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Imperfect prescription
THE WEEK

Imperfect prescription

Experts question the efficacy of measures like home quarantine and argue that blindly following WHO guidelines will continue to drive up the number of Covid deaths in India

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July 19, 2020
IN JOE, WE TRUST
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IN JOE, WE TRUST

Biden enjoys a clear edge in the opinion polls. But to win in November, he needs to further step up his campaign and tackle Trump head-on

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July 19, 2020
Return game
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Return game

Will Sasikala walk out of prison early and muddy the political waters of Tamil Nadu?

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July 19, 2020
At sea
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At sea

Families and friends of the two fishermen allegedly killed by Italian marines feel let down by the international tribunal’s verdict

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July 19, 2020
KEEPING THE HOUSE
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KEEPING THE HOUSE

Donald Trump is badly bruised by the protests and the pandemic, but trust him to fight hard and dirty to stay on as president

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July 19, 2020
All that glitters
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All that glitters

A gold-smuggling case takes the shine off the Kerala government’s image

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July 19, 2020
Shah's showtime
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Shah's showtime

By being closely involved in Covid-19 relief measures in Delhi, Amit Shah is taking a swipe at the Kejriwal government

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4 mins  |
July 12, 2020
Settle border dispute politically and urgently
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Settle border dispute politically and urgently

The recent endeavour was to change the status quo of the LAC and shift it even further west in the Galwan Valley to be able to dominate and if required interdict the newly constructed Indian road along the Shyok river that connects to the military and air base of Daulat Beg Oldie.

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July 12, 2020
Missed congeniality
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Missed congeniality

Mamata Banerjee wants opposition leaders’ help in Covid-19 management and Cyclone Amphan relief work, but they are wary of her intentions

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July 12, 2020
Secure line
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Secure line

India may hang up on Chinese telecom equipment and system providers

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July 12, 2020
Much at stake
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Much at stake

What banning Huawei could mean for India

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July 12, 2020
Ready to rumble
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Ready to rumble

Despite promises of troop reduction, China has further strengthened its deployment on border flashpoints by setting up permanent bunkers, pillboxes and observation posts. THE WEEK looks at options before the Indian Army to impose a bigger cost on the enemy for the Galwan “betrayal”

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July 12, 2020
Online succour
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Online succour

How the Tele ICU initiative is helping Karnataka detect Covid-19 early and prevent deaths

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July 12, 2020
Cover drive
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Cover drive

With Covid-19 cases surging in India, insurance companies are offering a range of products that will help make treatment more affordable

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July 12, 2020
Going for the rebound
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Going for the rebound

Satnam Singh is eager to prove that his career is far from over, despite his fall from grace

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July 12, 2020
Blood brothers
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Blood brothers

How plasma donors in Malappuram are reaching out to save the lives of strangers

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July 12, 2020
India Needs To Re-Evaluate Its Policy Towards China And Other Neighbours
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India Needs To Re-Evaluate Its Policy Towards China And Other Neighbours

India needs to re-evaluate its policy towards China and other neighbours

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July 05, 2020
Malady And Madness
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Malady And Madness

Clumsy policies, bureaucratic disarray and absence of effective coordination have worsened the Covid-19 crisis in Tamil Nadu

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July 05, 2020
Red hand shows
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Red hand shows

With India and Nepal at loggerheads, China seems to have an edge over its neighbours. It is also taking on the west for allegedly fomenting unrest in Hong Kong

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July 05, 2020
Uneasy calm
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Uneasy calm

While there have been no further clashes on the India-China border after the June 15 escalation, tensions between the Asian giants are far from over

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July 05, 2020
Call to action
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Call to action

Amid fear that Pakistan may trigger tensions on the LoC, and notwithstanding practical complications, there is enormous pressure on the Modi government to act against China

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July 05, 2020
Trouble in paradise
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Trouble in paradise

Though everything seems to be going the BJP’s way in Madhya Pradesh, the real test awaits and its own cadre is likely to emerge a bigger concern than the Congress

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July 05, 2020
Prison un-break
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Prison un-break

Video-calling can become lifeline for jailbirds deprived of family visits

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July 05, 2020
BEIJING'S BLAME GAME
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BEIJING'S BLAME GAME

China’s State Council tells THE WEEK that the border situation is “very dangerous”; that India is the “aggressor” that broke its word; and that Indian leaders and media should stop adding fuel to the fire

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July 05, 2020
Death, By Other Means
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Death, By Other Means

Non-Covid-19 patients have been largely neglected amid the scramble to contain the pandemic

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4 mins  |
June 28, 2020
How To Tame The Dragon
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How To Tame The Dragon

As China’s scant regard for old protocols spills blood on the border, India is looking for a fitting reply but less din

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June 28, 2020
ONE-WOMAN ARMY
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ONE-WOMAN ARMY

National award winner Keerthy Suresh is all set to wow you with an emotional thriller

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June 28, 2020
Needle in a haystack
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Needle in a haystack

As the hunt for a Covid-19 vaccine gathers momentum, the complexities involved pose many challenges to the researchers

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June 28, 2020
Dragon's snare
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Dragon's snare

With China further tightening its grip over Hong Kong, protests in the city are unlikely to cease anytime soon

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June 28, 2020
We need to create industrial clusters to decongest cities
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We need to create industrial clusters to decongest cities

Nitin Gadkari, minister of micro, small and medium enterprises; road transport and highways; and shipping

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June 28, 2020