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Omicron, Modi and the show in Varanasi

Views and opinions from the top commentators in Indian media The government of India’s (GoI’s) warning to state governments on Omicron includes keeping public health infrastructure in operational readiness. But what about boosting healthcare workers’ immunity against the virus? A...

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Gratitude and applause for a fallen soldier

Views and opinions from the top commentators in Indian media General Bipin Rawat hailed from a distinguished military family, and the author had served under his illustrious father, Lt General Laxman Singh Rawat, both proud ‘Gorkha’ officers of the 11th...

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Did India achieve anything with Afghanistan meet?

Views and opinions from the top commentators in Indian media The Third Regional Security Dialogue on Afghanistan hosted by India yesterday was a bold attempt on New Delhi’s part to bring regional countries on the same page. The conference saw...

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Bangladesh Violence: Minorities and Anti-Liberation Forces

The army in Bangladesh has undergone significant changes as now most of the Pakistan-era officers have retired but it still remains an important factor in the polity of Bangladesh Anand Kumar The recent violence against the minorities in Bangladesh has...

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COP26, nuclear energy and India’s promises

Views and opinions from the top commentators in Indian media Coinciding with COP26, India made a renewed push for membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG), linking this to its climate goals. But relying solely on wind and solar won’t...

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What Beijing’s Growing Polar Silk Road Means to India?

Mayuri Banerjee In its 14th Five Year Plan released in March this year, China has pledged to build a Polar Silk Road (PSR) over the period 2021–2025. Following this declaration, just a few months later in September, the Chinese ice-breaker...

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1 billion Covid-19 jabs: Time for celebrations?

Views and opinions from the top commentators in Indian media The clash of self-congratulatory cymbals is being heard, once again, as India has crossed the mark of 100 crore administered doses of Covid-19 vaccine. The prime minister has stated that...