rival. Or, he’s buying time to sweeten offer currently on table.

Biden or Trump? Results might not be clear until well after election day

Even if one candidate handily wins the popular vote and the Electoral College, it could take days or weeks to find out given that every state has its own rules for counting votes.

Science is doing wonders to fight Covid. Politicians need to take that baton forward

If researchers and pharmaceutical companies succeed on the scientific front, policy makers will then have to pick up the baton and ensure the vaccine is distributed in a timely and fair way.

Biden as president will be good for India, perhaps not that good for Modi

A Biden administration is likely to strengthen India-US ties while ticking Modi govt off for Hindu fundamentalism and Kashmir policy.

Covid-vaccine distribution can take tips from how India conducts general elections

The strategy behind Covid-19 eradication efforts requires adopting tactics to deploy the vaccine like a cluster bomb.

What is J&K’s Roshni Act and how it enabled land ‘loot’ in the name of light

In episode 607 of #CutTheClutter, Shekhar Gupta talks about J&K's Roshni Act, the law passed 19 yrs ago to regularise unauthorised land for a fee, and how it was misused.

Fantasy sports like Dream11 are a good candidate for self-regulation

Fantasy sports platforms like Dream11 are legitimate businesses protected by Article 19(1)(g) of the Indian Constitution.

On Camera

Eight journalists, four states and 1 UT—how ThePrint covered 2026 Assembly elections

As I read through the reports by these journalists, it became clear that ThePrint’s coverage was more about depth than breadth.

Adani’s giant copper plant hits technical setbacks in first year

The 500,000 tonne-per-year plant produced just 94,000 tonnes of refined copper from April 2025 to February this year.

Indian drone tech company ideaForge signs MoU with Japanese firm to develop next-gen AI powered drones

By pairing Indian drone engineering with Japanese semiconductor expertise, the two firms aim to develop more advanced autonomous systems tailored to both defence & commercial use.

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.