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    Adjusting to Delhi-NCR pollution, with a smile

    opinion
    Published on Jan 17, 2026 18:39 IST
    Though the pollution issue has been raised prior to quite a few elections now, our politicians have realised it isn’t a deal breaker for the voting populace. (ANI)

    Decriminalising adolescent relationships under POCSO

    POCSO’s object is to protect minors from sexual abuse. But by defining everybody below 18 as a child incapable of consent, it has “trapped many adolescent couples in a legal paradox”. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 17, 2026 18:38 IST

    Why I consider 13 to be my lucky number

    Historically, the significance of 13 stretches back into the mists of time. Most people believe it has Biblical connotations. (AP)
    opinion
    Updated on Jan 17, 2026 18:34 IST

    MAGA fault lines and implications for India

    On January 6, 2021, when a large mob of Trump-supporters violently stormed the US Capitol to disrupt the Congressional certification of the 2020 presidential election, the world had a glimpse of how polarised the US is. Things have become worse. (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 17, 2026 18:31 IST

    Investing in developing India’s higher-ed faculty

    Faculty express a strong appetite for development in assessment design, inclusive pedagogy, student engagement, and managing workload and energy. What is missing is sustained, well-designed support. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 16, 2026 16:24 IST

    India must build its hard power in the age of Trump

    Given the collusive threat from two nuclear-armed neighbours, coupled with, at the very best, a disengaged Trump administration, India must spend more on security. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Updated on Jan 16, 2026 16:23 IST

    Celebrating science, outside the classroom

    If the benchmark were digital fluency, India ranks #1 in the world. Nearly everyone has a smartphone, UPI is the default for daily transactions, people troubleshoot on WhatsApp, learn on YouTube, and increasingly ask AI — often in their own languages. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 16, 2026 16:23 IST

    Sheltering the homeless as the temperature drops

    Many northern states, especially major cities like Delhi, set up temporary shelters each winter to protect the homeless during cold waves. However, both their availability and upkeep leave much to be desired. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 15, 2026 15:44 IST

    Why nations must call out Trump’s transgressions

    Trump’s declaration that the US will “run” Venezuela and control its energy marks the return of classical colonialism. (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 15, 2026 15:43 IST

    A call to reenergise the Indian space ecosystem

    A deeper examination of the Indian space ecosystem reveals that India is gradually falling behind traditional space powers. (AFP)
    opinion
    Updated on Jan 15, 2026 15:43 IST

    Harnessing technology to strengthen democracy

    Samvidhan Sadan is not merely a building; it is the hallowed ground where India’s Constitution was debated and drafted. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Updated on Jan 14, 2026 16:10 IST

    The case for nuance in the gig economy debate

    The gig economy is not inherently exploitative, nor is it a panacea for employment challenges. It is a transitional phase in how work is organised, mediated by technology and shaped by societal choices. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 14, 2026 16:10 IST

    Judicial course corrections & the need for judicial finality

    The Supreme Court is not an ordinary appellate court. Under Article 141, its judgments are binding law. Governments, lower courts, regulators, and citizens act on the principle that when the court speaks, it does so with finality (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 14, 2026 16:10 IST

    Patience over pressure: A resolution for parents

    Instead of single-mindedly searching for child prodigies in our midst, let us recognise the prodigy in each child, accepting that lasting capability is often built through exploration, time and the gradual unfolding of excellence. (Anshuman Poyrekar/HT Photo)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 13, 2026 15:34 IST

    How Gyanranjan shaped the world of Hindi literature

    There’s nobody left to reveal the many secrets or deal with the questions Gyan left half-answered. (Mukul Yadav)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 13, 2026 15:34 IST

    Turmoil in Tehran and its geopolitical aftershocks

    For India, the turmoil in Iran poses immediate and multi-layered risks despite limited direct economic exposure. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 13, 2026 15:33 IST

    Why courts need to be compassionate to strays

    Instead of ensuring implementation of the extant law and compliance by the executive, the judiciary has tasked itself with resolving the so-called stay-dog menace by directing permanent confinement of stray dogs found in institutional areas. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 12, 2026 15:32 IST

    Designing trade policy for a brave new world

    India should step up trade negotiations with a broad range of partners. An early trade deal with the EU that protects our exporters from the debilitating impact of EU’s proposed green tariffs is particularly important. (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 12, 2026 15:32 IST

    Refining India’s future in critical minerals

    The global midstream landscape is strikingly concentrated. China controls nearly 90% of processing capacity for key minerals. (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 12, 2026 15:31 IST

    Designing education for future semiconductor supremacy

    India’s semiconductor journey began parallel to the nation’s goal of becoming developed by 2047. During this pursuit, academia will play a significant role not only in developing a future-ready workforce. (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Updated on Jan 12, 2026 15:31 IST

    India’s son preference endures, daughter aversion declines

    11th child
    opinion
    Published on Jan 12, 2026 02:30 IST

    The many flavours of the music season in Chennai

    The hugely talented TM Krishna has spoken about what he considers a huge distortion, of one caste having hijacked Carnatic music to the near elimination of all non-Brahmin musicians (Amal KS/HT PHOTO)
    opinion
    Updated on Jan 12, 2026 01:02 IST

    The US’s muscle flexing risks worsening conflict conditions

    The Trump administration is planning to offer heavy compensation to Greenland residents instead of their wealth. This is a new version of “divide and rule” (Bloomberg)
    opinion
    Updated on Jan 12, 2026 11:35 IST

    Reinforcing old ties to face new challenges

    In the current geopolitical milieu, Chancellor Merz’s visit allows India and Germany to articulate an alternative model of cooperation. (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 11, 2026 16:18 IST

    Looking at cancer care, through the gender lens

    The challenge is the uneven delivery of services, infrastructure gaps, low community uptake and low awareness. Moreover, oncologists and staff specialising in cancer care are also rarely available in rural areas. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 10, 2026 16:50 IST

    Myanmar’s junta and a farce of an election

    The silence from New Delhi suggests India has no reservations if Gen Aung Hliang continues to rule. If that’s true, it would be unbecoming of the world’s largest democracy. (via REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 10, 2026 16:50 IST

    When the going gets tough, the tough go superstitious

    Émile Durkheim argued that ritual practices reinforce social cohesion. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 10, 2026 16:50 IST

    A few silver linings on the South Asian horizon

    Terrorism hurts and will continue to do so. It has to be met with unequivocal force. But alongside that use of force, there has to be use of a higher force — sanity and humanity — to defeat the larger aim of terrorism, which is the deepening of fault lines, of hates and fears. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 10, 2026 16:50 IST

    A silent epidemic harming health and productivity

    Studies reveal rampant deficiencies across rural and urban India, affecting over half the population. Causes include poor dietary diversity, poverty, food insecurity, and low awareness. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 9, 2026 15:46 IST

    Reserving the right to counter foreign media narratives

    As India became a sizeable market and a prospective ally, the foreign press became much more interested in understanding — and shaping — India’s rise. (ANI)
    opinion
    Published on Jan 9, 2026 15:45 IST
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