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Editorials · 01 June 2026

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01 June 2026

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How Tamil Nadu’s healthcare leads by example

The article highlights Tamil Nadu's healthcare system as a leading example in India, emphasizing its evolution from basic infrastructure to an integrated approach focusing on accessibility, workforce capability, diagnostics, technology, and long-term outcomes. Key strengths include a strong primary healthcare foundation, the Tamil Nadu Medical Services Corporation (TNMSC) for efficient drug procurement, decentralized delivery, robust diagnostic networks, integration of digital health technologies (AI, telemedicine), continuous workforce development, and public-private partnerships. The article suggests that other states should learn from Tamil Nadu's underlying principles of sustained investment, decentralized delivery, workforce development, and technology-enabled systems, rather than merely replicating its structure.

Social Justice & Development
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Towards a dialogue on adolescent sexuality

The article discusses a recent Supreme Court judgment allowing medical termination of pregnancy at 28 weeks for an unwed minor, highlighting the ethical dilemma faced by doctors regarding foetal viability and their obligations. It argues that such cases are symptomatic of a deeper structural issue: the state's failure to appropriately address adolescent sexuality. The article criticizes the blanket criminalization of consensual adolescent sexual activity under the POCSO Act and the absence of comprehensive sex education, advocating for a more nuanced policy approach that acknowledges adolescent sexuality and promotes safe practices.

Indian Polity & Governance
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​From bad to worse: On Donald Trump and the war on Iran

The article analyzes the failure of Donald Trump's military campaign against Iran, which initially aimed for regime change, dismantling missile and nuclear programs, and curbing regional support. Despite demanding 'unconditional surrender,' Trump is now negotiating a temporary ceasefire and economic concessions, including lifting the blockade on Iranian ports and unfreezing funds, in exchange for Iran restoring maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz. The focus has narrowed to the nuclear issue, similar to the Obama era. The article suggests that Iran's hardline tactics have yielded results, and a negotiated settlement is possible if the U.S. addresses the trust deficit and proceeds with mutual concessions, rather than seeking diplomatic wins for military failures.

International Relations
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Shaping the next chapter in India-Canada relations

The article highlights the strengthening India-Canada bilateral relationship, emphasizing a new chapter of cooperation between the two democratic, multicultural, and innovation-driven nations. It details recent high-level visits, including Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney's (fictional in this context) and India's Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal's, which have reignited talks for a Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) with a target finalization by end of 2026 and a bilateral trade goal of $50 billion by 2030. The partnership is built on four pillars: economic cooperation, technological collaboration, energy security, and people-to-people connectivity. The article also underscores Canada's Indo-Pacific strategy, placing India at its heart, and the significant role of the Indian diaspora and Canadian investments in India's growth story.

International Relations
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