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]Driving EV climate gains needs rethink on charging
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:47 PM IST
A major policy objective of transitioning to electric mobility is to decarbonise road transport which contributes to 12% of India’s energy-related CO2 emissions
Shyamasis Das
Semiconductor deal with the US a big strategic boost
The agreement to establish a new semiconductor fabrication plant in India will help to take India’s nascent capacities in chips and micro-electronics not only towards self-sufficiency but also to a new, game-changing high.
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:26 PM IST
In Sri Lanka, a vote for change, political reform
Voter disillusionment with the traditional political elite is behind the rise of the NPP. But to build an inclusive Sri Lanka free from ethnic and religious tensions, president Dissanayake needs to gain the trust of Tamils and Muslims
Updated on Sep 24, 2024 08:26 PM IST
Kaushalya Kumarasinghe
Kolkata: With the SC on the ball and demands met, let normality prevail
It appears that the government tried to shield some people responsible for the situation, and a group of people enigmatically christened the North Bengal lobby.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 03:59 PM IST
Tirupati: The world’s richest temple body is a battleground for politicians
The Tirumala Tirupati Devasthanam is the world’s richest temple body, and it has been the battleground for politicians since its inception 92 years ago.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Explained: Indus Waters Treaty and why India is right to ask for a review
India has access to only 19.48% of the waters of the Indus and its tributaries while Pakistan has access to the waters. New Delhi wants to increase its share.
Published on Sep 24, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Anuttama Banerji
Sri Lanka: New president’s primary challenge will be to set the economy right
Anura Kumar Dissanayake has ridden on the wave of public anger and is tasked to change the political system to make it more honest and responsive
Published on Sep 24, 2024 07:00 AM IST
Securing the health, well-being of people
Ayushman Bharat represents the State’s commitment to provide equitable health care access for all citizens
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:03 PM IST
Jagat Prakash Nadda
Delhi’s changing stance on trade-labour linkages
India, through the IPEF, has accepted global law allowing other countries to review its labour law compliance as part of international economic agreements
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:03 PM IST
Listening to the inner voice for inner peace
We do not have philosophers like JP Narayan among us to caution us about our follies. But let us not imagine we do not have “helpline” like persons in our midst
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:03 PM IST
The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Hindustan Times marks 100 years of quality journalism
Celebrating 100 years, the Hindustan Times has thrived through change, evolving from its roots in India's freedom struggle to adapt to today's digital landscape
Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:38 PM IST
Vir Sanghvi, New Delhi
Frequent elections ensure participation and vibrancy of India’s democracy
The issues at stake are fundamentally political and affect the core of India’s democratic functioning.
Published on Sep 23, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Gilles Verniers
Grand Strategy | Shift in Europe’s framing of the Ukraine conflict
The growing criticism of the West’s moral plank regarding Ukraine and Gaza appears to have forced a change in the Western narrative
Published on Sep 23, 2024 07:00 AM IST
In the high voter turnout in J&K polls, a hope for peace
Hopes of peace and progress have taken root amid adversities. We will have to strengthen this hope.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 10:27 PM IST
What a false quote about Bengal reveals about our past
Long before Indians in British India began talking back to the English in English, it was Native States that showed how words could be used as shields and sword
Updated on Sep 22, 2024 10:19 PM IST
India’s resounding paralympic success must lead to a wider conversation
The euphoria of India’s spectacular performance at the Paralympics is still to die down, but beyond the medals, I've a simple question: Are we doing enough for people who live with disability?
Published on Sep 22, 2024 08:15 AM IST
Just Like That | Power and loyalty: The wheel of history
When leaders fall, the dip in the loyalty quotient precipitates the betrayal immediately, and the adulation for the new rising star is instantaneous.
Published on Sep 22, 2024 07:15 AM IST
Hindustan Times @100: an inside-out perspective
The business of newspapers and the technology powering newsrooms have both changed radically, but the principles of journalism must remain the same
Behind that fading Hindi movie magic
Why is the Hindi film industry struggling? The same set of people who have delivered hits in the past are still actively working. What has gone wrong then?
Sita, a man of wit who stood by what he said
“Sita was also an attentive listener with a formidable memory. In fact, the range and accuracy of his memory was a powerful weapon in interviews. ”
Published on Sep 21, 2024 08:20 PM IST
Keeping up with UP | Migrants in focus for Mumbai poll battle
The city accounts for 35 assembly seats though at stake are a total of 65 seats of the Mumbai Metropolitan Region.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 06:58 PM IST
Sunita Aron
Negotiators could play a key role in reducing mistrust between Kukis and Meiteis
A sense of artificial peace achieved by creating buffer zones and keeping the communities away from each other is not the ideal situation.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
PM Modi’s crucial US visit in a time of global uncertainty
The upcoming Quad Summit will serve to reinforce the partnership among four democracies, India, the US, Australia and Japan, with new commitments.
Published on Sep 21, 2024 08:00 AM IST
Harsh Vardhan Shringla
On the Arctic, India must think beyond just energy
India's Arctic ties are crucial for monsoon stability and climate protection. Collaboration with the US is essential for safeguarding the region amidst geopolitical tensions.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:41 PM IST
Zerin Osho
Trump vs Harris battle is more than an election
The world will soon know whether Kamala Harris will make a historic entry into the presidency. But one thing is clear: Her candidacy is symbolic of a changing America and the face-off against Trump is already a significant chapter in US history.
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:40 PM IST
In Sri Lanka, a close three-way battle for office
Promises of system change and economic stability define the first presidential polls since the upheaval of 2019
Updated on Sep 20, 2024 09:39 PM IST
Andrew Fidel Fernando
Economics has a monopoly problem, but possibly not because of Ivy Leagues
The real reason economics has not been able to make a positive contribution to the real world is due to political co-option and gatekeeping by the plutocracy
Published on Sep 20, 2024 06:40 PM IST
Building on the gains of Swachh Bharat Mission
Beyond some counter data crunching, there is universal and scientific admission that India’s toilet revolution brought a range of benefits for human health and well-being
Published on Sep 19, 2024 09:06 PM IST
On semiconductor mission, learn from China’s missteps
India’s large pool of highly educated workers is a strength, but the country must invest in developing specialised skills in chip design, fabrication, and semiconductor equipment maintenance
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:46 PM IST
New grammar of India-US relations
The Modi-Biden book is tilted more towards substance than thrills. Leaders, diplomats, and security establishments in both nations have worked towards building resilience in the ties
Published on Sep 19, 2024 08:46 PM IST