No uproar, no debate

In these extraordinary times, the Modi government has resorted to issuing a number of ordinances to deal with emerging situations. They will only be subjected to legislative scrutiny once the situation normalises On 24 June, the Union Cabinet approved the eleventh ordinance since Parliament was adjourned on 23 March. The government brought a new ordinance […]

Soldiering on, one day at a time

A young medico shares his experience of working in LNJP’s Covid-19 ward, where new skills have to be learnt and new ways of working devised amid the world’s worst public health crisis in a century In 2018, I came to Delhi to pursue my specialisation in radiology from Lok Nayak Jai Prakash (LNJP) Hospital. This […]

The Sisters of Jagun

Four sisters hailing from a small village of Parbatipur, Jagun, in Assam have started hogging the limelight for triggering the social change in terms of educating girls and empowering women On June 15, a young woman who is under institutional quarantine at Digboi India Club in Tinsukia district, Assam, sent out an SOS on Facebook […]

Canteens, dhabas down in the dumps

Hundreds of canteens and eateries serving the younger crowd have either downed shutters or shutting down. With little support from the government, this is leading to a loss of jobs and exodus of workers in the sector Despite the mounting number of cases in the city, Covid-19 is not the only reason causing distress among […]

The outsiders

Hailing from Bihar means living with a stereotypical image – that one must be dark, speak poor English and don’t deserve outstanding success The death in Mumbai last week feels like I could have been that person. Shining star and all. Introverted, intense, quiet, mind buzzing with a million photons a second. No patience for small talk, […]

For better immunity, try a macrobiotic diet 

Defined as a diet aimed at balancing the yin and yang, a macrobiotic diet can be used to boost immunity providing better protection against diseases The Coronavirus has the world leading a restricted life. Social distancing, lockdowns and limited movement are the new normal. Even as all necessary measures are being employed to contain the […]

Self-reliance at what cost?

Coal gasification looks attractive to developing countries like India, but it can also create a big long-term crisis On 18 June, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 41 coal mines for commercial mining. Government touted it as a major reform in the coal sector. It is expected to achieve Rs 33,000 crore of capital investment in […]

When reality bites, the virtual version attracts

The scope for using VR headsets in entertainment and education is enormous but right now there is a scarcity of supply. Local companies are gearing up, hoping the boycott of Chinese products helps their business If you’re one of those people who want nothing more than escape the complexity of being in self-imposed lockdown, then […]