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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
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
Return game
Will Sasikala walk out of prison early and muddy the political waters of Tamil Nadu?
At sea
Families and friends of the two fishermen allegedly killed by Italian marines feel let down by the international tribunal’s verdict
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
All that glitters
A gold-smuggling case takes the shine off the Kerala government’s image
Shah's showtime
By being closely involved in Covid-19 relief measures in Delhi, Amit Shah is taking a swipe at the Kejriwal government
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.
Missed congeniality
Mamata Banerjee wants opposition leaders’ help in Covid-19 management and Cyclone Amphan relief work, but they are wary of her intentions
Secure line
India may hang up on Chinese telecom equipment and system providers
Much at stake
What banning Huawei could mean for India
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”
Online succour
How the Tele ICU initiative is helping Karnataka detect Covid-19 early and prevent deaths
Cover drive
With Covid-19 cases surging in India, insurance companies are offering a range of products that will help make treatment more affordable
Going for the rebound
Satnam Singh is eager to prove that his career is far from over, despite his fall from grace
Blood brothers
How plasma donors in Malappuram are reaching out to save the lives of strangers
India Needs To Re-Evaluate Its Policy Towards China And Other Neighbours
India needs to re-evaluate its policy towards China and other neighbours
Malady And Madness
Clumsy policies, bureaucratic disarray and absence of effective coordination have worsened the Covid-19 crisis in Tamil Nadu
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
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
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
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
Prison un-break
Video-calling can become lifeline for jailbirds deprived of family visits
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
Death, By Other Means
Non-Covid-19 patients have been largely neglected amid the scramble to contain the pandemic
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
ONE-WOMAN ARMY
National award winner Keerthy Suresh is all set to wow you with an emotional thriller
Needle in a haystack
As the hunt for a Covid-19 vaccine gathers momentum, the complexities involved pose many challenges to the researchers
Dragon's snare
With China further tightening its grip over Hong Kong, protests in the city are unlikely to cease anytime soon
We need to create industrial clusters to decongest cities
Nitin Gadkari, minister of micro, small and medium enterprises; road transport and highways; and shipping