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      Guest Column | Punjab must not vote on its wounds

      People attend a screening of the banned movie ‘Satluj’ in Amritsar on Sunday. (ANI Photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jul 13, 2026 02:55 IST

      Guest Column| Turn from identity to aspiration as Punjab heads for 2027 polls

      Voters are asking a practical question: Who can offer a credible pathway to Punjab’s economic and social renewal? (Representational photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jun 13, 2026 12:51 IST

      India must move on its Central Asia policy

      Geopolitics
      international affairs
      Updated on Jun 10, 2026 08:28 IST

      Guest Column| Why Punjab needs a new governance compact

      Punjab still possesses enormous strengths: A resilient society, entrepreneurial energy, agricultural expertise, strategic geography, strong community networks, and a globally connected diaspora emotionally and economically invested in the state’s future. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 19, 2026 08:59 IST

      Guest Column| Sustaining integral humanism in a changing world

      Articulated in the 20th century by Deendayal Upadhyaya, integral humanism sought to transcend ideological polarities of its time by placing the human being—rather than the state or the market—at the centre of development.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 4, 2026 10:46 IST

      Guest Column| Punjab’s real border: Limits of internal accountability

      Punjab’s agricultural model, once the engine of its prosperity, is now ecologically unsustainable. Groundwater depletion has reached alarming levels, driven by the persistence of the wheat-paddy cycle despite repeated warnings. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 9, 2026 09:59 IST

      Guest Column| Reclaiming Chandigarh’s fading promise

      The Chandigarh of today feels distant from the original vision—less coherent, less breathable, and less equitable. The signs are visible, but, more importantly, they are cumulative. Congestion has crept in quietly and governance has become more diffused. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 3, 2026 11:25 IST

      Guest Column| Steel frame to cautious core: Bureaucracy in age of change

      If the steel frame of yesterday learns to bend without breaking, adapt without abandoning principles, and lead without fear, it can once again become the creative engine of national transformation.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 22, 2025 12:46 IST

      Guest column: Panjab University’s call for autonomy, accountability and academic renewal

      Panjab University’s origins lie in the tragedy and hope of Partition. Established in 1947 as the successor to the University of the Punjab in Lahore — which became part of Pakistan — the institution was meant to compensate Punjab for that profound loss, not only materially but intellectually and emotionally. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 16, 2025 24:52 IST

      Guest Column| Punjab’s migration crisis demands policy rethink

      Aeroplanes dot the rooftops of Doaba region, where overseas education or employment symbolises upward mobility. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 7, 2025 10:59 IST

      Guest Column| Control and collapse: New challenges of governance

      Prime Minister Narendra Modi with Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann at the meeting of the 10th governing council of the Niti Aayog in New Delhi in May. (PTI file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 22, 2025 11:14 IST

      Guest Column| Punjab’s floods: Tipping point of unshared burden

      unjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann touring flood-affected villages in Ferozepur district on September 2. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Oct 4, 2025 11:34 IST

      Guest Column| Punjab’s floods: A national challenge beyond politics

      Punjab’s floods are not just a state-level tragedy; they are a national challenge. The state remains India’s food bowl, contributing more than 35% of wheat and nearly a quarter of rice procured for the central pool. (Reoresentational photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Sep 11, 2025 09:14 IST

      Punjab on brink: From myths, misgovernance to reforms

      Punjab is confronting an unprecedented water emergency.
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 7, 2025 03:30 IST

      Guest Column| Punjab on brink: From myths, misgovernance to reforms

      Amid escalating tension over water sharing, Punjab chief minister Bhagwant Mann visited the Nangal dam in Rupnagar district on May 1. The AAP government convened a special assembly session on May 5 and passed a resolution, saying it won’t give a drop of water from its share to neighbouring Haryana. (HT file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 6, 2025 11:30 IST

      Guest Column| Indus Water Treaty sustains fragile hope of peace in S Asia

      The Indus river in Ladakh with the Himalayas in the backdrop. The river’s path is characterised by its stark and barren landscape, yet it’s a lifeline for the region. (AFP file photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on May 3, 2025 09:47 IST

      Guest column: Punjab needs urgent steps to unlock growth, equity, stability

      The state’s agricultural sector, once a pillar of strength, now represents a lost opportunity. Although it still contributes 30% of India’s wheat, Punjab’s reliance on old farming practices, environmental degradation, and water scarcity have deepened its crisis. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Apr 5, 2025 04:00 IST

      Guest Column | From green revolution to sustainable evolution: India needs to shift gears

      The excessive use of fertilisers and pesticides created a vicious cycle, exacerbating the need for more chemicals to maintain productivity. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Mar 22, 2025 24:42 IST

      Guest Column| Bring Punjab back on national agenda

      Challenges, such as water disputes, territorial rights, economic stagnation, rising unemployment, and the agrarian crisis, transcend partisan politics. These are not issues to be politicised but should form the foundation of a unified agenda for Punjab’s leadership. (Representational photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 19, 2025 09:01 IST

      Guest Column| Illusion of new politics: Lessons from Delhi elections

      BJP supporters celebrating the party’s win in the Delhi assembly elections on Saturday. The defeat of the Aam Aadmi Party after a decade in power signalled widespread voter disillusionment as it failed to deliver on its promises. (File photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Feb 10, 2025 08:47 IST

      In US deportations, an opportunity, a warning

      **EDS: TO GO WITH STORY** Washington: Members of Shivam Dhol Tasha Pathak, a Texas-based Indian traditional drum and snare ensemble, are seen during a rehearsal, in Washington. (PTI Photo) (PTI01_07_2025_000012B) (PTI)
      opinion
      Updated on Feb 6, 2025 14:53 IST

      Guest Column | Target household economy to enhance farmers’ livelihoods

      What farmers need are strategies that speak to their everyday realities — solutions that elevate their household economies through focused microeconomic approaches. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Jan 21, 2025 16:38 IST

      Guest Column: Target land acquisition, sustaining livelihoods in Punjab

      For decades, farming has driven Punjab’s economy and culture. However, the agricultural sector faces a crisis due to issues, such as groundwater depletion, falling crop yields, rising input costs, and climate change. Consequently, the state has embarked on a path of industrialisation and urbanisation to ensure economic growth and modernisation. (Representational image)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 28, 2024 23:32 IST

      Guest Column | In Punjab, water stewardship is need of the hour

      Despite its critical dependence on water, Punjab lacks a formal water policy, relying instead on ad hoc measures shaped by immediate economic needs and political pressures. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 16, 2024 23:34 IST

      Guest Column| Electoral reforms can contain commercial assault on democracy 

      By embracing systemic reforms and strengthening existing institutions, we can ensure that elections remain a reflection of the people’s will and a true celebration of democracy. (Representational photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Dec 6, 2024 10:10 IST

      Only collective action can tackle Capital crisis

      Over the past three decades, Delhi’s vehicle count has ballooned from 2 million in 1990 to over 12 million in 2023, contributing to particulate matter. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 22, 2024 23:50 IST

      Guest column: Don’t stigmatise Punjab, join hands to resolve its issues

      The Green Revolution, which transformed India’s agricultural landscape, was driven by the tireless efforts of Punjab’s farmers. Similarly, during the wars of 1948, 1965, and 1971, the state played a crucial role in safeguarding India’s borders, with a strong presence of Punjabi soldiers along the 554-km Indo-Pakistani border. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 15, 2024 23:48 IST

      The paddy imbroglio: Punjab must introspect

      Markets are flooded with approximately 12.5 million tonnes of paddy, but procurement delays have occurred due to slow purchases and logistical bottlenecks. (HT File)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Nov 8, 2024 24:30 IST

      Guest Column| Punjab’s agriculture policy needs to be more nuanced

      Despite being one of India’s wealthiest agricultural states, Punjab faces stagnating or declining farm incomes, as highlighted by NITI Aayog (2021). To uplift farmer welfare, the state’s agriculture policy must confront challenges and steer clear of political maneuvering. (Representational photo)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Sep 25, 2024 10:00 IST

      Guest Column| Balancing autonomy, centralisation: Federalism’s evolving policy dynamics

      Identity politics often intersect with federalism, particularly in regions marked by ethnic, linguistic, or cultural diversity. In these contexts, federalism can help preserve regional identities while maintaining national cohesion. (HT file photo for representational purpose)
      chandigarh news
      Updated on Sep 19, 2024 10:21 IST
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