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India’s dual opium crisis

Tramadol — marketed as non-addictive — has flourished precisely because it fell outside the strict controls on classical opioids. But the drug is widely abused. (Reuters)
Published on May 1, 2026 09:00 IST

Heat action plans must go beyond emergencies

Heat action plans can be tools of empowerment for vulnerable groups that stand to lose their livelihood during a heat wave. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 30, 2026 15:02 IST

Original thinking vs automated thinking

The education the British installed in India rewards memorisation and leaves little room for curiosity or independent thought. (HT Archive)
Published on Apr 29, 2026 15:36 IST