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R Ramakumar
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As Indian government offers some answers on Covaxin patent rights, more questions emerge
Since the government shares rights with Bharat Biotech, why did it not initiate steps to mass produce this vaccine in India over the past several months?
R Ramakumar
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State governments can purchase only 25% of vaccines – belying Centre’s claim of equitable policy
There is also a clear case of discrimination in the new vaccine policy, given that the burden of deregulation is disproportionately borne by state governments.
R Ramakumar
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Whose intellectual property is Bharat Biotech’s publicly funded Covaxin? India deserves an answer
If it turns out that the ICMR or the government owns the rights, the Indian public has the right to know how these were leveraged during a pandemic.
R Ramakumar
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By mixing Carnatic and Hindustani, Mysore’s kings helped create a unique body of music
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BJP Karnataka candidates Tejasvi Surya and K Sudhakar booked for electoral offences: EC
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Why is BJP wooing Bengali-origin Muslims in Assam?
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‘Juna Furniture’ review: A simplistic crusade against the neglect of senior citizens
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India’s decision to liberalise vaccine sales likely to push up prices – and block access to millions
Besides, by making states responsible for buying vaccines, Modi’s government has deftly deflected possible criticism for future shortages.
R Ramakumar
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After demonetisation: Is the thrust on digital transactions a violation of privacy?
‘As governments push cashless transactions, the potential for surveillance of the citizens rise.’
R Ramakumar