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    Lowering the threshold for the legal ‘use of force’

    opinion
    Published on Mar 27, 2026 14:43 IST
    The International Court of Justice has repeatedly held that only the gravest forms of force qualify as an “armed attack”. Not every unlawful act crosses that threshold. (AP)

    Dubai is more than a skyline, it’s also an idea

    Dubai has evolved into a reference point — especially for younger generations across the region seeking opportunity. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 27, 2026 14:43 IST

    The Iran war and the shifting Gulf dynamics

    UAE’s minister of industry and advanced technology has accused Iran of “economic terrorism” for choking the Strait of Hormuz. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 27, 2026 14:42 IST

    Private lives versus government morality

    The transgender certificate does little beyond allowing a person to apply for documents, jobs and education in the gender of their choice. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 26, 2026 15:09 IST

    Beijing’s tech strategy is a national security project

    The projects highlighted in the 2026 Government Work Report reflect a systematic push into areas such as semiconductors, Artificial Intelligence (AI), and advanced manufacturing. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 26, 2026 15:09 IST

    Courting mistrust with the NCERT book ban

    The apex court being upset about the way it is portrayed and demanding that corrections be made is fair and part of the process. But for it to attribute motives, order a blanket ban, and ostracise the authors sends the wrong message. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 26, 2026 15:09 IST

    Easing the journey from the lab bench to market

    India ranks third globally in scientific publications and fourth in PhDs awarded. We excel at the early stages of discovery — what experts call technology readiness levels (TRL) 1-3. Our labs are proficient at producing papers. But an industrial economy runs on products, not papers. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 25, 2026 15:20 IST

    Familiar interventions in an unsettled region

    As this conflict shows, war has doubtful efficacy as a deterrent, but strong incentives for escalation. (AFP)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 25, 2026 15:20 IST

    Nuanced reading of the right to die with dignity

    Modern medicine can prolong dying through ventilators, feeding tubes, and endless interventions long after the person is gone. To insist on continuing such treatment regardless of prognosis or suffering is not the protection of life; it is cruelty. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Updated on Mar 25, 2026 15:20 IST

    Why the US and Iran may exit a costly war

    Also impinging on Trump’s calculus are angry pleas from US allies in West Asia who have borne the brunt of Iranian counterattacks. The persistent insecurity complex in the region pitting Iran against American allies has exploded into an inferno during this war. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 24, 2026 14:39 IST

    Jal Jeevan Mission 2.0: Beyond pipes & pumps

    The Jal Jeevan Mission has rapidly evolved from an infrastructure project into a transformative public programme. Having expanded tap water access from a small minority to the vast majority of rural India, the mission’s focus now shifts from construction to long-term service sustainability. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 24, 2026 14:39 IST

    Need a stronger WTO to fight Trump’s trade pivot

    Today, we are witnessing a new NIEO moment, this time launched by the US because of its disenchantment with the WTO. (Getty Images via AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 24, 2026 14:39 IST

    The Strait of Hormuz and India’s Structural Energy Vulnerability

    India’s strategic petroleum reserves currently cover roughly 9–10 days of consumption. Even after including commercial inventories which can theoretically provide an additional buffer of 64.5 days, the total buffer remains below that of China. (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 24, 2026 11:52 IST

    Time of great global demographic u-turn

    Some demographers and economists believe that governments should now encourage people to have more children. A depopulating world may not necessarily be good for either the environment or economic growth, they argue. (Parveen Kumar/HT Photo)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 23, 2026 15:50 IST

    West Asia’s shadow on energy security in India

    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)
    opinion
    Published on Mar 23, 2026 15:50 IST

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
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