The Kerala high court also rejected the taboo around female nudity, pointing out that if half-naked bodies of men were deemed normal, so should women’s bodies

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Published on Jun 06, 2023 09:12 PM IST

Focus on what RBI has to say

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All eyes are on RBI's Monetary Policy Committee that begins its bimonthly meeting on Tuesday, June 6

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Published on Jun 05, 2023 08:58 PM IST

India, US are firming up a counter to China

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Lloyd Austin's visit highlights how New Delhi and Washington DC have slowly but surely ramped up defence cooperation

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Published on Jun 05, 2023 08:56 PM IST

A grim tragedy convulses India

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With the death toll at 275 and more than 1,000 people injured, the accident has left hundreds of families devastated

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Published on Jun 04, 2023 09:00 PM IST

Sedition law mustn’t trump basic rights

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Drafted by the British government to kneecap the freedom struggle, the sedition law was effectively used by the colonial administration to kneecap the freedom struggle

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Published on Jun 04, 2023 09:00 PM IST

Himalayan ties back on track

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The Nepal premier’s pragmatism and Mr Modi’s accommodation has put the relationship on the right track

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Published on Jun 02, 2023 09:57 PM IST

Decide on Places of Worship Act

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The Gyanvapi Masjid complex and Shringar Gauri Temple, Varanasi, May 7, 2022 (PTI)

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Updated on Jun 01, 2023 06:39 PM IST

What unusual May temperatures signify

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While there is a sense of relief with the lower temperatures, fear lingers that a cooler May could hit the development of the crucial monsoon rainfall. (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Jun 01, 2023 06:31 PM IST

GDP exceeds expectations

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For the BJP government, 7.2% is the last full-year growth number with which it will go to the 2024 national elections and it couldn’t have asked for more.

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Published on May 31, 2023 09:49 PM IST

Impunity of babus is galling. Contain it

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Even in a country immured to the ways of bureaucrats and government officials, Rajesh Vishwas’ move of water out draining reservoir of a dam to recover his new expensive mobile phone reeked of overreach and excess

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Published on May 31, 2023 09:49 PM IST

Local vs national: A chink in Oppn unity?

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The Congress’s qualms about backing the AAP are understandable (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on May 30, 2023 06:37 PM IST

Why IPL is a game-changer

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Chennai Super Kings' players celebrate with the trophy after their victory against Gujarat Titans, Ahmedabad, May 30, 2023 (AFP)

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Updated on May 30, 2023 06:38 PM IST

Quell the fire in Manipur, now

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Unfortunately, the past three weeks in Manipur have held out little proof that the state government is cognisant of the urgent need to build bridges

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Published on May 29, 2023 08:39 PM IST

What Turkey polls mean for the world

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Over the past decade, Mr Erdoğan has rapidly consolidated power, weakening institutions that were meant to keep a check on his powers

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Updated on May 29, 2023 08:39 PM IST

Help students deal with pressure in Kota

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These losses are tragic and avoidable. The reasons are also not difficult to fathom. (MINT)

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Updated on May 28, 2023 08:24 PM IST

A new chapter in democracy

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The inauguration of the new Parliament buildingm New Delhi, on May 28, 2023 (ANI)

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Updated on May 28, 2023 08:22 PM IST

Why the Pacific islands are key

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the 3rd Forum for India-Pacific Islands Cooperation (FIPIC) Summit at Port Moresby in Papua New Guinea (PIB)

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Updated on May 26, 2023 08:31 PM IST

Towards better prisons in India

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Issues plaguing India’s prisons are festering corruption that allows criminal syndicates to run behind bars, overcrowding due to undertrials packed in colonial-era structures, and understaffing of many big jails

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Updated on May 26, 2023 05:07 PM IST

In Manipur, a need for building bridges

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Despite thousands of forces, prohibitory orders and curfew in large parts of the state, and internet connections being snapped, local authorities have failed to get a handle on the law and order situation.

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Updated on May 26, 2023 05:04 PM IST

New forest law must strike a fine balance

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In a country roiled by the climate crisis, one would think that every forest, protected or otherwise, is precious as a stabilising force that regulates ecosystems, protects biodiversity, supports livelihoods, and supplies goods and services that could drive sustainable growth. But this view, it seems, is at odds with the ones held by some policymakers. (HT photo)

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Updated on May 24, 2023 07:15 PM IST

A trust deficit in Parliament

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India’s Parliament serves as the nerve centre of the largest democracy in the world. The inauguration of a new Parliament building, therefore, should ideally have all stakeholders on board. (ANI)

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Updated on May 24, 2023 07:17 PM IST

MiGs need to be phased out

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A MIG-21 aircraft flies past during the inauguration of the 12th edition of AERO India 2019 air show at Yelahanka airbase in Bengaluru, 2019 (AP)

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Updated on May 22, 2023 08:27 PM IST

India’s cities deserve better infrastructure

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People wade through a waterlogged road after a rain shower in Bangalore (AFP)

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Updated on May 22, 2023 08:28 PM IST

LRS tweak is ill-conceived

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LRS was reformist, allowing Indians to spend abroad up to a specified ceiling. (HT PHOTO)

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Updated on May 18, 2023 09:39 PM IST

Managing ambitions is key for K’taka plan

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One assembly election can only provide limited cues about national polls. Yet, the victory in Karnataka was important for the Opposition because it represented a triumph in a big, resource-rich state, against the might of the BJP’s juggernaunt

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Updated on May 18, 2023 09:41 PM IST

Managing screen time needs a fine balance

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There is enough to suggest that Big Tech firms have known about these side effects, but chosen to do little so as to safeguard their profits.

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Published on May 17, 2023 08:13 PM IST

Why a normal monsoon is key

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The southwest monsoon’s importance in India’s economy can hardly be overstated.

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Published on May 17, 2023 08:11 PM IST

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