Make in India has failed to provide job dividends: Manufacturing employment halves in 5 years; the declining trend was visible pre-Covid too; The pandemic itself has pushed 230 million Indians below national minimum wage threshold of Rs 375 per day or $5.08; 15 million Indians lost job permanently

First policy shift in 16 years: India open to foreign aid, ok to buying from China; The world sent India millions in Covid aid: it has still not all reached those who need it most

As India runs out of doctors to handle the pandemic, Bengal to use quacks as first line of defence against Covid-19

After initial government dithering and lack of planning, now indemnity demand holding up Pfizer jab’s India approval

Perception management: As Indians scramble for help, Modi’s ministers on social media are busy thanking his leadership for oxygen and ration