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]Bengaluru's water crisis: The geography of the problem
Published on Mar 17, 2024 05:55 PM IST
In the short term, the water table and lakes will fill up and the taps will flow again. But the city, situated on an elevation, needs effective urban planning
Ecostani | CAA rules notified days before polls announcement is a clear sign
Most people who entered India legally before December 31, 2014, would get citizenship in pre-CAA rules. Only those who came illegally gain from the new law
Published on Mar 17, 2024 05:30 PM IST
Santiago Martin's run-ins with the law in Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Kerala
“Every story has two sides… Santiago Martin is one of the most generous persons to step up for good causes,” goes a note on Martin Charitable Trust's website
After 10 years of vending law, are hawkers leading a better life?
Their working lives were legalised 10 years ago and PM SVANidhi addressed their challenges directly in 2020, but are India’s urban street vendors better off?
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 11:21 PM IST
Legally Speaking | Twists and turns of GN Saibaba’s legal battle
The professor was released last week after the Bombay HC found no concrete evidence. HT speaks to his lawyer, Nihalsing Rathod, on what it took to get justice
Published on Mar 15, 2024 08:51 PM IST
Northeastern View | Making sense of Assam’s discordant response to the CAA
Assamese ethnonationalist groups are inherently pitted against both Bengali Hindus and Muslims. The CAA poses a continuing challenge to their agenda
Updated on Mar 16, 2024 12:04 AM IST
How the Tehran-Riyadh rapprochement holds out, a year on
March 10 marked one year since Iran and Saudi Arabia entered into a Beijing-brokered reconciliation. Now the Gaza war presents new opportunities and challenges
Published on Mar 15, 2024 05:36 PM IST
HistoriCity | The syncretic past of the Kamal Maula mosque-Bhojshala complex
Why is a 14th century mosque being called ‘Bhojshala’? Here’s what the ASI and other historical scholars say about Dhar
Published on Mar 14, 2024 10:19 PM IST
A global study on being underweight and obese is a mixed bag for Indians
In India and globally, indices of malnutrition show remarkable improvement. But the country needs to do a lot better in ensuring nutritional intake for all
Published on Mar 12, 2024 09:16 PM IST
Legally Speaking | Can fundamental principles of the Constitution be altered?
The Parliament has unrestricted authority to alter the Constitution as long as it does not damage the essential structure of the Constitution
Published on Mar 12, 2024 07:33 PM IST
Maha News | The battle for 48 sends all parties in search of winnable candidates
The BJP wants to address anti-incumbency, the new Sena and NCP have depleted bases, and the MVA must set its sights on fewer seats.
Published on Mar 12, 2024 07:08 PM IST
Urban Agenda | Beyond Google Maps: How a signage system shapes our cities
Effective signage is essential for wayfinding, it also plays an important part in a city's branding. There is no standardisation of road signage across cities
Updated on Mar 11, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Sibling rivalry erupts in Kerala, this time it’s a battle for legacy
As former Congressman and chief minister K Karunakaran's daughter Padmaja joins the BJP, all bets are off between her and brother, Congress leader Muraleedharan
Ecostani| What does election commissioner's resignation before the polls signal?
As the country heads for general elections, how the Election Commission keep parties in check will say a lot about the state of our democracy
Published on Mar 10, 2024 09:23 PM IST
Saurashtra, a city with an ancient past, is no stranger to opulence
Jamnagar, the site of the Ambani pre-wedding bash, has a long history going back over four millennia. But its more recent history is one of gems and cricket
Updated on Mar 13, 2024 08:32 PM IST
Why the recent Karbi-Hindi tensions in Assam is a tricky situation for the BJP
In the Northeast, armed groups have pitted indigenous identity and ethnonationalism against Hindi-speaking migrants. For the BJP, both are important vote banks
Published on Mar 08, 2024 06:57 PM IST
NBDSA issues guidelines to broadcasting channels on reporting LGBTQIA+ issues
The NBDSA said that it was necessary to highlight stereotypes used as a part of anti-LGBTQIA+ rhetoric, such as the usage of the term “grooming groups”.
Published on Mar 07, 2024 06:36 PM IST
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How much work is housework? Computing the value of unpaid labour
While there is increasing recognition of the value of housework, there is still a need for it to be seen as work of measurable economic value
Updated on Mar 08, 2024 11:35 AM IST
Police recruitments and the need for reform
While UP untangles its police recruitment challenges in the face of a shortfall in constables, the state should also use this moment to retrain its police
Published on Mar 06, 2024 09:51 PM IST
Explained: Avalanches, landslides, and shooting stones in the northern states
This past winter, India’s hilly states recorded the lowest-ever snowpack since October 2000. This could decrease the water supply to rivers in the months ahead
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 09:54 PM IST
What a history of hostage swaps can tell us about a potential deal in Gaza
During a peak in conflict, a deal allows both sides to meet their politico-military objectives. So what’s different this time around?
Updated on Mar 06, 2024 07:17 PM IST
Will the real Dirty Harry please stand up?
A US court has brought charges against Harshkumar Ramanlal Patel, aka Dirty Harry, for transportation of “illegal aliens”. Here’s where the moniker comes from
Published on Mar 05, 2024 09:59 PM IST
India gets serious about stopping exotic wildlife trafficking across borders
The Centre recently notified rules to streamline the management and protection of wildlife species, including clamping down on illegal trade of exotic species
Updated on Mar 05, 2024 09:04 PM IST
Ecostani | Himachal imbroglio is a commentary on the Congress high command
Today’s BJP is a party that makes quick decisions and does not miss an opportunity to show up the Congress. Party leaders cannot afford to make wrong decisions
Published on Mar 05, 2024 06:33 PM IST
Gender Question | A tale of two South Asian countries and same-sex marriage
In 2023, India’s SC rejected marriage equality, but Nepal’s top court rebuked the state for not registering same-sex marriages. What explains the difference?
Published on Mar 04, 2024 01:17 AM IST
A language for all ages: Avestan's connection to Sanskrit, and its living legacy
Mumbai University’s decision to open a centre to study Avestan and Pahlavi is as important for the Parsis as it for the rest of the communities
Published on Mar 03, 2024 09:27 PM IST
Eye on the Middle East | The case 52 states made against Israel before the ICJ
The court recently offered provisional measures over Israel’s violations of the Genocide Convention. Now it'll adjudicate on legal impact of Israel's polices
Published on Mar 03, 2024 07:45 PM IST
Thoothukudi: A timeline of protest and vindication
The Supreme Court has ruled that Sterlite Copper’s plant will remain shut, after citing repeated breaches and serious violations on the part of owners, Vedanta
Published on Mar 03, 2024 05:01 PM IST
11 ways to address rising suicides in premier college campuses
In the last 2 years alone, there have been 31 reported student suicides at the IITs. An analysis of the numbers since 2005 leaves us with some crucial learnings
Published on Mar 02, 2024 07:36 PM IST
The versatility of the tutari in Maharashtra’s politics and culture
The trumpet-like wind instrument has inspired a cult poem, a train, folk performances and even followers of a political party.
Published on Mar 02, 2024 02:31 AM IST