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At Wimbledon, the Swiatek era begins

Published on Jul 13, 2025 10:19 pm IST

The Wimbledon win secures her status as the best player in the sport since Serena Williams won 23 Grand Slam titles (AP)

Tracing the path to doom

The report’s technical findings remain significant and demand rigorous follow-through regardless of implications (@CISFHQrs)

Published on Jul 13, 2025 10:16 pm IST

How the young in India perceive global politics

There is also a growing appreciation for India’s exercise of its strategic autonomy vis-a-vis its ties with the Quad countries (@DrSJaishankar X)

Updated on Jul 13, 2025 10:12 pm IST

Goa leads the way on free IVF

Many couples were forced to sell their gold, properties, or take loans to take the treatment to fulfill their desire for birthing a child. Many such affected people went to the extent of giving up hope of having a child. (Shutterstock)

Published on Jul 12, 2025 06:47 pm IST

ECI’s Bihar conundrum

The Court is cautious about institutional redlines, though the legal questions regarding the extent of state ECI’s actions will be settled later. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 11, 2025 08:39 pm IST

Much ado about a film title in the name of faith

When institutions prefer to censor artworks on the presumption of hurt, it has a chilling effect on art production.

Published on Jul 10, 2025 09:06 pm IST

Declogging the country’s courts

Reducing government-induced litigation burden is not just an administrative necessity but also a test of the commitment to efficient governance and justice. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 10, 2025 09:05 pm IST

Slipping on heritage conservation in India

The Unesco recommendation of deferment is a sharp indictment of India’s heritage conservation and points to a larger capacity deficit regarding documentation and preservation. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 09, 2025 09:15 pm IST

Right intent, wrong policy

Delhi’s pollution problem will not be solved by technocratic quick fixes. It demands cultural change, sustained investment, and equitable policy. (Hindustan Times)

Updated on Jul 09, 2025 09:15 pm IST

More of Trump trade uncertainty

To be sure, Trump’s ultimate test would be whether the US economy can survive the inflationary impact of these tariffs as and when they kick in. (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 08, 2025 08:38 pm IST

Need to make cities pedestrian friendly

The solutions to address the lack of walking infrastructure are straightforward, subject to political and administrative intent. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jul 08, 2025 08:38 pm IST

When Elon Musk seeks political entry

Trump 2.0 has shaken up the foundations of the bipartisan political consensus in the US and opened up the space for disruptors. (REUTERS)

Published on Jul 07, 2025 09:09 pm IST

A voice of the Global South

The Rio declaration had some of the strongest language ever used in a Brics joint statement to call for the comprehensive revamp of the UNSC so that it can respond to global challenges and support the aspirations of Global South countries. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 07, 2025 09:09 pm IST

A Neeraj Chopra show for Indian sports

The organisers lined up fan engagement programmes for a week with Chopra — with the star meeting people, signing jerseys, attending functions (AFP)

Updated on Jul 06, 2025 10:24 pm IST

Return of the native

The big question is if the nativist agenda of the Shiv Sena and MNS can counter the appeal of BJP’s Hindutva, which, the assembly election results suggest, has pan-state support in Maharashtra (ANI)

Updated on Jul 06, 2025 10:18 pm IST

Weaponising linguistic pride

Experience tells us that administrative inaction, against even minor party functionaries who try to polarise by weaponising language, leads to a bigger governance crisis. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 04, 2025 11:53 pm IST

Understanding India’s nutritional adequacy

Despite a shrinking gap between the top and bottom fractiles over the past decade, problems of access, nutrient balancing, efficient targeting and delivery need urgent solutions (HT Photo)

Updated on Jul 03, 2025 08:34 pm IST

Choosing the next Dalai Lama

Beijing will be aware that its choice is unlikely to be endorsed by Tibetans or carry the moral and spiritual weight that the seat commands. (AFP)

Updated on Jul 03, 2025 08:34 pm IST

Court’s pivot on social justice

Importantly, Justice Gavai’s initiative to adopt a reservation-in-promotion policy for the apex court will have a bearing on other public institutions as well. (ANI)

Updated on Jul 02, 2025 08:16 pm IST

Right policy to build a sporting power

For years, Indian sport has worked on an ad-hoc basis and individual genius, but for enduring success in the sporting arena, better systems are the need of the hour. (ANI)

Published on Jul 02, 2025 08:16 pm IST

Show no mercy to political hooliganism

The alleged crimes were reported from disparate corners of India, cutting across the political divide. (X/Naveen Patnaik)

Updated on Jul 01, 2025 08:31 pm IST

Taking stock of the GST regime

Everyone wants lower GST rates for most things and higher revenues from GST at the same time. (PTI)

Updated on Jul 01, 2025 08:31 pm IST

Reimagining Quad in the shadow of Trump

At a time when power blocs unravel and nations take refuge in bilateral arrangements to protect national interests, Quad must not lose sight of its long-term priorities. (PTI)

Published on Jun 30, 2025 08:15 pm IST

Behind credit fuelled growth

A continuous and proactive monitoring of the sector is needed, which the Reserve Bank of India has been doing. (HT Photo)

Published on Jun 30, 2025 08:15 pm IST

Prada’s Kolhapuri story reveals hidden opportunities

What was passed off as the fashion label’s creative output, has been the signature product of craftsmen of the Kolhapur region for centuries now (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jun 29, 2025 10:17 pm IST

Chasing the ghosts of the Emergency

The Janata government introduced the 43rd and 44th Amendments to undo the damages done by the 42nd Amendment. But secular and socialist were allowed to stay on in the Preamble by the governments that followed the Emergency regime (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 29, 2025 10:11 pm IST

The case for English in India

India’s founding fathers saw the opportunity in English proficiency and encouraged its use, without discriminating against local languages. (HT Photo)

Updated on Jun 27, 2025 09:22 pm IST

The unexpected rise of Zohran Mamdani

Mamdani’s rise in the Democratic ranks may not be merely a reflection of the Big Apple’s melting pot society, but also a pushback from young Democrats. (REUTERS)

Published on Jun 26, 2025 09:29 pm IST

High growth, low inflation cushion

While the growth rate has seen a significant slowdown in the past couple of years, it is still expected to be a healthy 6.5% for the ongoing fiscal year. (REUTERS)

Updated on Jun 26, 2025 09:28 pm IST

Plugging loopholes in the electoral roll

ECI will have to ensure that the special intensive revision process remains transparent and doesn’t disenfranchise the poorest and most vulnerable. (Hindustan Times)

Published on Jun 25, 2025 08:52 pm IST

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