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Will the classical anti-war Greek solution work?

Published on Mar 22, 2026 04:34 pm IST

Rather than bearing sons and seeing them getting killed in endless wars, why not put an end to the business of babymaking to begin with? (AFP)

India, Hormuz, and the unipolar illusion

India secured the safe passage of two LPG tankers through the Strait by reaching out to Iran — evidence that our bilateral channels retain value even amid conflict. (ani)

Published on Mar 21, 2026 10:09 pm IST

Driving empowerment through a collective

The Tamil-language documentary Auto Queens is an eye-opener. Set in Chennai, where only 0.5% of women are auto drivers, the film tells the story of two women drivers, Mohana, the visionary president of Tamil Nadu’s first women-led auto rickshaw collective. (Still from the film Auto Queens)

Published on Mar 21, 2026 10:09 pm IST

Banquets are about cuisine — and culture

Banquets are not just about the food served, but also food for thought about people, cultures, choices and situations. (Rashtrapati Bhavan)

Published on Mar 21, 2026 10:09 pm IST

A 1977 Janata moment in Nepal’s political life

Balendra Shah, who’s only 35, will be Nepal’s new prime minister. it was his image and personality that captivated Nepal. (REUTERS)

Published on Mar 21, 2026 10:09 pm IST

A circular economy to secure our water future

Agriculture accounts for nearly 91% of India’s freshwater withdrawals, industry 2%, and domestic use 7%. Improving irrigation efficiency is central to a circular water economy. (AFP)

Published on Mar 20, 2026 08:55 pm IST

Water conservation in India: The community as custodian

In agriculture, micro-irrigation, improved on-farm water management, and better utilisation of available resources are being adopted across regions, supported by programmes like the modernisation of command area development, helping enhance sustainability while supporting farmers’ livelihoods. (AFP)

Published on Mar 20, 2026 08:55 pm IST

Why campuses must be kept free of party politics

The purpose of a university is tutelary: The student is expected to learn, understand, and build upon accumulated human knowledge through free enquiry. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 20, 2026 08:55 pm IST

Sanitation security and kidney stones in women

Research on sanitation insecurity in India has found that women often deliberately reduce water consumption or delay urination because toilets are distant, unsafe, or lack privacy. Surveys conducted after household toilets were installed have found that a large majority of women reported no longer needing to restrict food or water intake once a private toilet became available. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 20, 2026 02:37 pm IST

Remote sensing can help in NCR’s pollution battle

Delhi’s air pollution is driven by particulate matter, especially PM2.5. But the existing Pollution Under Control (PUC) system for vehicular emissions does not measure PM2.5 at all. (HT Archive)

Updated on Mar 19, 2026 08:55 pm IST

Unravelling of President Trump’s tariff strategy

The evolving US trade approach, from tariffs to investigations, should concern policymakers and economists about its credibility. (AP)

Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:55 pm IST

Swadeshi impulses in Indian civil aviation

India’s confidence in the aviation space, especially among the top talent, has grown. Many senior executives have contributed significantly to the country’s expanding airline business, making up with hard work and determination for what they perhaps lacked in credentials or overseas experience. (PTI)

Published on Mar 19, 2026 08:55 pm IST

The other war the world has ignored

Pakistan has carried out a series of air strikes in Afghan cities including Kabul and in border areas. The most egregious attack was the one this week that hit a drug rehabilitation centre in Kabul, killing at least 400 people and injuring 250. (AFP)

Published on Mar 18, 2026 09:14 pm IST

Expand storage to make use of renewable energy

Coal plants, incidentally, can dip only to a point, beyond which the machines get damaged. If we can’t balance against demand even after lowering coal-based generation, renewable generation has to be cut as well. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 18, 2026 09:14 pm IST

Time for a law on passive euthanasia

As India continues to grapple with the ethical challenges of modern medicine, the conversation on end-of-life rights has begun. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 18, 2026 09:13 pm IST

Iran war shows what is next for India on trade

Trump moves from one arena to another, carrying momentum forward. Venezuela gave way to Iran, and even as that conflict unfolds, attention is already shifting again, with Cuba emerging as another point of pressure. (Bloomberg)

Published on Mar 18, 2026 09:13 pm IST

Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Why Dubai captivates Indian interest in US-Iran tensions

Smoke rising from an area near the Dubai International Airport after a drone attack hit a fuel tank, amid the U.S.-Israel conflict with Iran. (REUTERS/Stringer/File Photo)

Updated on Mar 18, 2026 09:59 am IST

New bill marks a regressive turn in transgender rights

Gender is the way of being, and it determines how one feels, dresses, socialises, or behaves. Gender identity emerges at the interplay of one’s understanding of self and societal recognition. (AP)

Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:38 pm IST

Equity must underpin energy transition policy

The tapping of renewable energies alters the configuration of the Earth’s material structures as well, through mining, large dams, etc. (Reuters)

Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:38 pm IST

Purges in China’s PLA and Xi’s tightening grip

Following the 20th CPC Congress in 2022, Xi appeared to delegate responsibilities in key policy areas to trusted loyalists. For example, Premier Li Qiang became more active in foreign affairs on Xi’s behalf, attending multilateral meetings and meeting foreign dignitaries. (AP)

Published on Mar 17, 2026 08:38 pm IST

What’s corroding the nation’s steel frame

Corruption in high places is now discussed in various forums. Raids by probe agencies and the seizure of huge sums of cash and jewellery from the homes of senior civil servants cannot be ignored. (ED)

Published on Mar 16, 2026 08:22 pm IST

Compass to reshape India’s military future

The document argues that technology-driven battlefields require agile and contemporary doctrines to provide strategic direction. (AP)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 11:37 pm IST

In the West Asia crisis, a chance to build resilience

Unlike fossil fuels, where we remain import dependent, India is climatically blessed with solar, onshore wind and offshore wind as fully domestic resources. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 16, 2026 08:22 pm IST

Mind The Gap: Journalism as resistance

Zahra Nader at the Security Council, UN Headquarters, New York, October 20, 2022(UN Women, Ryan Brown)

Updated on Mar 16, 2026 05:21 pm IST

Trieste and the new routes of global trade

The Northern Adriatic occupies a privileged position in connecting the Mediterranean with Central Europe. Trieste, by virtue of its history, location and infrastructure links, represents one of the most natural hubs within this network. (Shutterstock)

Published on Mar 15, 2026 10:10 pm IST

In West Asia, a futile war that serves no ends

. Long wars are not the US’s cup of tea. Meanwhile, every protracted US military venture is a blessing in disguise for China (AFP)

Published on Mar 15, 2026 10:10 pm IST

Mood of the nation and national interest

Washington will always look after its own interests — the temporary tariff waiver on Russian crude is a tactical concession, far from being a reflection of an honest strategic partnership, and it will be renegotiated the moment American interests demand it (AFP)

Published on Mar 15, 2026 10:10 pm IST

The great Indian flying experience

The only bearable part about flying is when you are 35,000 feet in the air, casually sipping something. Everything before and after that is miserable. (HT Photo)

Published on Mar 14, 2026 11:19 pm IST

When falling in love becomes a radical act

In a country where 95% of marriages are still arranged by families in accordance with caste and faith, where murders committed in the name of family honour, and where even the inter-mingling of girls and boys is frowned upon, the simple act of falling in love can be a radical if not dangerous act. (HT Archive)

Published on Mar 14, 2026 11:18 pm IST

Beware the ides of March, but don’t fear the inevitable

In 44 BC, the ides of March took on a new meaning. Ignoring warnings from his wife Calpurnia and a soothsayer — if you go by Shakespeare’s version — Caesar insisted on going to the Senate, where he was stabbed to death. (Wikimedia Commons)

Updated on Mar 14, 2026 11:17 pm IST

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