Aftershocks, not fresh quakes: expert – The 7.3 magnitude earth quake that rocked Nepal yesterday are aftershocks; the region was trying to attain equilibrium by expending the remaining energy, says experts.
Tremors felt in India too – 17 people were killed and many injured after a fresh quake in Nepal triggered tremors across east and north India.
Governors appointed for four States – President Pranab Mukherjee has appointed Governors for four States, bringing down the number of Governors holding additional charges.
Online tool to protect blue whales – The WhaleWatch tool will help decrease whale mortality due to collisions with shipping and fishing gear.
International
Hollande meets the Castros – Mr. Hollande’s Cuba trip has highlighted the simultaneously cooperative and competitive relationship between the US and the EU as both look to increase business with Havana.
For a ‘Look Northwest’ policy – While the most formidable challenges to India’s national security originate from its northwestern frontiers, India’s focus has been on the global stage and its southern and eastern neighbours.
Pay heed to a minorities report – Even though the U.S. does not practise what it preaches, its report on religious freedom should not be pooh-poohed as the Indian government has done, argues Tahir Mahmood.
The farmer’s ‘mann ki baat’ – Amidst the din over the land acquisition bill in Parliament, the farmer’s voice was missing, writes Vidya Venkat.
Fraudulent duplication – 50,000 ‘duplicate’ teacher names in AICTE approved engineering colleges is an indication of how rampant the practice is, says the editorial.
Exclusionary intent – On granting citizenship to Hindu immigrants: In the absence of a coherent policy on refugees, the issues will be decided in an ad hoc manner, driven by ideological-political considerations.
Green road to Paris – At COP-21, India should highlight the domestic measures it has taken to fight climate change, suggests Arvind Subramanian.
Hothead nation – India’s denial of psychological dysfunction is incubating a violent society, argues the editorial.
Building The Missing Link – A new economic corridor could be a positive, binding force in Sino-Pakistan ties, writes Vivek Katju.
The state of welfare – Govt’s insurance and pension schemes are a step in the right direction, says the editorial.
Two suns in the East – There is space for both India and China’s ambitions as global powers, argues Ram Madhav.
Beijing beckons – PM has made a bold effort in recasting Sino-Indian ties. He must overcome the resistance at home, suggests the article.
LiveMint
Wanted: productivity fuelled growth – Too much focus on redistribution and too little on productivity led to lacklustre poverty alleviation efforts, argues Alok Sheel.
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