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    Delivering the Ayushman Bharat promise to citizens

    opinion
    Published on Sep 22, 2025 18:36 IST
    Ayushman Bharat has opened the doors not only of public hospitals but also of some of the best private hospitals for needy citizens. (HT Archive)

    In Novartis patent case, India has a BIT of cover

    Could Novartis have the legitimate expectation that its patent would not be revoked? The answer is a resounding no. No foreign investor can have a legitimate expectation that a host State shall not act in accordance with its domestic law.
    opinion
    Updated on Sep 22, 2025 15:26 IST

    Behind the West’s rising dislike of Indian migrants

    The Right, throughout history, has risen amid economic suffering, discontent with the ruling elite, corruption, and unemployment. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 22, 2025 15:26 IST

    Empowering Single Women in India: The Rise of the Ekal Nari Movement

    Nirmal Chandel/pic courtesy: Martha Farrell Foundation
    opinion
    Updated on Sep 22, 2025 06:25 IST

    A world of chaos, with peace in short supply

    The Israeli army is hell bent on exiling two million Palestinian residents. Where will they go? (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Updated on Sep 21, 2025 15:03 IST

    Women central to India’s Stem-led development

    At the Indian Space Research Organisation (Isro), women scientists were mission directors for Chandrayaan-2 and the Mars Orbiter Mission, showcasing India’s rise as a space power (ANI/ PIB)
    opinion
    Updated on Sep 22, 2025 07:55 IST

    Defence and offence on West Asia chessboard

    India’s carefully cultivated strategic partnership with Saudi Arabia, a leading energy supplier and significant investor, is unlikely to be discarded (PIB)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 21, 2025 15:02 IST

    Political parties have to be safe spaces for women

    The Supreme Court’s observation on political parties as workspaces offers no solutions. It is time for political parties to pick up the slack and signal their good intentions. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Updated on Sep 20, 2025 14:24 IST

    Our roads as mirrors of our lack of civic sense

    Indians revel in the shared cultural belief that public space is someone else’s responsibility. The road is not “ours”. It’s the government’s. It’s karma ’s. (HT Photo)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 20, 2025 14:24 IST

    Living in the grey zone: Peter Mandelson’s story

    I imagine that after success has elevated him to the stratosphere, few people get to see this endearing side of Peter. But it’s definitely how I prefer to remember him. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 20, 2025 14:23 IST

    UN@80: Reforms essential for continued relevance

    For all its flaws, the United Nations remains unparalleled. The global public goods it delivers — peacekeeping, humanitarian coordination, norm-setting, development platforms — are not optional extras. (Getty Images via AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 20, 2025 14:23 IST

    What a birthday call said about India-US relations

    The birthday call to PM Modi came almost simultaneously with renewed trade discussions in Delhi. This is vindication of his approach. By refusing to escalate the rhetoric and by keeping channels open, he ensured that the dispute did not harden into hostility. (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 19, 2025 15:57 IST

    Amid India’s demographic shift, opportunity for Bihar

    Bihar must first strengthen its labour market. Agriculture, food processing, textiles, construction, and services can absorb many workers if training is practical and demand-based. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 19, 2025 15:57 IST

    Behind New Delhi’s cautious approach to Saudi-Pak pact

    The Arab States are displaying their lack of belief in the US as a security stabiliser. The Saudi decision, like so many other geopolitical tremors, has been triggered by the fault lines and seismic shocks of US President Donald Trump’s inchoate foreign policy. (REUTERS)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 19, 2025 15:56 IST

    GST reforms will leave a wonderful aftertaste

    The lower, simplified rates on most processed foods and packaging improve price points and simplify paperwork — making snacks, condiments, ready-to-cook items and dairy derivatives more competitive abroad. (AFP)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 18, 2025 15:07 IST

    What Akasa gets right about airline operations in India

    The Indian flying public should rejoice that Akasa Air now shows promise of becoming a strong number three in a market that is veering towards a duopoly. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 18, 2025 15:07 IST

    How India can bridge trust deficit with China

    It is essential to recognise that, despite a facade of discretion, China’s strategic engagements often conceal deeper motives. (AFP/Press Information Bureau (PIB))
    opinion
    Published on Sep 18, 2025 15:07 IST

    Mapping the course to uplifting minority groups

    Women, often the most marginalised within minority communities, face compounded challenges such as balancing economic independence with societal expectations and domestic responsibilities. Many are deprived of education and skill development at a young age. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 17, 2025 14:53 IST

    Big growth dreams for the country’s small cities

    The criteria for identification of tier-2 and 3 cities with growth potential must take into account those factors that spur and sustain growth. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 17, 2025 14:53 IST

    India-Russia ties and the heft of its history

    The European blockade of Russia has finally begun to push it to develop its relations with the Global South, and India is seen as a bridge here. (Sputnik via REUTERS)
    opinion
    Updated on Sep 17, 2025 14:53 IST

    Modi@75: From pracharak to Prime Minister, a life in politics and public service

    At the core of PM Modi’s personality is the pracharak’s urge to keep India First always and never family or personal interest (DPR PMO/ANI)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 16, 2025 14:53 IST

    September 17, and the building of a new India

    As India’s first PM to be born after Independence, and the only one in six decades to win three consecutive national elections, his tenure has been nothing short of a trailblazer. (PMO via PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 16, 2025 14:52 IST

    Use higher GST on coal to drive climate action

    India’s transition from fossil fuel to cleaner energy sources could lead to a loss of revenue in the long run. (HT Archive)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 16, 2025 14:52 IST

    An age for introspection, reflection and gratitude

    For an Indian with public responsibilities, crossing the average life expectancy at birth and reaching the diamond jubilee of 75 years, must lead to introspection, atma vichara , and to unadvertised acts of self-abnegation. (@NarendraModi via PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 16, 2025 14:52 IST

    A new playbook for holding public office

    As the Prime Minister turns 75, Chhattisgarh too completes 25 years of its formation, creating a moment of shared reflection. (HT Photo)
    opinion
    Updated on Sep 16, 2025 14:51 IST

    Why personality rights need legislative protection

    The Rai case is not only about protecting endorsement contracts. It is about reclaiming dignity and autonomy in an age where technology makes it easy to strip both away. (GettyImages)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 15, 2025 16:17 IST

    India can’t wait for a post-Trump America

    New Delhi must calm its nerves in the face of provocations from DC, however unjustified they may be, since this is not only about India. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 15, 2025 16:17 IST

    Nepal’s uncertain course after the Gen Z protests

    Nineteen school and college kids were killed in a police crackdown ordered by Oli and then home minister Ramesh Lekhak last Monday. (PTI)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 15, 2025 16:16 IST

    Mind the Gap: Why Indian women sleep less than men

    Counting sleep
    opinion
    Published on Sep 15, 2025 24:30 IST

    Thoughtful judgement in the age of outrage

    Anekantwad encourages us to listen with curiosity, not with a rebuttal prepared in advance. This is a crucial skill for negotiating in high-stakes, multi-stakeholder environments. (Shutterstock)
    opinion
    Published on Sep 14, 2025 15:54 IST
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