Our take on lateral entry, Hema Committee & India’s defence exports—in 50 words

This week, the Hema Committee report on the state of women in Malayalam cinema was released, the Modi government did a U-turn on lateral entry to UPSC, and Piyush Goyal attacked foreign e-commerce platforms. Read our 50-word editorials on these developments and more.

23 August

PM Modi’s Ukraine visit, a month after the Russia trip, is a sign of India’s strategic autonomy

‘A2 milk and ghee’ are marketing gimmicks. Ban protects consumers

Lt Governor’s focus on development bearing fruit in J&K. Peaceful election the next challenge

22 August

India’s 31-fold jump in defence exports is impressive. Now, focus on big-ticket items

Piyush Goyal criticising foreign e-commerce lacks reason. They have benefited Indian consumers

21 August

Modi govt’s U-turn on lateral entry is disappointing. Electoral caution hinders reform

20 August

Hema committee report isn’t surprising. Now don’t waste this opportunity for real change

19 August 

Outrage over Kolkata rape-murder case is justified. Mamata Banerjee must acknowledge lapses