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The need for plastic de-addiction

economy
Published on Oct 03, 2022 12:39 PM IST

The article has been authored by Tarini Malhotra, Grade 11 student & secretary of environmental initiatives, The Shri Ram School, Moulsari, Gurugram and founder, Nai Subah Foundation.

As plastic waste (literally) takes over our lives, here’s a reality check: There is a lot to do in the field of environment.(PTI file photo)
ByHindustan Times

We must modify and transform our agri-food systems

The article has been authored by Jong-Jin Kim, assistant director-general and regional representative, Asia and the Pacific, Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), United Nations.

The wake-up call came two years ago with the arrival of a global pandemic. While food production didn’t come to a halt, the lockdowns and supply chain disruptions that followed took a serious toll on this interdependent system.(HT File)
economy
Published on Oct 03, 2022 12:30 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

How can the government revive agricultural reforms?

The article has been authored by Akanksha Gupta, senior associate, Centre for Public Policy Research.

The findings brought out in the SCC report at the end of 2021, indicated that the majority of the Farmer Organisations (FOs) that participated in the discussions supported the farm laws in its entirety, while a few supported it with minor suggestions and a meagre four did not support it at all.
economy
Updated on Sep 30, 2022 10:37 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Reintroducing the cheetah will save our grasslands

The article has been authored by Prashanto Sen, senior advocate who argued in the Supreme Court for the relocation of the cheetah

The MoEF wanted to reintroduce cheetahs in Kuno, Madhya Pradesh, which, along with other areas, was occupied by the cheetah in historic times. The reason for choosing cheetah was the conservation benefits.(AP)
economy
Published on Sep 17, 2022 11:41 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Dispelling myths about universal iron fortification

The article has been authored by Dr Tulika Seth, professor of haematology, All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS), New Delhi.

According to research done by Indian researchers, like Dr Dipty Jain, many children with sickle cell disease have an iron deficiency as well.(Twitter/AndyVermaut)
economy
Published on Sep 09, 2022 05:43 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Why India needs to secure its critical minerals supply chains

The article has been published by Rajesh Chadha, senior fellow at Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP) and Ganesh Sivamani, research associate, CSEP

Critical minerals are mineral resources, either primary or processed, which are essential for the production processes of an economy and for the national security of the country. 
economy
Published on Sep 09, 2022 05:32 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

For India Inc, nature conservation needs to be a priority

The article has been authored by Ramnath Vaidyanathan, an associate vice-president and head, Environmental Sustainability, Godrej Industries Ltd and Associated Companies.

Nature conservation is concerned with the protection of nature and its resources that are vital for the survival of the planet and all its inhabitants. But India has a poor record on that front. The country barely achieved 2.8% of its plantation target under the government’s 10-year afforestation scheme, the Green India Mission (GIM), according to the Economic Survey 2020-21.
economy
Published on Sep 01, 2022 05:40 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

The Crossing of the re line of Euro-dollar Parity

The article has been authored by Partha Ray, director, National Institute of Bank Management.

As per the July 2022 estimates (the latest available) of the Eurostat, the statistical office of the European Union, seasonally adjusted GDP increased by 0.7 per cent in the euro area in the second quarter of 2022, compared with the previous quarter.(HT File)
economy
Published on Aug 26, 2022 12:19 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Remote Learning Paradox in Developing Asia

The article has been authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh , who are scholars of international relations from Jawaharlal Nehru University.

In a report published by UNICEF on online digital learning, they termed this phenomenon of shifting to online education as a remote learning paradox, as 1.38 billion school-aged children in the world do not have access to the internet at home.(Getty Images/iStockphoto)
economy
Published on Aug 26, 2022 12:02 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Saudi Arabia’s Vision 2030: Change management in societal transformation

The article has been authored by Aniruddha Sharma.

Vision 2030 is an ambitious roadmap for Saudi Arabia’s transformation announced by Crown Prince and de-facto ruler Mohammed bin Salman in 2016.
economy
Published on Aug 25, 2022 01:00 PM IST
ByORF

Which way are cryptocurrencies headed?

The article has been authored by Ashish Bharadwaj, dean, O.P. Jindal Global University and Parishti Kaushik, law student, Gujarat National Law University.

The recent rapid meltdown in the crypto market has further cemented this view. In the past several weeks, more investors have exited the crypto markets rather than enter it.
economy
Updated on Aug 22, 2022 10:21 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Withdrawal of the Personal Data Protection bill 2021: The way forward

The article has been authored by Akshat Shonak, associate, Saraf & Partners.

The right to privacy which could be understood as the right to be left alone has always been at odds with the right to freedom of expression.
economy
Published on Aug 16, 2022 01:32 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Using construction technologies to solve mass housing woes

The article has been authored by Ayush Khare, research associate, Debarpita Roy, fellow, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), New Delhi and Triveni Prasad Nanda, assistant professor, RICS School of Built Environment, Amity University

The Union government’s flagship affordable housing scheme—Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana–Urban (PMAY-U)—marks a break from previous housing schemes by making serious efforts at mainstreaming alternate construction technologies.(PTI PHOTO)
economy
Published on Aug 13, 2022 04:10 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Implementing a national digital ID biometrics-based programme

The article has been authored by Alok Tiwari - VP & BU Head - Public Security & Identity, IDEMIA India

The pandemic has shown that remote governmental services such as applying for and renewing ID documents, filling out tax returns, requesting repeat medical prescriptions, accessing online telemedicine appointments and voting are necessary for the functioning of society.(Vipin Kumar/Hindustan Times)
economy
Updated on Aug 12, 2022 02:45 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

India needs stronger copyright and IP laws

The article has been authored by Priyanka Khimani, founder, Khimani & Associates.

India has improved its IP score by 13%, but it still ranks 43 out of the 55 countries as per the International IP Index, 2022.(AFP/shutterstock.com)
economy
Published on Aug 11, 2022 01:28 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Digital markets and competitive behaviour 

The article has been authored by Aparajitha Nair, Journalist, Hindustan Times

With about 600 million internet users, the Indian market hosts one of the most critical digital ecosystems. To balance innovation with contestability and fair play, we need to strengthen policy making.(Getty Images)
economy
Updated on Aug 08, 2022 07:01 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Courts must take a holistic view of the economy

The article has been authored by Ashish Bharadwaj, professor and dean at OP Jindal Global University, Sonipat 

Now is a time for India and the Indian courts to engage with the question of whether wrongdoings preclude a law and economic analysis of matters that have a far-reaching impact on critical industrial sectors and the Indian economy. (HT File)
economy
Published on Aug 03, 2022 04:38 PM IST
ByOP Jindal Global University

How Indian minerals and metals fare in trade and FDI

The article has been authored by Rajesh Chadha, a senior fellow along with Ishita Kapoor, research analyst, Centre for Social and Economic Progress (CSEP), New Delhi.

India is a net exporter of iron and zinc ores. On the other hand, it is a net importer of bauxite, manganese ore, copper ore, lead ore, zinc ore, magnesite, apatite, rock phosphate, metals and their alloys such as aluminium copper, iron and steel, lead, and zinc.
economy
Published on Jul 27, 2022 11:37 AM IST
ByCSEP

Kerala draft rules on labour codes: Does it liberalise women's economic opportunities?

The article has been authored by Anu Maria Francis, research associate, Centre for Public Policy Research

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) data in 2018-19, the labour force participation of women in Kerala was 28.3% compared to 69.8% of men. The gender gap in labour force participation has been more evident in the secondary sector.((Pic for representation))
economy
Updated on Jul 25, 2022 12:57 PM IST
ByCentre for Public Policy Research

Impact Of conflict on global energy goals

The article has been authored by Eeshan Chaturvedi, an assistant dean and associate professor, Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability, OP. Jindal Global University, India, Ph.D candidate, Stanford University.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has had and continues to have, a severe impact on human life and mobility in the region.(Representative Photo)
economy
Published on Jul 19, 2022 10:48 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Nosediving of cryptocurrencies: Beginning of a long haul?

The article has been authored by Partha Ray, a director of National Institute of Bank Management, Pune. The views expressed here are personal.

On April 1, 2022, the price of bitcoin (the leading cryptocurrency) was $ 46,222; it experienced a secular steep fall since then and touched $ 18,989 on June 18, 2022! Since then, it has witnessed some marginal recovery and tended to hover around $ 20,000 these days.(iStock)
economy
Updated on Jul 15, 2022 01:04 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Digitalisation of rural communities is the way forward

The article has been authored by Jong-Jin Kim, an assistant director-general and regional representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The digital revolution sweeping rural areas of Asia and the Pacific holds great promise, not everyone is benefiting equally.(HT_PRINT)
economy
Published on Jul 08, 2022 05:57 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

LaMDA: The hype about Google AI being sentient

The article has been authored by Sanur Sharma, an associate fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.

LaMDA: Google’s Language Model for Dialogue Applications.
economy
Published on Jul 07, 2022 03:50 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

India’s role in refugee protection

The article has been authored by Gillian Triggs, an assistant high commissioner for protection with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Ms. Gillian Triggs pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.
economy
Published on Jul 05, 2022 05:16 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Public spaces make cities more inclusive

The article has been authored by Hitesh Vaidya, who is the director, National Institute of Urban Affairs, Ambika Malhotra, urban designer, National Institute of Urban Affairs and Manasa Garikaparthi, urban designer, Oasis Designs Inc.

The narrow roads of Delhi (In picture).(Flicker)
economy
Published on Jun 29, 2022 04:13 PM IST
ByChirag Daruwalla

The impact of Agnipath

The article has been authored by MP Nathanael, an inspector general of police (retd), CRPF

In the Agnipath scheme,75% of the strength whose services will be dispensed with, will attempt to gain entry in the CAPFs thereby upsetting the applecart of seniority in these forces.
economy
Published on Jun 27, 2022 09:30 AM IST
ByHindustan Times

Khadi artisans’ struggle for economic emancipation

The article has been authored by Akanksha Borawake, former associate, research and Nissy Solomon, honorary trustee, (Research & Programmes), CPPR.

Spinners account for approximately 78% of the artisans working in the khadi sector. However, spinners and weavers in the sector earn measly amounts for their skilled work.(HT File)
economy
Published on Jun 27, 2022 09:00 AM IST
ByCPPR

Sustainability needs a mix of planet, people and communities

The article has been authored by Rajiv Bhalla, managing director, Barco India, a global leader in digital projection and imaging technology.

Over 70 countries accounting for 80% of carbon emissions and 90% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have agreed to net-zero commitments.
economy
Published on Jun 24, 2022 03:42 PM IST
Byhindustantimes.com

Padma railroad bridge: A crucial connectivity link

The article has been authored by Rezaul H Laskar, Hindustan Times. The writer was part of a group of Indian journalists that visited Bangladesh at the invitation of the Bangladesh government.

This is Padma railroad bridge, on Padma river . The bridge will be inaugurated on June 25,2022.
economy
Published on Jun 24, 2022 03:09 PM IST
ByHindustan Times

Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on their dreams

The article has been authored by Vinati Bhargava Mittal, an independent journalist from Madhya Pradesh.

Puri: Artist Sudarsan Patnaik gives finishing touches to a sand sculpture with a message, Stop Child Labour, ahead of World Day against Child Labour, in Puri, Thursday, June 11, 2020. (PTI Photo)(PTI11-06-2020_000162A) (PTI)
economy
Published on Jun 12, 2022 12:01 AM IST
ByHindustan Times
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