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Covid is not yet over: Keep your mask on

Updated on Apr 19, 2022 12:57 IST

Whether or not mask mandates are enforced at the government level, it is crucial for people to understand that the use of masks remains one of the most effective ways to fight the pandemic at a micro-level and is one of the few Covid-19-prevention measures over which there is little-to-no debate in the scientific community (REUTERS)

A normal monsoon is crucial this year

IMD termed this decrease part of a natural “multi-decadal epochal variability” of dry and wet epochs of rainfall.

Published on Apr 18, 2022 14:42 IST

On bail, the Supreme Court sets a precedent

In Thursday’s order, the court recognised the legitimacy of seeking liberty from incarceration and observed that no accused person could be subjected to unending detention, pending trial.

Updated on Apr 18, 2022 14:39 IST

Delhi clash: Act without delay

Rapid Action Force (RAF) personnel patrol the site where violence broke out between two communities, Jahangirpuri, New Delhi, on Sunday (Ishant Kumar)

Updated on Apr 17, 2022 14:25 IST

India-Pak must build on LoC ceasefire

Ordinary exchanges of messages between the new prime ministers of India and Pakistan take on an added dimension because of the extraordinarily fragile nature of bilateral relations. (HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 17, 2022 14:25 IST

Learning to live with Covid-19

A health worker collects a swab sample for RT-PCR Covid-19 test, Gurugram,April 15, 2022 (Vipin Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 15, 2022 13:15 IST

In politics, looking back to look ahead

Prime Minister Narendra Modi during the inauguration of Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya, a museum showcasing the lives and contributions of the 14 former Prime Ministers of India, in New Delhi.

Updated on Apr 14, 2022 13:53 IST

The high cost of Himalayan ruin

Environmentalists and geologists opposed the government’s stand because India’s northern borders fall in the highly eco-sensitive Himalayan region.

Published on Apr 14, 2022 12:33 IST

Fix responsibility for the ropeway tragedy

Serious concerns must also be raised about the rescue operation, the preparedness of personnel for such operations, and whether standard operating procedures exist for these kind of contingencies. (ANI)

Updated on Apr 13, 2022 13:01 IST

Inflation marks a new pain point

There is a class aspect to the inflationary pain in the economy. Because the poor spend a bigger share of their income on food, higher food inflation also means a greater squeeze on their purchasing power. (REUTERS)

Published on Apr 13, 2022 12:41 IST

Tackling extreme heat risks in India

As the climate crisis fuels more frequent, intense, and longer heatwaves, record-breaking temperatures are becoming a significant health threat, as the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change Sixth Assessment Report highlighted. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 12, 2022 13:54 IST

Delhi’s day out in DC

India and the US are not on the same page on Ukraine, but have found a way to underplay the divergences and focus on the convergences. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 12, 2022 06:38 IST

Protect the diversity enshrined by JNU

Police personnel stand guard at JNU entrance after a scuffle broke out between two groups on Apirl 10.

Published on Apr 11, 2022 14:51 IST

Fix Aadhaar defects now

As CAG itself notes, the role UIDAI has played in streamlining citizen services is immense.

Updated on Apr 11, 2022 15:14 IST

Boosters: The right move at the right time

Data shows that nearly a third of Indian adults (around 34.4%) received their shots more than six months ago.

Updated on Apr 10, 2022 15:08 IST

The downfall of Imran Khan

A charismatic leader who continues to draw huge crowds and to rally the youth, Mr Khan’s performance in delivering on those promises was dismal.

Published on Apr 10, 2022 15:05 IST

Inflation worry for the economy

RBI’s Friday policy announcements highlight the macroeconomic challenges facing the government.

Published on Apr 8, 2022 14:57 IST

Ensuring no migrant worker goes hungry

For now, strengthening the ration system and ensuring no migrant goes hungry is a solid first step.

Published on Apr 7, 2022 14:22 IST

Ending extreme poverty in India

Bhalla and his co-authors argue that extreme poverty has almost vanished, whereas the WB paper argues that it is still around 10%.

Published on Apr 7, 2022 14:17 IST

A moment of moral awakening

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine addresses a meeting of the United Nations Security Council, New York, April 5, 2022 (AFP)

Updated on Apr 6, 2022 14:20 IST

Don’t weaponise religious festivals

Those demanding the closure of meat shops should know that a majority of the country eats meat – data from the fourth round of the National Family Health Survey show roughly seven in 10 people consume some form of meat – and dietary patterns differ by community, caste and faith, with upper caste groups showing greater proclivity towards vegetarian food. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 6, 2022 14:21 IST

Bucha killings: A turning point

State Emergency Service members collect ordnance after Russia's withdrawal from the area, Bucha, Ukraine (REUTERS)

Updated on Apr 5, 2022 14:06 IST

Kashmir attacks: Bridge security gaps

Paramilitary forces at the site of a militant attack, Maisuma, Srinagar, Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, April 4, 2022 (Waseem Andrabi/Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 5, 2022 13:50 IST

A wrong move by Imran Khan

A shopkeeper watches on television Pakistan's Prime Minister Imran Khan while he takes telephone calls from the public, Islamabad, April 4, 2022 (AFP)

Updated on Apr 4, 2022 14:38 IST

Pawar’s take on the Congress is correct

The Congress’s problems are many. Research shows that once it falls below second place, or 20% of the vote share in a state, it never recovers. (AP)

Updated on Apr 4, 2022 14:38 IST

Safeguard LGBT people from bias

Last week, three members of Parliament introduced in the Lok Sabha, separate private member’s bills on issues related to the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex and Asexual (LGBTQIA+) communities. (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)

Updated on Apr 3, 2022 14:23 IST

Afspa removal: A positive step

The corrosive impact of AFSPA on human rights and local populations is well documented. The BP Jeevan Reddy Committee in 2005 recommended that the law be repealed because it had become an “instrument of discrimination and high handedness”. (HT Photo)

Updated on Apr 3, 2022 14:32 IST

Penalty or not, keep masks on

It may well be worth keeping one of the pandemic’s most significant symbols — the mask — on, akin to how many east Asian societies made those part of their daily routines following the 2002 Sars and 2006 bird flu outbreaks. (PTI)

Updated on Apr 1, 2022 13:08 IST

Manual scavenging is a blot on society

The families of the deceased alleged the contractors didn’t follow safety regulations or provide gear, and that none of them was trained for this hazardous job.

Published on Mar 31, 2022 14:48 IST

Upper hand in Upper House

This hegemonic status also raises questions about the quality of scrutiny key bills will receive, and whether the Opposition can remain an effective check on the government.

Published on Mar 31, 2022 14:44 IST

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