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    Remote sensing can help in NCR’s pollution battle

    opinion
    Updated on Mar 19, 2026 15:25 IST
    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)

    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

    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

    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

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