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Monday, August 18, 2025
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States bat for ‘very targeted’ lockdown in worst-hit cities after fourth phase ends Sunday

A key demand from states is to resume public transport, but discussions continue on exactly how this should be done with the Covid-19 pandemic yet to recede.

On my first day of Covid ICU duty, I bled in my PPE. Periods happen, even in a pandemic

On Menstrual Hygiene Day, we can’t ignore millions of Indian women and girls who still don’t have access to safe sanitation — even in Covid pandemic and lockdown.

IITian Kejriwal struggles with Covid numbers as he waits for Hanuman to bring ‘Sanjeevani’

Big numbers define the politics of Kejriwal, whether it is building an anti-corruption campaign around 2G scam figures or listing his govt’s Covid response.

Online learning not the answer in Covid. It takes a village, not a screen, to raise a child

The art of critical thinking and careful examination is a learnt art--forged through human interaction, through directed interrogation, and not via passive computer instructions.

Modi will be showcased as ‘Covid Hero’ but BJP will tone down first anniversary celebration

The Modi government’s Covid-19-related efforts and Rs 20 lakh crore economic package will be highlights as it celebrates one year in office this month.

Pakistan learnt nothing from close friend China on fighting Covid. Xi trusts in science

No one knows the price Covid will extract for Pakistan’s disrespect of science. The country will have to be lucky in its fight against coronavirus.

India has no national alcohol revenue database. Covid crisis has shown why it is necessary

Each state taxes alcohol differently, but counts on it for a significant amount of revenue. The lack of transparency is a roadblock for policy researchers.

A train of afterthoughts: How Indian Railways itself became the story in a lockdown

The journey of railways through Covid-19 symbolises India’s response to the crisis: starting on a high note of hope, but soon giving way to panic and despair.

The unruly Indian flier is about to get a crash course in airport civility thanks to Covid

As Delhi airport readies its plan to resume operations with social distancing norms in place, handling the unruly Indian passenger will be its biggest headache.

Not just India, these 12 countries also eased their Covid-19 restrictions on Monday

Countries like Italy, Germany and Spain have allowed small businesses and shops to reopen with strict social distancing guidelines, to revive their economies.

On Camera

History teaching requires revision more than textbooks

The kinds of revisions we’re seeing remove the very skills that make historical thinking meaningful. The result is a citizen who either dismisses history entirely or defends it without support.

Navigating Trump’s tariffs is no child’s play. Indian toymakers are losing out on orders, enquiries

Indian toymakers are now exploring new markets, but they want govt to negotiate a trade deal with US soon, introduce incentives and subsidies to make the industry more competitive.

What is Project Sudarshan Chakra, announced by Modi from ramparts of Red Fort

The project is meant to be a ‘protective shield that will keep expanding’, the PM said. It is on the lines of the ‘Golden Dome’ announced by Trump, it is learnt.

War of IAF, PAF doctrines: As Pakistan obsesses over numbers, India embraces risk, wins

Now that both IAF and PAF have made formal claims of having shot down the other’s aircraft in the 87-hour war in May, we can ask a larger question: do such numbers really matter?