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Same-same? Not quite: Nationalism brings out complexity of Nepal-India ties

Kathmandu mayor's now-upturned ban on Hindi film, Adipurush for depicting Janaki as ‘Bharatputri’ is a sign of the intimacy and the complicatedness of our ties

Kathmandu mayor Balen Shah (left) first banned the film, Adipurush, from the city's theatres, and then extended it to all Hindi films. The Patan high court, however, upturned the ban.

opinion

Published on Jun 23, 2023 12:50 PM IST

ByAkhilesh Upadhyay

Weird Science | The long and short of an elephant’s trunk

It’s one of the most versatile organs among all mammals exhibiting a rare combination of immense strength and dexterity and holds great inspiration for robotics

An elephant trunk, folded on the upper side and wrinkled on the underside, contains 120,000 muscles(Georgia Tech)

Multilateral vs bilateral conflict resolution: Exploring the paths to peace

This article is authored by Soumya Awasthi, consultant, Tony Blair Institute.

International Affairs

Published on Jun 23, 2023 10:58 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Modi in US: Behind breakthrough pacts, weeks of parleys

Exclusive conversations with multiple people on both sides who were either directly or indirectly involved in the talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with US President Joe Biden in the Oval Office at the White House in Washington on Thursday. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 12:31 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Modi in US: PM, First Lady interact with young minds

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Washington DC visit with an unusual event, in an unusual location, with unusual guests.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and First Lady Jill Biden greet a youngster, Noah Isirimah, during their visit to the National Science Foundation in Alexandria on Wednesday. (AP)

india news

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 11:22 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha, Washington:

MQ-9B armed drones deal worth $3 billion to boost military strength

India has acquired 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the US in a $3bn government-to-government deal

Union minister Rajnath Singh-led defence acquisitions council had on June 15 given clearance for procuring the drones made by General Atomics (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 05:59 AM IST

ByRahul Singh, New Delhi

Defence to space exploration, India-US ties make giant leap with landmark deals

The two countries will sign the Artemis Accords on space exploration and collaborate on renewable energy technologies

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Joe Biden in Washington on Thursday. (Bloomberg)

india news

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 11:19 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha

Saving users from deceitful digital ads

The ASCI has released guidelines to combat "dark patterns", or misleading marketing tactics commonly found in online user interfaces.

cities

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 01:05 AM IST

ByShuchi Bansal

Biden's White House welcome for Modi: ‘2 great friends will define 21st century’

As great powers, US and India will define the 21st century, Biden declares; Modi says their friendship instrumental for global good

US President Joe Biden walks with Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the Oval Office of the White House. (REUTERS)

india news

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 11:17 AM IST

ByPrashant Jha, Washington

The Philippines and India: A partnership for the 21st century

This article is authored by Enrique A Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines.

International Affairs

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 12:01 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Recharged Khawaja adds resilience to Aussie batting

Unlike his earlier avatars when he was constantly in and out of the team, Khawaja has countered spin and swing with a greater degree of success.

Australia's Usman Khawaja acknowledges the crowd as he walks off the pitch after being given out clean bowled by England's Ollie Robinson during day three of the first Ashes Test cricket match between England and Australia at Edgbaston, Birmingham, England, Sunday, June 18, 2023. Khawaja made 141 runs. (AP/PTI) (AP06_18_2023_000091A)(AP)

cricket

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 10:01 PM IST

ByVivek Krishnan, New Delhi

Asian Games the end goal for Joshna

After beating Asia No. 1 Satomi Watanabe in the recent World Cup in Chennai, India’s top squash player is feeling like herself again

sports

Updated on Jun 23, 2023 07:39 PM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, Mumbai

Unpacking the architecture of global counter-terrorism

China has blocked India — and the US’ — move to have key 26/11 operative Sajid Mir given a ‘global terrorist’ tag. Why getting on the UN’s wanted list matters

Lashkar terrorist Sajid Mir and Chinese president Xi Jinping.(HT File)

world news

Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:45 PM IST

ByRezaul H Laskar

Why poll violence in West Bengal persists

Panchayat poll clashes have justifiably caused consternation. But it is rooted in factional fights, and a culture of violence that is electorally viable

Violence in Bengal’s panchayat elections is not a simple story of a dominant party perpetrating violence against all others.(ANI)

opinion

Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:36 PM IST

ByNeelanjan Sircar

The four phases of the Delhi-DC relationship

The State visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States (US) is when Delhi-DC relationship shifts from a lower gear to a higher one

One can see that the visit of PM Modi, which marks the beginning of the Symbiotic Phase, has the potential to make the two countries the global innovation powerhouses of the world(HT File)

opinion

Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:35 PM IST

ByAjay Kumar

Bolster the US-India vaccine collaboration

India-US have a history of important and successful collaboration in vaccines and a changing world seeks world leaders to move beyond grandiose announcements

India and the US have a history of important and successful collaboration in vaccines(AP)

opinion

Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:35 PM IST

ByShailja Vaidya Gupta

Social media needs stronger regulation

Online discourse, which invariably leads to real-world harms, cannot be held hostage to the whims and fancies of a billionaire or a corporate behemoth.

The eSafety commissioner said instances of serious abuse faced by Australians on Twitter have surged in the past 12 months.(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu, )

editorials

Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:35 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The hard truths of soft power

Soft power can play a key role in the rise of a country. For India, yoga is a start. Expand this

editorials

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 10:08 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

Will India find right balance between attack and defence?

At a time when England and Australia’s contrasting styles have become a talking point, it will be interesting to see the approach that India take.

India's Rohit Sharma during practice (Reuters)

cricket

Published on Jun 22, 2023 09:32 PM IST

BySanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai

The burble of words on the water

A barge, great reads, and the feeling of being part of an enthusiastically bookish community – on browsing at an unusual London bookstore

books

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 09:04 PM IST

ByTeja Lele

Opposition politics | The importance of Nitish's earnestness

The Bihar CM has taken on an ambitious and difficult job: to unite the Opposition in time for 2024. The question of what will happen to him if he doesn't looms

Nitish means to position himself as not only the mediator/ intermediary among several opposition leaders(ANI)

india news

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 05:04 PM IST

ByVijay Swaroop

Cause and Effect | The hidden threat of heat-related deaths

With over 100 deaths in India, extreme heat's impact becomes evident. The heat wave's hidden dangers demand immediate action to mitigate heat stress.

Women walk as they carry pitchers filled with drinking water on a hot summer afternoon in Lalitpur, Uttar Pradesh, on June 17.(AP)

environment

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 05:42 PM IST

ByTannu Jain

Bilateralism vs. multilateralism: Assessing effectiveness in resolving disputes

This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh, scholars of international relation, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

International Affairs

Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:33 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Are regional groups out of steam?

Authored by - Sriparna Pathak, associate professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat.

International Affairs

Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:29 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Evaluating multilateral forums: Do they still serve their purpose?

This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh, scholars of international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

International Affairs

Published on Jun 22, 2023 10:25 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

India’s goldilocks moment flags a unique asymmetry

There is a unique asymmetry in the Indian economy where growth is driven by the rich but inflation is more dependent on the poor, and on extra-economic factors

India's growth is in a goldilocks moment

business

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 06:24 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

Mumbai will decide the outcome of Sena-vs-Sena fight

The BMC has been run by an administrator since the end of the elected body's tenure in February 2020, but activities suggest the civic polls could be coming.

Shiv Sena UBT chief Uddhav Thackeray during a celebration of the 57th anniversary of Shiv Sena at Sanmukthanand Hall, in Mumbai on Monday.(ANI)

cities

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 06:35 PM IST

ByShailesh Gaikwad

Centre to take over Ambedkar Museum in London

MEA has written to the Maha govt asking to take over the Ambedkar Museum, to prevent "foreign academics claiming to be Ambedkarites" seeking control.

cities

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 06:36 PM IST

BySurendra P Gangan

Modi in US: Investments in India focus of PM-Musk meet

Elon Musk has said that India holds the most promise among any large country in world, and that he was urged by Modi to make “significant investments” in India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk in New York. (PTI)

india news

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 06:39 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha, New York

Accused threw two mobile phones, 4 SIMs used in crime into Mithi river: Police

Chargesheet stated that trio of Paul, a Malad-based baker, and his associates, framed Pereira by planting drugs and handed them over while leaving for Sharjah.

Mumbai, India - April 24, 2023: The crime branch on Monday arrested a Borivali resident Anthony Paul and detained his associate Rajesh Babhote alias Ravi for allegedly framing a 27-year-old actor Chrisann Pereira (in pic) into becoming a drug mule. The actor worked in some of the noted films like Sadak-2 and Batla House. Chrisann was given the trophy before boarding the flight. (HT Photo) (Hindustan Times)

cities

Updated on Jun 22, 2023 06:38 PM IST

ByManish Pathak

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Kathmandu mayor's now-upturned ban on Hindi film, Adipurush for depicting Janaki as ‘Bharatputri’ is a sign of the intimacy and the complicatedness of our ties

It’s one of the most versatile organs among all mammals exhibiting a rare combination of immense strength and dexterity and holds great inspiration for robotics

This article is authored by Soumya Awasthi, consultant, Tony Blair Institute.

Exclusive conversations with multiple people on both sides who were either directly or indirectly involved in the talks

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began his Washington DC visit with an unusual event, in an unusual location, with unusual guests.

India has acquired 31 MQ-9B armed drones from the US in a $3bn government-to-government deal

The two countries will sign the Artemis Accords on space exploration and collaborate on renewable energy technologies

The ASCI has released guidelines to combat "dark patterns", or misleading marketing tactics commonly found in online user interfaces.

As great powers, US and India will define the 21st century, Biden declares; Modi says their friendship instrumental for global good

This article is authored by Enrique A Manalo, Secretary for Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines.

Unlike his earlier avatars when he was constantly in and out of the team, Khawaja has countered spin and swing with a greater degree of success.

After beating Asia No. 1 Satomi Watanabe in the recent World Cup in Chennai, India’s top squash player is feeling like herself again

China has blocked India — and the US’ — move to have key 26/11 operative Sajid Mir given a ‘global terrorist’ tag. Why getting on the UN’s wanted list matters

Panchayat poll clashes have justifiably caused consternation. But it is rooted in factional fights, and a culture of violence that is electorally viable

The State visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to the United States (US) is when Delhi-DC relationship shifts from a lower gear to a higher one

India-US have a history of important and successful collaboration in vaccines and a changing world seeks world leaders to move beyond grandiose announcements

Online discourse, which invariably leads to real-world harms, cannot be held hostage to the whims and fancies of a billionaire or a corporate behemoth.

Soft power can play a key role in the rise of a country. For India, yoga is a start. Expand this

At a time when England and Australia’s contrasting styles have become a talking point, it will be interesting to see the approach that India take.

A barge, great reads, and the feeling of being part of an enthusiastically bookish community – on browsing at an unusual London bookstore

The Bihar CM has taken on an ambitious and difficult job: to unite the Opposition in time for 2024. The question of what will happen to him if he doesn't looms

With over 100 deaths in India, extreme heat's impact becomes evident. The heat wave's hidden dangers demand immediate action to mitigate heat stress.

This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh, scholars of international relation, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Authored by - Sriparna Pathak, associate professor, Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat.

This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh, scholars of international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

There is a unique asymmetry in the Indian economy where growth is driven by the rich but inflation is more dependent on the poor, and on extra-economic factors

The BMC has been run by an administrator since the end of the elected body's tenure in February 2020, but activities suggest the civic polls could be coming.

MEA has written to the Maha govt asking to take over the Ambedkar Museum, to prevent "foreign academics claiming to be Ambedkarites" seeking control.

Elon Musk has said that India holds the most promise among any large country in world, and that he was urged by Modi to make “significant investments” in India

Chargesheet stated that trio of Paul, a Malad-based baker, and his associates, framed Pereira by planting drugs and handed them over while leaving for Sharjah.

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