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The bovine beliefs of a man of science

Editorials

Published on Jan 20, 2025 08:34 PM IST

What is disturbing is that Kamakoti is not alone. There is no shortage of people willing to tailor their views to suit those of the State.

ByHT Editorial

For Tejashwi, Lalu legacy is a mixed bag

The political survival of Tejashwi Yadav — and the RJD — will depend on him consolidating the party’s Mandal-Mandir legacy

Lalu Prasad was seen as uncompromising in furthering one of the two major strands of post-1980s national politics, Mandal, and opposing the other, Mandir. However, his legacy also includes a period in Bihar politics that was characterised by corruption, general lawlessness, and the collapse of the State and its institutions. (Photo by Santosh Kumar/ Hindustan Times)

Editorials

Published on Jan 19, 2025 08:00 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

AI challenge to electoral process

EC action on AI-generated content needs to be stringent and strictly enforced. Mere labelling won’t be enough

Deepfakes are a unique and evolving problem that needs a more dynamic solution (Getty Images)

Editorials

Published on Jan 19, 2025 07:56 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Side-stepping NEET issues

A country that needs many more doctors than it has can’t let the sanctity of the medical entrance exam come under a cloud.

Srinagar: Medical students from Government Medical College (GMC) Srinagar, holding placards take part in a silent protest against the reduction of Open Merit (OM) seats in postgraduate admissions under the NEET PG framework, in Srinagar, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

Editorials

Published on Jan 17, 2025 08:33 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The prospect of peace in Gaza

World should help firewall fragile ceasefire deal from churn in Israel politics, restart rehabilitation of Palestinians

Destroyed buildings by Israeli bombardments as seen inside the Gaza Strip from southern Israel, Thursday, Jan. 16, 2025. (AP Photo/Ariel Schalit) (AP)

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Published on Jan 16, 2025 09:18 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Congress’s legacy of unease with legacies

The attempt to resurrect the memory of a leader suggests a belated move on the part of the leadership to honour Rao’s memory and claim his legacy

NEW DELHI, INDIA - JANUARY 14: Final touches of Indira Bhavan - Indian National Congress Headquarter, on the eve of the Inauguration, in New Delhi India on January 14,2024. (HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

Editorials

Published on Jan 16, 2025 09:18 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Russian roulette for Indian jobseekers

It is perplexing that this issue has not been resolved by the Russian side despite being taken up at meetings of the top leaders on two separate occasions

It is unclear how many are currently serving in the Russian army or are with units engaged in the fighting with Ukraine. Some reports have suggested a handful of Indians have been reluctant to give up their jobs in the Russian military, perhaps because of the pressure to recoup the huge amounts they paid to recruitment agents. (Russian Defense Ministry Press Service via AP) (AP)

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Published on Jan 15, 2025 08:07 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The meat of the obesity problem

The Lancet urges a shift from BMI to better obesity metrics, emphasizing the need for accurate assessments to address rising obesity rates, especially in India.

A man uses measuring tape on his waist in California on Jan. 9, 2025. (AP Photo/JoNel Aleccia) (AP)

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Updated on Jan 15, 2025 08:07 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

When Establishment memorialises Orwell

To honor George Orwell’s 75th death anniversary, the Royal Mint released a special 2-pound coin celebrating his novel 1984, reflecting on his complex legacy.

This photo, provided by The Royal Mint on Monday, Jan. 13, 2025, shows a portrait of George Orwell and a new £2 coin. (The Royal Mint/PinPep via AP) (AP)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 14, 2025 08:21 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Worry over a falling rupee

A strong currency is no reflection of a strong economy. Exchange rates are best left to economists to manage

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Published on Jan 14, 2025 08:20 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Good fences for good neighbours

Tensions rise at the India-Bangladesh border as India fences to curb smuggling, urging cooperation with Bangladesh to tackle transnational crime.

A Border Security Force (BSF) official walks into a Border Outpost (BOP), a self-contained defence outpost situated near the India-Bangladesh international border in Petrapole, India, October 16, 2024. REUTERS/Sahiba Chawdhary (REUTERS)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 08:16 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Why the House must debate CAG reports

The onus is on the executive to defend its record if CAG has found discrepancies — it can’t simply refuse an open debate in the House on the reports.

CAG reports are not mere audits of public expenses meant for the archives. The government is mandated to present them before the assembly, where they need to be discussed to ensure that public funds are spent in the right manner and for the right objectives

Editorials

Published on Jan 13, 2025 08:16 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The bitter battle to gain power in Delhi

The outcome will have national implications. Hence, the big push on the ground by three national parties

New Delhi, India - Jan. 10, 2025: Delhi BJP activists being detained during a protest against AAP for allegedly making

Editorials

Updated on Jan 13, 2025 02:45 PM IST

ByShashi Shekhar

Boiling seas and scorched land

A study reveals 2024 saw record ocean warming, worsening the climate crisis and threatening marine life, coastal regions, and extreme weather events.

(FILES) A man is seen in front of smoke rising from an illegally lit fire on a maize field that borders a rainforest reserve, in Sinop, Mato Grosso state, Brazil, on August 9, 2020. . (Photo by CARL DE SOUZA / AFP) (AFP)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 11:44 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Time running out for MVA in Maharashtra

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP-SP face an existential threat from their rival factions, which now hold office and are better placed to patronise supporters

Mumbai, Jan 10 (ANI): Shiv Sena (UBT) chief Uddhav Thackeray with party leader Aditya Thackeray addresses a press conference after the first phase of the Bal Thackeray National Memorial, Shivaji Park has been completed, in Mumbai on Friday. (ANI Photo) (Sandip Mahankal)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 12, 2025 11:46 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Ensure justice to queer people

Supreme Court's recent ruling denies same-sex union recognition, leaving LGBTQ+ rights in limbo and highlighting ongoing discrimination and lack of progress.

New Delhi, India - Sept. 6, 2018: The Activists and Supporters of Article 377 in the Supreme Court Verdict on Article 377 at Supreme Court Campus in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, September 6, 2018. (Photo by Sushil Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 10, 2025 10:21 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Battle for Delhi splits INDIA bloc

Delhi elections highlight divisions in the INDIA bloc, with TMC, Shiv Sena, and SP backing AAP, while Congress faces isolation due to its treatment of allies.

New Delhi, Jan 07 (ANI): Delhi Chief Minister Atishi with Delhi Minister Saurabh Bharadwaj and Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MP Sanjay Singh addresses a press conference after the announcement of Delhi Assembly Election dates, in New Delhi on Tuesday. (ANI Photo/Amit Sharma) (Amit Sharma)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:53 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Why India wants to repair ties with Kabul

From New Delhi’s point of view, the Taliban are here to stay, at least for the time being

Dubai, Jan 08 (ANI): Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri greets Afghanistan Acting Foreign Minister Mawlawi Amir Khan Muttaqi, in Dubai on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (VikramMisri-X)

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Updated on Jan 09, 2025 08:53 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Rekindle the animal spirits

Creating mass demand, leading to a boom in investment, is necessary; encouraging consuming classes to spend will help

Women shop for Christmas decorations at a roadside market in Ahmedabad, India, December 24, 2024. REUTERS/Amit Dave (REUTERS)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 08, 2025 08:19 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Expansionist twist in Trump’s MAGA pitch

Grandstanding that borders on the comic has been a part of Trump’s disruptive style aimed at unsettling political rivals

FILE PHOTO: Republican presidential nominee and former U.S. President Donald Trump speaks during a press conference at Trump Tower in New York City, U.S., September 6, 2024. REUTERS/David Dee Delgado/File Photo (REUTERS)

Editorials

Published on Jan 08, 2025 08:19 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Post Trudeau, Canada should reset India ties

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau steps down amid party revolt and poor polls, marking a shift after his leadership faced criticism and strained India-Canada ties.

Canada Prime Minister Justin Trudeau leaves a news conference after announcing his resignation as Liberal leader outside Rideau Cottage in Ottawa on Monday, Jan. 6, 2025. (AP/PTI) (AP)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 07, 2025 08:22 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Bruised Delhi heads to polls

The Capital goes to the polls after five years of acrimony that hamstrung governance. The new government might not be able to do better

New Delhi, Nov 23 (ANI): Bharatiya Janata Party supporters cheer during the celebration of the party's victory in the Maharashtra Assembly election, at party headquarters in New Delhi on Saturday. (ANI Photo) (Modi website)

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Published on Jan 07, 2025 08:21 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Early steps to digital dignity

India's draft digital privacy rules aim to protect 800 million users, focusing on children's online safety, data protection, and user rights

Last week, the government released draft rules that will operationalise the digital privacy law passed in 2023. The rules, on which the public can give feedback till February 18, represent an ambitious attempt to protect the country’s 800 million-plus internet users. (Photo by Money SHARMA / AFP) / To go with 'India-Wedding-Detective', FOCUS by Aishwarya KUMAR (AFP)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 06, 2025 08:45 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Connecting the NCR with public transport

The Regional Rapid Transit System, described as a semi-high-speed rail, is a good first step towards facilitating smooth travel in the National Capital Region

New Delhi, India- December 24, 2024: Metro Rail service in the chilly morning with light fog amid rising air pollution near the Samachar apartment, in New Delhi, India, on Tuesday, December 24, 2024. (Photo by Sunil Ghosh / Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jan 06, 2025 08:45 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Caste discrimination in university campuses

A lot will depend on systematic and thoughtful implementation of the rules against caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions

Students from poorer families, marginalised castes and first-generation learner backgrounds often find it difficult to survive on campuses — not only because they fail to get adequate help but also due to hostility

Editorials

Published on Jan 05, 2025 08:50 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

New pain points on China border

Mega dam on the Brahmaputra and new counties in occupied Ladakh can have a negative impact on bilateral ties

India must remain as clear-eyed as it is being in its approach to the rapprochement with China (AFP/Indian Army)

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Published on Jan 05, 2025 08:47 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

No end to farm economy unease

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, has been on a 40-day hunger strike in Punjab, highlighting farmers' demands for MSP and debt waivers amid escalating tensions.

Jalandhar, Dec 30 (ANI): Farmers raise slogans during a sit-in protest for the 'Punjab Bandh' call given by the Kisan Mazdoor Morcha (KMM) and the Samyukt Kisan Morcha (SKM) in support of Jagjit Singh Dallewal, who has been holding a hunger strike for more than a month over various demands, in Jalandhar on Monday. (ANI Photo) (Sunny Sehgal)

Editorials

Updated on Jan 03, 2025 08:28 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Filling the gaps in school education

Lopsided student-teacher ratio, teacher absenteeism, the digital divide and gender discrimination continue to impact enrolment and retention.

Ghaziabad India - December 26 2024: Ghaziabad School children at Ghaziabad Kavi Nagar Primary School in Ghaziabad , India on Thursday, Decemberr 26 2024. (Photo by Sakib Ali /Hindustan Times)

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Published on Jan 02, 2025 10:25 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The battle to beat the heat

UN chief Guterres warns of a climate crisis as 2024 becomes the hottest year on record, urging urgent action and accountability from developed nations.

Shimla: Flames billow out after a fire broke out in a forest near residential area, in Shimla, on Sunday night, May 26, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Updated on Jan 02, 2025 10:24 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The unsettled debate about Covid origins

Five years later, as China and WHO still grapple over Covid data, the early missteps from five years ago continue to haunt us

People walk on a pedestrian street in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province on December 22, 2024, ahead of the fifth anniversary of China confirming its first death from the Covid-19 coronavirus. (Photo by Hector RETAMAL / AFP) (AFP)

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Published on Jan 01, 2025 09:24 PM IST

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What is disturbing is that Kamakoti is not alone. There is no shortage of people willing to tailor their views to suit those of the State.

The political survival of Tejashwi Yadav — and the RJD — will depend on him consolidating the party’s Mandal-Mandir legacy

EC action on AI-generated content needs to be stringent and strictly enforced. Mere labelling won’t be enough

A country that needs many more doctors than it has can’t let the sanctity of the medical entrance exam come under a cloud.

World should help firewall fragile ceasefire deal from churn in Israel politics, restart rehabilitation of Palestinians

The attempt to resurrect the memory of a leader suggests a belated move on the part of the leadership to honour Rao’s memory and claim his legacy

It is perplexing that this issue has not been resolved by the Russian side despite being taken up at meetings of the top leaders on two separate occasions

The Lancet urges a shift from BMI to better obesity metrics, emphasizing the need for accurate assessments to address rising obesity rates, especially in India.

To honor George Orwell’s 75th death anniversary, the Royal Mint released a special 2-pound coin celebrating his novel 1984, reflecting on his complex legacy.

A strong currency is no reflection of a strong economy. Exchange rates are best left to economists to manage

Tensions rise at the India-Bangladesh border as India fences to curb smuggling, urging cooperation with Bangladesh to tackle transnational crime.

The onus is on the executive to defend its record if CAG has found discrepancies — it can’t simply refuse an open debate in the House on the reports.

The outcome will have national implications. Hence, the big push on the ground by three national parties

A study reveals 2024 saw record ocean warming, worsening the climate crisis and threatening marine life, coastal regions, and extreme weather events.

The Shiv Sena (UBT) and NCP-SP face an existential threat from their rival factions, which now hold office and are better placed to patronise supporters

Supreme Court's recent ruling denies same-sex union recognition, leaving LGBTQ+ rights in limbo and highlighting ongoing discrimination and lack of progress.

Delhi elections highlight divisions in the INDIA bloc, with TMC, Shiv Sena, and SP backing AAP, while Congress faces isolation due to its treatment of allies.

From New Delhi’s point of view, the Taliban are here to stay, at least for the time being

Creating mass demand, leading to a boom in investment, is necessary; encouraging consuming classes to spend will help

Grandstanding that borders on the comic has been a part of Trump’s disruptive style aimed at unsettling political rivals

Canadian PM Justin Trudeau steps down amid party revolt and poor polls, marking a shift after his leadership faced criticism and strained India-Canada ties.

The Capital goes to the polls after five years of acrimony that hamstrung governance. The new government might not be able to do better

India's draft digital privacy rules aim to protect 800 million users, focusing on children's online safety, data protection, and user rights

The Regional Rapid Transit System, described as a semi-high-speed rail, is a good first step towards facilitating smooth travel in the National Capital Region

A lot will depend on systematic and thoughtful implementation of the rules against caste-based discrimination in higher education institutions

Mega dam on the Brahmaputra and new counties in occupied Ladakh can have a negative impact on bilateral ties

Jagjit Singh Dallewal, 70, has been on a 40-day hunger strike in Punjab, highlighting farmers' demands for MSP and debt waivers amid escalating tensions.

Lopsided student-teacher ratio, teacher absenteeism, the digital divide and gender discrimination continue to impact enrolment and retention.

UN chief Guterres warns of a climate crisis as 2024 becomes the hottest year on record, urging urgent action and accountability from developed nations.

Five years later, as China and WHO still grapple over Covid data, the early missteps from five years ago continue to haunt us

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