Page 123 - Editorial Comment

Federalism and cooperatives

SC verdict has brought clarity in regulation of co-operatives

Targeting taxpayers

Tax department should not issue notices indiscriminately

Increasing infection

Govt should not get complacent about Covid management

Race to the bottom

States should avoid special investment deals with one group

Progressive policy

Proposed drone rules will open up new opportunities

Hope fades for PSBs

Govt cannot keep infusing capital perpetually

False secularism

Covid-19 restrictions should not be eased for any religion

Illegal surveillance

Govt must reveal who is targeting Indian citizens

Towards freedom of expression

Repealing 124A should be seen as a starting point

Central banking conundrum

RBI should not continue to ignore inflation risks

An imperfect bonding

Retail participation in govt bonds needs reforms

Don't blame private sector

Vaccine distribution lags are because of state controls

India's Afghan crisis

Its options have narrowed as the Taliban advances

Fresh Covid worries

Mr Mandaviya has his task cut out as the threat of a third wave is real

Population control fiasco

The ill-advised two-child policy must be reviewed

Valuing growth

Start-up listings will open up opportunities

Space tourism spinoffs

Technology could find application in multiple areas

Improve weather models

IMD's failures raise questions about monsoon predictions

Pricing spectrum

Airwaves for satellite-based services should be allocated judiciously

WhatsApp's tactical retreat

Govt must move fast on personal data protection law