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Indian middle class’s gains in the last 12 years

Transformation in physical infrastructure is the most visible gain. The metro rail network, which served five cities before 2014, now serves 26 cities, with daily ridership exceeding 1.15 crore. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 10, 2026, 9:07 PM IST

More than a BIT of a challenge for India

the fact is that the EU and India initiated separate negotiations on trade and investment in 2022, and the trade talks alone reached their logical conclusion. An investment deal is yet to materialise. (@PiyushGoyal X/ANI)
Published on Jun 10, 2026, 9:07 PM IST

When preventive health check-ups do more harm

The common man also needs to understand the perils of indiscriminate testing. Doctors are, in general, well meaning. But they face intense pressure to be seen as doing something rather than simply providing reassuring advice. (HT Archive)
Published on Jun 9, 2026, 8:36 PM IST

From discovery of India to trust in Bharat

To measure up to the rising expectations of, and sustain a robust bond of trust with the people, is an exceptional success of Modi. (PMO)
Published on Jun 9, 2026, 8:35 PM IST

Raising minimum wages limits workers’ choice

We should respect the will of workers and let them decide whether the terms of a job offered are better than their other options or not. (Reuters)
Published on Jun 9, 2026, 8:35 PM IST