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    West Asia’s shadow on energy security in India

    opinion
    Published on Mar 23, 2026 15:50 IST
    India has limited options to fall back on, despite turning to spot LNG markets and the temporary relief in buying Russian crude. Rising crude prices have already driven up liquified petroleum gas (LPG) prices and could drive up petrol, diesel, and CNG prices as well, with knock-on effects across the economy. (Bloomberg)

    Five priorities for India to eliminate TB

    It remains concerning that more than 3,00,000 people continue to die from TB each year, despite the disease being curable. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 23, 2026 15:50 IST

    Mind The Gap: Identity under scrutiny

    File photo
    opinion
    Published on Mar 23, 2026 02:30 IST

    Firing up innovation for the new tech age

    India’s innovation ecosystem is increasingly deepening. Through the National Education Policy 2020, we are integrating education, research, skills, and entrepreneurship into a single continuum (Mint Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 22, 2026 14:57 IST

    Reducing devotion to unbearable cacophony

    It’s no surprise that people in the Capital are increasingly suffering from insomnia, unease and hypertension. Half of the population in the region suffers from one of these ailments (Hindustan Times)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 22, 2026 14:57 IST

    Wealth of India, hits and misses

    If Artificial Intelligence (AI)’s gains accrue mainly to owners of capital rather than workers, inequality could deepen. (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 22, 2026 14:57 IST

    Will the classical anti-war Greek solution work?

    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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 22, 2026 11:04 IST

    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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 21, 2026 16:39 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 21, 2026 16:39 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 21, 2026 16:39 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 21, 2026 16:39 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 20, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 20, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 20, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 20, 2026 09:07 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)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 18, 2026 15:44 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 18, 2026 15:44 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 18, 2026 15:43 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 18, 2026 15:43 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.
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 18, 2026 04:29 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 17, 2026 15:08 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 17, 2026 15:08 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 17, 2026 15:08 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 16, 2026 14:52 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)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 16, 2026 18:07 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 16, 2026 14:52 IST

    Mind The Gap: Journalism as resistance

    Zahra Nader at the Security Council, UN Headquarters, New York, October 20, 2022
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 16, 2026 11:51 IST
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