Kenneth Mohanty
4 years after Trump, why is US again taking aim at TikTok?
America is concerned about the misuse of citizens’ data by Chinese apps. Now, its lower House has passed a bill asking the top Chinese app to find a new owner or quit
How to protect NRI wives from fraud, domestic abuse
Mandatory registration of marriages, linking of passports of spouses among Law Commission’s suggestions to address desertion, fraud in NRI marriages
How elephants became a jumbo worry in Kerala
A high-level ministerial meeting is planned on February 20 in Wayanad district over the growing cases of human-animal conflict in Kerala, where two people have lost their lives this month to elephant attacks
- Kenneth Mohanty
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Odisha, Bihar Make Big Power Moves, Goa Tops Household Use
India’s total annual electricity use crossed 1,300 billion kWh in FY2022, a nearly 70% jump over FY2012. Analysis by the Pune-based non-profit Prayas, which does public interest research in the energy sector, shows why the industrial and domestic sectors are the main drivers of this growth and how households across the country switched gears on electricity use
Did Zelenskyy discuss this 10-point plan with Modi?
Ukraine's President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has been on a diplomatic flurry presenting his peace plan to world leaders including Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Here is a look at what he has been proposing
Why numbers tell a new World Cup story
The unusual winter World Cup threw up its share of unexpected results and shock outcomes. The surprises are not confined to the headline moments but also reflected in the match records and the minutes of the meetings. TOI brings you a digest of the numbers that stood out after the sumptuous Qatar 2022
Why US is seeing a resurgence of labour unions
Many high-profile companies of late have seen workers organise unions for the first time ever. So, what are the reasons behind this and why this could be a turning point in US labour movement
Why our MPs aren't working as much as they should
The current Monsoon session saw much drama with protests in both Houses of Parliament. And it's not just the current session – Parliament's productivity has been declining over the past seven decades. Does it need new rules to ensure everyone is heard?
How other countries induct and pay their Agniveers
Agnipath-like short service tenures are common, but some countries offer better retirement benefits
Why WHO is considering a global alert for monkeypox
While the disease has been around for decades, the appearance of cases where monkeypox is not usually seen and the manner of its spread have sparked concern
Is Dalit voters' share much more than their influence in Punjab?
Punjab has highest proportion of Dalits in the country but this community is far from politically empowered. While there is talk of 2022 being the breakout year for Dalits in the state's political scene, the old fault lines may still be in play
- Kenneth Mohanty
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Australia wants Google, FB to pay for news
We take a look at why the Australian government thinks there is a strong case for making Big Tech pay for news
What Trump leaves behind and what Biden has to do
As Joe Biden starts his presidency, we look at the challenges faced by him in guiding America past the Trump era
How long before you can get a Covid-19 vaccine?
Human trials for the much-talked-about vaccine in development by Oxford University and AstraZeneca have been paused after a participant had an adverse reaction in the UK
Should there be a ‘copyright’ on milk?
Dairy milk producers say soy, almond, rice, coconut milk etc. should not be called 'milk', but plant milk makers disagree
How economy unfolded through 4 lockdowns and 2 unlocks
While business picked up from its lockdown slump in June, fresh spread in some states and resurgence of the virus in others threaten to hit the momentum
Which Covid test passes the test for accuracy?
The Centre has asked ICMR to evaluate the accuracy of rapid antigen tests in detecting Covid-19 after reports of a a high number of false negative results
How lockdown hit India’s fight against poverty
Studies show why falling back into poverty remains a threat without policy interventions even as the pandemic rages on
Should Delhi be worried about a major earthquake?
Most of the earthquakes cause insignificant damage. given their unpredictability, however, risks cannot be ruled out in high risk zones like Delhi