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    Doing right by Bhopal victims

    editorials
    Updated on Oct 12, 2022 14:26 IST
    Many who survived that fateful night and those suffering from the disaster’s intergenerational impacts say they live in a terrible place and a cursed life (HT PHOTO)

    Enforce laws firmly to eradicate caste crimes

    Impunity enjoyed by dominant communities on account of their social power and economic status emboldens them to commit crimes; in this case, for example, even though the victims belonged to the same village as the accused, they couldn’t access community or government help for days (Getty Images)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 12, 2022 14:25 IST

    What the conversion row says about politics

    As the recent episode demonstrates, political parties of all ideological shades struggle with various aspects of his life that sit uncomfortably with their politically expedient goals. 
    editorials
    Published on Oct 11, 2022 14:14 IST

    How to improve Delhi’s nightlife

    Most global nightlife hubs have reliable and safe public transport that acts as a lifeline when private transport is either exorbitantly priced or unreliable. 
    editorials
    Published on Oct 11, 2022 14:12 IST

    Mandal politics needs a reboot

    Mulayam Singh Yaday’s successes marked the high noon of backward caste assertion made possible by the mobilisation around the Mandal Commission report — whether it be stitching together a new political coalition, displacing upper castes from the seat of political power (despite the Brahmin-Muslim-Dalit combine’s potent force, it was always the former that was in the driver’s seat) or harnessing its numerical strength to enter institutions to which these communities were hitherto denied access. (ANI)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 10, 2022 14:13 IST

    Ushering in clarity in collegium discussions

    It is understandable that the important grouping is tasked with the pivotal task of appointing the judges to the highest court in the land, and, therefore, deliberations need to be made in confidence given the sensitivity of the discussions. (AP)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 10, 2022 17:33 IST

    The Shiv Sena crisis may shape anti-defection law

    Uddhav Thackeray may find it difficult to establish a new name, symbol with a far more weakened party, while out of power. 
    editorials
    Published on Oct 9, 2022 12:43 IST

    Kashmir: Why polls are crucial

    Union Home Minister Amit Shah addresses a public rally, at the Showkat Ali Stadium in Baramulla district of north Kashmir. 
    editorials
    Published on Oct 9, 2022 12:30 IST

    US needs to pick its India envoy

    Since the top leadership of both countries is deeply invested in ties, and India has an able ambassador in Washington DC, the big strategic picture hasn’t got affected and engagements have only deepened in the last two years at all levels. But the absence of an ambassador reflects poorly on America’s commitment to the relationship. (REUTERS)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 7, 2022 14:32 IST

    Vigilantism is never the answer. Curb it

    Such an approach makes a mockery of the justice system — innocent until proven guilty. 
    editorials
    Published on Oct 6, 2022 13:03 IST

    Drug regulation must be robust

    The case mars India’s ambition to emerge as a pharmacy to the world and exposes several infirmities with its drug regulatory system. 
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 6, 2022 15:55 IST

    Decoding RSS chief’s speech

    In his annual Vijayadashami speech, Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) chief Mohan Bhagwat touched on many things — from how India could take advantage of its demographic dividend, empowerment of women and the need to end caste-based discrimination (PTI)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 5, 2022 14:27 IST

    Prachand: A boost for defence indigenisation

    Union defence minister Rajnath Singh during a sortie in the newly inducted indigenously built Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) "Prachand", Jodhpur, October.3, 2022 (PTI)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 5, 2022 14:26 IST

    Affidavits will not fix freebies

    There are at least three reasons why ECI’s latest move might not achieve its stated purpose.  
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 4, 2022 13:39 IST

    Protect the ethos of a multicultural India

    There can be no tolerance for crimes against women and it is the responsibility of the festival organisers and police to ensure that all women feel safe during the celebrations. 
    editorials
    Published on Oct 4, 2022 13:35 IST

    Track monsoon changes better

    Central Public Works Department CPWD workers during monsoon rains, Kartavya Path, New Delhi, September 24 (PTI)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 4, 2022 03:01 IST

    MoM pushed India into elite space club

    When the <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>450 crore Mars Orbiter Mission was launched on board a PSLV-C25 on November 5, 2013, it captured the imagination of the ordinary man in a country where scientific achievements rarely make it to the popular consciousness. (ISRO)
    editorials
    Published on Oct 3, 2022 14:11 IST

    Climbing up the Swachh ladder

    According to the Centre for Science and Environment, the legacy waste management toolkit of all cities must include a proper waste management plan, ensure maximum utilisation of recovered fractions; reuse the reclaimed land (landfills), build the capacity of their officials and ensure the construction and operation of sanitary landfills. (HTPHOTO)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 2, 2022 14:40 IST

    Crimes by minors are on the rise. Tackle it

    Cases of sexual assault against male children may be common, but they fly under the radar due to social stigma and the misplaced belief that young boys are not targets of sexual crimes. (AFP/Getty Images)
    editorials
    Updated on Oct 2, 2022 14:40 IST

    Growth is still the real issue

    Shaktikanta Das, governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), attends a news conference at the bank's headquarters in Mumbai, Sep 30, 2022 (Bloomberg)
    editorials
    Updated on Sep 30, 2022 14:24 IST

    Unpacking colonial legacies with care

    Moulding legacies is a complex process fraught with difficult decisions, especially in India, which chose to adapt and reform many British-era institutions in 1947.&nbsp;
    editorials
    Published on Sep 29, 2022 13:14 IST

    A landmark for women’s rights

    The court rightly observed the 2021 amendment used the term “partner” instead of “husband” and, therefore, there was no legislative intent to exclude pregnancies outside marriage.&nbsp;
    editorials
    Updated on Sep 29, 2022 13:27 IST

    National security must be priority

    Aneesh, an accused detained during a raid by Special Cell of the Delhi Police for his alleged association with Popular Front of India (PFI), being taken to a police station, New Delhi, September 27, 2022 (PTI)
    editorials
    Updated on Sep 28, 2022 14:23 IST

    Why Delhi needs to opt for native trees

    As per Delhi government data, of the 5,296 trees transplanted in 2021-22, only 1,965 are still alive. (Hindustan Times)
    editorials
    Updated on Sep 28, 2022 14:21 IST

    India-US relations are stable and thriving

    Pakistan is no longer the invisible factor in the relationship, and Islamabad’s influence in shaping Washington’s stance towards New Delhi is non-existent.&nbsp;
    editorials
    Published on Sep 27, 2022 14:28 IST

    Ushering in transparency

    This is a welcome step that brings the SC on par with leading constitutional courts across the world.&nbsp;
    editorials
    Published on Sep 27, 2022 14:21 IST

    On rupee, don’t hit the panic button just yet

    Anyone who is even vaguely familiar with foreign currency markets knows that exchange rates are not exactly market-determined (HTphoto)
    editorials
    Updated on Sep 26, 2022 13:20 IST

    What the crisis in Congress entails

    The Congress has lost two Lok Sabha elections and a few dozen assembly elections since the beginning of 2014. It has lost many leaders to the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), even the Trinamool Congress and others. (REUTERS)
    editorials
    Updated on Sep 26, 2022 13:23 IST

    Jhulan Goswami’s remarkable journey

    Ms Goswami was a mentor who didn’t think twice before taking a youngster under her wings.&nbsp;
    editorials
    Published on Sep 25, 2022 15:08 IST

    EAM delivers a timely message

    The statement, more importantly, focused on the changes needed for the world community to tackle challenges.&nbsp;
    editorials
    Published on Sep 25, 2022 15:05 IST
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