The Hindu Speaks

It is four months since the gravity of the swine flu outbreak that started in Mexico became evident to the international community. India was not spared from the three flu pandemics of the last century. It ought to have been clear from the start of this one that the country must be prepared to face […]

• Facing up to a bad monsoon
• Clearing the final hurdle

Opinion

The Chief of the Naval Staff foresees wonderful capabilities for INS Vikramaditya.  

ADMIRAL SUREESH MEHTA: The goal has already been set for the long-drawn process of transformation. — Photo: Vipin Chandran
S. Anandan
A transformational wave buoyed by blue-water capability and cutting-edge technology is sweeping the Indian Navy. The force has embarked on a plan for all-round […]

• To divide is to multiply in northeast
• An ‘outrageous’ verdict

Readers Say

Spend on health care first and then on disease care
DR. P. K. SASIDHARAN
We are not really afraid of typhoid, tuberculosis, leptospirosis, diabetes, HIV, malaria and a host of other infectious and non infectious diseases which are flourishing in our country. The apathy towards the basic issues in health care is really appalling. Why should we […]

• Questions galore
• Policing caste discrimination