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Page 23 - Editorial Comment
The Isro tragedy: Who will be held accountable for a cooked-up spy case?
Not only did the careers of Chandrasekhar, Narayanan and D Sasikumar collapse, but also the development of cryogenic engines based on Russian technology suffered, as did Indo-Russian co-operation
 "The Isro tragedy: Who will be held accountable for a cooked-up spy case?")
Stabilise Sri Lanka
The world, including India, must step up
 "Stabilise Sri Lanka")
Crude oil diplomacy
India should protect its longer-term interests
 "Crude oil diplomacy")
Fiscal weakness
State finances can impede growth
 "Fiscal weakness")
Unknown unknowns
Risk of a global shock will increase with higher rates
 "Unknown unknowns")
No single-use plastic
There is no case for extending the deadline
 "No single-use plastic")
Managing currency risks
Adjustment in the rupee exchange rate should not be delayed
 "Managing currency risks")
Textbook errors
NCERT's edits will distort learning outcomes
 "Textbook errors")
Avoid sudden changes
Recruitment reform should have been handled carefully
 "Avoid sudden changes")
Persistent problem
India is not creating enough jobs
 "Persistent problem")
WTO still lives
Outcomes for India were mixed
 "WTO still lives")
IPL beyond a boundary
Its structure and ambit could gain from tweaks
 "IPL beyond a boundary")
The next level
5G will open up opportunities for businesses
 "The next level")
Regional imbalance
Focus on equitable growth
 "Regional imbalance")
A unique jobs conundrum
The mega-recruitment drive poses many challenges
 "A unique jobs conundrum")
Unreasonable terms
New environment index is not objective
 "Unreasonable terms")
Regulations and disclosures
No room for arbitrary distinction between foreign & domestic retailers
 "Regulations and disclosures")
The longevity puzzle
Life expectancy remains sub-par despite massive govt schemes
 "The longevity puzzle")
Rights violations
Right to speech and property must be protected
Controlling the hard sell
New guidelines toughen advertising standards usefully
 "Controlling the hard sell")