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Yoga guru Ramdev’s allopathy flip-flop

In a surprising and welcome U-turn, Ramdev, who was facing a backlash for attacking allopathic doctors, claimed that good doctors are a boon and they are the messengers of god on earth.

Supreme Guidance

The Court came to the rescue of the nation by intervening with a statesman-like approach when the centre was faltering in its administrative capacity, leading to much-needed course correction.

Take a Last Look at Lakshadweep

By Jagdish Sagar From the air you’ll see a translucent lagoon, its tranquil waters turquoise and aquamarine, its coral reef defining it sharply against the deep blue sea.  A small, narrow isl...

Pfizer’s indemnity waiver: Asking too much for too little

The company has given conditions to the centre for supply of its vaccine, including not undertaking bridging trials and waiver of indemnity. But experts warn against removing all regulatory oversight.

Snatched Away Too Soon

The second wave of coronavirus has been especially virulent and fatal. Like other professions, the judiciary too has lost many stalwarts to the pandemic.

Vinod Dua case: “Every Journalist Entitled to Protection Against Sedition”

The Supreme Court on June 3 quashed a sedition case against journalist Vinod Dua in Shimla. The case was filed by a local BJP leader in Himachal Pradesh on May 6, 2020, over Dua’s YouTube show. It in...

Journalists in sedition logs

Besides Vinod Dua, several senior journalists have also faced charges of sedition over their reporting and online posts in recent times.

Alapan Bandopadhyay: Caught in a storm

When Indian Administrative Service officers are made to become pliable putty at the hands of politicians, the chaos is palpable. The former chief secretary is only a pawn in the big battle between Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee and Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Uttar Pradesh: From basket case to role model?

UP has always been seen as a “bimaru” state and its handling of corona too was criticised. But with the Allahabad High Court praising its efforts, a shift in perception is under way.

WhatsApp vs Govt: Shooting the messenger

With social media giant WhatsApp legally challenging the new IT rules, which mandates message tracing, the stage is set for an unseemly battle which could affect its huge base of subscribers.

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