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    Trieste and the new routes of global trade

    opinion
    Published on Mar 15, 2026 16:40 IST
    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)

    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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 15, 2026 16:40 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 15, 2026 16:40 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 14, 2026 17:49 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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 14, 2026 17:48 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)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 14, 2026 17:47 IST

    Why Indian industry economises on R&D

    R&D flourishes when survival demands it — when firms must meet the standards of the world’s most competitive markets. It thrives under relentless competition and minimal protection. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 14, 2026 17:46 IST

    Defining moment for law on passive euthanasia in India

    The Supreme Court of India has already recognised the right to die with dignity in the landmark Common Cause judgment. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 13, 2026 14:58 IST

    The national capital’s other pollution problem

    Traffic is only one part of the soundscape. Delhi is also defined by a continuous cacophony of other sounds — hawkers, music, construction work, loudspeakers, generators, all competing for attention. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 13, 2026 14:58 IST

    In West Asia, the ruins of globalisation

    In a Trumpian age — and the world may behave in this manner even after he’s gone —- there is no better protection than the power of your markets and military. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 13, 2026 14:58 IST

    Long shadow of public health’s colonial legacy

    The medical services of the Armed Forces trace directly to the colonial Indian Medical Service — primarily designed to safeguard British troops. Its origin dates back to the formation of the Bengal Medical Service in 1763. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 12, 2026 15:23 IST

    A petrodollar smoking gun in the war on Iran

    The global economy runs on oil, and for five decades, this has overwhelmingly been run on the US dollar. (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 12, 2026 15:23 IST

    Factors driving the current pushback against Mandal

    In Maharashtra, Maratha elites continue to command significant control over cooperative and rural institutional networks even while pressing for backward designation. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 12, 2026 15:21 IST

    If India gets AI in agriculture right, the Global South wins

    AI can help make agriculture more productive and resilient — but technology alone is not enough. (AP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 12, 2026 14:03 IST

    War in West Asia and failure of global order

    The US-Israel war against Iran raises a question that should stand at the centre of any serious discussion: Under what legal authority is this war being fought? (AFP)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 11, 2026 14:57 IST

    This moment in history & role of middle powers

    Middle powers know that opportunities to defend their interests from US and Chinese dominance won’t remain open forever. (Getty Images)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 11, 2026 14:57 IST

    The negative echoes of a divided education system

    Since no course evaluation or any other procedure ensuring transparency exists, pedagogic experience remains confined to a student’s personal memory. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 11, 2026 14:57 IST

    How AI can help square the circle of urban inequality

    As the world’s first Global South host of the AI Summit, India’s ambition to position itself as a leader in inclusive AI is unmistakable. (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 11, 2026 11:29 IST

    Reading the tea leaves in the conflict in West Asia

    American planning relies on three assets — technology, supremacy in the skies, and clandestine operations inside Iran largely dependent on Israeli capabilities (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 10, 2026 15:33 IST

    The story India’s new GDP series tells us

    India’s growth is still driven by household consumption, but that is showing signs of sluggishness. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 10, 2026 15:33 IST

    Impetus for science amidst a global churn

    A nationwide network of over 1,000 accredited clinical trial sites will be created to accelerate drug development timelines and enhance the credibility of Indian research. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 10, 2026 15:33 IST

    Mapping development, uncovering inequities

    Sonipat is sprinting toward modernisation, but it risks tarnishing its topography and leaving its workers behind. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 9, 2026 16:30 IST

    What the new GDP series gets right, what needs fixing

    As in other large economies, India must also find a way to institutionalise regular audits of key statistical products such as the GDP, the consumer price index (CPI), and the index of industrial production (IIP). (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 9, 2026 16:30 IST

    In Bihar, a moment of generational change

    Nitish Kumar correctly diagnosed rule of law as a key confidence booster for vulnerable communities. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 9, 2026 16:30 IST

    When a no-confidence motion is moved against the Lok Sabha Speaker

    Parliament’s own history demonstrates that the power to remove the Speaker has never been treated lightly. All three motions to date were defeated because the House demanded precision, procedure, and restraint before exercising its gravest internal power. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 9, 2026 13:02 IST

    After Nitish Kumar exits as Bihar chief minister

    Whoever replaces Nitish as the CM will take a very long time to match his stature. Nitish worked hard to end “the jungle raj” in Bihar. (Santosh Kumar/HT Photo)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 8, 2026 15:48 IST

    Dilemmas of neutrality as war breaks out at sea

    Iranian warship IRIS Dena is seen in the Bay of Bengal during International Fleet Review held at Visakhapatnam, India, Feb. 18, 2026. AP/PTI(AP03_04_2026_000250B) (AP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 8, 2026 15:48 IST

    The making of a new political order in Nepal

    The immediate task for the RSP is to form a government. They will then need to move swiftly on some of the core demands of the Gen Z protests. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 8, 2026 15:47 IST

    Enduring gender gap in Time Use suggests the influence of patriarchal norms

    Though women’s participation in economic activities has been rising significantly over the period, time use surveys of 2024 and 2019 reinforce that women continue to shoulder the primary responsibility of unpaid work in the household. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 8, 2026 12:45 IST

    Mind The Gap: Women won’t go back

    Time to power up
    opinion
    Published on Mar 8, 2026 11:44 IST
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