The recent Pegasus Project revelations of about half a lakh people across the world, including several in India, being targeted for cyber surveillance has firmly … An explainer on the Pegasus SpywareRead more
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Animal-Human Transmission of Coronavirus
With the largest one-day death toll in the U.S. yet — 2,400 in just 24 hours — President Trump is trying to deflect attention from … Animal-Human Transmission of CoronavirusRead more
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Sucking CO2 from the Air Would Not Halt Effects of Global Warming
As nations repeatedly fail to make major cuts in their greenhouse gas production, scientists and others have begun to wonder if climate change might be … Sucking CO2 from the Air Would Not Halt Effects of Global WarmingRead more
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Delta Variant Could Get Worse Before It Gets Better
Coronavirus cases continue to rise here in the United States, where there are now an average of 125,000 daily infections, with cases soaring in areas … Delta Variant Could Get Worse Before It Gets BetterRead more
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What history tells us about the delta variant
As is obvious to everyone, the delta variant is surging. Given its infectiousness, this is hardly surprising; as covid-19 adapted to humans, variants became successively … What history tells us about the delta variantRead more
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Boris Johnson’s praise for the National Health Service: Hypocrisy without limit
Leaving hospital after seven days, three spent in intensive care, British Prime Minister Boris Johnson thanked his doctors and nurses and other National Health Service … Boris Johnson’s praise for the National Health Service: Hypocrisy without limitRead more
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MGNREGA never intended to pay workers based on caste
The Government of India amended the payment process for the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) earlier this year. Due to this, many … MGNREGA never intended to pay workers based on casteRead more
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Digital Evidence in the Shadow of Pegasus
In the recent Arjun Khotkar ruling, the apex court laid down the law relating to section 65B of the Evidence Act, 1872. However, after the … Digital Evidence in the Shadow of PegasusRead more
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The result of U.S. occupation that began in 2001 in Afghanistan
The Taliban has captured three more provincial capitals. Nine of Afghanistan’s 34 provincial capitals are now under Taliban control, following a sweeping offensive. Earlier today, … The result of U.S. occupation that began in 2001 in AfghanistanRead more
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Why India Should be Wary of an Approach Like Sweden’s
It might have sounded exciting two days ago to propose the Swedish pathway as the ideal route for India to pursue to combat the coronavirus … Why India Should be Wary of an Approach Like Sweden’sRead more