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Doctors highlighted why vaccination is necessary, along with other precautions (HT)

'Fresh infection wave in China, Europe...': Doctors on Covid vaccine doubts

PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 08:50 PM IST

Dr Suranjit Chatterjee and Dr Atul Peters commented on availability of vaccine to general populace (HT)

Covid vaccine: When will common people get access? Doctors answer

PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 08:23 PM IST

Dr Atul Peters and Dr Anil Dhar were vaccinated on Day 1 of campaign (HT)

First feeling, side-effects, doubts: Vaccinated doctors share experience

PUBLISHED ON JAN 16, 2021 08:04 PM IST

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WhatsApp Vs Signal: What you should do to keep your data safe

PUBLISHED ON JAN 15, 2021 07:40 PM IST

Will Senate hold Trump guilty?

Donald Trump impeached: Why Senate trial could go either way?

PUBLISHED ON JAN 14, 2021 08:33 PM IST

The Supreme Court on Tuesday stayed the implementation of Centre’s three farm laws

'Farmers won't participate': Protestors reject SC order for talks with panel

PUBLISHED ON JAN 13, 2021 10:11 AM IST

<p>Suspended Congress leader spoke about his upcoming book 'The Great Unravelling: India After 2014' during an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad. Sanjay Jha said that Prime Minister Narendra Modi's schemes like Ayushman Bharat, low cost housing, Ujjwala Yojana have helped the BJP establish a connect with the common man. 'I have been a critic of Mr. Modi's politics. It is a text book study of how a leader rises beyond his limitations to capture the larger public mind & win their trust,' Sanjay Jha said. He added that the BJP is also smart in ensuring that the last mile delivery is talked about and said that everyone in the Congress estimated this factor. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

‘PM Modi is a master at political messaging’: Sanjay Jha on Congress’ mistakes

UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 06:26 PM IST

<p>Suspended Congress leader spoke about his upcoming book 'The Great Unravelling: India After 2014' during an exclusive interview with Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad. Sanjay Jha said that he has written in detail about what ails the Congress party and what it needs to do to overcome the crisis that it finds itself in. Jha said that Rahul Gandhi needs to follow the example of cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar who stepped down from captaincy and paved the way for Sourav Ganguly to take over and lead the team to greater heights. Sanjay Jha also said that if Rahul returns as Congress party president, it will have a negative impact on his credibility. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

‘Rahul Gandhi needs to step aside like Sachin Tendulkar’: Sanjay Jha

UPDATED ON DEC 16, 2020 02:11 PM IST

<p>The JDU led NDA has managed to retain control of Bihar with BJP emerging as the larger party in the alliance. While the NDA contested polls under the leadership of incumbent Chief Minister Nitish Kumar, the BJP emerging with more seats in the alliance means that the Modi magic is intact. The Bihar victory will also add to BJP'S confidence as it now prepares for elections in West Bengal, Tamil Nadu and Assam. So what does the win in Bihar mean for the BJP ahead of the crucial poll battles in other states. Watch this video for all the details.</p>

NDA wins Bihar, sweeps by-polls; fuel for BJP before key assembly polls in 2021?

PUBLISHED ON NOV 11, 2020 03:42 PM IST

<p>One of the highlights of Donald Trump's Presidency was the confrontation with China on various accounts - from trade to territory. Beijing will continue to be one of the biggest challenges facing US President-elect Joe Biden. </p>

Biden & China-Pak: How will new US President deal with terror, expansionism?

UPDATED ON NOV 09, 2020 06:49 AM IST

<p>The world is eagerly waiting for a Covid-19 vaccine, which is being seen as the only way to tame the spread of the virus. Dr. Gagandeep Kang, a renowned medical scientist, spoke to Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad on the issue of vaccine development and explained why India does not need to worry about access to vaccines. She added that India will be on the radar if a bulk of vaccines need to be delivered to the world. Dr. Kang also spoke on what is the most unpredictable thing about the deadly coronavirus. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

Why India need not worry about access to vaccine: Dr Gagandeep Kang explains

UPDATED ON NOV 07, 2020 10:24 AM IST

<p>The world is eagerly waiting for a Covid vaccine, which is being seen as the only way to tame the spread of the virus. Dr. Gagandeep Kang, a renowned medical scientist, spoke to Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad on the issue of vaccine development and said that interim results from a few vaccines can be expected this year. 'Getting interim result means that the vaccine is working reasonably well and does not mean that the trials will stop. Positive results on interim analysis will allow the vaccine companies to approach their regulators & ask for permission to use these more widely,' Dr. Kang said. Watch the full video for all the details.</p>

Watch: Top medical scientist answers all your Covid-19 vaccine questions

UPDATED ON NOV 06, 2020 09:44 PM IST

<p>The protracted battle for the White House will lead to continued uncertainty in India's diplomatic establishment regarding its future strategy to engage with the next President of the United States of America. Both Donald Trump and Joe Biden represent some positive and some negative points for India. While Trump is tough on China, his trade tussle with India as well as stance on immigration have been hurdles. Meanwhile, a Biden administration is expected to be more vocal on issues like Jammu and Kashmir. So how should the Modi government plan its next step with regards to relations with the US?</p>

Impact of Trump vs Biden presidency on Indo-Pacific: The China, Pak factors

UPDATED ON NOV 04, 2020 09:22 PM IST

<p>One of the highlights of the latest edition of the India-US 2+2 dialogue was the signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA). The pact, signed during the visit of US Secretaries of State and Defence - Mike Pompeo and Mark Esper - to meet their Indian counterparts - Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh - in Delhi, will provide Indian forces sensitive data from American military satellites. This is being pegged as a major boost for India amid the stand-off with China along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) in Ladakh. Air Marshal Dhiraj Kukreja (retd) and former Foreign Secretary Kanwal Sibal help decode the significance of this agreement in a conversation with Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad. Watch the full video for more.</p>

Aiming missiles, drones: How new US pact helps India against China in Ladakh

UPDATED ON OCT 28, 2020 12:21 AM IST

<p>The stage is set for the signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement for Geo-Spatial cooperation during the 2+2 meeting between India and US. BECA is considered the last of the foundational agreements to be signed by India and the US. This pact will help India get sensitive data from US military satellites and this comes at a time when China has been provoking India at the LAC in Ladakh. So how will the deepening of defence ties between India and US impact China's strategy at the LAC? Will it now mend its ways or continue to remain belligerent? National security analyst Nitin Gokhale answers these questions in a conversation with Aditi Prasad.</p>

Explained: How India-US BECA pact will help in LAC faceoff with China

UPDATED ON OCT 27, 2020 11:37 AM IST

<p>The third edition of the India-US 2+2 dialogue will take place in Delhi on October 27 amid the Covid-19 pandemic. US Secretaries of State and Defence, Mike Pompeo and Mark Esper, are in India to meet their Indian counterparts Subrahmanyam Jaishankar and Rajnath Singh. One of the highlights of the talks will be signing of the Basic Exchange and Cooperation Agreement (BECA). Although it may sound innocuous, this pact will help India get sensitive data from US military satellites. This assumes greater significance given the ongoing stand-off with China along the LAC in Ladakh. So will this finally force Beijing to blink? Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad speaks to national security analyst Nitin Gokhale on the issue.</p>

2+2 Meeting: India to get US military satellite data; will China heed warning?

UPDATED ON OCT 27, 2020 10:56 AM IST

<p>Over 5 crore people in the United States of America have already voted ahead of physical voting day on November 3. However, pollsters believe that there are still some people undecided ahead of the elections. The second and final Presidential debate was seen as incumbent Donald Trump's outreach to some of these people in order to strengthen his support base. Experts believe that he missed out on flaunting his economic track record which was only recently marred by the Covid-19 pandemic. The latter is believed to be his weakest point, and also the biggest target of criticism by challenger Joe Biden. So who won Debate 2? Former Indian ambassador to the US, Meera Shankar and Foreign Editor, Hindustan Times Pramit Palchaudhuri discuss the question with Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad.</p>

Trump vs Biden: Decoding who won Debate 2 to swing undecided voters | US polls

UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2020 12:23 AM IST

<p>The second and final debate between US Presidential election candidates Donald Trump and Joe Biden saw better articulation of their views and policy visions, but one area which didn't see much discussion was foreign policy. India was mentioned just once by Trump, when he called the country's air 'filthy' while commenting on climate change commitments. So which would be better for India - a continuation of the Trump administration in the White House, or the victory of challenger Biden? One big factor in the equation would be the next US government's attitude towards China. While Trump has been increasingly confrontational with Beijing, experts feel that Biden may adopt a less aggressive strategy. Former Indian ambassador to the US, Meera Shankar and Foreign Editor, Hindustan Times Pramit Palchaudhuri discuss the question with Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad.</p>

Trump vs Biden, who’s better for India? The China, economy, climate factors

UPDATED ON OCT 24, 2020 08:04 AM IST

<p>Eros Now has stirred a massive controversy with raunchy social media posts around the Hindu festival of Navratri. The posts, which have now been taken down, have created a massive furore on social media with #BoycottErosNow becoming one of the top Twitter trends. Eros Now has now issued an apology and said that they did not intend to hurt anyone's emotions. This comes close on the heels of Tanishq pulling down one of its advertisements after it faced anger on social media. In Focus today, Dilip Cherian, Prahlad Kakkar & Kaveree Bamzai speak on the issue of creative freedom and the line between witty & outright offensive. </p>

#BoycottErosNow trends after pervy Navratri posts; when naughty turns raunchy

UPDATED ON OCT 22, 2020 08:31 PM IST

<p>With Pakistan Army facing the heat along with Prime Minister Imran Khan as major Opposition parties stage joint protests, will the cricketer-turned-politician be sacrificed by the military to keep its stranglehold on the reins of power intact? </p>

Will Pak Army ‘sacrifice’ Imran Khan amid Opposition protests?

UPDATED ON OCT 22, 2020 06:27 AM IST

<p>Pakistan is staring at another possible political crisis with a grouping of major Opposition parties coming out to protest against not just incumbent Prime Minister Imran Khan, but also the Army. This is being seen by many as an unprecedented moment of reckoning for the institution which runs the 'deep state' in the Asian nation. A fresh flash-point in the face-off is the alleged kidnapping of a top police official by Army soldiers to force the arrest of Opposition leader and ex-PM Nawaz Sharif's son-in-law. How will the latest spate of protests pan out in the nation battling multiple problems like a severe economic slowdown, the Covid-19 pandemic, and international pressure to stem terror funding? Hindustan Times' Aditi Prasad discusses the situation with Pakistani journalists Mateen Haider and Ahmer Shaheen.</p>

Pakistan Army kidnapped top cop to stifle anti-Imran protest? Face-off decoded

UPDATED ON OCT 21, 2020 09:10 PM IST

Why Tata-owned Tanishq did not go the Surf Excel way on controversial ad

UPDATED ON OCT 14, 2020 08:45 PM IST

<p>India and China conducted their seventh edition of military-diplomatic talks on October 12 as tension along the Line of Actual Control in Ladakh stretches on. Earlier rounds of talks had failed to break the deadlock and end the stand-off. </p>

‘For 1 Indian soldier, China needs 8 in Ladakh’: Decoding situation amid tension

UPDATED ON OCT 13, 2020 06:22 AM IST

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