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The politics of disruptions

It has been 11 working days and both Houses remain disrupted. There are another nine working days to go, and given the impasse, an immediate resolution doesn’t appear to be on the horizon

SAD leader Harsimrat Kaur Badal along with BSP leaders stages a protest against farm laws, at Parliament in New Delhi on Monday. (ANI)

editorials

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 06:57 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

The ripple effect of gender inclusivity on India’s economy

Archaic gender norms which advocate gender segregation at a young age make the entry barriers for women into the workplace even tougher

opinion

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 07:00 PM IST

ByDeepshikha Batheja

When two democracies talk

The United States is willing to listen and learn, India is willing to talk about its domestic evolution. The relationship has matured

opinion

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 06:17 PM IST

ByHarsh V Pant

States are the beating heart of climate action

The Centre can play an important supporting role by providing credible analysis on low-carbon policy choices to the states when required.

opinion

Published on Aug 02, 2021 06:05 PM IST

ByNavroz K Dubash, Aditya Valiathan Pillai, and Parth Bhatia

Is July 2021 the best month for PMI manufacturing since the pandemic?

PMI values above 50 indicate an expansion in economic activity compared to previous month. The month on month increase in July PMI manufacturing value is also the highest since June 2020

Employees work at a production line of electronic panels at a factory. The fact that July 2021 PMI manufacturing value is greater than 50 means that level of economic activity, as captured by the five indices, was higher than what it was in June. (Representational image/REUTERS)

analysis

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 04:57 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

Extreme weather linked to climate crisis shrivels farms

Changing climate patterns in India are a reality now, according to climatologists, and are also taking a toll on agriculture, which supports nearly half of all Indians.

Heavy rainfall causes flood in Chiplun of Ratnagiri district in Maharashtra, on July 22. (HT file)

environment

Updated on Aug 03, 2021 01:01 AM IST

ByZia Haq, New Delhi

HT Explains | How the Delta variant has changed the war against Covid

The variant has meant that a year when the world hoped to leave lockdowns behind, the need for them has become more pronounced than ever, especially in regions with unvaccinated, vulnerable populations

The variant, also known as B.1.617.2, was first detected in India in late 2020. With genome sequencing of samples being scant, it is not clear how exactly it spread in the population at first, especially between late 2020 and March, 2021. (AP)

analysis

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 02:13 PM IST

ByBinayak Dasgupta

Tokyo 2020: How PV Sindhu added new tricks to her repertoire on way to bronze

PV Sindhu looked like she was under no pressure, countering aggressively at the net every time Bing Jiao came forward, mixing it up with her flicks, catching Bing Jiao wrong footed several times.

PV Sindhu returns a shot against He Bing Jiao of China. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:35 AM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu, Indian hockey team underline super Sunday

A second Olympic medal for PV Sindhu. The Indian hockey team in the Olympic semi-finals for the first time since Munich 1972. For India, this was a super Sunday at Tokyo 2020.

PV Sindhu and Indian men's hockey team made Day 9 for India at the Tokyo Olympics memorable. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:35 AM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Games to stay on throne

With the England Test series, IPL and T20 World Cup packed in closely, the next few months of cricket could well determine the legacy of Virat Kohli's captaincy

With back-to-back series ahead of him, it will be a real test for India captain Virat Kohli. (Getty Images)

cricket

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:34 AM IST

ByRasesh Mandani, Mumbai

Tokyo 2020: Relief, euphoria and tears as Indian hockey team enters semi-finals

The Indian men’s hockey team broke a four-decade long shackle to put themselves in contention for an Olympic medal on Sunday.

Players of the Indian hockey team in a huddle. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:36 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy

Tokyo 2020: Thrown into a field of dreams

The importance of Kamalpreet to Indian sport cannot be overstated on a day when she will step into a circle 2.5m in diameter, with a 1kg disc in her hand, and look to hurl it beyond the margins of history.

Kamalpreet Kaur has a chance of making history on Monday. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:34 AM IST

ByKunal Pradhan

Tokyo 2020: Of congratulations and celebrations

On a hot and humid night, world’s best track and field stars had lifted the spirits of an Olympics, which is badly in need of some buzz.

From Left: Silver medalist Shelly-Ann Fraser-Pryce, gold medalist Elaine Thompson-Herah and bronze medalist Shericka Jackson of Team Jamaica. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:31 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy, Tokyo

'PR Sreejesh is my hero, beating Belgium is not a task we can't achieve'

PR Sreejesh was once again phenomenal in India's quarterfinal game against Great Britain, with former hockey captain V Baskaran expressing his admiration for the India goalkeeper.

Sreejesh Parattu Raveendran of Team India and Thomas Sorsby of Team Great Britain fist bump. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:32 AM IST

ByV Baskaran

Tokyo 2020: 'India's semi-final will feel like a gold medal match'

Former skipper Dhanraj Pillay reflects on the success of the Indian hockey men's team at the Tokyo Olympics.

Gurjant Singh of India celebrates with teammates Sumit, Hardik Singh and Shamsher Singh after scoring the team's second goal. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:30 AM IST

ByDhanraj Pillay

PV Sindhu scripts history, wins bronze in Tokyo 2020

PV Sindhu’s love for the big stage is well known and Sunday's bronze medal match was yet another testimony to the insatiable hunger and fighting spirit that underlines her career.

PV Sindhu became India's only woman to win two Olympics medals. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:31 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy, Tokyo

Diversity and inclusion are sources of strength

While India remains in contention for other medals, there is a lesson in Ms Chanu and Ms Borgohain’s success

With weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu’s silver medal, India got its first win in the Tokyo Olympics (PTI)

editorials

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 12:00 PM IST

ByHT Editorial

How to get the next set of reforms right

Second-generation reforms require careful deliberation, effective implementation, and accommodative politics

The government has the willingness, intent and numbers to push reforms. But whether it is able to take everyone along, frame policies factoring in socioeconomic complexities, and stay the course will determine India’s economic trajectory (Vipin Kumar /HT PHOTO)

Opinion

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 12:00 PM IST

ByR Sukumar

Vaccines are working

Covid-19 vaccines work magnificently

Till Saturday night, India had fully vaccinated only 10.8% of its adult population (PTI)

editorials

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 11:58 AM IST

ByHT Editorial

China sees both an opportunity and a threat in Afghanistan

China, like others, will also be wary of any potential expanded role in Afghanistan. While many analysts have highlighted that the vacuum left behind by the US is ripe for the Chinese to fill, that is easier said than done

While China may have significant plans for Afghanistan, it is yet to place its cards on the table (AP)

opinion

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 12:03 PM IST

ByKabir Taneja

Tokyo 2020: PV Sindhu fails to clear the Tai Tzu-Ying hurdle

PV Sindhu was outplayed in all departments 21-18, 21-12 in 40 minutes in the semi-finals at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza.

PV Sindhu of India competes against Tai Tzu-Ying of Chinese Taipei. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:29 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy, Sandip Sikdar, Tokyo, New Delhi

Tokyo 2020: Top guns falter and then fade

One by one, each of India’s top guns faltered and then faded, followed by that all-too-familiar sinking feeling that tells the story of India at the Games.

PV Sindhu, Pooja Rani and Atanu Das came up a little short. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:28 AM IST

ByAvishek Roy, Tokyo

Tokyo Olympics: Kamalpreet re-ignites India’s medal dream in athletics

On Saturday, slotted in Group B for the qualifying competition, Kamalpreet Kaur progressively got better and it appeared that if she slightly cut the elevation, Kaur could throw farther.

Kamalpreet Kaur of Team India. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:27 AM IST

ByShalini Gupta, Abhishek Paul, Chandigarh, New Delhi

Tokyo 2020: It's time to lay a new foundation

The last time the Indian team reached the semi-final (other than 1980) was in 1972, on grass. And if they go on to win a medal of any colour, it will be worth several golds.

The Indian men's hockey team will face Great Britain with a place in the semi-final up for grabs. (Hockey India)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:24 AM IST

ByKunal Pradhan

Tokyo 2020: Novak Djokovic returns empty-handed from Olympics

Eyeing a gold medal and a Golden Slam, Novak Djokovic is leaving Tokyo without a medal of any kind and the confidence of completing a Calendar Slam slightly shaken.

Novak Djokovic of Serbia exits the court after being defeated by Pablo Carreno Busta. (Getty Images)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:26 AM IST

ByRutvick Mehta, New Delhi

Tokyo 2020: Indian women's hockey team makes history, enter quarter-finals

Though India finished fourth in Moscow 1980 - when women’s hockey was introduced at the Games - the knockout format didn’t exist back then with the top-3 in the league phase winning medals.

India women registered back to back wins in their last two Pool A matches. (Hockey India)

sports

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:26 AM IST

BySandip Sikdar, New Delhi

Cricket needs to figure out a pandemic system

Ben Stokes taking an indefinite break points to the extra toll that the pandemic has taken on already overworked players. Is there a way to reduce the load?

cricket

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:30 AM IST

BySomshuvra Laha, Kolkata

From reality to fiction, a tale of two opposites

Krishnan Srinivasan has written six books centred around an intriguing character he’s called Michael Marco. Marco is so different from the author that I wonder if Kris looked deep into a mirror and decided to create the opposite of what he saw?

Marco is no Hercule Poirot or Sherlock Holmes. Instead, his kindliness reminds you of Jane Marple, his manner and appearance of Inspector Ghote (Shutterstock)

opinion

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:15 AM IST

ByKaran Thapar

Thinking beyond love and arranged marriages

Contemporary Indian romance, intimacies, and marriages are far more complex than surveys, reality TV shows, or social institutions make them out to be

My research set out to explore what these categories of arranged and love mean for the urban Indian middle-class, and what is a modern process of matchmaking (Shutterstock)

opinion

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:24 AM IST

ByParul Bhandari

From hot borders to peace and development belts

The Assam-Mizoram dispute needs to be seen in the context of the colonial legacy, failed attempts at dispute resolution, and now, newer demands. Involving local communities and reimagining the role of the region is the way out

We are all prisoners of a colonial history. Borders were drawn arbitrarily and built on certain rules and regulations, which continue to be used today. It is time to move beyond the older paradigms and conceive of contested territory as joint economic zones (PTI)

opinion

Updated on Aug 02, 2021 08:16 AM IST

BySanjoy Hazarika

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It has been 11 working days and both Houses remain disrupted. There are another nine working days to go, and given the impasse, an immediate resolution doesn’t appear to be on the horizon

Archaic gender norms which advocate gender segregation at a young age make the entry barriers for women into the workplace even tougher

The United States is willing to listen and learn, India is willing to talk about its domestic evolution. The relationship has matured

The Centre can play an important supporting role by providing credible analysis on low-carbon policy choices to the states when required.

PMI values above 50 indicate an expansion in economic activity compared to previous month. The month on month increase in July PMI manufacturing value is also the highest since June 2020

Changing climate patterns in India are a reality now, according to climatologists, and are also taking a toll on agriculture, which supports nearly half of all Indians.

The variant has meant that a year when the world hoped to leave lockdowns behind, the need for them has become more pronounced than ever, especially in regions with unvaccinated, vulnerable populations

PV Sindhu looked like she was under no pressure, countering aggressively at the net every time Bing Jiao came forward, mixing it up with her flicks, catching Bing Jiao wrong footed several times.

A second Olympic medal for PV Sindhu. The Indian hockey team in the Olympic semi-finals for the first time since Munich 1972. For India, this was a super Sunday at Tokyo 2020.

With the England Test series, IPL and T20 World Cup packed in closely, the next few months of cricket could well determine the legacy of Virat Kohli's captaincy

The Indian men’s hockey team broke a four-decade long shackle to put themselves in contention for an Olympic medal on Sunday.

The importance of Kamalpreet to Indian sport cannot be overstated on a day when she will step into a circle 2.5m in diameter, with a 1kg disc in her hand, and look to hurl it beyond the margins of history.

On a hot and humid night, world’s best track and field stars had lifted the spirits of an Olympics, which is badly in need of some buzz.

PR Sreejesh was once again phenomenal in India's quarterfinal game against Great Britain, with former hockey captain V Baskaran expressing his admiration for the India goalkeeper.

Former skipper Dhanraj Pillay reflects on the success of the Indian hockey men's team at the Tokyo Olympics.

PV Sindhu’s love for the big stage is well known and Sunday's bronze medal match was yet another testimony to the insatiable hunger and fighting spirit that underlines her career.

While India remains in contention for other medals, there is a lesson in Ms Chanu and Ms Borgohain’s success

Second-generation reforms require careful deliberation, effective implementation, and accommodative politics

Covid-19 vaccines work magnificently

China, like others, will also be wary of any potential expanded role in Afghanistan. While many analysts have highlighted that the vacuum left behind by the US is ripe for the Chinese to fill, that is easier said than done

PV Sindhu was outplayed in all departments 21-18, 21-12 in 40 minutes in the semi-finals at the Musashino Forest Sports Plaza.

One by one, each of India’s top guns faltered and then faded, followed by that all-too-familiar sinking feeling that tells the story of India at the Games.

On Saturday, slotted in Group B for the qualifying competition, Kamalpreet Kaur progressively got better and it appeared that if she slightly cut the elevation, Kaur could throw farther.

The last time the Indian team reached the semi-final (other than 1980) was in 1972, on grass. And if they go on to win a medal of any colour, it will be worth several golds.

Eyeing a gold medal and a Golden Slam, Novak Djokovic is leaving Tokyo without a medal of any kind and the confidence of completing a Calendar Slam slightly shaken.

Though India finished fourth in Moscow 1980 - when women’s hockey was introduced at the Games - the knockout format didn’t exist back then with the top-3 in the league phase winning medals.

Ben Stokes taking an indefinite break points to the extra toll that the pandemic has taken on already overworked players. Is there a way to reduce the load?

Krishnan Srinivasan has written six books centred around an intriguing character he’s called Michael Marco. Marco is so different from the author that I wonder if Kris looked deep into a mirror and decided to create the opposite of what he saw?

Contemporary Indian romance, intimacies, and marriages are far more complex than surveys, reality TV shows, or social institutions make them out to be

The Assam-Mizoram dispute needs to be seen in the context of the colonial legacy, failed attempts at dispute resolution, and now, newer demands. Involving local communities and reimagining the role of the region is the way out

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