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    The vanishing Indian Left

    editorials
    Updated on Dec 25, 2025 15:26 IST
    At a time of global retreat of democratic politics, the Indian Communists have failed to break fresh ground on ideas or practise, preferring dogma and nostalgia to creatively engaging with the challenges of the time. (AFP)

    The victim has rights, even after death

    The court’s reasoning also reflects a broader shift towards recognising victims as active stakeholders rather than passive spectators in criminal proceedings. (HT Archive)
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    Published on Dec 24, 2025 15:52 IST

    The battle to rule Mumbai

    The BMC election is not just about winning a corporation; it is a political battle that may irrevocably change the character of civic politics and governance in India’s financial capital. (HT Archive)
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    Updated on Dec 24, 2025 15:52 IST

    Do not mess with the Aravallis

    Short-term financial consideration can’t be allowed to override long-term ecological and societal considerations, which includes management of air pollution and groundwater conservation in the NCR. (HT Archive)
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    Updated on Dec 23, 2025 14:54 IST

    What India’s FTA with New Zealand signals

    The deal tells those eyeing the Indian market that the country must be convinced that its interests are protected in any give-and-take agreement. (AP)
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    Published on Dec 23, 2025 14:54 IST

    Maharashtra local body polls: Gaining ground at the grassroots

    The big win for the Mahayuti in the local body polls is not surprising. Voters tend to favour the ruling party/alliance in bypolls and local body elections. (PTI)
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    Published on Dec 22, 2025 15:05 IST

    The soft power of Radio Ceylon

    For Indians, Radio Ceylon is identified mostly with Binaca Geetmala and its legendary host, Ameen Sayani. (Wikimedia Commons)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 22, 2025 15:05 IST

    Dhaka’s dance with anarchy

    This anti-India narrative, fanned by Islamists such as the Jamaat-e-Islami, threatens to undermine the secular origins of Bangladesh. (AFP)
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    Updated on Dec 21, 2025 14:30 IST

    A message to Gill and Indian cricket

    Gill is the next big thing in Indian cricket, and this setback doesn’t change that. But this decision by the selection committee is what sport is really about — winning. (PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 21, 2025 14:30 IST

    Acrimonious end to winter session

    Parliament is meant to be a check on executive power where the representatives of every person in the country deliberate on the laws that govern every citizen. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 19, 2025 15:19 IST

    India must do more in its fight against doping

    A country that wants to host marquee sporting events certainly can’t afford the ignominy of leading in doping. (PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 18, 2025 15:54 IST

    Think long term on pollution in Delhi NCR

    After the late October-early November spike linked to stubble burning and Diwali, Delhi historically sees another sustained spell of dangerous air in late December, driven by low temperatures. This should have prompted structural intervention years ago. (ANI)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 18, 2025 15:54 IST

    2025 IPL auction: Uncapped but very much in demand

    Having Indian players in the squad means continuity and better control for the team management. (PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 17, 2025 16:08 IST

    The end of MGNREGS

    Despite all its faults, MGNREGS was an important pillar for the rural economy for two decades, both as a cushion for the poor in good years and a lifeline in moments of distress. (AP)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 17, 2025 16:07 IST

    Sustaining export cheer needs FTA support

    Beyond the role a softer rupee could have played, some experts believe that rising US-bound shipment of products that were spared the high Trump tariffs have also contributed to the export performance. (REUTERS)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 16, 2025 15:35 IST

    R&D boost to nuclear energy in India

    Given India aims to install 100 GW of nuclear capacity by 2047 — a ten-fold-plus growth from the current capacity of close to 9GW — growing local competence in the space is an imperative. (H Archive)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 16, 2025 15:35 IST

    Orwellian inflection to US visa vetting

    What is certain is that the Trumpian US will be watching, with a not-so-discreet thought police clamping down on free speech. (Bloomberg)
    editorials
    Updated on Dec 15, 2025 15:33 IST

    Infrastructure gaps delay justice

    Without adequate numbers manning the courts, the existing strength is over-burdened and is likely to function below the expected levels of productivity. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 15, 2025 15:32 IST

    Need better response to pollution in the Capital

    With GRAP IV, serious restrictions on vehicle movement and construction are in place and classes have been shifted to online from the physical mode. (Arvind Yadav/HT Photo)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 14, 2025 17:28 IST

    Ushering in Pax Silica

    There is significant investor interest in India’s AI future — the recent Microsoft and Amazon commitments offer evidence of this. (@satyanadella X/PTI)
    editorials
    Updated on Dec 14, 2025 17:28 IST

    Dhaka’s return to rule by the vote

    In addition to the polls, voters will participate in a referendum on the so-called “July Charter”, a declaration finalised by political parties and the interim government for constitutional, electoral and administrative reforms. (AFP)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 12, 2025 15:21 IST

    NDA build-up in Tamil Nadu

    A two-front contest would make the Tamil Nadu assembly polls interesting and competitive. (PTI)
    editorials
    Updated on Dec 11, 2025 15:59 IST

    A first step towards protecting the Ridge

    The importance of the Delhi Ridge — including the Morphological Ridge — can’t be overstated. Apart from its ecological value in terms of biodiversity, it filters out toxic pollutants from Delhi’s air to a considerable extent. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 11, 2025 15:59 IST

    Amazon and Microsoft investments: Riding high on tech FDI

    Companies such as Microsoft and Amazon are part of an elite club that is leading the Artificial Intelligence charge in the world. (@satyanadella X/ANI)
    editorials
    Updated on Dec 10, 2025 15:15 IST

    Need data to map toxic air against health harm

    There is a raft of scientific literature and ongoing assessments that covers the population-level health impacts of toxic air in some cities, including the national Capital, where air pollution has sparked public agitation and become a major civic concern. (ANI)
    editorials
    Updated on Dec 10, 2025 15:15 IST

    Beyond China’s trade gains

    China’s January-November 2025 merchandise trade surplus crossing the $1 trillion threshold is yet another reminder of its export prowess. (AP)
    editorials
    Updated on Dec 9, 2025 15:00 IST

    More than just a sexual assault case

    Though the court convicted the first six accused, there is lack of closure for the victim because the prosecution failed to establish any conspiracy behind the assault. (PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 9, 2025 15:00 IST

    Goa nightclub fire: cutting corners, putting public safety at risk

    Assurance of safety — on the street, and in spaces, including hotels and restaurants — is necessary for tourism to flourish. (PTI)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 8, 2025 15:31 IST

    A safeguard for Aadhaar data

    Indiscriminate soliciting and submission of Aadhaar, especially offline, poses serious privacy and data security risks. (HT Archive)
    editorials
    Updated on Dec 8, 2025 15:31 IST

    Building on the past for the future

    The Modi-Putin bonhomie, with Western capitals watching, merits description as a key geopolitical moment, when old global power equations are unravelling, and the contours of a multipolar world are emerging. (DPR PMO/ANI)
    editorials
    Published on Dec 5, 2025 16:52 IST
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