HT Insight

Published on Jul 19, 2022 10:48 AM IST

The article has been authored by Eeshan Chaturvedi, an assistant dean and associate professor, Jindal School of Environment and Sustainability, OP. Jindal Global University, India, Ph.D candidate, Stanford University.

The Russia-Ukraine conflict has had and continues to have, a severe impact on human life and mobility in the region.(Representative Photo)

ByHindustan Times

Teleradiology’s role in access to primary health care

The article is authored by Arjun Kalyanpur, Teleradiology Solutions, Bengaluru

Teleradiology has been at the forefront of the telemedicine revolution, and a review of its value proposition in addressing our current healthcare challenges seems appropriate at this time.((Miguel Medina / AFP))

Published on Jul 18, 2022 09:00 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Nosediving of cryptocurrencies: Beginning of a long haul?

The article has been authored by Partha Ray, a director of National Institute of Bank Management, Pune. The views expressed here are personal.

On April 1, 2022, the price of bitcoin (the leading cryptocurrency) was $ 46,222; it experienced a secular steep fall since then and touched $ 18,989 on June 18, 2022! Since then, it has witnessed some marginal recovery and tended to hover around $ 20,000 these days.(iStock)

Updated on Jul 15, 2022 01:04 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

The Thar needs restoration; and greening is not the solution

The article has been authored by Chetan Misher an ecologist studying the dry grasslands of India and their associated wildlife . And Priya R, a geologist who has worked on landscape ecology and management in Rajasthan and the Western Ghats.

Today, while we are celebrating the 75th Independence of our nation, our desert is greener than it ever was. Yet this greening does not symbolise a healthy functional state of the Thar ecosystem.

Climate Change

Published on Jul 15, 2022 12:36 PM IST

ByATREE

Diverging US and Indian approaches to Europe: The problem of Ukraine

The report has been authored by S. Paul Kapur.

India and the US must reconcile their approaches to strategic developments in Europe.

Published on Jul 13, 2022 04:58 PM IST

ByORF

Robust EMS can save so many lives

The article is authored by Prabhdeep Singh, founder and CEO StanPlus, India's largest medical emergency response platform

So many people have lost their lives at mass gatherings due to a lack of adequate Emergency Medical Services (EMS). While it would be appropriate to have a dedicated EMS facility at events, (HT File)

Updated on Jul 11, 2022 09:45 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Men should be equal partners in family planning

The article is authored by Ashutosh Kaushik, CEO, Foundation for Reproductive Health Services (FRHS), India.

In a country like India, where men are hesitant to undergo vasectomies or use condoms, the responsibility of family planning rests solely on the women.((RAVINDRA JOSHI/HT))

Updated on Jul 11, 2022 09:31 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Preventive Healthcare – An insight into heart health

The article has been authored by Dr Prathap C Reddy, chairman, Apollo Hospitals Group.

Heart disease can be a silent killer with 75% of the patients being unaware of the disease resulting in only one-fourth taking any kind of medical or surgical treatment. Today, cardiovascular diseases (CVDs) including ischaemic heart disease and cerebrovascular events such as stroke are the leading causes of death globally.(Pixabay)

Published on Jul 09, 2022 09:23 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Digitalisation of rural communities is the way forward

The article has been authored by Jong-Jin Kim, an assistant director-general and regional representative, Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO).

The digital revolution sweeping rural areas of Asia and the Pacific holds great promise, not everyone is benefiting equally.(HT_PRINT)

Published on Jul 08, 2022 05:57 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

LaMDA: The hype about Google AI being sentient

The article has been authored by Sanur Sharma, an associate fellow, Manohar Parrikar Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses.

LaMDA: Google’s Language Model for Dialogue Applications.

Published on Jul 07, 2022 03:50 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

India’s role in refugee protection

The article has been authored by Gillian Triggs, an assistant high commissioner for protection with United Nations High Commission for Refugees (UNHCR).

UNHCR Assistant High Commissioner for Protection, Ms. Gillian Triggs pays floral tribute to Mahatma Gandhi at Rajghat.

Published on Jul 05, 2022 05:16 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Russia-Ukraine impact on the Shangri-la Dialogue

The article has been authored by Harsh Mahaseth, an assistant professor, Jindal Global Law School, and also the assistant director, Nehginpao Kipgen Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University and Sanjana Chib, law student, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

Fumio Kishida strongly criticised Russia for violating the provisions of the UN Charter and, advocated sanctions against for its aggression against Ukraine, he made it clear that Japan stands with Ukraine as it has made the decision to shift its policy towards Russia and is united with the international community in efforts to impose strong sanctions against Russia, just like its neighbouring countries such as Finland and sweden have cut their ties and applied for North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) membership.(AFP)

Published on Jul 04, 2022 07:18 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

The aftermath of the AUKUS deal at the Shangri-la Dialogue

The article has been authored by Harsh Mahaseth, an assistant professor, Jindal Global Law School, and the assistant director, Nehginpao Kipgen Centre for Southeast Asian Studies, O.P. Jindal Global University and Sanjana Chib, law student, Guru Gobind Singh Indraprastha University.

US President Joe Biden cleverly announced that “in order to deal with rapidly evolving threats,” the US and Britain would share with Australia, intelligence and advanced technologies in areas like Artificial Intelligence, cyber-warfare, nuclear submarine construction etc.

Published on Jul 04, 2022 06:55 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Why open data is key to environmental action

The article has been authored by Veena Srinivasan, director, Centre for Social and Environmental Innovation at ATREE, Bengaluru; Sameer Shisodia, CEO, Rainmatter Foundation; and Jagdeesh Rao Puppala, former CEO, Foundation for Ecological Security.

Environmental campaigns are marked by rousing calls for collective, transformative action on a global scale. A lot of organisations and individuals - from state actors and Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives to grassroots initiatives - grapple with patchy information about the sector or region that they are involved in.

Climate Change

Published on Jul 01, 2022 04:57 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Is wastewater in India an emerging ecological problem or valuable resource?

The article is authored by Lior Asaf , who is a water attache along with Neeraj Gahlawat, who is a senior water resources specialist, Embassy of Israel, New Delhi.

Globally India is ranked as the 13th most water-stressed country, using more water the United States and China combine.

Published on Jun 30, 2022 05:16 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Public spaces make cities more inclusive

The article has been authored by Hitesh Vaidya, who is the director, National Institute of Urban Affairs, Ambika Malhotra, urban designer, National Institute of Urban Affairs and Manasa Garikaparthi, urban designer, Oasis Designs Inc.

The narrow roads of Delhi (In picture).(Flicker)

Published on Jun 29, 2022 04:13 PM IST

ByChirag Daruwalla

The impact of Agnipath

The article has been authored by MP Nathanael, an inspector general of police (retd), CRPF

In the Agnipath scheme,75% of the strength whose services will be dispensed with, will attempt to gain entry in the CAPFs thereby upsetting the applecart of seniority in these forces.

Published on Jun 27, 2022 09:30 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

Khadi artisans’ struggle for economic emancipation

The article has been authored by Akanksha Borawake, former associate, research and Nissy Solomon, honorary trustee, (Research & Programmes), CPPR.

Spinners account for approximately 78% of the artisans working in the khadi sector. However, spinners and weavers in the sector earn measly amounts for their skilled work.(HT File)

Published on Jun 27, 2022 09:00 AM IST

ByCPPR

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF): An Asean perspective

The article has been authored by Premesha Saha, an associate fellow, Strategic Studies Programme, Observer Research Foundation.

The Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) was launched by United States (US) President Biden in Tokyo on May 23, 2022.

Published on Jun 25, 2022 11:07 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

What is China’s zero Covid policy?

The article has been authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti, a field campaign associate, Indian-Political Action Committee (I-PAC) and scholar along with Gunwant Singh, scholar, international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Published on Jun 24, 2022 03:59 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Sustainability needs a mix of planet, people and communities

The article has been authored by Rajiv Bhalla, managing director, Barco India, a global leader in digital projection and imaging technology.

Over 70 countries accounting for 80% of carbon emissions and 90% of global Gross Domestic Product (GDP) have agreed to net-zero commitments.

Published on Jun 24, 2022 03:42 PM IST

Byhindustantimes.com

Padma railroad bridge: A crucial connectivity link

The article has been authored by Rezaul H Laskar, Hindustan Times. The writer was part of a group of Indian journalists that visited Bangladesh at the invitation of the Bangladesh government.

This is Padma railroad bridge, on Padma river . The bridge will be inaugurated on June 25,2022.

Published on Jun 24, 2022 03:09 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Fortifying India against Vitamin D deficiency

The article has been authored by Dr Ambrish Mithal, chairman and head of endocrinology and diabetes, Max Healthcare and Dr RK Marwaha, senior consultant, endocrinology and president Society for Endocrine Health of Elderly, Adolescents and Children (SEHEAC)

In India, vitamin D deficiency continues to be seen both in children and adults.(Shutterstock)

Published on Jun 23, 2022 04:38 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

The flaws in China’s nuclear power drive

The article has been authored by L V Krishnan, a former director, Safety Research Group, Indira Gandhi Centre for Atomic Research, Tamil Nadu

Chinese experts believe China will need 300-500 reactors by 2050, to fulfil the government’s goal of net-zero carbon emissions. This is a five to eight-fold jump from the present. Despite the progress registered so far, the path onward is not easy. This is due to various factors.((AP))

Published on Jun 20, 2022 01:59 PM IST

ByChennai Centre for China Studies

Africa: Requiem for a continent

The article has been authored by Samir Bhattacharya, a Research Associate of Vivekananda International Foundation and also a doctoral scholar at Jawharlal Nehru University.

Africa Day is celebrated each year on May 25.(Flicker)

HT Insight

Published on Jun 17, 2022 12:29 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

The Ukraine crisis and Europe’s lost opportunity

The article has been authored by KA Dhananjay, Gateway House, Mumbai

The Russian invasion of Ukraine has turned out to be one of the most unforgettable events in Europe’s recent history.(HT File)

Published on Jun 14, 2022 07:33 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Children shouldn’t work in fields, but on their dreams

The article has been authored by Vinati Bhargava Mittal, an independent journalist from Madhya Pradesh.

Puri: Artist Sudarsan Patnaik gives finishing touches to a sand sculpture with a message, Stop Child Labour, ahead of World Day against Child Labour, in Puri, Thursday, June 11, 2020. (PTI Photo)(PTI11-06-2020_000162A) (PTI)

Published on Jun 12, 2022 12:01 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

When less is not more – FCRA amendments and Supreme Court’s rights jurisprudence

The article has been authored by Ritwika Sharma, a senior resident fellow at Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy and leads Charkha, Vidhi’s Constitutional Law Centre.

The FCRA regulates acceptance and utilisation of foreign contribution or foreign hospitality by ‘persons’, which term includes individuals, Hindu undivided families, associations and companies.(HT FILE)

Governance

Published on Jun 09, 2022 02:50 PM IST

ByHindustan Times

Acting East from North East India

The article has been authored by Shrabana Barua, assistant professor, department of political science, Hindu College, Delhi University.

On May 28 and 29, the Asian Confluence, a think-tank based out of Shillong, organised a river conclave in Guwahati, in collaboration with the ministry of external affairs and Act East Dpartment, government of Assam.

Published on Jun 07, 2022 09:19 AM IST

ByHindustan Times

UP’s public health facilities are now geared towards maternal health outcomes

The article has been authored by Amit Mohan Prasad and Devendra Khandait.

C-section deliveries have been started to be growing in parts of western UP, including Ujhani, Badaun, Gunnaur and Sambhal, and the list is growing.(Shutterstock)