HT Insight

Published on May 13, 2024 02:24 PM IST

This article is authored by Sriparna Pathak.

Cyber warfare(via social media/ twitter )

BySriparna Pathak

A state commission for sexual and gender minorities in Tamil Nadu

This article is authored by Prashant Singh and Meghna Sharma, co-founders, NHRI Tracker, a data-driven project focused on the effectiveness of NHRIs in India.

Governance

Published on May 13, 2024 01:00 PM IST

ByPrashant Singh, Meghna Sharma

Enhancing India’s soft power through the prism of Buddhism

This article is authored by Harsh Mahaseth Sadqua Khatoon.

A sculpture of the head of Gautam Buddha, the founder of Buddhism, on display at the gallery. The gallery is curated by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Most of the objects retrieved are through the ministry of external affairs and other law enforcement agencies and are stored at the ASI’s central antiquity collection (CAC) or other authorities. (Biplov Bhuyan / HT Photo)

Published on May 12, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ByHarsh Mahaseth, Sadqua Khatoon

Moving beyond international aid intermediaries

This article is authored by Aude Darnal, ORF.

Published on May 11, 2024 04:04 PM IST

ByAude Darnal

Partnership and competition between India and China

This article is authored by Dr Sidhartha Tan and Dr Joe Thomas Karackattu.

China India national flag cloth fabric waving on the sky with beautiful sun light - Image (Shutterstock)

Published on May 11, 2024 04:01 PM IST

BySidhartha Tan, Joe Thomas Karackattu

Sino-Russian challenge: Symbolic, strategic and synchronized

The great shift in international politics where Russia and China challenge traditional western dominance received a formal stamp.

The symbolism of this meeting is a combined power projection.

Published on May 11, 2024 02:20 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

It is time to restore engineers to their rightful place in the world

Has engineering had its heyday? This might sound like an absurd question as we enter 2023 with a global shortage of scientific and technical talent, and a renewed focus on industrial sovereignty. This is calling for students to change direction in the name of environmental protection.

This is calling for students to change direction in the name of environmental protection.(YouTube/@rijkswaterstaat)

Published on May 11, 2024 02:15 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

China’s AI-powered influence operations at India’s doorstep

In the 21st century, battle lines become more complex as they now also use technology, as well as civilians as combatants in various types of cyber warfare. A recent report revealed a pro-Chinese political spam operation promoting a new and distinctive form of video content.

The question that arises in this context is what could be the possible ramifications of politically divisive disinformation? (Thinkstock)

Published on May 11, 2024 02:15 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Top trends in fintech and financial services in 2023

In India, the financial services and fintech sectors witnessed a significant growth during the pandemic. As the situation is normalising for many sectors, growth in the financial services and fintech industry has seen an upward trajectory which shows that the trend is not just a passing phase.

Building on this momentum, India has emerged as one of the fastest-growing fintech markets in the world with a market size estimated at $150 billion by 2025.

Published on May 11, 2024 02:09 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

The future of coal in India: Decarbonising the oft-maligned resource

Despite the resource’s vast polluting potential, coal remains the most dominant source of energy globally, responsible for 37% of global energy generation in 2019. India has also undertaken an initiative to produce 1.2 billion tonnes of coal by 2023-24.

India is striving hard to be a global leader in the area of climate change mitigation, and must lead by example if it is to adorn a place among countries that are spearheading the charge most effectively.

Published on May 11, 2024 02:08 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

How AI, social media, and internet shape Elections 2024

This article is authored by Aparajitha Nair.

Published on May 10, 2024 11:56 AM IST

ByAparajitha Nair

Global trade versus economic nationalism

This article is authored by Sriparna Pathak.

Published on May 10, 2024 11:48 AM IST

BySriparna Pathak

MOSIP: A digital identity game-changer

This article is authored by Amit Singh, partner, Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP.

Published on May 09, 2024 01:24 PM IST

ByAmit Singh

Green initiatives for sustainable construction practices

This article is authored by Lalit Kumar Aggarwal, co-founder & vice chairman, Signature Global (India) Ltd.

Green Initiatives (Representational photo / Creative Commons)

Published on May 08, 2024 11:31 AM IST

ByLalit Kumar Aggarwal

A tech-driven path to our water future

This article is authored by Malini Balakrishnan, director, Center for Water Security & Prashanth Suresh Kumar, assistant professor, Plaksha University, Mohali.

Published on May 07, 2024 05:48 PM IST

ByMalini Balakrishnan, Prashanth Suresh Kumar

The impact of edge computing on data storage architecture

This article is authored by Pallav Agarwal, founder & CEO, HTS Solutions Private Limited.

Published on May 07, 2024 12:38 PM IST

ByPallav Agarwal

India’s neonatal burden and the challenges ahead

This article is authored by B. K. Agarwal and Shubhangi Misra, associate, research and content, Ardent Co.

Public Health

Published on May 06, 2024 11:35 AM IST

ByB. K. Agarwal, Shubhangi Misra

Including millets in the Public Distribution System

This article is authored by Prabhu Pingali, founding director and Raghav Puri, research associate, Tata-Cornell Institute.

The year 2023 has indeed been special for millets as The United Nations General Assembly at its 75th session in March 2021 declared it the International Year of Millets (IYM 2023). (Pinterest)

Governance

Published on May 06, 2024 11:27 AM IST

ByPrabhu Pingali, Raghav Puri

Myanmar: Humanitarian crisis will have regional fallout

This article is authored by Rahul Mishra.

Myanmar's ousted leader Aung San Suu Kyi(AP)

Published on May 05, 2024 09:00 AM IST

ByRahul Mishra

At last, reservation for women in Nagaland

This article is authored by Colin Gonsalves, founder, Human Rights Law Network, India.

Nagaland saw the most dramatic fall in both voter turnout and number of voters. (AP)

Gender Equality

Published on May 04, 2024 03:54 PM IST

ByColin Gonsalves

Objective metrics for regulation in the online gaming industry

This article is authored by Diganta Mukherjee and Subhamoy Maitra.

Published on May 03, 2024 06:55 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Medium-term strategy for transitioning to net zero by 2070

This article is authored by Montek Singh Ahluwali, distinguised fellow and Utkarsh Patel, visiting associate fellow, CSEP, New Delhi.

Published on May 03, 2024 03:18 PM IST

ByMontek Singh Ahluwalia, Utkarsh Patel

Social protection and inclusion for all

This article is authored by Aniket Doegar, CEO and co-founder and Madhura Karnik, chief growth officer, Haqdarshak.

Governance

Published on May 03, 2024 01:19 PM IST

ByAniket Doegar, Madhura Karnik

Are technological advancements accelerating electric mobility in India?

This article is authored by Ashok Vashist, founder and CEO, WTiCabs.

Electric Vehicles (EVs) (Pic for representation)

Published on May 02, 2024 05:39 PM IST

ByAshok Vashist

Boomerang effect: Bangladesh's call for Indian product boycott

This article is authored by Ayanangsha Maitra, foreign affairs scholar and journalist.

Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina. (AFP)

Published on May 01, 2024 06:24 PM IST

ByAyanangsha Maitra

RBI guideline on climate risk disclosure – a pragmatic step for India

This article is authored by Samhita R, managing partner, STS Global, co-founder and CEO, Resilience AI.

Updated on May 01, 2024 04:01 PM IST

BySamhita R

Denial of humanitarian aid in conflict zones exposes weak commitment to humanity

This article is authored by Mehdi Hussain, former assistant professor - political science, Kirori Mal College, University of Delhi.

India sends 2nd batch of humanitarian aid to Gaza

Published on Apr 30, 2024 04:10 PM IST

ByMehdi Hussain

Heat shelters are urgently needed in rural and urban areas

This article is authored by Suman Sahai, scientist and founder chairperson, research and advocacy organisation Gene Campaign, Uttarakhand.

Published on Apr 30, 2024 03:37 PM IST

BySuman Sahai

Overview of climate-economy and energy system models

This article is authored by Rohit Reddy, research analyst, Utkarsh Patel, visiting associate fellow, CSEP and Ridhi Purohit, student, University of Chicago.

Climate crisis (Representative file image)

Published on Apr 30, 2024 03:26 PM IST

ByRohit Reddy, Utkarsh Patel, Ridhi Purohit

India in an ageing world: Many shades of grey

This article is authored by Mark Chataway, international health expert and managing partner, Finn Partners, New York.