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Threat to democracyThis refers to ‘Democracy means scrutiny and debate’ (February 9). Most governments tend to usurp non-existent powers under the pretext of national security being paramount over eve

Letters to the editor dated February 4, 2021 | Updated on Scrappage policy With reference to the news item ‘Scrappage policy to drive growth of used cars in the medium term (Feburary 4)’, as a part of scrappage policy introduced in the Budget envisages levying of Green Tax ranging between 10 per cent and 25 per cent for commercial vehicles over eight years old for and over 15 years personal vehicles. Given the prohibitive cost of the new vehicle, both individuals or commercial owners would ...

Letters to the editor dated February 2, 2021 | Updated on A bad bank is good Finally the shape of a bad bank has been finalised. The new asset reconstruction company would be predominantly owned by the government. The existing ARCs are hampered by shortage of capital. In the FMs words the proposed Asset Reconstruction company limited and and Asset Management company will take over the existing debt and then manage and dispose of the assets to alternate Investment Funds and other potential inves...

Letters to the Editor — January 28, 2021 January 28, 2021 00:02 IST Updated: January 28, 2021 00:02 IST Updated: Share Article Rally and showdown The incidents and chaos in Delhi are a blot and as usual, intelligence gathering seems to have been very poor. The central government’s constant line, that the kisan movement has been hijacked by ‘anti-national elements’, seems to have been proven right. After what has happened, all right thinking farmers should now return home without delay,...

Letters to the editor dated January 27, 2021 | Updated on A reprehensible act This refers to the editorial ‘Capital shame’ (January 27). The eruption of violence during the tractor parade is reprehensible and the blame squarely lies on the leaders of the agitation who were grossly mistaken by assuming that the farmers will be disciplined. The incident, though not planned, did remind one of the Babri Masjid demolition. Deepak Singhal Rudderless protests That the otherwise peaceful protests ...

Letters to the editor dated January 26, 2021 | Updated on Climate policy The climate crisis has been crying for attention for long. The US has now rejoined the Paris Climate Change pact, and the UN has welcomed this move. There are, however, a number of practical issues that need to be sorted out. As for the US, Biden and his team have a lot of tough tasks ahead as the whole climate policy execution process involves key sectors like oil and gas. For instance, projects like Keystone Pipeline, fo...

Letters to the editor dated January 19, 2020 | Updated on Vaccination turnout With reference to the news report ‘Monday scorecard: Close to 1.5 lakh receive Covid shot’, the low vaccination turnout is worrisome and does not augur well for the vaccination drive. Moreover vaccine companies coming out with strictures on a daily basis after the roll out further shatter the confidence and gives an impression that something is amiss with the vaccine. Informed people are adopting a “wait and wat...

Letters to the Editor — January 18, 2021 January 18, 2021 00:02 IST Updated: January 18, 2021 00:02 IST Updated: Share Article Vaccine drive, day 1 The vaccination drive has taken off with fanfare, with the Prime Minister backing the safety and efficacy of the vaccines. The jury is still out on the vaccines and it is nigh impossible to issue a guarantee certificate. The vaccines will speak for themselves and people will come forward on their own volition. But what could go wrong ought to be e...

Unrest in USThe unthinkable happened and Trump’s supporters-cum-‘domestic terrorists’ stormed the Capitol Hill, venerated as a citadel of democracy. The defilement of the seat of American political po

Letters to the editor dated December 24, 2020 | Updated on Wistron fiasco With reference to the article ‘Taking on China is not Modi’s job alone’, the author has highlighted the crucial role of all stakeholders in making India an industrial superpower. Apple manufacturing here is a huge win for ‘Make in India’ policy. All stakeholders including local government officials, utilities providers, Indian vendors, and workers must feel a sense of pride and ownership in promoting India as a ...