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The abiding mystery of the SARS CoV-2 origin

The origin of SARS-CoV-2 is a continuing mystery. The quest to solve it will continue as long as the unanswered questions remain.

School students wear face masks during prayer amid rise in Covid-19 cases in the country, in Jammu on Friday(PTI)

Opinion

Published on Dec 28, 2023 08:18 PM IST

ByJayant Prasad

A Taliban takeover will hurt Pakistan

Pakistan’s spite for Afghanistan and paranoia about India cloud its judgment. Terror groups have most to gain

The people of Afghanistan are unlikely to allow a peace dictated by the Taliban, which is seen as a proxy for Pakistan. While they might be compelled to compromise on democracy and rights, they want to draft the new constitution themselves and are loath to accept dictation. (REUTERS)

opinion

Updated on Aug 09, 2021 07:51 PM IST

ByJayant Prasad

March 25, 1971: When the Indian subcontinent changed

In the nine months until the liberation of Bangladesh, an estimated three million people died, and 200,000 women suffered sexual violence

By the morning of March 26, some 7,000 Dhaka residents lay dead. From then on, the independence of Bangladesh became inevitable (Getty Images)

opinion

Published on Mar 24, 2021 07:07 PM IST

ByJayant Prasad

Where India stands on peace in Afghanistan | Opinion

Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation will be in Delhi from Tuesday to consult with India’s top leadership, seeking a reiteration of India’s support for the peace process.

For peace in Afghanistan, there should be an immediate ceasefire. “Reduced violence” will not be enough(REUTERS)

analysis

Updated on Oct 05, 2020 07:15 PM IST

ByJayant Prasad

In the Afghan theatre, India and its balancing act | Opinion

India must continue to support the people. But there is no reason for Delhi to openly talk with the Taliban

A young boy carries a sack of goods on his back as he walks past a wall depicting Washington's peace envoy Zalmay Khalilzad and Mullah Abdul Ghani Baradar, the leader of the Taliban delegation, Kabul, Afghanistan, Tuesday, May 4, 2020(AP)

analysis

Updated on May 25, 2020 07:50 PM IST

ByJayant Prasad

Covid-19 has exposed gaps, dealt a death blow to the world order | Opinion

Covid-19: So far, neither China nor the United States really believed in pluralism. The Covid-19 pandemic might change their outlook. Pluralism then will have greater acceptability. That might augur well for the world.

A woman wearing a mask against the coronavirus looks at a globe showing China in Wuhan in central China's Hubei province.(AP)

opinion

Updated on Apr 18, 2020 02:44 PM IST

ByJayant Prasad

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Jayant Prasad

The abiding mystery of the SARS CoV-2 origin

The origin of SARS-CoV-2 is a continuing mystery. The quest to solve it will continue as long as the unanswered questions remain.

A Taliban takeover will hurt Pakistan

Pakistan’s spite for Afghanistan and paranoia about India cloud its judgment. Terror groups have most to gain

March 25, 1971: When the Indian subcontinent changed

In the nine months until the liberation of Bangladesh, an estimated three million people died, and 200,000 women suffered sexual violence

Where India stands on peace in Afghanistan | Opinion

Abdullah Abdullah, Chairman of Afghanistan’s High Council for National Reconciliation will be in Delhi from Tuesday to consult with India’s top leadership, seeking a reiteration of India’s support for the peace process.

In the Afghan theatre, India and its balancing act | Opinion

India must continue to support the people. But there is no reason for Delhi to openly talk with the Taliban

Covid-19 has exposed gaps, dealt a death blow to the world order | Opinion

Covid-19: So far, neither China nor the United States really believed in pluralism. The Covid-19 pandemic might change their outlook. Pluralism then will have greater acceptability. That might augur well for the world.

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