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How mobile data can help rationalise bus routes




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Losing a friend, virtually




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NPR and Aadhaar - a confused process




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Missing the obvious




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The not-so-smart use of mobiles




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Location tracking - do you need it?




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Worsening Aadhaar conundrum




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QR codes for security in vehicles




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Pictures from the dear departed




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It's a snapchatty world




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The transformation of BSNL




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BSNL customer service changing for the better




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Good, but not enough: On the extended coverage of the Ayushman Bharat scheme

Extension of free health coverage to all over 70 years is good, but more needs to be done  




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​Weather gods: On ‘Mission Mausam’

Attempts at controlling the weather are still in the realm of uncertainty




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​Last mile woes: On inflation data and the challenges

Inflation should not be allowed to undermine the economic momentum 




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​Unrealistic expectations: On India and Russia-Ukraine peace

India’s efforts at peacemaking between Russia and Ukraine have limited potential




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​For a fair probe: On the Kejriwal bail order and CBI conduct

Kejriwal bail order is a reminder to CBI to dispel perception of bias




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Clarity of vision: On eye drops for presbyopia and ‘claims’

A useful drug is undone by fantastic claims about its efficacy




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Down to the wire: On the run-up to the U.S. presidential election

The U.S. presidential race is poised on a knife’s edge




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Third front: On the expanding nature of the conflict in West Asia

Israel’s fighting three enemy militias at once highlights the pressing need for a ceasefire




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A way out: On the government and doctor-led protests in West Bengal

The West Bengal government must enable the changes doctors want to see




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A fair share: On the concerns of high performing States

The Sixteenth Finance Commission must address the concerns of high-performing States




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Party on the move: On the Aam Aadmi Party, its leader

AAP’s Arvind Kejriwal continues to surprise, also outlining his political ambitions




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Wrong notion: On simultaneous elections

The idea of simultaneous elections is inherently anti-federal




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 Milestones and U-turns: On the government in its third term

The optics of the 100-day mark cannot conceal changed dynamics for the BJP




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Pivot to watch: On the U.S. Fed’s rate reduction, its impact




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Staunch the breach: On India, Pakistan and the Indus Waters Treaty

India and Pakistan need to drop their hard line stances on the Indus Waters Treaty




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Sri Lanka’s verdict: On the Island nation’s ninth Presidential election

The spirit of the mandate of the presidential poll was clear — for change




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Unwarranted curbs: On the Centre’s move on a ‘fact-checking unit’

Fact-checking cannot be an excuse to impose censorship




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Triumph squared: On India’s chess double win in Budapest

India’s chess double win was fashioned by its young generation of players




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Politicising the laddu: On the Tirupati laddu and its ‘adulteration’

The Tirupati laddu issue should be limited to one of quality control




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It is an offence: On Supreme Court clarification on online content on child sex abuse

Court has done well to clarify law on online content showing child sex abuse




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Visit wrap-up: On PM Modi’s U.S. visit, announcements

The Modi U.S. visit announcements will see New Delhi being put to the test




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​Rogue state: On Israel’s conflict with Hezbollah  

Israel is choosing war over peace, escalation over compromise 




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​Kashmir conflict: On the J&K elections

The political divide between national parties and regional parties is clear 




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​Judge and prejudice: On conduct in judicial proceedings

Judicial officers must be mindful of language that reveal bias




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​Embattled CM: On Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah

Anti-graft moves should not be overshadowed by political motive




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Staying the course: On the fight against air pollution in the Indo-Gangetic plains

The Centre and the States need to fight air pollution together 




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​Delay and bail: On former Tamil Nadu Minister V. Senthilbalaji’s case

Senthilbalaji’s release on bail was overdue, but he should not be made a Minister




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​Mad doctrine: On Russia’s revision of its nuclear doctrine

Any threat of use of nuclear weapons must be viewed seriously 




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​Demand flux: On growth dynamics

Growth dynamics may falter with waning urban consumption




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​Steady but slow: On the VIPER mission, lessons for India

India’s space programme needs more resources to realise its full potential




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​The edge of war: On the West Asia situation

Iran should not give Israel an excuse to widen the war




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​Changes at the top: On the Tamil Nadu cabinet reshuffle 

Ministers must infuse confidence in the people they serve 




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​Heartland murmurs: On the Haryana Assembly elections

Haryana may throw up surprises after the realignments




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​Healthy sign: On the voting in the 2024 J&K Assembly elections

Turnout numbers in the Assembly elections show distinct patterns in south Kashmir




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​Inflection point: On the escalation in the multi-party West Asia conflict

West Asia needs the intervention of major world powers for peace 




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Desert storm: On the T20 Women’s World Cup 

Women’s cricket gets the spotlight as the T20 World Cup gets underway




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Split decision: On the rivalry between the two NCP factions

The ECI and the office of the Speaker have not played fair in cases of defection




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The other monsoon: On the northeast monsoon

Better modelling of the impact of northeast monsoon is essential