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In Pakistan, new script, old actors
Published on Oct 25, 2023 10:16 PM IST
Nawaz Sharif’s homecoming seems to be part of a structured script that underwrites the country’s politics and the fluid nature of its civil-military relations
Pursuit of durable peace in West Asia
Both sides in the Israel-Hamas war are focusing on the method (violence) and not on the goal (peace with dignity), which is a sure recipe for more violence.
Published on Oct 25, 2023 10:13 PM IST
China in focus, defence reforms get underway
Defence reforms reimagine the relationship between the defence ministry and the military and foster greater inter-services collaboration
Published on Oct 24, 2023 10:19 PM IST
Rajeswari Pillai RajagopalanAnit MukherjeeNishant Rajeev
The American debate on Israel
US support for Tel Aviv isn’t a surprise. But this support is qualified. And that shift reflects a churn within America and the world
Published on Oct 24, 2023 10:17 PM IST
Myanmar’s long journey into the night continues
Myanmar remains mired in violence between the military and opposition forces, bringing untold misery and eroding stability.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 10:16 PM IST
Rajiv Bhatia
Indian publishers getting step motherly treatment by big tech
It is important to understand the legal positioning of these two players in India and their B2B arrangements of sharing the content.
Published on Oct 24, 2023 12:54 PM IST
The Taste With Vir: It's time to say goodbye to the boring old baked beans
We should leave boring old baked beans on white bread to white people. We can do much much better ourselves!
Published on Oct 24, 2023 12:20 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, Delhi
After third world, the promise of One World
India positions itself as a bridge between the developed and developing world through the G20 Leaders’ Summit
Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:17 PM IST
UAE and India: A reliable, strategic partnership
UAE and India share common development priorities and are collaborating on energy transition and multilateral forums.
Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:16 PM IST
On marriage equality, a missed opportunity
Given the nuances of existing laws and the legislative vacuum, the Supreme Court could have resorted to judicial legislation of same-sex marriage,
Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:00 PM IST
The trolls on social media are Ravanas of present times
Social media trolls are using incidents like hate crimes to spread fear and misinformation, undermining democratic values.
Published on Oct 23, 2023 05:27 PM IST
A renewable energy revolution is possible
Innovative policies and regulations could unlock the renewables market in India as one of the largest BESS-manufacturing hubs in the world.
Published on Oct 23, 2023 05:27 PM IST
Saurabh Kumar
How the Czechs checkmated China
Prague’s experience with Beijing also exposes the limitations and fragility of China’s global outreach
Published on Oct 23, 2023 10:07 AM IST
Just Like That | Rethinking tradition vs modernity debate
Madan Mohan Malviya was a stalwart in the Congress who had the courage of conviction to take a radically different stand.
Published on Oct 22, 2023 10:11 AM IST
The Art of Science and Fitness | A doctor's reminder to cherish family
As people age, their greatest fear isn't illness or death but reliance on others. It's time we support those who once supported us and boost their confidence.
Published on Oct 22, 2023 10:00 AM IST
Promise of Vizhinjam, a blue economy vision
India needs a maritime modernisation plan that will look beyond “port-led development” to address other shortcomings in the sector
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:42 PM IST
In West Asia, it’s my country right or left
The saddest most lamentable conclusion is that the ground is being laid for another tragic chapter in this unending story of Israel and Palestine.
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:36 PM IST
Women as building blocks of liveable cities
The Mukta project in Odisha empowers women through self-help groups and aims to increase the involvement and empowerment of women
Published on Oct 21, 2023 10:35 PM IST
Mehrjui and the world of Iran’s New Wave cinema
Dariush Mehrjui, an Iranian filmmaker, created films that explored philosophical and spiritual themes.
Published on Oct 21, 2023 06:55 PM IST
Development and dignity are central to social justice
The Bihar caste census data should encourage broad social dialogue around how our social and economic sectors are less inclusive and diverse
Published on Oct 21, 2023 09:28 AM IST
Release of hostages and ceasefire are the first steps to ease tension in Gaza
Israel must stop the bombardment of Gaza, announce a ceasefire, and allow humanitarian relief. An enduring peace would involve return to the two-State solution
Published on Oct 21, 2023 12:07 AM IST
Terms of Trade | Goodbye economic policy, hello electoral populism!
The irony is that India’s economic trajectory of progression after Independence has been accompanied by a severe retrogression in our economic discourse.
Updated on Oct 20, 2023 10:05 AM IST
Avoid grandstanding on the war in Gaza
Propagandists may seek to create a black and white universe of villains and heroes but India’s approach to the Israel-Hamas war stems from a complicated history
Published on Oct 19, 2023 10:17 PM IST
Nithari’s cry is a wake-up call for police reforms
The Nithari serial murders are another example of poor investigation, which depends more on perceptions than professional skills.
Published on Oct 19, 2023 10:15 PM IST
LGBTQ+ rights will test the resolve of politicians
Sections of democratic forces who understand the political and sociological meaning of LGBTQ+ rights were also expecting a forward-looking stance from the SC
Published on Oct 19, 2023 10:00 PM IST
How community-based platforms are changing India’s sanitation sector
Community management committees, desludging operators federation, and SHGs contribute to equitable and inclusive sanitation services in various Indian regions
Published on Oct 19, 2023 07:00 PM IST
Limits to women’s reproductive rights
The issue of compelling a woman to continue a pregnancy against her will is complex and contentious.
Published on Oct 18, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Same-sex marriages exist despite prejudice
The Supreme Court recognises the inequity in marriage laws yet refuses to intervene, preferring the executive to suggest solutions
Published on Oct 18, 2023 11:34 PM IST
Wake up to debt crisis in the Commonwealth
The Commonwealth is spearheading a call for the reform of the global financial architecture and championing the use of innovative financial instruments
Published on Oct 18, 2023 10:17 PM IST
Scientifically Speaking | Our Octopus teacher
A recent breakthrough study unveils a solution to deliver large molecule drugs inspired by how octopuses use their suckers
Published on Oct 18, 2023 08:33 PM IST
Anirban Mahapatra