The central paradox of Indian communism is that its practice is vastly superior to its theory. Communist leaders and
activists are probably more intelligent than their counterparts in other parties.
This is why it is such a great pity that their often honourable practice is crippled with an archaic and outmoded
theory, says
Ramachandra Guha.
Tales of medical malpractice and its impact on patients are all too common in India. But what does the culture of corruption mean for one who wishes to remain true to the noble profession that he had chosen for himself? Pavan Kulkarni finds out.
The cancer of corruption eating into India’s medical sector is no secret. Reports of patients being prescribed unnecessary tests by unscrupulous doctors in league with labs abound.
Kashmiri athletes like Afreen Hyder, Aijaz Hassan, Vilayat Hussain and more have to make do with the restricted spaces and still stay fit during Covid-19 lockdown.
Austrian GP: Lewis Hamilton set a best lap time in one minute and 4.838 seconds on soft tyres in the first practice.
Austrian Grand Prix: Ferrari's Charles Leclerc topped in the second practice after Lewis Hamilton had won the first.
Pierre Gasly posted the fastest time in the first session of practice at British Grand Prix, as Romain Grosjean of Haas, Albon and Williams' British rookie George Russell had spins and off-track excursions on the newly-resurfaced circuit.
Charles Leclerc topped in the second practice while Sebastian Vettel was victorious in the first practice as Ferrari started the German Grand Prix well.
Lewis Hamilton had the best time at the end of practice on the first day of Hungarian Grand Prix, as the rain curtailed the second session.
Charles Leclerc and Sebastian Vettel topped the timming charts as Ferrari reigned sumpreme at the Belgian GP's first two practice sessions.
Lewis Hamilton lost control of the car at high speed in a heavy collision with the tyre-protected barriers, as third free practice session was suspended.
Charles Leclerc set the pace for Ferrari at a crash-strewn first practice session at the Italian Grand Prix.
Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes is surprised that he managed to tail Ferrari's Charles Leclerc at the first two practice sessions of Italian Grand Prix.
Russian Grand Prix: Max Verstappen, Charles Leclerc and Valtteri Bottas finished first, second and third, respectivey, in second practice.
Japanese Grand Prix: Valtteri Bottas was the quickest followed by Mercedes teammate Lewis Hamilton in the two practice sessions.
Mexican Grand Prix: Lewis Hamilton of Mercedes outpaced Ferrari's Charles Leclerc in the opening practice session.
Lewis Hamilton finished in fifth place at the Mexican Grand Prix's second free practice, damping hopes of wrapping up his sixth driver's world title this weekend.
Mexican Grand Prix: Charles Leclerc finished first ahead of Ferrari's teammate Sebastian Vettel in the final practice.
United States Grand Prix: Max Verstappen of Red Bull outpaced Ferrari's Sebastian Vettel in the opening practice session.
Red Bull's Alexander Albon had the fastest time at practice before he lost control in the final minutes and crashed in the rain.
Abu Dhabi Grand Prix: Valtteri Bottas finished ahead of Max Verstappen and Lewis Hamilton in the opening free practice.
The holy month of Ramadan is beginning on 24 April (Friday). The happiness on the arrival of the festival is overshadowed by the spread of COVID-19. So far, the pandemic has halted many religious ceremonies. As the festival of Ramadan involves