Making drivers Uber’s employees hurts innovation
The UK SC ruling could spur other countries to take a similar line, making the models of apps like Uber/Airbnb unviable
A problem of trust: Repeated failures of the state system leading to parallel probes
There are many instances of investigations/trials, and even tax demands, falling flat because of shoddy work by the state’s arms.
Marriage Inequality: There are many examples of well-tolerated queer unions
Govt’s stand on same-sex marriage is regressive; India’s mythology has many examples of well-tolerated queer unions
Data drive: The pandemic generation
Although the western world is bearing the brunt of Covid-19 with cases rising and deaths piling up, the after effects of the pandemic will be borne by low- and low-middle income countries.
Common Test: It should inspire others to follow suit
DU considering a partial move towards a common entrance test should push other universities to adopt this, too
Battling Loneliness: Japan setting up a ministry of loneliness brings much-needed focus to mental health
Japan setting up a ministry of loneliness, following the UK example, brings much-needed focus to mental health
Don’t cap school fees
Karnataka should make free govt schools more attractive
Covid-19 must not disrupt TB, malaria control
A new report highlights the problem of communicable diseases, policy must take note
ASCI’s disclosure norms for influencer-promotions will help ‘followers’ tell a paid promotion from a genuine one
ASCI’s disclosure norms for influencer-promotions will help ‘followers’ tell a paid promotion from a genuine one
A better deal for media: Getting BigTech to pay newspapers for content is good news
Since the credibility of the media often depends upon it not buying the government line and in presenting the true facts to the reader, it is not clear how this conflict is to be negotiated.
Keeping yields low when inflation is rising is risky
RBI risks losing credibility if it tries to keep bond yields low while, to contain inflation, it will be tightening policy
Trolling of a prominent interfaith couple over the naming of their newborn is plain communal polarisation
Policing of people’s choices in the 21st century as in the present instance—with an underlying narrative that deepens divides—is purely communal.
Banking on cybersecurity: RBI’s new rules for digital transactions a step forward
The master direction on digital payment security controls, released last week, casts a wide net.
Time for Centre/states to cut taxes on petrol and diesel
More than two-thirds of the price of petrol is made up of these taxes, and it is slightly lower in the case of diesel
Shot Supply: Lack of access to Covid-19 vaccines is killing healthcare workers in poor nations
Nearly three-fourths of the Covid-19 vaccine doses administered so far have been in 10 countries that account for roughly 60% of the global GDP, as per the World Health Organization.
I am one of the few girls who got away unscathed: Priyanka Chopra Jonas at JLF
The global actor writes that she had decided early on in her career that though she was on the verge of becoming a public figure, a line would be drawn, that her personal life would never be for public consumption.
Data drive: The state of vaccination
Although India on Friday crossed 1 crore vaccinations--and became the fastest country to do so--in terms of vaccinations per capita, India still lags far behind other economies.
Virtual Trade: Governments need to get real about virtual
A $1.5-mn virtual ‘property’ deal should offer a cue to govts on the real potential of regulating the virtual world
Policy yet to log on to online education vision
Rules remain myopic despite Covid-19 making online education essential, signal reluctance to liberalise the space
Speed up Covid-19 vaccination: Mutant Coronaviruses in Maharashtra already pose a threat
Given lockdowns can only be a temporary measure, the state government and the Centre need to double down on the non-pharmacological interventions, such as distancing, proper use of masks and hand hygiene.
A NEAT solution: Partnering private sector for online education bodes well
As against 13 ed-tech companies participating last year, NEAT now has participation from 48 ed-tech start-ups, which can tie up with colleges and deliver customised courses.
Quota within OBC quotas a half-solution
Rohini commission formula doesn’t end ‘hierarchy’; income-based quotas a better approach
Highway to Hell: Cost of road accidents high for low-income households, govt must ease compensation norms
The government needs to allow no-claims treatment in case of road accidents
Fighting Fraud: Good to have a nodal body to fight telecom/digital fraud, but need to make users more aware
While the government sets up a nodal body, rooting out such elements will need educating users on digital hygiene, recognising phishing calls, e-mails, SMSs, etc.
India Inc soars, India will take a bit longer
It’s been a cracker of a season with pent-up demand and the formal sector gaining market share, but that can’t last
Mapping a new future: Govt does well to liberalise the geospatial data space
Geo-spatial data-based navigation is ubiquitous; India has been leveraging map technologies of Google and Apple.
Middleware can ensure exposure to diverse content, but could make social media platforms open to cyberattacks
Twitter founder Jack Dorsey has suggested market-based regulation rather than increasing government interference.
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