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Why it’s just too soon to think about Covid vaccine booster shots

Experts predict that the Covid-19 vaccines might not wear off for years, and that for now, drug companies should hold off on promoting boosters.

John Woodcock, his India connect and how he handled the ‘Sachin vs Bradman’ question

One of the most incredible journeys Woodcock made was to India. In 1976-77, he drove a Rolls Royce from London to Bombay to cover the Test series.

India alone on Afghan chessboard as US, Russia pick Pakistan. Here’s what Delhi can do

The 1996 India-Iran-Russia effort to contain the Taliban cannot be replicated in 2021;like Washington, Moscow has its own interests and so does Tehran.

Why the Pegasus scandal should be a wake-up call for the US

The future of surveillance will be determined by decisions made in the US and those decisions will determine the future of democracy worldwide.

How the Olympics will generate athletic, TV excitement without crowds, noise

Since fans can’t get to the Games, broadcasters such as NBC are planning a telecast to bring the Games to fans. One such gathering will include a watch party with athletes' families.

For wealth chasers, liberation theology is Marxist. For others, it’s justice and freedom

Defaming certain faiths is part of a carefully crafted and meticulously managed project. Its latest and most illustrious trophy is Father Stan Swamy.

MoD and IDSA no longer separate. How Manohar Parrikar’s name was added to the think tank

With the packing of Executive Council with favorites of the establishment, a major source of resistance to defend IDSA’s autonomy could get weakened.

Why Article 282 needs a rethink as Centre and states battle for money

The use of Article 282 to implement centrally sponsored schemes remains a source of tension. Public health can be a starting point to take a hard look at intergovernmental transfers.

Punjab Congress battle isn’t about Navjot Sidhu or Amarinder Singh. It’s about Gandhis

The Gandhi siblings have now decided to go for the kill — re-establish unquestioned supremacy. The detractors must fall in line or leave.

India’s coal conundrum: how to loosen its grip while not abandoning millions who depend on it

New research by Queensland university and Princeton faculty involved visits to the Angul district in Odisha in 2018 and 2019, which is home to 11 coal mines.

On Camera

Air India reduces baggage allowance by 5-15 kg, bringing it in line with rest of industry

Air India’s new policy, effective from 2 May, introduces new weight limits for tickets in each of the different 'fare families' — Comfort, Comfort Plus, and Flex.

Three Indian Navy ships deployed to South China Sea

Deployment comes at a time when Yuan Wang 03, a Chinese missile and satellite tracking vessel, has entered Indian Ocean Region.

Frontrunner is letting the challenger define this poll campaign. Modi still hasn’t found a big theme

A theme has not yet emerged for BJP & people see lack of a contest, which makes it unexciting. For all these reasons, 2024 is turning out to be an unexpectedly theme-less election.