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]Himalayan ties back on track
Published on Jun 02, 2023 09:57 PM IST
Despite China’s looming presence and thorny geopolitical issues, Nepal’s pragmatism and India’s accommodation have bolstered ties

Decide on Places of Worship Act
For the sake of social harmony, the government and Supreme Court must consider weighing in

Updated on Jun 01, 2023 06:39 PM IST
What unusual May temperatures signify
The unusual May temperatures also showed how weather patterns were increasingly becoming unpredictable due to the climate crisis

Updated on Jun 01, 2023 06:31 PM IST
GDP exceeds expectations
The growth numbers are just what RBI needs to hold rates next week; ahead of the 2024 polls, the BJP couldn’t have asked for more

Published on May 31, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Impunity of babus is galling. Contain it
Babus of all types in India have always seen themselves apart. The authorities must devise ways to impose crushing costs on anyone trying to bend the law

Published on May 31, 2023 09:49 PM IST
Local vs national: A chink in Oppn unity?
The Congress’s qualms about backing the AAP are understandable. But this plan of vacillation may be counterproductive

Updated on May 30, 2023 06:37 PM IST
Why IPL is a game-changer
The just-concluded mega event set the tone for a future of the game where it’s club over country, OTT over traditional broadcast

Updated on May 30, 2023 06:38 PM IST
Quell the fire in Manipur, now
Fresh clashes show why the authorities must start talks and a political process, instead of taking a hardline securitised approach

Published on May 29, 2023 08:38 PM IST
What Turkey polls mean for the world
After a runoff and a dramatically see-sawing electoral campaign, Erdoğan came out on top. But, will his new term mean warmer ties between New Delhi and Ankara?

Updated on May 29, 2023 08:39 PM IST
Help students deal with pressure in Kota
Unless parents, societies and governments work in tandem, young people will continue to suffer for goals that may be too improbable to achieve

Updated on May 28, 2023 08:24 PM IST
A new chapter in democracy
The new symbolic home of India’s democracy will face three sets of challenges. The tests are formidable but not unsurmountable

Updated on May 28, 2023 08:22 PM IST
Why the Pacific islands are key
The islands sit on vital sea routes and might hold the key in the battle for the Indo-Pacific. Countering China is, therefore, crucial

Updated on May 26, 2023 08:31 PM IST
Towards better prisons in India
The new model prison act takes some strides in resolving problems. Now it’s up to the states

Updated on May 26, 2023 05:07 PM IST
In Manipur, a need for building bridges
In Manipur, the only task for the government should be to urgently restore peace and rebuild the social fabric. Politics can wait

Updated on May 26, 2023 05:04 PM IST
New forest law must strike a fine balance
While development is important, this cannot be done at the expense of India’s forests because such a move will be counterproductive

Updated on May 24, 2023 07:15 PM IST
A trust deficit in Parliament
The ongoing row over the inauguration ceremony shows the need for structural shifts to end the acrimony

Updated on May 24, 2023 07:17 PM IST
MiGs need to be phased out
A string of recent crashes shows the jets must be retired as per schedule, without any delay

Updated on May 22, 2023 08:27 PM IST
India’s cities deserve better infrastructure
The death of the techie is the result of gross negligence. It was avoidable, and the tragic costs of apathy should jolt the city’s authorities to do better

Updated on May 22, 2023 08:28 PM IST
LRS tweak is ill-conceived
Levying tax at source on credit card spending abroad may raise compliance hassles and spur untraceable transactions. Reconsider it

Updated on May 18, 2023 09:39 PM IST
Managing ambitions is key for K’taka plan
The Congress has done well to resolve the leadership tussle , although the jury is still out on whether it has merely kicked the can down the road

Updated on May 18, 2023 09:41 PM IST
Managing screen time needs a fine balance
The age at which children first own a smartphone impacts their mental health as adults, said a new global study.

Published on May 17, 2023 08:12 PM IST
Why a normal monsoon is key
IMD has forecast a delay in monsoon onset. The next few weeks will be crucial for policy

Published on May 17, 2023 08:10 PM IST
Take a stance on the Places of Worship Act
To maintain communal amity, the government should consider taking a clear stance on the legislation, and the apex court should weigh in at the earliest

Updated on May 16, 2023 07:28 PM IST
RBI must shift focus to growth
With inflation dipping, RBI should back growth at the next MPC meet, may be with a rate cut

Updated on May 16, 2023 07:30 PM IST
Quad gains a security edge
A high-profile meet in the US comes amid a rising Chinese challenge in the Indian Ocean

Updated on May 15, 2023 07:34 PM IST
US visa delays are hurting bilateral ties
Data published by the US embassy in India shows that the wait for B1 and B2 work visas still stretches beyond 400 days in many instances

Updated on May 15, 2023 07:32 PM IST
A reality check from Patnaik
Odisha chief minister’s disinterest in a third front shows building a common platform will not be easy

Updated on May 14, 2023 06:35 PM IST
Why all eyes are on the Turkey elections
Turkey’s geostrategic position and its importance as the link between Europe and Asia means that the world will watch the results keenly. So will New Delhi

Updated on May 14, 2023 06:37 PM IST
Karnataka lessons for 2024 polls
The BJP is not invincible in states but has a big advantage nationally. Karnataka is a key win for Congress but pan-Indian challenges remain

Published on May 13, 2023 10:28 PM IST
Upholding the federal spirit
Supreme Court’s decision to give supremacy to elected members in Delhi will hopefully end the acrimonious battle for control

Updated on May 12, 2023 07:40 PM IST