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Just Like That | Knowledge vs Authenticity: The peril of being a ‘photocopy’

On the curious case of Indian writer Nirad Chaudhuri and his quest for knowledge and British acceptance, which led him away from his own cultural authenticity.

Photocopies of other cultures, however knowledgeable, remain photocopies. And photocopies never win real respect. It is far, far better to be oneself, rooted in your own culture, while being open to others.(HT File Photo/For Representation Only)

opinion

Published on May 15, 2023 11:26 AM IST

ByPavan K Varma

A look at nature-based climate solution

Authored by Kumar Manish and Maharaj K Pandit, assistant professor and professor & dean respectively, OP Jindal Global University.

Climate Change

Published on May 15, 2023 10:59 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Climate objectives and challenges of India’s G20 presidency

Authored by Maharaj K. Pandit, professor & dean, Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, NCR, India.

Climate Change

Published on May 15, 2023 10:47 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Has the Congress broken new ground in Karnataka?

The Congress was able to win both the BJP strongholds in Old Mysuru, two of the four in Mumbai Karnataka, and one each in the rest.

Congress workers celebrate the party's win in Karnataka Assembly elections, outside Vidhana Soudha in Bengaluru.

india news

Updated on May 15, 2023 11:36 AM IST

ByAbhishek Jha, New Delhi

In Charts: Putting the BJP’s Karnataka loss in perspective

BJP managed to win just 64 seats, down from 104 in 2018, despite a high-voltage campaign that included rallies and roadshows by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

Basavaraj Bommai with BJP president Jagat Prakash Nadda.

india news

Updated on May 15, 2023 11:31 AM IST

ByAbhishek Jha, Roshan Kishore

It’s time to tweak the nuclear policy

In 1998, India became a nuclear-weapon State. Navigating the existing and new geopolitical hurdles will need policy adjustments

The Vajpayee government reached out to key countries to ensure that India was seen as a responsible nuclear power (HT PHOTO)

opinion

Updated on May 14, 2023 06:17 PM IST

ByRakesh Sood

A reality check from Patnaik

Odisha chief minister’s disinterest in a third front shows building a common platform will not be easy

The strong words from the veteran leader underlined some of the hurdles that the Opposition’s endeavour to build a common platform faces, especially in attracting faces that are not vehemently opposed to the BJP ideologically or electorally. (PTI)

editorials

Updated on May 14, 2023 06:35 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

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

Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, center, and his wife Emine, left, prepare to cast their ballots at a polling station in Istanbul, Sunday, May 14, 2023 (AP)

editorials

Updated on May 14, 2023 06:37 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

What K’taka results mean for 2024 polls

This triumph has given the Congress leverage in bargaining with other Opposition allies

A polling official administers indelible ink to a voter at a polling booth during the Karnataka Legislative Assembly elections 2023 (ANI/PIB)

opinion

Updated on May 14, 2023 06:34 PM IST

ByShashi Shekhar

Win sketches contours of future election plans

The victory has offered pathways for the party to think about its revival plans; it has, in no way, reversed the course of its declining fortunes.

What explains the consolidation of the bottom half of society — in caste and class terms — behind the Congress? (Reuters File Photo)

opinion

Published on May 13, 2023 10:59 PM IST

ByRahul Verma

In Karnataka, a win for the regional over national

The message was simple: While in Karnataka, do as the Kannadigas do.

Congress President Mallikarjun Kharge with senior party leaders Randeep Singh Surjewala, Siddaramaiah, D.K. Shivakumar, K.C. Venugopal and B.K. Hariprasad during the celebrations after the party's win in Karnataka Assembly elections, in Bengaluru.(PTI)

opinion

Updated on May 13, 2023 10:48 PM IST

By Vinod Sharma

Southern setback for BJP, succour for Congress

There are key takeaways: Polarisation didn’t cut anti-incumbency, retiring Yediyurappa backfired, and BJP couldn’t counter Congress’s welfare push

Supporters during Congress party’s celebrations after their win in the Karnataka assembly elections. (PTI photo)

opinion

Updated on May 13, 2023 11:00 PM IST

ByNeelanjan Sircar

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

As Opposition parties brainstorm after the favourable Karnataka verdict, the question they face is this: Why can’t they defeat the BJP in national polls? (ANI)

editorials

Published on May 13, 2023 10:28 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Bhoria, Panghal rivalry adds spark ahead of Asian Games selection

Bhoria, fresh from winning bronze at world boxing, and the seasoned Panghal will compete for the 51kg category spot at the Huangzhou Games

sports

Published on May 13, 2023 09:57 PM IST

ByAvishek Roy, New Delhi

Book Box: Five Pulitzer Prizewinners For You

Two cleverly constructed Pulitzer prizewinners and three old favourites for you.

books

Updated on May 13, 2023 04:54 PM IST

BySonya Dutta Choudhury

Banned but not out

India's enduring love for gutka explained through one ad, a psychological trick and surrogate advertising

Pan Parag was a pioneer in understanding the consumer progression from an unbranded local concoction to a branded product. (Wikimedia Commons)

opinion

Published on May 13, 2023 04:34 PM IST

ByAmbi Parameswaran

The Contested History of Delhi's Power Struggle

The Supreme Court has put matters straight between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor. Hopefully, the saga will find a suitable end

The hostilities started soon after Arvind Kejriwal took oath as the chief minister of New Delhi in 2015, with the Bharatiya Janata Party(BJP)-led government at the Centre.(PTI)

cities

Published on May 13, 2023 03:22 PM IST

ByAlok K N Mishra

Human trafficking bill and commitment of G20

This article is authored by Veerendra Mishra, Assistant Inspector General (AIG), SISF, Madhya Pradesh Police and advisor.

Crime of human trafficking (FOR REPRESENTATION PURPOSE)

Gender Equality

Published on May 13, 2023 11:47 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Number theory: Three factors that may influence Karnataka results

Most exit polls have predicted a tight contest between the Congress and BJP in the Assembly polls.

Karnataka is set for a big fight between the BJP, Congress and the JD(S) parties tomorrow.

india news

Updated on Jun 11, 2023 10:04 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore, Abhishek Jha

Mundka fire tragedy: ‘...feels like yesterday’

Officials on the spot at the time recalled not being able to comprehend how many bodies were being taken out

Ten families have filed a case in labour court for compensation, which they are still fighting. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on May 13, 2023 03:48 PM IST

ByHemani Bhandari

Pakistan crisis is a case of deja vu than real change

Despite Imran Khan’s rebellion, there is no proof yet that anything will change substantively. Expect the same script with new actors

Several viral videos suggest that citizens could not have attacked venerable military fortresses without sections of the military helping or looking the other way. Many argue that all of this is the deft handiwork of the new army chief to contain and manage Khan’s rising popularity (AFP)

opinion

Updated on May 12, 2023 08:37 PM IST

ByBarkha Dutt

Terms of Trade | A report suggests India needs a new political economy framework

The report predicts an $8-trillion Indian economy by 2032, but clearly states that this “will be hard work” to be achieved. What does this mean?

One of the best private sector commentaries on the Indian economy comes from the team at HSBC research headed by Pranjul Bhandari. (Shutterstock)

opinion

Published on May 12, 2023 07:43 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

The wrestlers’ protests can save the akhada

In the patriarchal dustbowl of India, sport has been the key to transforming the lives of girls. Now, a generation of girls stands to lose what their predecessors laid out for them

A prolonged protest could derail the progress of the past few years. The website Scroll reports that the wrestlers’ agitation has already resulted in many budding female wrestlers rethinking their careers. A whole generation of girls in sport stand to lose what their predecessors laid out, despite the challenges, for them. (ANI)

opinion

Updated on May 12, 2023 07:41 PM IST

ByNamita Bhandare

The three interlocked issues roiling Islamabad

If the short- and medium-term crises are combined with the long-term threats, the scale of the crisis in Pakistan can well be imagined

It is unlikely that the army leadership will let Khan return to power (AP)

opinion

Updated on May 12, 2023 07:42 PM IST

ByTilak Devasher

The open questions of hybrid working

A mix of office and home has become the norm for many. There is lots still to figure out

In workplaces that have moved to hybrid work, there are still plenty of open questions. (Bloomberg file photo)

work from home

Published on May 12, 2023 07:20 PM IST

The Economist

What America’s tiny banks do that big ones don’t

The advantages of boots on the ground

Many of the banks that have survived serve small towns and rural communities.(Shutterstock)

business

Published on May 12, 2023 06:59 PM IST

The Economist

Revisiting Rebecca by Daphne du Maurier

A look at the English novelist’s most compelling work in time for her 116th birth anniversary on May 13

Theatrical poster for the American release of Alfred Hitchcock’s 1940 film Rebecca based on Daphne du Maurier’s novel. (HA.com/wikipedia)

books

Updated on May 12, 2023 04:16 PM IST

ByTeja Lele

Bhils don’t want their prized Baobabs stolen

Tribals are fighting the forest department’s permission to a Hyderabad-based businessman to uproot the trees for sale to rich clients, each tree costing ₹10 L

In recent years, Baobabs have become precious to collectors, meeting resistance from tribals. (HT Photo)

cities

Updated on May 12, 2023 02:27 PM IST

ByShruti Tomar

Maharashtra political crisis: Top court's order marks new turn in state’s saga

The Supreme Court's verdict in the Shiv Sena rebellion case marks a new turn in the political saga.

Supreme Court on Thursday delivered verdict in the Eknath Shinde vs Uddhav Thackeraty case.

india news

Updated on May 12, 2023 04:04 PM IST

ByHT Correspondent

Gujarat Titans are bowling the opposition over

Shami and Rashid spearhead an attack that has made the reigning champs very difficult to beat.

Gujarat Titans' Rashid Khan, second left, celebrates with teammates after taking the catch to dismiss Lucknow Super Giants' Kyle Mayers during the Indian Premier League cricket match between Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants in Ahmedabad, India, Wednesday, May 7, 2023. (AP Photo/Ajit Solanki)(AP)

cricket

Published on May 11, 2023 08:50 PM IST

ByAditya Chaturvedi

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On the curious case of Indian writer Nirad Chaudhuri and his quest for knowledge and British acceptance, which led him away from his own cultural authenticity.

Authored by Kumar Manish and Maharaj K Pandit, assistant professor and professor & dean respectively, OP Jindal Global University.

Authored by Maharaj K. Pandit, professor & dean, Jindal School of Environment & Sustainability, O.P. Jindal Global University, Sonipat, NCR, India.

The Congress was able to win both the BJP strongholds in Old Mysuru, two of the four in Mumbai Karnataka, and one each in the rest.

BJP managed to win just 64 seats, down from 104 in 2018, despite a high-voltage campaign that included rallies and roadshows by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

In 1998, India became a nuclear-weapon State. Navigating the existing and new geopolitical hurdles will need policy adjustments

Odisha chief minister’s disinterest in a third front shows building a common platform will not be easy

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

This triumph has given the Congress leverage in bargaining with other Opposition allies

The victory has offered pathways for the party to think about its revival plans; it has, in no way, reversed the course of its declining fortunes.

The message was simple: While in Karnataka, do as the Kannadigas do.

There are key takeaways: Polarisation didn’t cut anti-incumbency, retiring Yediyurappa backfired, and BJP couldn’t counter Congress’s welfare push

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

Bhoria, fresh from winning bronze at world boxing, and the seasoned Panghal will compete for the 51kg category spot at the Huangzhou Games

Two cleverly constructed Pulitzer prizewinners and three old favourites for you.

India's enduring love for gutka explained through one ad, a psychological trick and surrogate advertising

The Supreme Court has put matters straight between the Delhi government and the Lieutenant Governor. Hopefully, the saga will find a suitable end

This article is authored by Veerendra Mishra, Assistant Inspector General (AIG), SISF, Madhya Pradesh Police and advisor.

Most exit polls have predicted a tight contest between the Congress and BJP in the Assembly polls.

Officials on the spot at the time recalled not being able to comprehend how many bodies were being taken out

Despite Imran Khan’s rebellion, there is no proof yet that anything will change substantively. Expect the same script with new actors

The report predicts an $8-trillion Indian economy by 2032, but clearly states that this “will be hard work” to be achieved. What does this mean?

In the patriarchal dustbowl of India, sport has been the key to transforming the lives of girls. Now, a generation of girls stands to lose what their predecessors laid out for them

If the short- and medium-term crises are combined with the long-term threats, the scale of the crisis in Pakistan can well be imagined

A mix of office and home has become the norm for many. There is lots still to figure out

The advantages of boots on the ground

A look at the English novelist’s most compelling work in time for her 116th birth anniversary on May 13

Tribals are fighting the forest department’s permission to a Hyderabad-based businessman to uproot the trees for sale to rich clients, each tree costing ₹10 L

The Supreme Court's verdict in the Shiv Sena rebellion case marks a new turn in the political saga.

Shami and Rashid spearhead an attack that has made the reigning champs very difficult to beat.

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