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Firing up innovation for the new tech age

Published on Mar 22, 2026 14:57 IST
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)

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)
Updated 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)
Published on Mar 22, 2026 14:57 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)
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)
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)
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)
Published on Mar 20, 2026 15:25 IST

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)
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)
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)
Published on Mar 18, 2026 15:43 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)
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)
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
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)
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)
Published on Mar 15, 2026 16:40 IST