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Wednesday, June 26, 2024
TopicShashi Tharoor

Topic: Shashi Tharoor

Tharoor’s ‘atmanirbhar’, ‘small contributor’ Vijay Mallya & what’s Bachchan’s Twitter profile

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Shashi Tharoor: Aarogya Setu fits right in with Modi govt’s push for greater state control

The Aarogya Setu app became the Modi government’s weapon of choice overnight to fight Covid-19. But it can very well outlive the crisis.

IRS officers suggest 4% Covid cess, tax for super rich to help economy recover from lockdown

A selection of the best news reports, analysis and opinions published by ThePrint this week.

Shashi Tharoor: Modi govt wasted money on faulty Chinese Covid tests ignoring Indian options

Why did India buy Chinese rapid testing kits for Covid when other countries have complained about its accuracy? In the words of a TV showman, the nation wants to know.

Rahul, Tharoor on Modi-Trump, Anurag Kashyap’s Wasseypur-style jibe, Pooja Bhatt’s cartoon

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

Numerology to religious references — Modi’s call to light candles floats mystical theories

From the importance of number ‘9’ to how heat kills the coronavirus, people came up with all sorts of theories to support PM Modi’s move.

‘Coronavirus ki jung’ on Zee News, Amish Devgan & Navika Kumar attack Opposition

A quick take on what prime time TV news talked about.

MEA’s work hasn’t been judged by Lok Sabha since 2014. Modi must stop selling empty package

For India to win back the global admiration it once enjoyed, Modi government will have to change its behaviour at home first.

Trump’s NYT war, Tharoor gets odd greetings, Ganguly hails Jay Shah on women’s cricket show

The most politically correct and incorrect tweets of the day from across the political spectrum.

‘Absurd, disservice‘ — how women are reacting to Tharoor’s petition on menstrual leave

While Barkha Dutt argued 'menstrual leave ghettoises women', Shama Mohamed said women can do whatever a man does at his workplace during their menstrual cycles.

On Camera

Oropouche virus is rapidly spreading in South America. It can cause large outbreaks

The lack of resources to test and track the OROV virus through comprehensive surveillance systems severely hampers efforts to accurately monitor outbreaks.

Noida International Airport, Delhi NCR’s 2nd, delayed. To begin operations by April 2025

According to a statement by the airport, commercial operations likely to begin next year 'in view of the current construction status'. It was supposed to commence operations by 2024 end.

Amid tensions with China, Philippines says BrahMos a ‘credible defence’

At interaction in Delhi Monday, Ambassador of Philippines also highlighted talks over possibility of high-level delegation visit later this year to mark 75 yrs of diplomatic ties.

Modi’s new universe: the normal irritants of democracy & awkward chai with Rahul Gandhi

Changed reality for Modi govt in its 3rd innings is by no means rise of a new phenomenon. It's a return to old normal where even majorities had to routinely wrestle with storied million mutinies.