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    Conservatism’s paradox: Abiding internationalism

    opinion
    Published on Apr 17, 2026 17:07 IST
    Vance’s appearance in Budapest did not come out of the blue. A distinctive feature of the Trump administration has been its efforts to rally like-minded parties around the world. (Reuters)

    Geopolitics over planet: Is it the ‘madness gene’?

    Conlficts led or influenced by the Global North are not just geopolitical events. They are mechanisms that divert climate finance, reinforce fossil dependence, and export compounded climate and health risks to the Global South. (AFP)
    opinion
    Updated on Apr 17, 2026 16:14 IST

    The climate game India cannot afford to lose

    The current instability of global oil markets makes this precisely the moment to lean into the energy transition rather than away from it. (AP)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 17, 2026 11:49 IST

    In Bengal, Assam polls, a test of Indian democracy

    The 2026 elections in Assam and West Bengal risk normalising a campaign in which the rules of the game become contested too. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 16, 2026 15:37 IST

    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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 16, 2026 15:37 IST

    What Noida unrest says about capital, labour ties

    What is not paid in wages and dignity may eventually be paid in unrest. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 16, 2026 15:37 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.
    opinion
    Published on Apr 16, 2026 04:44 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)
    opinion
    Updated on Apr 15, 2026 15:17 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 15, 2026 15:16 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 15, 2026 15:16 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.
    opinion
    Published on Apr 15, 2026 09:02 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 14, 2026 15:39 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 14, 2026 15:39 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)
    opinion
    Updated on Apr 14, 2026 15:39 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 13, 2026 15:19 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)
    opinion
    Updated on Apr 13, 2026 15:19 IST

    India’s many New Years reflect ancient knowledge

    In northern India, people celebrate Baisakhi as a harvest festival. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 13, 2026 15:18 IST

    A giant leap—for women in power

    Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover, Christina Koch and Jeremy Hansen
    opinion
    Published on Apr 13, 2026 04:30 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 12, 2026 16:37 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 12, 2026 16:37 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)
    opinion
    Updated on Apr 12, 2026 16:37 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 11, 2026 18:14 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 11, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 11, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 11, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 10, 2026 15:50 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 10, 2026 15:50 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 10, 2026 15:50 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 9, 2026 15:54 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)
    opinion
    Published on Apr 9, 2026 15:54 IST
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