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Kabaddi’s rural cousin has recovered from Covid. It’s now giving Harley Davidson as prize

Live-streaming and rich prizes have made circle kabaddi a big deal in rural Punjab and Haryana. It’s coming back to life after lockdown and amid farmer protests.

Boris Johnson’s cross-London bike ride threatens his own UK lockdown

Politically, Johnson’s trip opens him up to charges of double standards. If his credibility as PM is damaged, his appeal to persuade UK population to get vaccinated could get affected.

Japan looks to expand Covid emergency beyond Tokyo to contain spread

PM Yoshihide Suga is considering requests for declaring a state of emergency in three prefectures, which, together with Tokyo, represent more than half of Japan's economy.

They kept the mantle up when India was down with the virus. Thank you, frontline workers

I find more support for an IPL team than for India’s frontline workers. Has gratitude become a forgotten sentiment, except when we are personally benefited?

UK lockdown another setback for airlines as they begin scrapping flights

The fast-spreading virus strain that’s driven up the number of UK cases has dashed hopes of relief from 2020’s unrelenting downturn.

With health system facing crisis, Johnson orders third full lockdown across England

The full emergency lockdown will start immediately and last until at least February 15, threatening to push the economy into a double-dip recession.

Maharashtra govt extends lockdown restrictions till 31 January

The state govt said the activities already allowed and permitted from time to time shall continue.

Sunder Nursery isn’t just the new Khan Market. It’s Delhi’s paradise in a pandemic

From botany enthusiasts to social media influencers, everyone agrees Sunder Nursery is Delhi’s go-to spot to escape Covid blues.

Covid spread like wildfire due to lack of implementation of guidelines — SC

The apex court said Covid treatment was not affordable to people and suggested more provisions be made by the state govts or cap be put on private hospitals' fees.

‘Should I send my kids to school, should I travel?’ Top Covid concerns on NIMHANS helpline

NIMHANS director G. Gururaj says helpline set up on 25 March has received over 3 lakh calls, though numbers have reduced significantly in recent months.

On Camera

How economic planning stifled India’s growth and talent

The Indian planning system did not encourage individuals based on ‘what they knew’, but on ‘whom they knew’. Many left for countries that recognised their talent.

All bets off as online gaming bill shakes industry & key players suspend ‘gambling’ on their platforms

The new law, which the government has framed as a moral duty, forced major platforms like Dream11 & Zupee to shut operations, wiping out hundreds of crores in market capitalisation. 

Post-Sindoor, joint doctrine tasks Special Forces with fighting info warfare & countering propaganda

Joint Doctrine for Special Forces Operations, released Wednesday, also outlines plans for the future expansion of AFSOD and the creation of Joint Service Training Institutes.

That Oval Office picture for ages deserves closer Indian reading, with a geopolitical lens

Putin sees this as a victory. Europeans have decided to deal with Trump on his terms for the sake of the larger Western alliance. We look at the lessons for us in India.