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    India’s slow-motion arsenic tragedy

    opinion
    Published on Feb 20, 2026 24:47 IST
    Individuals exposed to higher arsenic concentrations had significantly elevated risks of death — not only from cancers of the lung, bladder and skin, but also from cardiovascular diseases. (HT Archive)

    There’s a Make in India twist in New Delhi-Paris ties

    Defence has always been the bulwark of the Franco-Indian relationship. But a systemic shift is on, which entails moving from a buyer-seller relationship to a partnership based on co-design, co-development and co-production of defence platforms and equipment. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 19, 2026 15:22 IST

    Why the UK wants to partner with India’s AI innovators

    AI has the potential to transform lives — improving health care, modernising public services, strengthening clean energy systems — bringing positive change to hardworking communities. (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 19, 2026 15:22 IST

    RBI checks on mis-selling will likely fail their purpose

    The onus must be on the seller to make a suitable sale that does no harm at the base level and then builds financial security. (Mint Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 19, 2026 15:22 IST

    Why is India training caregivers, but taxing dignity?

    For many older adults, the challenge is no longer just living longer, but living with dignity, autonomy, and minimal dependence. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 19, 2026 14:04 IST

    Bridging the gap in Maharashtra’s climate action

    The landscape for urban investment is evolving, with new financing mechanisms such as the urban infrastructure development fund, strengthening infrastructure in tier 2 and 3 cities. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 18, 2026 14:51 IST

    Beyond regulation: The case for Compassionate AI

    Everyone participating in AI development can be educated and trained in four key aspects of compassion — awareness, connectedness, feeling, and action — to tackle human and ecological challenges (Sanjeev Verma/HT Photo)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 18, 2026 14:51 IST

    India’s AI moment needn’t be a climate reckoning

    We must build something else. Call it frugal, even Gandhian, AI — fit-for-purpose, resource-efficient, aligned with public purpose from the start. (AFP)
    opinion
    Updated on Feb 18, 2026 17:15 IST

    What India needs for building AI strength

    India’s distinctive contribution to the digital age has rarely been about producing the most advanced laboratory breakthrough. It has been the taming of complexity, given its reality of incredible diversity. Aadhaar, UPI and industrialised software delivery for a global market are examples of this. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 18, 2026 14:50 IST

    The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: How travel has changed over the last five decades

    Travelling has become more accessible, but in the process, it may have lost its glamour.
    opinion
    Updated on Feb 19, 2026 01:18 IST

    The BNP has its task cut out in Bangladesh

    On Rahman’s part, he is saddled with numerous challenges. First and foremost is the restoration of law and order. (AFP)
    opinion
    Updated on Feb 18, 2026 24:47 IST

    India must lead AI on its own terms

    India must solve for inclusion, affordability, and resilience. Its advantage lies in building systems that work for 1.4 billion people. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 17, 2026 15:49 IST

    A Swedish corner in the EU-India trade deal

    The FTA will unlock new opportunities for European companies in India, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises by lowering entry barriers and simplifying procedures. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 17, 2026 15:49 IST

    The case for India to join Trump’s Board of Peace

    A non-representative body like the BoP cannot displace a universally representative organisation like the UN, which is the only body where more than 100 small States have a collective voice. At best, the BoP may eclipse UNSC for a short period on Gaza. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 16, 2026 15:18 IST

    Budget’s welcome focus on improving India’s brain health

    The transition from a brain-negative to a brain-positive economy has been estimated by the McKinsey Health Institute as key to unlocking $26 trillion in global economic opportunities by improving labour force performance, igniting innovation, and sharply improving the quality of life. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 16, 2026 15:18 IST

    Exorcise ghosts of the past to reset ties with Dhaka

    Once the new government settles down to get the economy back on track, it will have to deal with more substantive issues with India. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 16, 2026 15:17 IST

    Mind The Gap: The hero we need: Merci Gisele

    Penguin Books
    opinion
    Updated on Feb 16, 2026 10:50 IST

    Placing people at the heart of the AI story

    What productive gains AI can bring to the developing world was the question that the majority asked in just about every symposium and workshop (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 15, 2026 17:21 IST

    Echoes of past distrust in US trade deal debate

    Before slipping into a slanging match, we must not forget that we the people of India are the source of our government’s strength (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 15, 2026 17:21 IST

    After polls, resetting Delhi-Dhaka relations

    India’s redlines are well known to those who matter in Dhaka. Within those, there is ample room for advancement of the bilateral relationship. (AFP)
    opinion
    Updated on Feb 16, 2026 24:34 IST

    This script of sexuality demands radical edits

    The task before us is not to repress sexuality but to disentangle it from domination. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 14, 2026 17:17 IST

    Parks and playgrounds must become inclusive

    If a playground for children will not let a child, accompanied by her parents, feel the freedom of a swing, then who is that playground for? (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 14, 2026 17:17 IST

    Dealing with the tsunami of AI and other new tech

    Chatbots are only the most familiar face of the transformation. Distributed AI systems are proliferating beyond major research laboratories, and dedicated computational infrastructure continues to expand. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 14, 2026 17:17 IST

    The confusion about GM products in our markets

    Indian cotton, as we know, is genetically modified. Therefore, again, to the extent to which its oil contains GM traces they have already entered our food chain and diet. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 14, 2026 17:17 IST

    Looking beyond regime change in Tehran

    The Trump administration seeks to use its military power to achieve outcomes it can brand as success. But US regional allies, except for Israel, no longer see it as the guarantor of their security or regional stability. (AFP/US Navy)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 13, 2026 15:23 IST

    Why Centre must rethink disability tax on soldiers

    In the 1942 Battle of Sittang, while leading his company against Japanese forces, Sam Manekshaw took nine bullets in his stomach and intestines. He was so grievously wounded that the surgeon hesitated to operate on him. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 13, 2026 15:22 IST

    Poll won, BNP needs to rebuild politics in Dhaka

    Tarique Rahman, now poised to take charge as Bangladesh’s prime minister, should engage in accommodative politics. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 13, 2026 15:22 IST

    Why India must now bet big on animal vaccines

    For millions of households, livestock are living savings accounts. A cow or a few goats are sold to finance school fees, medical care, or to buffer against crop failure. But livestock are also fragile assets. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 12, 2026 15:58 IST

    This budget’s boring, and that’s a good thing

    Roads, railways, logistics, power and digital infrastructure remain the core fiscal tools for growth. This is not newsy. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 12, 2026 15:58 IST

    Why India must champion animal-free drug testing

    India presents a favourable climate for NAMs with policies such as the Amendment to Clinical Trials and Drugs Rules, 2019 and revisions in the Guidance Document on Toxicology for Registration of Chemical Pesticides, and the presence of a growing number of laboratories in this field. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 10, 2026 15:00 IST
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