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    Let’s talk about punch, the abandoned monkey

    opinion
    Published on Feb 22, 2026 15:10 IST
    Punch clings to a toy because he was abandoned, which, by the way, is par for the course per evolution theories. (REUTERS)

    Pakistan’s cricket mirrors suffocation of its civic life

    The cricket field is not a parade ground, and batsmen are not infantry obeying orders. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 21, 2026 16:04 IST

    When cricket becomes war minus the shooting

    There is an important point to remember about sport. The opposing side are not your adversaries. They are certainly not your enemies. They are merely opponents as keen to win the game as you are to defeat them. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 21, 2026 16:03 IST

    Nuh’s women get a voice against domestic violence

    A community radio is run by the locals, speaks to the community in its language, and allows women to share, even anonymously if needed (Mohd Imran/Radio Mewat)
    opinion
    Updated on Feb 22, 2026 14:55 IST

    If clocks do not stop on Sundays, life too shouldn’t

    Such a mystique hangs over that last day of the week, that it cannot be regarded as just like any other day. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 21, 2026 16:01 IST

    How India scripted its renewables growth story

    Boosted by the increasing economic viability of renewables, India is outpacing other major developing countries in scaling cost-effective clean energy. (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 20, 2026 14:37 IST

    What Japan has meant to India, through a lens of history

    Fearing diminishment, Japan is moving in the direction of rearmament, in every sense of the word. The spectacular election of Takaichi is but a sign of this churn. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 20, 2026 14:37 IST

    Riding high on hope, waiting for deliverance

    The BNP, regardless of its dynastic constitution, history of mis-governance, and an inclination towards corruption, won hands down. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 20, 2026 14:37 IST

    India’s slow-motion arsenic tragedy

    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)
    opinion
    Published on Feb 20, 2026 24:47 IST

    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
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