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What Noida unrest says about capital, labour ties

Published on Apr 16, 2026 09:07 pm IST

What is not paid in wages and dignity may eventually be paid in unrest. (PTI)

Justice for women, not a political gambit

There were many moments when the bill seemed destined to remain a symbol rather than a reality. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 16, 2026 09:07 pm IST

Opinion | The delimitation debate South India deserves: Facts over fear

The move could see the number of seats in the Lok Sabha increase to 816. (ANI)

Published on Apr 16, 2026 10:14 am IST

India’s haemophilia fight needs more firepower

India also does not have a national mandated registry to track the number of people who have haemophilia. There is limited knowledge among health care workers and within communities, leading to delayed, incorrect, or incomplete diagnosis. (HT Archive)

Updated on Apr 15, 2026 08:47 pm IST

The two paths of growth before post-Nitish Bihar

Was Nitish Kumar’s exit from state politics part of a larger historical design, one in which his role had run its course? Or was it simply the outcome of circumstance and political choice? Time alone will answer that question (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)

Published on Apr 15, 2026 08:46 pm IST

Ending the culture of impunity in policing

The death penalty solves nothing, other than providing a brief moment of catharsis and — possibly — comfort for the families of the victims. (PTI)

Published on Apr 15, 2026 08:46 pm IST

Concert economy as investment vehicle: Are live events the next big asset class?

The live concerts industry is rapidly becoming a significant focus for major financial investors. (Representational image \ Unsplash)

Published on Apr 15, 2026 02:32 pm IST

Walking the talk on empowering women

The very name Nari Shakti Vandan Adhiniyam carries a quiet revolution. “Vandan” is not mere gratitude, it is reverence. It is an acknowledgement that women’s power is the very engine of national development (Sansad TV/ANI)

Published on Apr 14, 2026 09:09 pm IST

Case for an atmanirbhar cyber suraksha mission

AI has lowered the barrier to offensive cyber operations in a way that makes scale and speed the defining advantages. (AP)

Updated on Apr 14, 2026 09:09 pm IST

End of the road for India’s Red rebellion

There will be those who say it is too early to speak of endings. They may be right that vigilance must endure. (PTI)

Published on Apr 14, 2026 09:09 pm IST

Air India’s continuing saga of turbulence

Some industry watchers believe that SIA’s interest in Air India is driven more by a desire to look after its own. A few even argue that the SIA investment in Air India has more to do with ensuring that its own traffic — heavily dependent on Indian passengers — remains intact. (PTI)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 08:49 pm IST

A Delhi template for the electrification of transport

The most important shift in the new draft is the move from incentives alone to regulatory measures. (Shutterstock)

Updated on Apr 13, 2026 08:49 pm IST

India’s many New Years reflect ancient knowledge

In northern India, people celebrate Baisakhi as a harvest festival. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 08:48 pm IST

A giant leap—for women in power

Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen(NASA)

Published on Apr 13, 2026 10:00 am IST

How Pakistan got to host US-Iran talks

Considering current US-China relations, the talks had to be hosted by a country that could be arm-twisted by both parties. Pakistan fits that bill. This is why strategic experts consider Pakistan a medium, not a mediator (via REUTERS)

Published on Apr 12, 2026 10:07 pm IST

After Artemis II, the Moon is back in focus

Artemis signals a new phase of sustained human presence beyond Earth. We are no longer visiting the Moon; we are moving there. The infrastructure we build, the international cooperation we forge, and the scientific data we harvest will serve as the foundation for humanity’s next great leap – a crewed mission to Mars (Getty Images via AFP)

Published on Apr 12, 2026 10:07 pm IST

Talks have failed, but diplomacy is alive

This is still a developing story. Technical teams, according to some accounts, are still talking even as the political delegations have departed. (AFP)

Updated on Apr 12, 2026 10:07 pm IST

A rare winner in the war on Iran is China

China is still the region’s biggest oil customer. Trade between China and West Asia, which has tripled in the past two decades, will continue to grow. The region has also become an increasingly important market for Chinese exports. (AFP)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 11:44 pm IST

The Will (Shakespeare) in our world, of our time

Shakespeare, like Hindi cinema, has heavily relied on well-known myths, historical stories and allegories. (AFP)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 08:55 pm IST

Giving women their due in law-making

When asked about the missing women, parties invariably talk of “winnability”. The message is clear: Women matter as voters not decision-makers. (@ECISVEEP X/ANI)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 08:55 pm IST

A critic in Tel Aviv in the time of Israel’s war

He also excoriates the media. Because it wants to entertain and not inform, it’s chosen to ignore the devastation Benjamin Netanyahu has wrought upon Gaza. And he’s unforgiving about his prime minister. He calls his government fascist. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 11, 2026 08:55 pm IST

Mandal’s legacy and path ahead for social justice

BP Mandal’s legacy reminds us that inclusiveness is the true strength of democracy. His death anniversary is a reminder that the journey toward social justice remains unfinished. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 10, 2026 09:20 pm IST

Lost in narratives, a true picture of Bengal’s growth

From the early 1960s till the early 1990s, there was a steady decline in West Bengal’s NSDP per capita relative to the rest of India. From then to circa 2005, there was a steady improvement with West Bengal managing to catch up with the rest of India briefly in the early 2000s. (Mint Archive)

Published on Apr 10, 2026 09:20 pm IST

Iran war diminishes the idea of America, and UN’s relevance

No single entity has been as irrelevant as the UN. The very foundation of the UN Security Council, the most powerful body within the UN, is rooted in a version of imperialism. (Bloomberg)

Published on Apr 10, 2026 09:20 pm IST

A critique of the judiciary and a disproportionate response

The episode would likely have passed as a minor skirmish had the Court’s response been proportionate. Instead, the Supreme Court responded with unprecedented force. (HT Archive)

Published on Apr 09, 2026 09:24 pm IST

In the Hormuz window, an opportunity for India

The ceasefire rehabilitates Beijing’s image as a global peacemaker and advances its long-term project of positioning the yuan as the currency of Persian Gulf energy trade. (AFP)

Published on Apr 09, 2026 09:24 pm IST

India needs a national development corps

India’s demographic dividend can well become its Achilles heel and lead to significant unrest if not managed carefully. A young population can accelerate growth or strain institutions depending on whether credible pathways to purpose exist. (PTI)

Published on Apr 09, 2026 09:24 pm IST

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Anantara aims to redefine luxury hospitality in India

Bill Heinecke's Anantara aims to open 50 hotels in India over the next five years. (Anantara (Representative Image))

Updated on Apr 09, 2026 08:47 am IST

West Asia conflict: Pushing Pause to Permanent Peace amid Pessimism

Shiite Muslims hold portraits of Iran's supreme leaders, Ali Hosseini Khamenei and his son Mojtaba Khamenei as they celebrate after the United States and Iran agreed to a two-week ceasefire on April 8, 2026. Pakistan's Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif said on April 8, 2026, that Islamabad would host delegations from the United States and Iran later this week following their ceasefire announcement. (Photo by Asif HASSAN / AFP)(AFP)

Published on Apr 09, 2026 08:21 am IST

Many owners of the West Asia ceasefire

Chinese foreign minister Wang Yi reportedly made 26 calls to parties, and vetoed a UN resolution by the Gulf States to allow armed escorts for shipping. President Trump also acknowledged Beijing’s vital role. China is now in the driver’s seat. (AFP)

Published on Apr 08, 2026 09:37 pm IST

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