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Opinion
]The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: The shifting sands of UK politics for Indians
Published on Jul 09, 2024 11:41 AM IST
UK politics shifts as Conservatives embrace diversity, Labour faces criticism, and racial complexities persist within Conservative and Reform parties.
Fractured verdict reveals polarised French society
France may be headed for an unstable period in its political history. It will have profound ramifications in the EU and beyond
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:16 PM IST
The discreet charm of the subaltern godmen
The stampede at the Hathras satsang (prayer meeting) raises many questions about all that went wrong that day — more due to negligence and thoughtlessness among key actors than any freak occurrence
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Industrial policy agenda for the new government
The NIP should leverage foreign direct investment and MNC presence. It should lay out a framework for fostering innovation-based rivalry between firms.
Published on Jul 08, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Nagesh Kumar
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
Published on Jul 08, 2024 08:00 AM 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
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.
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.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 11:35 PM IST
Public vigilantism is alive and shockingly well in West Bengal—& other parts
A series of alarming incidents of public vigilantism—the instant meting out of justice to suspected criminals—is not limited to West Bengal.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 08:20 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
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.
Published on Jul 07, 2024 01:44 AM IST
Sunita Aron
Ismail Kadare: A different dissident
Although Ismail Kadare belongs to the illustrious group of dissidents and critics of an omnipotent State, he also seems to differ from them in his relationship with power and in the way his stories are organised
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:31 PM IST
Parties must fulfil poll promises to women
A lot has been done, to the credit of all parties, but a lot more needs to be done and women cannot be relegated to being just valuable voters at election time.
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:31 PM IST
A charter for Parliament to improve its functioning
Is the Lok Sabha living up to our expectations? What changes are needed to convince the Opposition that the voice of the Indian people is given time and, therefore, adequately heard?
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:30 PM IST
In Guru Dutt’s life and art, frames of disenchantment
The birth centenary of the filmmaker known for works such as Pyaasa, Kaagaz ke Phool, and Sahib Bibi aur Ghulam begins on July 9. His cinema anticipated the disillusionment over Nehruvian India’s failure to deliver on its promises
Published on Jul 06, 2024 09:30 PM IST
How FAO is strengthening India's response to zoonotic threats
In India, FAO collaborates with the government to strengthen the monitoring of animal health, aiming to improve early detection and response to zoonotic threats
Published on Jul 06, 2024 08:21 PM IST
With PM’s Russia visit, Non-Alignment is back
If India is to become a pole of consequence in a multipolar world in the making, it has to go beyond having clear stands and play a clear political role in regional conflicts and global security issues
Published on Jul 05, 2024 09:07 PM IST
Flaws in BNS reflect regressive thinking
The BNS was an opportunity to showcase a modern nation and acknowledge social change. Instead, a much-needed decolonising project has failed to escape a regressive mindset.
Updated on Jul 05, 2024 09:07 PM IST
Review Agnipath. Roll it back or change it
The problems with the scheme, from ethical challenges to implications for unit cohesiveness, make it clear that status quo is not an option
Published on Jul 05, 2024 09:07 PM IST
Scientifically Speaking | The life-saving potential of deadly venoms
Few people see the upside of a venomous bite. What they may not know is that venom holds the key to many medical breakthroughs.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 08:30 AM IST
Anirban Mahapatra
India needs to move beyond the formalisation and welfare narratives
India never prohibited rural-urban migration and the interplay of democracy and demand for cheap labour in cities has allowed creation of enclaves for the poor.
Published on Jul 05, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Courts need to uphold procedural safeguards
By drawing attention to experience of the accused during remand, we hope that institutional barriers to the protection of constitutional rights are addressed
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:14 PM IST
How cities can beat the heat with passive design
Investing in insulation, optimising thermal mass, and fostering natural ventilation has enduring benefits for both your finances and the environment.
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:14 PM IST
Health alert! Indians need to exercise more
As the scope for adequate physical activity through work diminishes, the focus has to be on making it easy for people to exercise
Published on Jul 04, 2024 09:14 PM IST
Women leaders in finance, budgeting leads to better gender outcomes
Even though equal representation needs to become the norm, we need to move from mere representation to leadership.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 11:58 PM IST
Five steps to turnaround Indian horticulture sector
India truly has the potential to become a horticulture powerhouse. It can get there with robust, coordinated efforts and innovative strategies that enable equitable, sustainable growth for the sector and prioritise the prosperity of farmers.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 09:25 PM IST
Simon Wiebusch
Private investment: Wait from intent to realisation
The trend seems to be that while optimism fuels initial investment announcements, it frequently fails to overcome practical challenges.
Published on Jul 03, 2024 09:22 PM IST
BIMSTEC imperative for India’s regional ambitions
It provides a platform for addressing shared challenges, such as the climate crisis, natural disasters, and transnational security threats. It can reinforce India’s position as a responsible global stakeholder committed to regional stability
Published on Jul 03, 2024 09:10 PM IST
Pinching the dragon’s tail on future of Tibet
The recent visit of a bipartisan US Congressional delegation to Dharamshala raises the question – how far will India go with the US?
Published on Jul 02, 2024 09:08 PM IST
Dilip Sinha
What ails India’s aero defence modernisation
Investment in military capability cannot be ignored if deterrence has to succeed and also because wars will invariably get costlier.
Published on Jul 02, 2024 09:08 PM IST
