Topic: Coronavirus curve
India’s Covid recoveries outnumbering active cases holds little meaning right now: Experts
Experts say this was an eventuality, but as long as new cases continue to rise, India still has a disease to deal with.
Indian news channels line up outside hospitals in opposition-ruled states, skip BJP’s Gujarat
Republic TV took us to Safdarjung and LNJP hospitals for a medical horror show. NDTV 24x7, India TV, and Mirror Now found patients' families describing 'harrowing experiences'.
India is being forced to unlock during pandemic. But it’s no green zone yet
It is the way Indians behave that will determine the extent to which religious places, restaurants and malls will cause an uptick in Covid cases.
On Camera
YourTurn
Studies show being an optimist is linked to a longer life. But it’s not as simple
Research shows optimism can change over time, and can be cultivated by engaging in simple exercises.
Does breaking up big states boost economy? Data doesn’t back up hype, says Indian study
The study by researchers at Indira Gandhi Institute of Development Research looked at economic impact of reorganising Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, and Bihar in the year 2000.
Defence
Almost 4,000 enrol for IAF’s Agnipath recruitment scheme on day 1 of online registrations
These registrations pertain to the Indian Air Force's Agniveer Vayu programme. The online portal for the first phase was opened at 10 am Friday, and will close on 5 July.
With Agnipath, Modi govt’s shock & awe doctrine may have misfired a vital reform, yet again
Modi govt's biggest flaw has been its disinclination to accept limitations of electoral majorities. This ruined land acquisition and farm reform, stalled labour codes.