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Covid-19 Crisis: India gasps for oxygen

Images of breathless people scrambling to hospitals have shocked the nation. As the macabre dance of death continues, what is obvious is the lack of planning in every sphere by our bumbling governments.

Accelerating the “Avalanche of Evils”: Towards Covid-19 Constitutionalism?

Judicial exasperation was seen in many orders, be it dealing with the Covid-19 situation or the EC’s conduct during polls. The judiciary has tried to ensure that constitutional discipline on power becomes an asset, not a liability, during the pandemic.

Restoring the Collegium

The tenure of the previous chief justices of India revealed a lack of consensus among the collegium members. The new chief justice needs to take this seriously, along with other judicial issues that need to be addressed urgently to restore the credibility of the Supreme Court.

First person account: Losing a friend of over 40 years to Covid

The immortal line from the Bhagawad Gita goes on to be translated as “Now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds”. We are seeing this now as Covid-19 and its many mutations and variants sweep across the globe, bringing death and relentless destruction.

Kumbh Mela: The eye of the Covid storm?

Sitting on the banks of the Ganga is meditative, heals the self, rests the body and delights the soul. But at some point, one has to question the wisdom of allowing the Kumbh when a ferocious pandemic is engulfing the country.

A Russian shot in the arm against Covid-19

With the impending arrival of Sputnik V, people will have more choice. They will have to select the vaccine they prefer in consultation with their doctor and after seeing efficacy levels and the supply chain.

Parole misuse: Give them another chance

While news of some prisoners in Tihar jail jumping parole has been a damper, the fact remains that this form of correctional therapy has its benefits in bringing convicts back into the mainstream.

Paramilitary forces vs Maoists: An unequal war

Repeated attacks on the forces by Maoists have shown that counter strategies haven’t worked. Without a proper security doctrine, clear leadership and good intelligence, this war will see more bloodshed.

Dropping the bigamy filter for civil servants

In a far reaching order, the Delhi High Court said that bigamy cannot cause a government servant to lose his job as ethical standards had changed since the time the Conduct Rules were framed over 50 years ago.

Interest on Small Savings: A quick rollback

Even as the centre reversed a move to reduce interest rates on small savings schemes, experts warn that these cuts will be implemented soon. Investors should invest in high-interest-yielding small savings instruments.

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