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]“Azm-e-Istehkam”: Unpacking Pakistan’s much-touted counterterror operation
Despite consensus among stakeholders, political opposition to "Vision Azm-e-Istehkam," remains, with concerns about civilian displacement
![Kishtwar: Security personnel stand guard in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, June 24, 2024. (PTI Photo(PTI) Kishtwar: Security personnel stand guard in Kishtwar district of Jammu and Kashmir, Monday, June 24, 2024. (PTI Photo(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/08/148x111/PTI06-24-2024-000153B-0_1720463308786_1720463800621.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Joe Biden’s horrific debate performance casts his entire candidacy into doubt
The president had one job and he utterly failed at it
![TOPSHOT - US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 5, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)(AFP) TOPSHOT - US President Joe Biden speaks during a campaign event in Madison, Wisconsin, on July 5, 2024. (Photo by SAUL LOEB / AFP)(AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/TOPSHOT-US-VOTE-POLITICS-BIDEN-CAMPAIGN-4_1720302688677_1720302797476.jpg)
Published on Jul 09, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Why does a 12-year-old political murder still haunt Kerala's ruling CPI(M)?
The Kerala government recently attempted to grant remission to some convicts in the Chandrasekharan case, sparking controversy and criticism.
![The Vijayan government is criticised for allegedly making repeated concessions to the convicts in the Chandrasekharan case(HT_PRINT) The Vijayan government is criticised for allegedly making repeated concessions to the convicts in the Chandrasekharan case(HT_PRINT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Congress-MLA-seeks-probe-into-corruption-allegatio_1698634529826_1720301529799.jpg)
Grand Strategy | India and the ‘crumbling international order’
Despite limited representation in major international institutions such as the IMF, India's contributions to global governance are significant
![The focus on and questions posed to India are understandable given its rising status in the international system and its desire to emerge as a pole in a multipolar world.(Pixabay) The focus on and questions posed to India are understandable given its rising status in the international system and its desire to emerge as a pole in a multipolar world.(Pixabay)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/g99e79910fb07740e2088309c5b1c3e__1720301050565_1720301050876.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Understanding the Supreme Court’s stance on the right to a speedy trial
Historical rulings have reinforced this right, aimed at mandating swift justice to prevent undue incarceration.
![The significant delay in the completion of trials is one of the most serious concerns facing India’s justice system (Getty Images/iStockphoto) The significant delay in the completion of trials is one of the most serious concerns facing India’s justice system (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Gavel-and-law-books--Getty-Images-iStockphoto-_1720037452254_1720300851357.jpg)
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Can Budget factor in political capital and global headwinds?
The global economy might become more unpredictable in the future. This increases the need for a more cautionary approach to policymaking.
![The NDA government will present its first budget on July 23. The NDA government will present its first budget on July 23.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/This-year-s-budget-of-the-Moga-Municipal-Corporati_1718989690880_1720375842318.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:46 PM IST
NEET needs a total makeover
Stop-gap measures won’t help to regain public trust in the discredited medical entrance exam
![A protest in Patna, over alleged NEET irregularities. (HT)(HT_PRINT) A protest in Patna, over alleged NEET irregularities. (HT)(HT_PRINT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/A-protest-in-Patna--over-alleged-NEET-irregulariti_1720375673639_1720375767601.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:44 PM IST
Friendship founded on mutual interests
Pragmatism and respect for each other’s concerns can form the nucleus of a new compact between India and Russia at a time when the global order is in a churn
![FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan September 16, 2022. Sputnik/Alexander Demyanchuk/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)(HT_PRINT) FILE PHOTO: Russian President Vladimir Putin and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi attend a meeting on the sidelines of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit in Samarkand, Uzbekistan September 16, 2022. Sputnik/Alexander Demyanchuk/Pool via REUTERS (via REUTERS)(HT_PRINT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/FILE-PHOTO--Russian-President-Vladimir-Putin-and-I_1720374789267_1720374812966.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:39 PM IST
The right reform path to achieve renewable goals
India aims to have 500 gigawatts (GW) of renewable energy capacity by 2030, a crucial step towards sustainable energy independence.
![There are some inherent complexities in the renewable energy sector, hindering the tripling of renewable energy installation and impeding investment inflow.(AP) There are some inherent complexities in the renewable energy sector, hindering the tripling of renewable energy installation and impeding investment inflow.(AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/The-top-Indian-states-in-terms-of-renewable-energy_1706122015432_1720375179194.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:39 PM IST
Parliament isn’t the forum to settle political rivalries
The behaviour of our politicians, both within the House and outside, does not augur well for the future of our democracy.
![The Parliament House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, June 24, 2024. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg (Bloomberg) The Parliament House in New Delhi, India, on Monday, June 24, 2024. Photographer: Prakash Singh/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/07/148x111/The-Parliament-House-in-New-Delhi--India--on-Monda_1720281593718_1720375071088.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:35 PM IST
Challenges and opportunities in Delhi-Doha ties
While the India-Qatar relationship has seen significant growth, ties between the two countries are marked by complexities and challenges.
![Doha, June 30 (ANI): EAM S. Jaishankar meets Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (S Jaishankar X) Doha, June 30 (ANI): EAM S. Jaishankar meets Qatar's Prime Minister and Foreign Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman bin Jassim Al Thani in Doha on Sunday. (ANI Photo) (S Jaishankar X)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/ANI-20240630223-0_1720300219109_1720300372748.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Behind the lingering spectre of the President’s Rule in Manipur
Despite the severe ethnic violence and governance issues in Manipur, the Modi government has opted for alternative measures over the President’s Rule
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:15 AM IST
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Why football might (just) be coming home, to Austria
The modern game was created in the coffee houses of Vienna
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
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Tech Tonic | You may disagree with Mira Murati, but she has a point
The next GPT model will have PhD-level intelligence and current video generation models are helping businesses create realistic film content.
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Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Seeing Silicon | The ultimate battle between dogs and cats for VC money
VCs prefer dog-related businesses but cat startups are fast catching up in the competitive pet startup industry in the US
![The entertaining playoff between dog and cat startups reminded me of the 2001 movie ‘Cats & Dogs’ where both sides – the dogs and cats - use spying tactics to play up an intense rivalry. Who will win this war, I wondered? (ADOBE STOCK) The entertaining playoff between dog and cat startups reminded me of the 2001 movie ‘Cats & Dogs’ where both sides – the dogs and cats - use spying tactics to play up an intense rivalry. Who will win this war, I wondered? (ADOBE STOCK)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/7f60abee-297a-11ef-b60e-5a29582fc6f0_1718299721626_1720208570121.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 07:30 AM IST
Victory and vilification: The dual nature of Indian cricket fandom
The same fans who now praise the Indian cricket team could easily have turned to vehement and unfair criticism had the outcome of T-20 World Cup been different
![Fans crowd around a bus as the Indian cricket team members take part in a parade to celebrate winning the ICC men's T20 World Cup, in Mumbai, India, July 4, 2024. REUTERS/Hemanshi Kamani (REUTERS)(HT_PRINT) Fans crowd around a bus as the Indian cricket team members take part in a parade to celebrate winning the ICC men's T20 World Cup, in Mumbai, India, July 4, 2024. REUTERS/Hemanshi Kamani (REUTERS)(HT_PRINT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Fans-crowd-around-a-bus-as-the-Indian-cricket-team_1720298042705_1720298570435.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Why have luscious mangoes lost their political flavour?
Despite their decline, the legacy of mango parties remains a nostalgic reminder of a time when such events fostered political dialogue and community bonding.
![Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath at Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2023 in Lucknow on July 14. (HT photo) Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath at Uttar Pradesh Mango Festival 2023 in Lucknow on July 14. (HT photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/148x111/Uttar-Pradesh-CM-Yogi-Adityanath-at-Uttar-Pradesh-_1689343106210_1720296496341.jpg)
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:44 AM IST
The leadership lessons from these 10 inspiring memoirs
A search through a universe of memoirs throws up real-life stories with leadership lessons for students of management
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Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:30 AM IST
Hold on a minute! Is there a better way to view time, asks Charles Assisi
Too many of us wear our punctuality, or lack of it, as a badge of honour. The point isn’t the clock. It’s finding a balance between mutual respect and patience.
![In Interstellar (2014), one hour on Miller’s Planet is seven years lost on Earth. Unless one is on such a world, orbiting a black hole and being hit by giant tidal waves, perhaps there isn’t as much need to rant or panic if one’s schedule is knocked off course a bit. In Interstellar (2014), one hour on Miller’s Planet is seven years lost on Earth. Unless one is on such a world, orbiting a black hole and being hit by giant tidal waves, perhaps there isn’t as much need to rant or panic if one’s schedule is knocked off course a bit.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/150x84/In-Interstellar--2014---one-hour-on-Miller-s-Plane_1720259869714.jpeg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 04:09 PM IST
What’s the safe word?: A look at the dark trade in rare toxins
They are in the news far more frequently. Where do they come from? How does the dark web fit in? And where does poison sit, on the list of ways to kill?
![Spot Vladimir Lenin; the Kremlin ‘poison factory’; the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny; and early hints at malice in Egyptian hieroglyphics. (Getty Images; Adobe Stock; Wikimedia Commons) Spot Vladimir Lenin; the Kremlin ‘poison factory’; the late Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny; and early hints at malice in Egyptian hieroglyphics. (Getty Images; Adobe Stock; Wikimedia Commons)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/150x84/Spot-Vladimir-Lenin--the-Kremlin--poison-factory--_1720259749783.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 03:54 PM IST
At the heart of the splatter: Anupama Chopra writes on the film Kill
This is a first-of-its-kind action film for India, says Chopra.Stemming from personal angst, its nuanced plot offers a raw, visceral and thrilling ride.
![There are 42 ‘unique killings’ in the film, says co-producer Guneet Monga. Kill stars debutant Lakshya as a highly trained commando fighting dacoits on a train. There are 42 ‘unique killings’ in the film, says co-producer Guneet Monga. Kill stars debutant Lakshya as a highly trained commando fighting dacoits on a train.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/150x84/There-are-42--unique-killings--in-the-film--says-c_1720259269476.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 03:36 PM IST
Like, smash, subscribe: A Wknd interview with table-tennis star Manika Batra
She’s raced up the global rankings, in a sport barely visible in India. She is now off to the Olympics, and is accumulating fans via a breezy Instagram feed.
![A composite depicting strokes from Batra’s play. (Getty Images; HT Imaging: Malay Karmakar) A composite depicting strokes from Batra’s play. (Getty Images; HT Imaging: Malay Karmakar)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/06/150x84/A-composite-depicting-strokes-from-Batra-s-play---_1720258909763.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 03:37 PM IST
Unlocking secrets crucial to coral reef preservation in India
Equipped with remotely operated vehicles, a team of researchers is exploring mesophotic reefs off the coast of Lakshadweep to combat climate change impacts
![The ROV in use during initial tests to record coral reef imagery in shallow waters(Photo credit: Raheem D.A., REEF) The ROV in use during initial tests to record coral reef imagery in shallow waters(Photo credit: Raheem D.A., REEF)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/pic_5_1720209354280_1720209369653.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Priyanka Gandhi's candidature in Wayanad could strengthen the Cong's position
Congress banks on Priyanka Gandhi's campaign efforts to reclaim key seats in Kerala's by-elections, amid strong competition from BJP and CPM.
![(IMAGE VIA @priyankagandhi**) Rae Bareli: In this Tuesday, June 11, 2024 file image, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a public meeting, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. (PTI Photo)(PTI) (IMAGE VIA @priyankagandhi**) Rae Bareli: In this Tuesday, June 11, 2024 file image, Congress leader Priyanka Gandhi Vadra addresses a public meeting, in Rae Bareli, Uttar Pradesh. (PTI Photo)(PTI)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/PTI06-17-2024-000310B-0_1720208818784_1720208920029.jpg)
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Justice Chandru Report and the fight against caste-based discrimination
Jurist K Chandru, the one-person commission appointed to look into the Nanguneri incident of caste violence, inspired the 2021 Tamil movie, Jai Bhim.
![Tamil Nadu still witnesses the persistent prevalence of caste-based discrimination and dislikes with a caste-based sense of pride carried over from generation to generation. (Representative Image/HT Photo) Tamil Nadu still witnesses the persistent prevalence of caste-based discrimination and dislikes with a caste-based sense of pride carried over from generation to generation. (Representative Image/HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/148x111/_66182ca4-becf-11e9-9bc9-c6f10a5dc6e3_1720206496666.png)
Read an exclusive excerpt from Amal Allana’s book on her father, Ebrahim Alkazi
The son of a Saudi Arabian and a Kuwaiti, he grew up in Pune, had an epiphany in Mumbai – and went on to change the face of theatre in India.
![Alkazi and Allana at the Center for International Contemporary Arts, New York, in 1989. (Courtesy The Alkazi Collection of Art) Alkazi and Allana at the Center for International Contemporary Arts, New York, in 1989. (Courtesy The Alkazi Collection of Art)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/150x84/Alkazi-and-Allana-at-the-Center-for-International-_1720182755051.jpg)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:46 PM IST
Ebrahim Alkazi: A giant’s tale is retold for a new generation
A biography by his daughter, Amal Allana, finally puts the masterful theatre director at centrestage. See how he built a new mission for the art form in India.
![Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive was released this year by Vintage. In it, writing as a daughter, a student (she trained under him at NSD) and a veteran theatre director herself, Allana paints an intimate portrait of a complex man. Ebrahim Alkazi: Holding Time Captive was released this year by Vintage. In it, writing as a daughter, a student (she trained under him at NSD) and a veteran theatre director herself, Allana paints an intimate portrait of a complex man.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/150x84/Ebrahim-Alkazi--Holding-Time-Captive-was-released-_1720178077100.jpg)
Updated on Jul 06, 2024 03:32 PM IST
Reef encounters: See photos of global efforts to save threatened corals
As reefs change in response to rising temperatures, oceanographers are trying to help heat-sensitive species survive; find refuge areas for colonies.
![A reef ecosystem photographed by Patrick Buerger, who heads an applied-biosciences lab at Macquarie University in Australia. Buerger was lead author on a study that involved breeding heat-resistant microalgae to give corals a better shot. A reef ecosystem photographed by Patrick Buerger, who heads an applied-biosciences lab at Macquarie University in Australia. Buerger was lead author on a study that involved breeding heat-resistant microalgae to give corals a better shot.](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/150x84/A-reef-ecosystem-photographed-by-Patrick-Buerger--_1720184761847.jpg)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:37 PM IST
Riffing with intent: The race to save India’s coral reefs
Could the Gulf of Kutch, where temperatures are typically higher, offer clues to the way forward? Could refuge areas be found within the oceans? Take a look.
![A healthy patch of Goniopora in Lakshadweep, early last year. Scroll for a view of how it has since faded. (Wenzel Pinto) A healthy patch of Goniopora in Lakshadweep, early last year. Scroll for a view of how it has since faded. (Wenzel Pinto)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/150x84/A-healthy-patch-of-Goniopora-in-Lakshadweep--early_1720176995240.jpg)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:05 PM IST
What we do in the shallows: Inside the mad dash to save the world’s coral reefs
Amid the second global bleaching event in a decade, oceanographers are experimenting with IVF, ‘nurseries’, coral gyms, and rescue and rehabilitation efforts.
![(Above left) Coral in Australia’s Heron Island that has grown from ‘IVF’ efforts that involved planting larvae here in 2016. (Above centre and right) CRF volunteers explore a coral nursery where coral is nurtured on tree-like structures, for later transplanting. (Images courtesy Southern Cross University, Coral Restoration Foundation) (Above left) Coral in Australia’s Heron Island that has grown from ‘IVF’ efforts that involved planting larvae here in 2016. (Above centre and right) CRF volunteers explore a coral nursery where coral is nurtured on tree-like structures, for later transplanting. (Images courtesy Southern Cross University, Coral Restoration Foundation)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/05/150x84/-Above-left--Coral-in-Australia-s-Heron-Island-tha_1720176727880.jpg)
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 06:44 PM IST