Page 11 - Latest Updates on Manmohan Singh
The importance of EQ over IQ for politicians
Humility, not hubris, should be the middle name of any Indian politician who wants to achieve his goals
 "The importance of EQ over IQ for politicians")
It's not over till it's over
Despite the disastrous handling of the pandemic, Narendra Modi could still bounce back
 "It's not over till it's over")
What Soli and Lord Lester fought for
Anthony Lester was a barrister who dabbled in left-of-centre politics. The connection with Soli was explained by his passion for justice for the underdog
How India has failed to budget for health in the past 75 years
Healthcare has found little mention in Budget speeches over 75 years. Its near collapse in the face of the pandemic today is a result of this
 "How India has failed to budget for health in the past 75 years")
Manmohan Singh recuperating well from Covid-19 infection: Randeep Surjewala
Former prime minister Manmohan Singh is recuperating well from Covid-19 infection at the All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) here, a Congress leader said on Saturday
 "Manmohan Singh recuperating well from Covid-19 infection: Randeep Surjewala")
Manmohan stable, getting 'best possible care' in hospital: Minister
Union Health Minister Harsh Vardhan on Tuesday followed up on former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's health with the medical team attending to him at AIIMS Delhi and said that his condition is stable
 "Manmohan stable, getting 'best possible care' in hospital: Minister")
Govt fast-tracks Covid-19 fight, to start vaccination for 18+ from May 1
States allowed to procure directly from manufacturers; open market supply permitted
 "Govt fast-tracks Covid-19 fight, to start vaccination for 18+ from May 1")
Congress-ruled states raised doubts on Covid vaccines: Harsh Vardhan
This comes a day after Manmohan Singh wrote a letter to PM Narendra Modi
 "Congress-ruled states raised doubts on Covid vaccines: Harsh Vardhan")
Former PM Manmohan Singh tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to AIIMS
Singh had taken both the doses of Covid-19 vaccine.
 "Former PM Manmohan Singh tests positive for Covid-19, admitted to AIIMS")
Manmohan Singh calls for ramping up vaccination in 5-point letter to PM
Former PM calls for more transparent and flexible policy in vaccine distribution to states, compulsory licencing of jabs
 "Manmohan Singh calls for ramping up vaccination in 5-point letter to PM")
Expanding vaccine supply
Some good moves but freer pricing needed
 "Expanding vaccine supply")
The epic fraud that was 'India Against Corruption'
The outspoken "independent" heroes of a decade ago -people like Vinod Rai, the auditor who couldn't count, remember him? - have quietly vanished into sinecures provided by the next government
Political culture
A country as diverse as ours needs a political culture rooted in constitutional values and political discourse based on truth, respect, civility, and restraint
 "Political culture")
Borderline issues
Indo-Bangla bonhomie masks critical gaps
 "Borderline issues")
Society being divided on basis of religion, culture and language: Manmohan
He assured the people that if the Congress is voted to power, the Citizenship Amendment Act will not be implemented
 "Society being divided on basis of religion, culture and language: Manmohan")
High unemployment due to 'ill considered demonetisation': Manmohan Singh
He also criticised the central government for not holding regular consultations with the states
 "High unemployment due to 'ill considered demonetisation': Manmohan Singh")
Rahul Khullar, a man who stood tall for 'the little guy', passes away
Irascible but always ready to listen, Khullar's guiding credo was that a civil servant must never lose sight of his client
 "Rahul Khullar, a man who stood tall for 'the little guy', passes away")
Retrospective restraint: Pranab's last memoir hides more than it tells
It avoids real political issues, refuses to go into details, hides more than it tells, and is therefore a big let-down
 "Retrospective restraint: Pranab's last memoir hides more than it tells")
Forces pressured Manmohan, Pawar to not implement farm reforms: Tomar
The government is in talks with protesting farmer unions as well and is trying to end the logjam through dialogue, he added
 "Forces pressured Manmohan, Pawar to not implement farm reforms: Tomar")
India needs economists to usher in reforms
We have a government with an extremely weak economic team advising a PM who hardly pays attention to their thoughts, writes Jayanta Roy
