Vision for a new India
The pandemic has caught the whole world unawares and brought on an economic catastrophe of titanic proportions not seen since...
If North Korea faces succession, who might replace Kim?
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made his first public appearance in three weeks, state media reported on Saturday, after...
‘Moscow Mitch’ McConnell shames the US
Neither security nor economic interest can be promoted or looked at from the narrow prism of a single country. In...
Lockdown gives a new life to Ganga in Bihar
Patna:There have been ambitious projects to clean the holy Ganga river, including the much-hyped Namami Gange project, and restore to...
Northeast shows the right way to check Covid-19 spread
Guwahati: After Kerala and Goa’s successful feat, the Northeast has been able to set a concrete example in administrative prowess in...
‘Ease lockdowns slowly, be ready for virus to jump back’
Countries must lift lockdowns gradually, while still being “on the look-out” for COVID-19 and ready to restore restrictions if the...
Clubs told neutral venues only for any premier league return
MANCHESTER: Premier League clubs have been told they cannot use their own stadiums for any resumption of games this season...
Don’t take the fifth day away: Ashwin
In the latest episode of ESPNcricinfo Videocast that airs on Saturday, R. Ashwin talks about his views about four-day cricket,...
Defiance with law must never be romanticised as vigilantism
An acquaintance holding a very high position in the police force in the capital city of India was lamenting that...
Models predicting infections removed from reality
In a huge country like India, elements used to arrive at a number change frequently. New DELHI: Multiple Covid-19 epidemiological models,...
Corona leaked likely from Wuhan Institute of Virology: Experts
Allegations are coming to light about funding of WIV by the US government. New Delhi: At least three different individuals, including...
No place for violence
In a civilised society, violence is a word that should be taboo. Never can violence be the answer to settling...
Drones are the new threat
As drones become smaller and faster, new solutions will be required to disable them. While the Unmanned Combat Aerial...
Unlike in Mumbai, MHA, Delhi Babus shine in handling of migrants
Chandigarh:The Covid-19 epidemic has brought the sordid state of affairs of the Maharashtra government, especially the Mumbai Police, who cane...
Cheap Covid test kits give results in 10 minutes
The kits made by a Kerala-based government institute is likely to be the cheapest available in India. New Delhi: In a...
The 40-day lockdown is essential
The extension of the ongoing lockdown period from 21 to 40 days was along expected lines. Only those overly optimistic...
Worldwide coronavirus cases exceed 2.2 million, death toll crosses 154,600
Infections have been reported in more than 210 countries and territories since the first cases were identified in China in...
Burnout fears might end De Kock’s captaincy
CAPE TOWN: Quinton de Kock will be overlooked as captain of the South Africa test team to avoid overburdening the...
I focus on seam & swing, pace comes from strength: Shami
Team India boasts of a fast-bowling attack that skipper Virat Kohli says he is proud to lead. And the man...
Team India becomes team mask force
Earlier, the BCCI contributed Rs 51 crore to the PM CARES Fund as the government fights against the coronavirus outbreak....
How to survive a global pandemic
Every minute, social media spills out endless streams of bad news, overwhelming opinions, and far-fetched conspiracies. If you are not...
A ‘Smart’ Lockdown
By announcing a 21-day lockdown of the entire country on 24 March, including almost all forms of passenger transport across...
iTV Foundation Food Bank helping the needy
NEW DELHI: With the Covid-19 pandemic showing no signs of abating and the number of hungry people growing on the streets...
CMs empower PM to extend lockdown by two weeks
CMs suggested extending lockdown to the PM during a video-conference meet. New Delhi/ Hyderabad: Chief Ministers of different states have...
