Sign in

ht premium

PAGE 2

Missing in the ethanol substitution vision

The biofuel blending debate has been overwhelmingly dominated over its alleged adverse effects on cars so far. The higher order supply shock on the larger food-feed-fuel dynamics in the food economy are only being realised now. (Reuters)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 24:55 IST

India needs more than Quad revival

Rubio hinted at Donald Trump’s intent to get Quad roaring, with a potential meeting on the sidelines of the ASEAN summit in November, in an effort clearly aimed at mitigating some of the impacts of the US’s foreign policy. (HT Archive)
Published on Oct 22, 2026 24:50 IST

Donald Trump, human wrecking-ball

President Donald Trump speaks in the Oval Office of the White House, Tuesday, Oct. 20, 2026, in Washington. AP/PTI(AP10_21_2026_000003A)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 03:03 IST

Balancing political rights with justice

The Allahabad High Court relied on the Supreme Court’s 2023 ruling in Afjal Ansari Vs State of Uttar Pradesh , observing that politicians have a special duty towards their constituents and could lose the opportunity to contest elections if their convictions were not stayed. (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 24:56 IST

Make Manipur a national priority

For a liberal democracy, a state in perpetual turmoil is a jarring enough eventuality. But Manipur assumes greater significance due to its strategic and geographical location, and the painstaking work done over the decades to assimilate the region into the Union. (ANI)
Published on Oct 21, 2026 24:51 IST

Review: Life of M by Rachel Cusk

Many readers have connected M in Cusk’s novel with Hollywood star Natalie Portman (pictured). (Shutterstock)
Published on Oct 20, 2026 14:03 IST

America’s new era of private science

Now there are signs the innovation machine is breaking down.
Updated on Oct 20, 2026 11:12 IST

America’s tactical strategic alliances

India should utilise the window to build up its oil reserves as much as possible. If Trump decides to escalate in West Asia after the mid-term elections, the energy market will become even more turbulent. (Reuters)
Published on Oct 20, 2026 24:50 IST