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A costly compromise on coal in the West

Published on Dec 4, 2022 14:50 IST

Coal and other fossil fuel sources will continue to hold sway in large parts of the world for some years to come.

Why municipal polls are crucial

Delhi Chief Minister and AAP Convener Arvind Kejriwal in New Delhi, November. 29, 2022 (PTI)

Updated on Dec 2, 2022 15:19 IST

Reconsider the Great Nicobar infra project

Biodiversity is a critical part of India’s intangible heritage and wealth. Preserving it to the maximum extent possible is our duty.

Updated on Dec 1, 2022 14:23 IST

What the GDP numbers say

The next Budget will be this government’s last full-fledged one before the 2024 general elections, although nothing prevents the government from making big bang announcements in the Interim Budget in 2024.

Published on Dec 1, 2022 14:07 IST

Time is right for a digital rupee

Technology holds immense potential to revolutionise money along with the decades of institutional checks and balances developed in the aftermath of financial crises. (Bloomberg)

Updated on Nov 30, 2022 15:02 IST

In govt-judiciary clash, no one is the winner

Some criticism of the collegium holds merit. The system may be necessary to ensure judicial independence, but it is shrouded in opacity and has little transparency in the manner in which decisions are made (ANI)

Updated on Nov 30, 2022 15:00 IST

Tough road for Pakistan army chief

General Munir will now have to decide whether the TTP can still be counted among the “good militants”.

Published on Nov 29, 2022 14:47 IST

Climate crisis hurts food security in India

The importance of strategic food reserves and buffer stocks are only likely to grow in the coming years.

Published on Nov 29, 2022 14:38 IST

New low in the pollution fight

If the Punjab government has done anything to address any of these issues (pushing farmers to diversify into other crops, for instance; or repealing the ground water law, as damaging as it would be) it has been remarkably silent on these. (HT PHOTO)

Published on Nov 28, 2022 12:55 IST

China’s Covid-19 plan isn’t good for anyone

A fire truck (R) passes as a small group of protesters (L) hold up blank white pieces of paper in protest directly across the street from the Chinese embassy in Tokyo on November 28, 2022 (AFP)

Updated on Nov 28, 2022 12:57 IST

Taking the right step forward

What does same-sex marriage bring to this mix? It is the realisation of a crucial piece of civil rights, one that ensures that queer people are not discriminated when it comes to state recognition, financial services, government benefits and family planning and protection. (AFP)

Published on Nov 27, 2022 14:50 IST

India must learn from the AIIMS cyberattack

File photo of AIIMS Delhi. (Mohd Zakir/HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 27, 2022 14:52 IST

Constitution’s courage, hope

As India marches towards the centenary of its Independence, it will need the power of the values enshrined in that document to create a better life for its citizens.

Published on Nov 25, 2022 15:06 IST

Pak army chief faces a tall task

Lieutenant General Asim Munir, who was named as the new chief of army staff (COAS) of Pakistan (via REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 25, 2022 03:11 IST

First signs of a truly Arabian World Cup

Germany v Japan at the Khalifa International Stadium, Doha, Qatar, November 23, 2022 (REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 25, 2022 03:12 IST

Iran football team’s uncommon bravery

Against this backdrop, the courage by the Iranian team is exemplary, befitting the legacy of conscientious defiance.

Updated on Nov 24, 2022 03:25 IST

Independence of ECI is crucial

Since it was set up in 1950, ECI has gained a reputation for honesty and excellence around the world.

Updated on Nov 24, 2022 03:24 IST

Decolonising India’s history

History writing is an inherently political act but there’s no reason it should rake up political rows. The ICHR project is a significant step forward. But it needs to be carefully thought through. (wikipaedia)

Updated on Nov 22, 2022 14:14 IST

India-US relationship is on a strong footing

The recently concluded G20 summit in Bali underscored India’s adeptness at managing an erratic world order. More proof of this came this week with comments from United States (US) deputy national security adviser Jonathan Finer, who said that President Joe Biden looked to India and Prime Minister Narendra Modi to help take forward the global agenda (AFP)

Updated on Nov 22, 2022 14:08 IST

A deepening climate divide

Delegates applaud as COP27 President Sameh Shoukry delivers a statement during the closing plenary at the COP27 climate summit in Red Sea resort of Sharm el-Sheikh, Egypt, November 20, 2022 (REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 21, 2022 14:56 IST

Look beyond politics on pension scheme

Data shows pension pay-outs form a quarter of the states’ own revenues (and more than half of the tax revenues in states such as Bihar and Uttarakhand (REUTERS)

Updated on Nov 21, 2022 15:03 IST

A crucial push for civil liberty

Justice Chandrachud said a full court meeting adopted a resolution to hear 10 bail matters and 10 transfer petitions each day of the week.

Published on Nov 20, 2022 14:57 IST

The true joys of the football World Cup

True joy lies in the anticipation of what could happen rather than in the act of lifting the trophy.

Published on Nov 20, 2022 14:55 IST

What the draft data bill entails

The new draft also lays down some much-needed fundamentals for how personal data should be handled: Such information can only be processed after specific, informed and unambiguous consent. (Getty Images/iStockphoto)

Updated on Nov 18, 2022 14:02 IST

Laxity and negligence at core of Morbi tragedy

The court’s proactiveness also contrasts sharply with the unimpressive response from the local authorities.

Published on Nov 17, 2022 13:39 IST

In climate plan, equity is crucial

Efforts by the global North to remove the distinction between developed and developing parties in their obligations on delivering climate finance and mitigating emissions are unconscionable.

Published on Nov 17, 2022 13:37 IST

Hate speech is a serious problem

The SC spoke of a “constitutional culture” and self-imposed restrictions, but neither is likely to work. In the current political environment, the incentives for hate speech far exceed the costs. The government’s law officers spoke of existing mechanisms to address the issue, but these have been found deficient — time after time (PTI)

Updated on Nov 16, 2022 13:29 IST

Trump’s candidacy shows a divided US

Former President Donald Trump stands on stage with former first lady Melania Trump after announcing a third run for president at Mar-a-Lago in Palm Beach, Fla., November 15, 2022 (AP)

Updated on Nov 16, 2022 13:35 IST

A climate message for the global North

The LT-LEDS strategy was released by Union environment minister Bhupender Yadav,

Published on Nov 15, 2022 13:26 IST

What inflation numbers mean

While there is a base effect at play in its moderation, the psychological impact of a year-and-a-half-long double-digit inflation run ending cannot be underestimated.

Published on Nov 15, 2022 13:25 IST

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