The Hindu
National
- 1,500 killed in Nepal quake – A massive earthquake of 7.9 magnitude hit Nepal leaving over 1,500 people dead. Roads, buildings and historic landmarks were destroyed.
- “Nemade’s works will inspire generations” – PM has presented the Jnanpith Award for 2014 to Marathi writer Bhalchandra Nemade. Mr. Nemade’s 1963 novel Kosala (cocoon) changed the dimensions of Marathi novel.
- How safe is Uttar Pradesh from quakes? – Even as the massive tremors shook Uttar Pradesh, it was the alluvium cover in the Indo-Gangetic Plain, which acted as a cushion and prevented large-scale damage in the State.
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Business
- Ready to tackle monsoon deficit: Jayant Sinha – The government has a number of contingency plans and a rapid response mechanism in place, says minister.
Opinion-Editorial: Sunday Anchor
- Medicine Wars – There is still no credible evidence of the effectiveness of homeopathy or ayurveda, say detractors. But all five alternative medicines that fall under the AYUSH Ministry continue to thrive in India.
Indian Express
Editorials & Columns
- Inflation is bad, but is deflation good? – The decline in the rate of inflation can be due to many reasons. Presently, it is mainly due to the steep fall in the world prices of crude oil and commodities, says P.Chidambaram.
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