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    Rare earths in India: Bridging the gaps to ensure sufficiency

    opinion
    Published on Dec 1, 2025 16:12 IST
    India is the third-largest generator of electronic waste worldwide, producing between 1.75 and 3.8 million tonnes of e-waste each year. (HT Archive)

    Plastic-free coastlines: India-Norway collaboration for Blue prosperity

    The volume of plastic waste in the world’s oceans has been estimated to be around 75-199 million tonnes, with 19-23 million tonnes of plastic waste leaking into aquatic ecosystems every year. (PTI)
    opinion
    Updated on Dec 1, 2025 16:12 IST

    Why are markets cool though GDP is hot?

    A dampener for the secondary market was that the diversion of household savings into gold and silver for investment has also increased. (AP)
    opinion
    Updated on Dec 1, 2025 16:12 IST

    Courting women’s vote with unconditional cash transfers

    The political prominence of UCTs to women is best understood against the backdrop of rising female voter participation. For decades, women voted at lower rates than men. That gap has not only closed but, in many states, women now outvote men. (@CEOBiharX/ANI)
    opinion
    Published on Dec 1, 2025 10:49 IST

    In a world that normalises violence against women, digital violence is a threat

    suicide
    opinion
    Published on Dec 1, 2025 01:30 IST

    Nuances in the debate on the age of consent

    Protection is grounded in rights and empowers children; protectionism is rooted in social norms and often ends up restricting their autonomy
    opinion
    Published on Nov 30, 2025 14:07 IST

    Why Opposition parties seem to lose the plot against BJP

    Predecessors of the present political princelings believed in political struggle rather than coining catchy slogans (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 30, 2025 14:01 IST

    After Johannesburg, future of G20 comity

    The main concern of the Global South now is undoubtedly that their modest gains will be lost under the US G20 presidency in 2026, which has already pledged to radically reduce the scope of G20, including possibly curtailing crucial developmental issues (AP)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 30, 2025 14:00 IST

    From qawwali to jazz: When staying silent is disrespectful

    Jazz performers often test phrases in real time, waiting for subtle auditory cues from the audience before ascending into bolder expressions
    opinion
    Updated on Nov 30, 2025 12:51 IST

    An axis of good in climate diplomacy

    The real work of climate action increasingly occurs in smaller configurations — coalitions of the willing, anchored in shared interests and grounded in delivery (AP)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 29, 2025 12:53 IST

    When the internet allows weaponisation of intimacy

    One in four female journalists and one in three women parliamentarians has reported online violence, according to UN Women
    opinion
    Published on Nov 29, 2025 12:49 IST

    Those were the days, we thought they’d never end

    There was no Bluetooth and we did not artificially whiten our teeth. Instead, we wore bell-bottoms, kept our hair long, participated in jam sessions and listened to A Date With You and Binaca Hit Parade on All India Radio
    opinion
    Published on Nov 29, 2025 12:49 IST

    Inglorious ways of showcasing power

    When a person’s entire worth is dependent on the position he occupies on a hierarchical scale, the assertion of status (and its recognition by others) becomes of crucial importance (Hindustan Times)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 29, 2025 12:49 IST

    Ignoring judicial nudge for queer-inclusive education

    Three moves are needed: Stronger anti-ragging and anti-bullying mandates, reservations for trans students, and sustained sensitisation of educators and peers (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 28, 2025 17:04 IST

    Diplomat for difficult times, friend for all seasons

    Nuance, subtle differentiation, the adjudication of the competing claims of importance, urgency and immediacy were Raghavan’s forte
    opinion
    Published on Nov 28, 2025 16:52 IST

    For democracy, X marks the spot. But only for now

    Transparency reduces the scope for sensationalism on X and thus imperils user engagement, a metric Musk cares deeply about. So, perhaps, in a few weeks the algorithms at X will magically boost complaints about “user privacy”. (AFPafp)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 28, 2025 16:15 IST

    Amid headwinds, the promise of e-commerce-led transformation

    E-commerce is not just a new way to shop; it is a structural shift in how India’s economy functions. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 27, 2025 15:17 IST

    Bihar women’s vote was for dignity, not freebies

    Women are informed citizens who weigh performance, delivery and respect. Saying they “voted for money” demeans the judgement of millions of women who voted for hope, security and respect. (@CEOBihar X/ANI)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 27, 2025 15:17 IST

    Hindon and the case for efficient, low-cost airports

    For budget-conscious fliers living in and around East Delhi and even Noida, Hindon is a lifeline. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 27, 2025 15:17 IST

    Towards a transparent, accountable judiciary

    The judiciary is too often decried. But respect for the bench — high or low — in a rule of law country, is non-negotiable. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 27, 2025 15:17 IST

    Maoists need to answer Bastar’s betrayed tribals

    The tribals form the backbone of the Maoist organisation in terms of the rank and file under a non-inclusive leadership. (ANI)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 26, 2025 15:54 IST

    MAGA vs America First threatens Trump’s agenda

    The challenge ahead for Trump is not just defeating the Democrats, but reconciling a base increasingly divided between loyalty and ideology, grievance and governance. (Reuters)
    opinion
    Updated on Nov 26, 2025 15:54 IST

    After US-Saudi pact, new West Asia in the making

    The Washington summit delivered multifaceted outcomes, blending hard security with transformative economic pacts. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 26, 2025 15:53 IST

    On Constitution Day, translating women’s reservation into women’s leadership

    Women’s leadership delivers superior development outcomes. In India, studies show, female political leaders positively impact voter turnout, health, and education outcomes, and inspire young girls towards leadership. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Updated on Nov 26, 2025 14:39 IST

    COP30 showed that the climate fight is still on

    Getting nations to agree to the phase-out of fossil fuels is as hard as doing it. After it took 28 COPs to raise the issue, this summit failed to agree on laying out a road map, despite the Presidency putting it on the negotiating table. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 25, 2025 15:42 IST

    No closure in the state versus governor battle

    The present verdict, which erased the concept of deemed assent, has the effect of empowering the erring Raj Bhavans by magnifying their delusions. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 25, 2025 15:41 IST

    Safeguarding the G20 for the Global South

    If India’s historic G20 presidency in 2023 gave the African Union full membership, then South Africa’s presidency ensured that the interests of 1.5 billion African people cannot be ignored. (AP)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 25, 2025 15:41 IST

    Ease of governance in India: Building trust with sincerity is key

    n the initial phase of liberalisation, both the government and the private sector were establishing their footing. The government was progressively opening doors to novel possibilities, while the private sector was gradually learning to navigate through them responsibly. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 24, 2025 15:59 IST

    Delhi blast flags the perils of homegrown terror

    Another matter of concern is that the terror module was self-financed with all the doctors pooling large chunks of their salaries earned at Al-Falah University to buy explosive precursors and assault rifles from jihadists in Kashmir. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 24, 2025 15:58 IST

    Belém COP30: A Summit focused on implementation

    Any conversation about energy transitions must be grounded in people’s lived realities, especially in the developing countries and LDCs. (AP)
    opinion
    Published on Nov 24, 2025 15:58 IST
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