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Letters to The Editor — August 28, 2026

A Himalayan disaster Two major factors behind the Nepal disaster are its mountainous terrain and the intensity of the cloudburst or the melting of glaciers in the higher Himalayan ranges. The steep…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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India’s return to its Central Asian neighbourhood

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to travel to Central Asia in the next few days, the first port of call being a state visit to Uzbekistan, followed by participation in the…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Why 543 should remain 543

Days after both Houses of Parliament were adjourned sine die on August 13, 2026, the monsoon session has yet to be formally prorogued. The delay has prompted speculation that Parliament could be…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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New-age fires: on India’s ICU fire accidents

Not too long ago, India’s fire accidents typically occurred in industrial facilities, large offices, mass gatherings, firecracker units and railway compartments, caused by faulty machinery, weak safety procedures and careless use of…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Danger from above: on the Nepal flood

Disaster struck Nepal on Wednesday after a flash flood ravaged the Himalayas and foothills. As of Thursday, at least 389 people including several foreign tourists, had died, while at least 300 Indians…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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From schooling to skilling

India stands at a critical juncture in its development journey towards Viksit Bharat, 2047. Young people are central to this journey. About 28.3% of India’s population, or nearly 40.1 crore people, falls…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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Why not normalise use of AI in writing?

Why not simply normalise the use of artificial intelligence in academic or any other forms of writing? Some will call this an ethical violation, arguing that human intellect cannot be surrendered to…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug
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A ‘victim-centric’ shift in cases of sex trafficking

The May 2026 judgment in Prajwala vs. Union of India delivered by Justice J.B. Pardiwala and Justice R. Mahadevan of the Supreme Court is both path-breaking and historic for the simple reason…

By Sohail Khan · 27 Aug