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Scientifically Speaking | The hidden pandemic that could eclipse Covid-19

Antibiotic-resistant superbugs pose a growing threat. This looming crisis demands urgent global attention and innovative solutions.

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Women’s safety ignored in election campaigns despite rising crimes

As of now, parties are offering doles in the form of free bus travel--- but what about safety in public transport? They are offering subsidised...

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Political discourse on the Constitution sparks fears among UP's Dalit community

Dalit communities express alarm over BJP's rumoured plans to amend the Constitution, prompting plans of strategic voting and possible support for the...

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Back make in India with testing in India

From high sugar in baby food to adulteration in masalas, regulatory agencies need to be alert and equipped to deal with the crisis

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Being Jagdish Bhagwati in a conflict-riven world

In a world beset by geopolitical and economic turmoil, the sanguine advice of Jagdish is as relevant as before.

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Priyanka in Rae Bareli, Rahul in Amethi will likely liven the ongoing elections

Since 1980, barring 1998, the Gandhi family have won 11 elections in Amethi. All the more interesting is their family connection with Rae Bareli.

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Clarity on consent in sexual relations is key in curbing rape

A plethora of cases are regularly reported in which “consent” becomes a bone of contention between the parties

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Asean, neighbours can break Myanmar impasse

Prudence demands that a studied engagement of a few ASEAN States and all five neighbours of Myanmar as potential mediators or facilitators be given a...

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A recent discovery puts us a step closer to unlocking evolutionary secrets

An incredibly rare event that gave rise to the biological factories that first made complex life possible has been detected again.

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Keeping up with UP | The power of a North Indian migrant in Maharashtra

Some migrants are upset with both the central and UP governments for failing to keep their much-touted promise of providing jobs under the Atmanirbhar...

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What UPI internationalisation means for startup founders

Indian startups may be able to explore markets abroad without potential burden of complex payment infrastructure, but information security is a big...

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Questions to the Congress on wealth redistribution

A mass redistribution of assets in a subcontinent-sized country with 1.4 billion people will need huge government capacity to carry out the exercise.

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India is halfway there towards enabling female political leadership. What next?

To see authentic female leadership, men need to do the work and ask themselves some hard questions, so women can truly change systems designed for men...

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The atheist scientist who discovered God particle

The search for the Holy Grail of particle physics, as the Higgs search came to be known, took more than three decades and billions of dollars

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Analysts predict Muslim consolidation, say the community will vote en bloc in UP

However, any division of votes with some parties playing spoilsport, may end up helping the BJP over the opposition alliance

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Libraries can force the case for liberty, justice

The importance of freedom to choose what to read necessarily begins with adequate public funding and adequate ratio of libraries per capita and books...

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Despite polls, India-US ties set to get stronger

Irrespective of political fortunes changing, the economic fortunes remain the same, reinforcing the strong bonds between the two nations.

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From NCERT to IITs, science takes a knock

It is undesirable and tendentious on the part of educational institutions to ask students to internalise fanciful hypotheses and inadequately proven...

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The Art of a Unicorn | Fintech is not a winner-takes-all market, say founders

Amidst the excitement and promise, startup founders must be mindful of challenges like regulatory hurdles, technological complexities and market...

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Cues from India’s past to help battle climate crisis

The world is slowly moving back to some of the practices from India's past. Krishna Valley will serve as a guiding light towards this.

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As young leaders emerge, Dalit community seeks their share of power

BSP supremo and former CM Mayawati’s plan and prowess will be tested in the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections like never before

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Scientifically Speaking | The bitter truth about non-sugar sweeteners

In my column last week, I discussed how many steps we need to stay healthy. This week, I talk about changing scientific views on using non-sugar...

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Predictive precision medicine will shape the future of health care

Predictive precision embodies the promise of a health care system where disease prevention, personalised management, and efficiency are at the...

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Classical in core, champion of folk

Kumar Gandharva’s immense popularity is a reflection of the kind of deep connections he made among worlds that were seemingly unconnected.

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What do Taiwan's (and New York's) earthquakes teach us about our preparedness?

Building codes, early warning systems, and most importantly, understanding plate movements are crucial if we want to mitigate the impact of future...

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Gender Question | JK’s Rowling’s new X post, and the limits of its logic

Much has been written about the Harry Potter series author's ideas about trans identity, but not enough has been said on her anxieties — and ours...

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Two seat-belts to safely invest in small-cap stocks

Small caps have a place in a retail portfolio, but investors must have protections in place

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Keeping up with UP | Will Varun Gandhi’s absence impact Pilibhit polls?

A cautious BJP leadership has pulled out all stops to win the seat, with the CM, Amit Shah and Modi being star campaigners. Defeat, now, will be a...

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How many steps should you walk in a day? The answer is complex

The 10,000-step target started off as a marketing gimmick, but now there’s science to back it up.

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Gender Question | When the erased wife meets the restoring narrator

In grand narratives of heroes, we tend to forget about the partners, wives and children whose invisible work propagates the myth of the brilliant man

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Making the most of the India opportunity

Reconciling the projections of the country’s future growth with present demand conditions is bogging CEOs down. They need to seize the moment

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Keeping up with UP | Will Ram sway the angry farmers of West UP?

Arun Govil and Dipika Chikhlia invoke Ramayana memories in Ayodhya, as western UP becomes a pivotal battleground in upcoming elections.

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Takeaways from Chipko for today's eco warriors

The Chipko movement is not a relic of the past; it is a source of inspiration for the challenges we face today.

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IRDAI signs off on investor gouging

Early exits from life insurance will continue to haemorrhage savings

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Pig organ transplants offer lifeline to waiting patients

Surgeons at Massachusetts General Hospital performed a groundbreaking transplant, implanting a genetically modified pig kidney into a 62-year-old man.

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"Deep tech startups need investment, government support for R&D"

Akshay Singhal of a Bengaluru-based EV firm talks about India's unique operating challenges, and creating the right conditions for the shift to...

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Will politicians listen to their rightful demand for political inclusion?

At least 26.8 million persons with disabilities (PWDs), about 2.21% of the country’s population, are waiting to be heard in their quest for...

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India needs to douse its many water fires

Clean water access is a stepping stone to economic growth.

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Uncovering the hidden role of gut bacteria in breaking down cellulose

A groundbreaking study reveals that humans possess gut bacteria capable of breaking down cellulose, challenging the notion that it is indigestible for...

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Keeping up with UP | Modi juggernaut, INDIA dreams and the power of number 80

Successive elections have established the power of the state's 80 Lok Sabha seats, as the party winning the most in UP has often formed the Central...

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Scientifically Speaking | How synthetic materials are infiltrating our bodies

There is an unseen impact of plastics on human health, with tiny plastic particles pervading our bodies and potentially causing harm and diseases.

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A case for reforming private health care

The government must undertake a credible process of cost estimation, ensure the adoption of standard guidelines for treatment, and monitor adherence

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After Ram temple, BJP gets down to correcting its caste calculus

Caste is a critical ingredient in the winning recipes of all political parties despite the consolidation of Hindu votes under the BJP banner.

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How to bridge the gender gap in South Asia

Progress in gender equality has been made, but disparities persist, requiring more government spending on healthcare and gender-responsive policies.

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Lessons from Norway in smashing the patriarchy

"We are not just breaking patriarchal rules. We are aiming to break" generations of habits, and (bad) habits die hard."

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Small steps towards a gender-equal world

Equality is overdue. Ending the patriarchy requires money on the table — it’s time to cough up.

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Rising against odds: The resilience of women entrepreneurs

Female entrepreneurs often face systemic biases, impacting their funding opportunities and perception in the startup world, despite their competence.

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Guarantee procurement, not just minimum prices

MSP can lift prices of produce, but public procurement is key to improving farm incomes

05.03.2024 10

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Setting the rules in disputes over apps

Creating shared infrastructure that India’s digital startups can access and leverage is an idea whose time has come.

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Scientifically Speaking | Resistant starch may change the weight loss game

A new study reveals that adding resistant starch, found in foods like plantains, beans, and whole grains, to our diet may lead to significant weight...

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