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New forest bill must strike a fine balance

Published on Jul 11, 2023 15:39 IST
The earlier, more liberal, interpretation of forests helped protect ecosystems that were managed as forests but may not have been recognised as such.

Searching for a chips industry

Semiconductor chips are seen on a circuit board of a computer in this illustration picture. (Reuters File Photo)
Published on Jul 11, 2023 15:39 IST

Cities deserve better planning

Kanwariya (Lord Shiva devotee) carring holy water from the Ganga walks with a kid amid heavy monsoon rains in the holy month of Sharvan, in New Delhi.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 15:50 IST

Khalistani threats need a stern hand

Sikhs for the independence of Khalistan protest in front  of the Indian Consulate in Toronto, Canada, on Saturday.
Published on Jul 10, 2023 15:48 IST

Can the climate be a poll issue?

We have known for some time that the climate is irreversibly changing, and any effort to stave off the crisis faces an uphill challenge, especially because the world has still not found any credible solutions for the problems of climate finance and energy transition.
Published on Jul 9, 2023 15:45 IST

Malaria jab marks a health landmark

Malaria remains a major global health concern causing about 24.1 crore cases and 6.27 lakh deaths globally in 2022. (Representative Image)
Published on Jul 9, 2023 15:45 IST

Why violence in Bengal persists

The latest addition to this unfortunate string of events is the 18 deaths in the run-up to the panchayat elections in West Bengal, which will be held on Saturday.
Published on Jul 7, 2023 16:25 IST

Court security needs our urgent attention

Paramilitary personnel stand guard outside Tis Hazari court complex after a firing incident took place during a clash between two groups.
Published on Jul 6, 2023 16:01 IST

Why a balanced data bill is key

Any data protection bill in a nation as diverse as India will need to strike a balance between ease of compliance, industry concerns, and privacy protections.
Published on Jul 6, 2023 15:59 IST

Contradictions mar SCO meet

New Delhi’s relations with two key SCO members — China and Pakistan — continue to be strained.
Published on Jul 5, 2023 16:47 IST

Crack down on mission attacks

For some time now, it has been clear that Khalistani groups — getting squeezed out of political space in Punjab and battling diminishing popularity — are looking to ratchet up tensions outside the country to garner attention.
Published on Jul 4, 2023 15:54 IST

Maha churn holds a larger 2024 message

Ajit Pawar’s alignment with the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) — along with many senior Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) leaders — was always considered a matter of “when”, not “if
Published on Jul 3, 2023 16:44 IST

NRF can transform Indian science

The National Research Foundation is envisaged to bridge the gap between education and research in India (Shutterstock)
Published on Jul 2, 2023 15:08 IST

HC affirms the law of the land

The judgement makes it clear that the law of the land must be followed.
Published on Jul 2, 2023 15:08 IST

Sending the wrong signal

Tamil Nadu governor RN Ravi and chief minister MK Stalin (Anathakrishnan L)
Updated on Jun 30, 2023 14:53 IST

Congress tries to fix Chhattisgarh chaos

Chhattisgarh chief minister Bhupesh Baghel with his deputy-designate TS Singh Deo. (PTI)
Published on Jun 29, 2023 13:06 IST

Govt should consider junking TCS on LRS

LRS was reformist, allowing Indians to spend abroad up to a specified ceiling. (HT PHOTO)
Updated on Jun 29, 2023 22:07 IST

On UCC, ensure a just outcome

The fractious question of the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) appears set to snowball into a major political controversy.
Published on Jun 28, 2023 15:48 IST

Kota suicides need an urgent response

 Just this month, four students have died in the coaching hub, taking the toll this year to a grim 15.
Published on Jun 28, 2023 15:48 IST

Capital crimes need attention

Over the past two weeks, India’s Capital has been convulsed by a string of cases in parts of the city that are heavily patrolled by the police
Published on Jun 27, 2023 16:16 IST

Learn lessons from Purola

The return of some families to their homes and businesses should be a sobering moment, and a reminder that the social fabric torn apart by hate speech takes time to be stitched back together.
Published on Jun 26, 2023 16:24 IST

Examine patterns in the erratic monsoon

With the monsoon arriving in large parts of India, the authorities must now keep an eye on the spatial and temporal spread of showers
Published on Jun 26, 2023 16:24 IST

A big blow for Putin’s image

Mr Putin’s aura of invincibility has taken a blow that may be tough to recover from
Published on Jun 26, 2023 04:44 IST

Opposition’s first steps for 2024

The contours of the national Opposition strategy will slowly become clearer over the next few months.
Published on Jun 23, 2023 16:28 IST

Social media needs stronger regulation

The eSafety commissioner said instances of serious abuse faced by Australians on Twitter have surged in the past 12 months.
Published on Jun 22, 2023 16:05 IST