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The Hindu Opinion

26 Jan, 19:00

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Genocide and the world’s averted gaze - As world leaders gather at Auschwitz, they must ponder over why ‘never again’ continues to be breached
192
The Hindu Opinion

26 Jan, 19:00

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Republican journey: on the President’s address to the nation  - The President should stay clear of partisan political discourse 
198
The Hindu Opinion

26 Jan, 18:45

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A checklist for the Dhruv helicopter investigation - The investigation of the Coast Guard ALH accident could be an inflexion point in India’s helicopter programme
236
The Hindu Opinion

25 Jan, 22:00

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Maps we navigate - They kindle a spirit of curiosity, beckoning us to explore uncharted territories and conquer new frontiers
2,122
The Hindu Opinion

24 Jan, 19:00

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Competitive populism: on parties and the Delhi Assembly elections - BJP is promising voters what it earlier dismissed as AAP’s culture 
3,480
The Hindu Opinion

24 Jan, 19:00

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At 75, constitutional justice and personal liberty - In the midst of marking 75 years of the Constitution of India, India needs to take a sober look at the right to personal liberty being a core constituent of an idea of justice
3,253
The Hindu Opinion

24 Jan, 18:45

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Foundational values, the journey of the Indian state - Rather than reinventing the wheel of the Constitution, there has to be a strong defence of India’s democratic principles
3,467
The Hindu Opinion

24 Jan, 18:45

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​Further south: on the Iron Age and the south  - Archaeologists must look for more iron-specific sites in the south 
3,016
The Hindu Opinion

24 Jan, 05:00

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Is poverty being underestimated in India?
3,554
The Hindu Opinion

24 Jan, 03:45

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‘They didn’t glamourise violence,’ says Devdutt Pattanaik, author of Ahimsa: 100 Reflections on the Harappan Civilization - The mythologist explains why the past is not better or worse than the present
3,444
The Hindu Opinion

23 Jan, 20:15

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The importance of the critical review - Well written critical reviews, more than the positive ones, add to the treasury of anecdotes and folklore that nourish a literary community
3,367
The Hindu Opinion

23 Jan, 19:00

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India’s winding road to ‘#EndTB’ - The chances of ending TB by 2025 appear bleak, but there is some hope
2,687
The Hindu Opinion

23 Jan, 19:00

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Rumour has it: on the Lucknow-Mumbai Pushpak Express accident - The underlying causes of the track deaths have more to do with deep rooted malaises 
3,160
The Hindu Opinion

23 Jan, 18:45

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​WHO is right: on the U.S. leaving the World Health Organization - The U.S. must return to WHO’s fold in its own interest 
2,699
The Hindu Opinion

23 Jan, 18:45

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A grey birthday for the Election Commission of India - The sanctity of electoral rolls is the foundation of India’s electoral democracy; the Election Commission of India has nothing to celebrate on the anniversary of its founding day
2,516
The Hindu Opinion

22 Jan, 20:00

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The oligarchy we see today - In today’s increasingly unequal world, empowered by tech marvels such as Artificial Intelligence, economic power invariably gets concentrated in a few hands
3,446
The Hindu Opinion

22 Jan, 20:00

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Playing the Punjab card in Delhi - The AAP is hoping to fight anti-incumbency by riding on its achievements in Punjab
3,757
The Hindu Opinion

22 Jan, 19:00

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Changed dynamics: On India and the Trump administration   - India must chart a new transactional course with the Trump administration 
3,209
The Hindu Opinion

22 Jan, 19:00

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It’s Russian roulette in the skies - With military conflicts and incidents of state players posing threats to civil aviation rising, the issue of training proficiency and skills assumes importance
3,297
The Hindu Opinion

22 Jan, 18:45

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China’s moves must recast India’s critical minerals push - India’s critical minerals development plans face challenges; a way out may be to adopt the semiconductor fabrication model
2,488
The Hindu Opinion

22 Jan, 18:45

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​An exit of bluster: On the U.S. and the climate change fight - The rest of the world must reassess the U.S.’s role in fighting climate change 
2,889
The Hindu Opinion

21 Jan, 20:30

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A sweet win for turmeric farmers - The National Turmeric Board needs adequate funds to fulfil its objective
3,508
The Hindu Opinion

21 Jan, 20:30

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The world has been changing for a while - We are not so much on the cusp of a new era but have been in one for some time. And that is what change is all about — invisible, unnoticed and unremarkable
3,636
The Hindu Opinion

21 Jan, 19:00

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Time to seize the promise of the U.S.-India nuclear deal - There are major challenges that limit the full fruition of the deal, but the Trump administration can iron them out
1,877
The Hindu Opinion

21 Jan, 19:00

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​Inaugural drama: on the 47th President of the U.S. - Donald Trump is living up to his threats and promises 
3,397
The Hindu Opinion

21 Jan, 18:45

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Trump 2.0 as disruptor of the global legal order - U.S. President Donald Trump’s renewed majority and control over the U.S. Senate and the House are likely to help him push forward his policies more effectively
1,809
The Hindu Opinion

21 Jan, 18:45

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​The price of success: on Kerala’s demographic transition  - Kerala’s rising maternal mortality ratio is not yet a cause for concern 
1,756
The Hindu Opinion

20 Jan, 19:00

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UGC’s draft regulation has serious constitutional issues - The problem arises when the UGC begins to regulate an area which is not a part of the parent Act — namely the selection and the appointment of university vice chancellors
2,860
The Hindu Opinion

20 Jan, 19:00

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Capex quandary: on the economic data, policy   - Private investments remain tentative amid growth concerns
2,981
The Hindu Opinion

20 Jan, 18:45

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​Go, kho kho, go: on boosting sport with a rural heart - India needs to pump in more time and resources into rural sports 
2,697
The Hindu Opinion

20 Jan, 18:45

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Prioritising IMEC is in America’s best interest - The U.S. and India must ensure the completion of this project, which represents a fundamental reimagining of regional economic cooperation
2,559
The Hindu Opinion

19 Jan, 19:15

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Recasting insolvency resolution - The Jet Airways case is one example of the many structural infirmities affecting India’s insolvency regime
3,605
The Hindu Opinion

19 Jan, 19:15

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Parties and their ‘presidential’ problems - The crucial post of ‘State unit President’ has ignited much political activity
3,457
The Hindu Opinion

19 Jan, 19:15

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Dock Workers Call Off Strike: Accord at Delhi Talks - From the Archives, January 20, 1975
2,831
The Hindu Opinion

19 Jan, 19:00

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A surge in radical governments, the hope of democracy - The last thing India needs is the revival of Islamic radicalism in Bangladesh
2,595
The Hindu Opinion

19 Jan, 19:00

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​Pyrrhic peace: on the Hamas-Israel ceasefire 
2,643
The Hindu Opinion

19 Jan, 18:45

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The historian must note that the past has many layers - Today’s historian must engage with the ‘facts’ as well as what has been habitually dismissed as ‘fiction’
2,790
The Hindu Opinion

12 Jan, 20:30

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The reforms needed in the MEA - India has established itself as a major player in global affairs. The Ministry of External Affairs needs to keep pace with the demands of this new era
177
The Hindu Opinion

12 Jan, 19:00

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Centralising control: on the Draft UGC Regulations, 2025 - The Centre must not attempt to run universities by proxy appointments
261
The Hindu Opinion

12 Jan, 19:00

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India’s data protection rules need some fine-tuning - The largely positive response to the Draft Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Rules flows from its less prescriptive, principles-based approach
291
The Hindu Opinion

12 Jan, 18:45

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The draft digital data protection rules will advance authoritarianism  - There is a common thread with the parent Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, with its digital leash
265
The Hindu Opinion

12 Jan, 18:45

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Law by reflex: on the amendments by Tamil Nadu Assembly to criminal laws on sexual crimes against women - Effective implementation, not stringency of law, will deter sexual crimes
286
The Hindu Opinion

11 Jan, 22:45

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Step back, rediscover happiness - Slow down and let go, the happiest people are those who give and receive care, creating meaningful connections
2,201
The Hindu Opinion

11 Jan, 22:30

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Hoping the best from 2025 - Last year was a breath of fresh air after the travails of COVID-19
2,294
The Hindu Opinion

11 Jan, 22:15

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Compassion and understanding - It’s okay to not be okay, and it’s okay to take time to heal
2,022
The Hindu Opinion

11 Jan, 22:00

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Cross connections - The hilarity brought about by communication devices of yore in the Army
1,774
The Hindu Opinion

11 Jan, 21:45

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The interview - It was about showing up, taking a chance, and surviving to tell the tale
1,752
The Hindu Opinion

11 Jan, 21:30

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Hullabaloo at the balcony garden - Getting the hands dirty and making a big mess
1,633
The Hindu Opinion

11 Jan, 21:15

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Monkey matters - In a temple town, a human-simian nexus pulls a fast one on a visitor
1,509
The Hindu Opinion

10 Jan, 19:00

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Chasing truce: On the U.S. and talks between Israel and Hamas - Benjamin Netanyahu is keener on his government’s survival than on peace 
2,873
The Hindu Opinion

10 Jan, 19:00

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Forging leadership with India’s youth power - The Viksit Bharat Young Leaders Dialogue is designed to inspire the youth to think critically
2,968
The Hindu Opinion

10 Jan, 18:45

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Local power: On Tamil Nadu government’s move   - Local self-governments make a difference to the lives of people 
2,560
The Hindu Opinion

10 Jan, 18:45

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India’s journey so far on the AI military bandwagon - India has begun harnessing AI’s potential to strengthen its defence ecosystem, but there are still significant impediments
2,527
The Hindu Opinion

10 Jan, 13:15

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Medical education in India is at a crossroads; here’s a road map - Adopting a Western model without the necessary infrastructure and faculty could have catastrophic consequences
2,780
The Hindu Opinion

10 Jan, 03:45

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‘I felt like a messenger,’ says Nirmala Lakshman, author of The Tamils — A Portrait of a Community - Nirmala Lakshman offers a journalist’s view in her profile of Tamils and their political and cultural history
3,383
The Hindu Opinion

10 Jan, 03:45

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‘If I can be a useful model for people to emulate, why not?’ asks Shashi Tharoor - The writer-politician on why his command over the language attracts both memes and admiration
3,143
The Hindu Opinion

09 Jan, 20:30

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Is India open to the idea of dual citizenship?
3,593
The Hindu Opinion

09 Jan, 20:15

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What it takes to be on right side of facts - Journalists in Kashmir have long navigated a hostile environment, facing threats, surveillance, and legal repercussions
2,700
The Hindu Opinion

09 Jan, 19:30

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Section 152 of BNS should not become a proxy for sedition - The lack of a statutory requirement to establish a causal linkage between the speech and its actual consequence before depriving the accused of personal liberty renders Section 152 amenable to abuse
2,589
The Hindu Opinion

09 Jan, 19:00

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Damage control: On the Tibet earthquake - Adherence to existing regulations can limit the impact of earthquakes
2,393
The Hindu Opinion

08 Jan, 20:00

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Atishi: A step behind Kejriwal - By playing second fiddle to Arvind Kejriwal, Atishi has sent out a clear message
3,401
The Hindu Opinion

08 Jan, 19:00

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River interlinking, the fount of environmental disaster - The political class must note that the lofty idea of interlinking rivers overlooks the huge environmental costs and the eventual deaths of rivers and deltaic regions
3,095
The Hindu Opinion

08 Jan, 19:00

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​Growth chill: On the economy - The economy’s sputtering engines necessitate urgent fiscal actions
3,300
The Hindu Opinion

08 Jan, 18:45

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The right to food and the struggle with the PDS - Bureaucratic hurdles are a reason why a substantial number of households have found themselves removed from PDS rolls in parts of north, central and east India
2,523
The Hindu Opinion

08 Jan, 18:45

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Cripple and scuttle: On vacancies in Information Commissions - Governments are discouraging the exercise of the right to information 
3,018
The Hindu Opinion

07 Jan, 20:00

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More flexibility, but also greater challenges - The accelerated and extended degree programmes herald a transformative shift in Indian education but also raise many questions
3,836
The Hindu Opinion

07 Jan, 19:00

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Strong setback: On the Maoist movement and anti-Maoist operations - The IED blasts in Bijapur are the act of a flailing insurgency 
3,678
The Hindu Opinion

07 Jan, 19:00

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The rebounding of Pakistan’s Afghan strategy - The return of the Taliban has made Afghanistan a ‘strategic ditch’ for Pakistan’s security establishment
3,374
The Hindu Opinion

07 Jan, 18:45

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The perilous life of the district journalist in India - They play a crucial role as watchdogs and in uncovering the abuse of power, inviting the ire of powerful vested interests
3,608
The Hindu Opinion

04 Jan, 23:15

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A vision for healthcare in India - Health is a fundamental human right and it is an attainable social goal
435
The Hindu Opinion

04 Jan, 22:45

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A quest for harmony with nature - Birds indicate to us quite clearly if our actions are promoting harmonious coexistence or otherwise.
453
The Hindu Opinion

04 Jan, 22:30

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When biographies become hagiographies - The hero often becomes compelled to portray the persona that his hagiography projects
447
The Hindu Opinion

04 Jan, 21:45

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A longing for WFH - A major benefit is the improvement in the work-life balance
444
The Hindu Opinion

04 Jan, 21:00

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A better understanding of freedom - The frequent misuse of public property demands it
433
The Hindu Opinion

04 Jan, 15:15

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‘If you take a walk, I’ll tax your feet’ and other joys - Popcorn has three different GST tax slabs which is a good way to ensure that many of us won’t be going to the movies
1,476
The Hindu Opinion

03 Jan, 19:00

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The looming threat to federalism and democratic tenets - ‘One Nation One Election’ should not become a device for the centralisation of powers; issues such as a strengthening of anti-defection laws cannot be glossed over
2,514
The Hindu Opinion

03 Jan, 19:00

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​Losing momentum: on slowing consumption demand - GST receipts and other recent indicators suggest consumption is still a concern
2,725
The Hindu Opinion

03 Jan, 18:45

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India, cross-border insolvency and legal reform - The dismal state of cross-border insolvency law and regulation, with unenforceable governing sections and slow progress on amendments, needs to be reversed
2,391
The Hindu Opinion

03 Jan, 03:45

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The Chola empire was made by its queens: Anirudh Kanisetti - Kanisetti on his latest book about the Chola empire and why a historian’s job today is to encourage society to reflect on evidence
3,578
The Hindu Opinion

02 Jan, 19:45

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Manmohan Singh: An easy boss with some mischievous humour - The former Prime Minister did not make much of his remarkable career and was willing to answer uncomfortable questions
3,558
The Hindu Opinion

02 Jan, 19:00

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Remembering the impactful legacy of wise leadership - After 2015, not one of the life-changing transformations in the lives of ordinary Indians was sustained
2,814
The Hindu Opinion

02 Jan, 19:00

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​Force of ideas: On the New Orleans truck attack - The Islamic State must not be allowed to regain foothold in West Asia 
3,125
The Hindu Opinion

02 Jan, 18:45

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Cost and benefit: On Bangladesh, India and Sheikh Hasina   - India cannot hand over Sheikh Hasina to the unelected Yunus government 
2,541
The Hindu Opinion

02 Jan, 18:45

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Reflections as the world grows more ‘polarised’ - As the 2024 ‘word of the year’, the term has become a significant aspect of the modern world
2,631
The Hindu Opinion

02 Jan, 14:00

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Youth at the forefront of climate litigation - Youth-driven climate litigation is revolutionising the global climate movement, achieving landmark wins, and demanding government accountability
2,831
The Hindu Opinion

01 Jan, 19:45

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Karnataka Woman Minister on receiving end - The alleged remark of MLC C.T. Ravi against Minister Laxmi Hebbalkar reflects a larger mindset
3,924
The Hindu Opinion

01 Jan, 19:00

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The sorry state of India’s parliamentary proceedings - The diminishing of Parliament is deeply damaging to India’s democracy
3,789
The Hindu Opinion

01 Jan, 19:00

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​Too little, too late: on Manipur and the Home Ministry’s self pat   - The situation in Manipur belies the Home Ministry’s sanguine assessment 
3,556
The Hindu Opinion

01 Jan, 18:45

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Tackling delimitation by reversing population control - It is too simplistic a solution that is being put forth by some politicians in the southern States
2,412
The Hindu Opinion

01 Jan, 18:45

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​Farm fire: on the fast by Jagjit Singh Dallewal, farmers’ demands   - Jagjit Singh Dallewal should end his fast and press for talks on farmers’ demands 
3,168
The Hindu Opinion

31 Dec, 19:00

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Learning lessons: on the air crash in South Korea   - Flight crew all over the world need better training for rare emergencies 
3,577
The Hindu Opinion

31 Dec, 19:00

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2024 — the politics of singularity and beyond - The RSS does not want any more mandir-masjid disputes; however, the politics of anticipation is now autonomous
3,210
The Hindu Opinion

31 Dec, 18:45

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COP29, climate finance and its optical illusion - The scale and the quality of climate finance need to be raised, with sincere efforts being made to have a coherent climate finance architecture
2,859
The Hindu Opinion

31 Dec, 18:45

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Stay out: on Georgia’s politics - Any external interference in Georgia will entail great harm 
3,415
The Hindu Opinion

30 Dec, 19:00

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Currency concerns: on the rupee - The rupee’s rapid stumble poses a fresh challenge for the economy
3,903
The Hindu Opinion

28 Dec, 07:15

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Intent: China Plus One, Impact: India Minus One? - ‘Due to its closure, there was a loss of livelihood for over one lakh professionals directly or indirectly associated with Sterlite Copper’.
875
The Hindu Opinion

27 Dec, 19:00

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Letter and spirit: on the Ministry of Education notification - The new detention policy seeks to address a real issue, but it fails 
1,862
The Hindu Opinion

27 Dec, 19:00

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Marginalised by caste, marginalised in education - Rising costs in higher education are one of the many issues affecting Dalit students
1,866
The Hindu Opinion

27 Dec, 18:45

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Rules that still manacle the captive elephant - There are ambiguities in the Captive Elephant (Transfer or Transport) Rules that may facilitate illegal trade in elephants
1,795
The Hindu Opinion

26 Dec, 21:45

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Our dial-a-quote saviours - Subject experts who can weigh in on any problem often come to the rescue of journalists, especially on slow news days
3,575
The Hindu Opinion

26 Dec, 21:15

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Tapping into Kazakhstan’s rare earths potential - India’s over-reliance on China and possible global shifts after the U.S. regime change underscore the need for diversification
2,873
The Hindu Opinion

26 Dec, 21:15

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How the Right overtook the Left in India - The Left is still fixated on the revolution and is reluctant to embrace the multilayered demands of electoral politics
3,227
The Hindu Opinion

26 Dec, 21:00

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Pushed through: On mega projects - Political expediency must not be allowed to drive mega projects
2,476
The Hindu Opinion

26 Dec, 21:00

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An avoidable tragedy: On the Pushpa 2 stampede - India must take measures to reform crowd management
2,314
The Hindu Opinion

26 Dec, 09:15

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Column | Sugared eggs and unwanted guests - Phuphee’s advice for a new year? Celebrate yourself even if others are slow to do so
2,855
The Hindu Opinion

26 Dec, 07:00

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The sorcery of the river Nila  - M.T. Vasudevan Nair’s artistic career lies in parenthesis between the two dominant schools in our literary milieu, one described as progressive realism and the other going by the name modernism
3,095
The Hindu Opinion

25 Dec, 20:15

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The lapses in the disaster management Bill - Instead of filling in the gaps in the Disaster Management Act, 2005, the Bill has removed scope for participatory governance, accountability, and efficiency from the Act
3,131
The Hindu Opinion

25 Dec, 20:00

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Memories of the tsunami - Tamil Nadu officials Gagandeep Singh Bedi and Sunil Paliwal recall the day of the disaster
2,986
The Hindu Opinion

25 Dec, 19:00

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Nagapattinam’s journey of resilience, lessons for the future - On the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a time to reflect on the progress made, and also the gaps, in shaping response and strategy. Revisiting Nagapattinam’s experience spotlights the importance of ensuring long-term resilience
2,632
The Hindu Opinion

25 Dec, 19:00

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​Key partnership: on India and Kuwait ties  - India and Kuwait are trying to deepen ties during a crucial period 
2,340
The Hindu Opinion

25 Dec, 18:45

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​No panacea: on benefits, politics and welfare - Benefits cannot be a substitute to comprehensive welfare 
2,258
The Hindu Opinion

25 Dec, 18:45

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The lessons from a spectrum of areas - On the 20th anniversary of the Indian Ocean tsunami, a time to reflect on the progress made, and also the gaps, in shaping response and strategy. A response system needs to be well-rounded looking at every aspect, from natural systems to social structures
2,575
The Hindu Opinion

24 Dec, 21:45

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Vocal on growth, silent on inflation - Presently, the problem facing India’s economy is not the lack of growth; the problem lies in its inequitable distribution across the population, partly induced by food price inflation
3,159
The Hindu Opinion

24 Dec, 19:00

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An India-China reset needs bold and new thinking - Cynical practitioners of ‘realpolitik’ who argue that idealism has no place in diplomacy, should not be allowed to hijack the India-China discourse
3,492
The Hindu Opinion

24 Dec, 19:00

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​Hide and seek: on the ECI and the election process   - Transparency is key in maintaining the credibility of the election process 
3,017
The Hindu Opinion

24 Dec, 18:45

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Myth of meritocracy, caste-based disparities in IT sector - An empirical test of the inclusivity-promoting image of IT, by analysing NSSO surveys, shows the reality
1,530
The Hindu Opinion

24 Dec, 18:45

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​Damning silence: on India’s Pegasus probe  - U.S. ruling gives fresh cause to reopen India’s stalled Pegasus probe
1,718
The Hindu Opinion

23 Dec, 19:00

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India’s ‘steel frame’ does need a check - Persistent challenges within the Indian Administrative Service and the wider bureaucracy have highlighted the urgent need for administrative reforms
2,703
The Hindu Opinion

23 Dec, 19:00

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​Selective indecision: on the GST Council’s 55th meeting, decisions - The latest GST Council meeting’s outcomes signal a capricious approach
2,963
The Hindu Opinion

23 Dec, 18:45

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​Canary in the canopy: on the India State of Forest Report 2023 - Economic growth cannot be allowed to bypass environment laws
2,408
The Hindu Opinion

23 Dec, 18:45

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The GATT-ification of the World Trade Organization - The legal revolution of international trade multilateralism is being reversed
2,542
The Hindu Opinion

22 Dec, 20:00

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From waste to energy to pollution - How thermal plants and waste-to-energy plants intensify air pollution
3,450
The Hindu Opinion

22 Dec, 19:00

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The global warming fight has a challenge for India - India’s development needs cannot be ignored; as it has to grow and diversify to clean energy sources, this would mean higher costs and a longer transition time
2,967
The Hindu Opinion

22 Dec, 19:00

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​Pie in the sky: On the idea of simultaneous elections    - The simultaneous elections idea is a non-starter 
3,225
The Hindu Opinion

22 Dec, 18:45

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Pointing the beacon at India’s undersea warfare capabilities - The approach to enhance the Indian Navy’s undersea capabilities highlights the government’s move to ensure maritime stability and security
2,495
The Hindu Opinion

22 Dec, 18:45

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​Away from home: On the plight of the Indian worker - There are no easy solutions to the travails of Indian workers abroad 
2,703
The Hindu Opinion

21 Dec, 23:15

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Body as a site for defiance - Woman’s body is the most accessible subject for state control, and the slightest deviation is punished so that the male ego remains inflated
3,612
The Hindu Opinion

21 Dec, 23:00

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Systems and slaves - The bureaucratic and social apparatus integrates people into its process, turning man into machine
3,261
The Hindu Opinion

21 Dec, 22:30

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When women built monuments - Around the world, there are numerous examples of monumental tributes crafted by women
3,034
The Hindu Opinion

21 Dec, 22:15

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Sky-high aspirations - Spotting a roaring aeroplane and dreaming big
2,741
The Hindu Opinion

21 Dec, 22:00

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Losing is the new winning - Every schoolchild knows that uneasy lies the head that wears the winner’s crown
2,545
The Hindu Opinion

21 Dec, 21:15

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The art of brewing tea - Patience and perseverance is required to achieve the perfect texture
2,670
The Hindu Opinion

15 Nov, 19:00

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​Identity card: on the Jharkhand election campaign  - Politics over tribal and religious identities are at the core of Jharkhand polls
1,853
The Hindu Opinion

15 Nov, 19:00

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Universities are different from religious institutions - In the Aligarh Muslim University (AMU) case, the test that the claim of minority character must rest on an exclusive or near exclusive communal character of the institution is not a good sign
1,885
The Hindu Opinion

15 Nov, 18:45

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A resounding victory: on the Sri Lankan election result - The JVP now can unify Sri Lanka with a progressive economic agenda 
1,598
The Hindu Opinion

15 Nov, 18:45

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India needs a globally recognised public policy school - The structure of India’s political and institutional landscape is why there is no such school till now
1,639
The Hindu Opinion

14 Nov, 23:15

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Much-needed impetus to making Auroville a ‘city of the future’ - Land consolidation for the city area is being overseen in a professional way
2,324
The Hindu Opinion

14 Nov, 20:30

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Should India continue to boycott cricket in Pakistan?
2,255
The Hindu Opinion

14 Nov, 19:45

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Meeting with Sharad Pawar did take place, but not at Adani’s residence: Devendra Fadnavis - The Maharashtra Deputy Chief Minister says a discussion between his party and the NCP took place at a ‘neutral venue’ in Delhi in November 2019; he tells The Hindu that the Maharashtra CM choice will not be made on the basis of seat count or strike rate and that the top leadership of the NCP, Shiv Sena, and BJP will take a political call; refutes allegations that flagship scheme for women is putting a fiscal strain on the State
2,239
The Hindu Opinion

14 Nov, 19:00

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A 2024 election result that leaves many astounded - Donald Trump’s rise to prominence highlights a democratic flaw — the absence of a socially aware and informed electorate that focuses on the greater good
1,866
The Hindu Opinion

14 Nov, 18:45

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​Saving doctors: on medical professionals, their safety  - The lives of medical professionals should not be at risk from patients 
1,739
The Hindu Opinion

14 Nov, 18:45

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Leverage similarity, complementarity in Nigeria - India’s hard and soft power in Nigeria might look impressive, but much ground has been lost over the past decade
1,814
The Hindu Opinion

13 Nov, 19:15

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Telangana’s Congress government is busy implementing programmes without thought - There is a wide gap between planning and implementation.
2,695
The Hindu Opinion

13 Nov, 19:00

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The perfect cocktail of layered discrimination - Under the existing formulation of delimitation, there is a grave risk of some ‘unsuccessful’ States becoming the ‘owners of an imperial centre’, imperilling ‘successful’ States
2,138
The Hindu Opinion

13 Nov, 19:00

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​Surprise spike: on the Consumer Price Index - October’s inflation pace surpasses expectations and dashes rate cut hopes for now
2,582
The Hindu Opinion

13 Nov, 18:45

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​Manipur’s misery: on the need for the Centre to act   - The Centre must take the initiative in resolving the crisis 
2,277
The Hindu Opinion

13 Nov, 18:45

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The CKM syndrome as the price of modernity - An unhealthy lifestyle and the influence of globalisation are silently shaping a major global health issue
2,203
The Hindu Opinion

12 Nov, 19:15

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Reining in civil servants in Kerala - Recent incidents highlight the importance of official channels in resolving issues
3,000
The Hindu Opinion

12 Nov, 19:00

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Debating the ‘healthy longevity initiative’ - The divide between the real world and the strategy to be adopted in the healthy longevity initiative is too wide to be ignored
2,788
The Hindu Opinion

12 Nov, 19:00

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Stop the free fall: On India-Canada ties - India and Canada must not allow ties to deteriorate further 
3,057
The Hindu Opinion

12 Nov, 18:45

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Haryana — social dynamics, electoral outcomes - The recent Assembly polls are an example of how changing social dynamics impact the election result
2,858
The Hindu Opinion

12 Nov, 18:45

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No time lost: On Donald Trump and the incoming U.S. administration - In calls with world leaders, Donald Trump showed he is true to his own self 
2,637
The Hindu Opinion

11 Nov, 20:00

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The LAC agreement, the détentes and the questions - A democratically elected government needs to take its citizens into confidence about moves that have deep consequences
3,020
The Hindu Opinion

11 Nov, 01:45

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The future challenges in J&K - The interlocutors from PM Gandhi’s side were insistent that Sheikh Abdullah’s pre-condition that he should be given the pre-1953 status should not be met while Sheikh’s aides were in no mood to compromise
4,090
The Hindu Opinion

10 Nov, 20:15

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Can India get rich before growing old? - To reap its demographic dividend before it becomes too late, India must create jobs in manufacturing
3,686
The Hindu Opinion

10 Nov, 20:00

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The Waqf row and the BJP’s goals - The timing of the party’s campaign in Karnataka is opportune
3,297
The Hindu Opinion

08 Nov, 06:00

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India’s ambitious internship scheme falls short - The exclusion of postgraduate degree holders from the ambit of the Prime Minister’s Internship Scheme is short-sighted
870
The Hindu Opinion

07 Nov, 19:45

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War, news, and Trump - U.S. mainstream media is caught in the whirlwind of domestic politics
1,598
The Hindu Opinion

07 Nov, 19:00

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All eyes on Baku and the climate finance goal - With developing countries burdened by the climate crisis they did not cause, the critical question is whether negotiations on global climate finance will deliver outcomes or just promises
1,522
The Hindu Opinion

07 Nov, 18:45

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Our Hindutva is not in contrast with Shahu-Phule-Ambedkar ideology: Eknath Shinde - Maharashtra Chief Minister accuses Congress of copying its flagship popular scheme ‘Mukhyamantri Majhi Ladki Bahin Yojana’ while announcing the five guarantees in Mumbai; welfare schemes of ruling alliance benefit everyone, he says
1,496
The Hindu Opinion

07 Nov, 18:45

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India, Pakistan and modifying the Indus Waters Treaty - Given the lack of trust between the two countries, renegotiating the IWT to review and make changes might prove difficult
1,557
The Hindu Opinion

06 Nov, 19:45

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What Trump 2.0 means for India and South Asia - New Delhi’s warm welcome for Trump 2.0 will be tempered by concerns over his social media posts and tough rhetoric on trade and tariffs
2,800
The Hindu Opinion

06 Nov, 19:30

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A win that will affect the global economy - Trump’s victory could mean a multiplicity of shifts for several key economies
2,601
The Hindu Opinion

06 Nov, 19:00

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​Rein in the darkness: On a second term for Donald Trump - Americans will have to reckon with the consequences of putting Trump back in office 
2,397
The Hindu Opinion

06 Nov, 19:00

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In America, surviving the messiah - The election results reveal a slow but potentially tectonic change in what Americans want from their leaders
2,398
The Hindu Opinion

06 Nov, 18:45

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A West Asia under Donald Trump - With Joe Biden leaving behind a broken region, it remains to be seen whether Donald Trump can look at the larger strategic picture
2,102
The Hindu Opinion

06 Nov, 06:45

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Make America think again - The country needs to think again —beyond elections and their shores
2,833
The Hindu Opinion

05 Nov, 21:00

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The future of Saudi-India labour cooperation - A series of initiatives have been taken to improve the quality of the workforce and also enhance the prospects of Indian workers in the Kingdom
3,179
The Hindu Opinion

05 Nov, 20:15

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A law that enables vigilante violence - The amended Section 4 of the U.P. Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act gives the police unhindered powers and vigilante groups the full backing of the legal system to harass and intimidate religious minorities and interfaith couples
2,964
The Hindu Opinion

05 Nov, 20:00

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Tamil Nadu Land Consolidation Act, a law mired in controversy - Land with water bodies needs to be preserved, not subsumed by large projects
2,411
The Hindu Opinion

05 Nov, 19:00

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​Solemn promise: on restoring Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir   - There can be no further delay in restoring Statehood for Jammu and Kashmir
2,158
The Hindu Opinion

05 Nov, 19:00

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Rising STEM research demands revitalised education - With large sums of money being announced for initiatives such as quantum computing, cybersecurity, or artificial intelligence, it is essential to find students who are skilled; it is a struggle now
2,375
The Hindu Opinion

05 Nov, 18:45

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​A setback: on the October general election in Japan    - The LDP’s loss of majority in Japan could have implications for the world 
2,170
The Hindu Opinion

05 Nov, 18:45

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Aadhaar biometric data access will aid forensics - While the Aadhaar Act’s provisions on core biometric information help in protecting privacy, there is a compelling case in re-evaluating these restrictions in specific contexts
2,222
The Hindu Opinion

04 Nov, 19:00

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​Renewed terror: on the attacks in J&K - Terrorists attack non-locals in Kashmir Valley to invite state repression
3,464
The Hindu Opinion

04 Nov, 19:00

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Big Tech’s fail — unsafe online spaces for women - The U.S. presidential election and the campaign has again highlighted a key issue — of technology and online spaces posing a threat to the safety and the dignity of women
3,271
The Hindu Opinion

01 Nov, 19:00

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​Core correction: on output concerns - Weakening output in infrastructure sectors raises concerns about capex growth
1,247
The Hindu Opinion

01 Nov, 19:00

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The Nilgiris as a shared wilderness - The state alone cannot undertake the task of protecting India’s first UNESCO-declared biosphere; communities need to get involved
1,231
The Hindu Opinion

01 Nov, 18:45

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Zeroing in on methane diplomacy, at COP29 - The Baku meet is an opportunity for India to fast-track its efforts in reducing methane emissions
1,235
The Hindu Opinion

01 Nov, 18:45

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​Safe worship: on Kerala and the safety of devotees   - Safety regulations must be enforced strictly in places of worship 
1,280
The Hindu Opinion

31 Oct, 21:02

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The essential skill of ‘media and information literacy’ - The complex digital environment poses governance challenges, making it important to create an ‘Internet of Trust’ for a safe digital world
2,546
The Hindu Opinion

30 Oct, 23:15

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Vijay cannot be ignored - His speech has drawn admiration and criticism in equal measure
3,285
The Hindu Opinion

30 Oct, 23:15

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The politics of data-based policymaking
3,087
The Hindu Opinion

30 Oct, 19:00

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Importing a toxic work culture into India - The practices, including working hours, in multinationals functioning in India must be regulated
2,420
The Hindu Opinion

30 Oct, 19:00

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Towards Europe: on the India visits by the leaders of Germany, Spain   - India used visits by leaders of Germany and Spain to balance ties in Europe 
2,923
The Hindu Opinion

30 Oct, 18:45

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Tackle the issue of adjournments, case pendency - The concern that the President of India expressed on the subject is valid, but there are major reasons for the rise
2,320
The Hindu Opinion

30 Oct, 18:45

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Sun signs: on extreme heat and Tamil Nadu’s policy decision - States should prepare to assist the vulnerable during extreme heat events
2,144
The Hindu Opinion

29 Oct, 19:15

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Fighting high-stakes bypolls - Wayanad, Palakkad, and Chelakkara will all witness tough three-way contests
2,913
The Hindu Opinion

29 Oct, 19:15

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A collective effort towards peace in Myanmar - ASEAN and India will need to adopt a more inclusive and pragmatic approach towards Myanmar — one that involves all key stakeholders
2,879
The Hindu Opinion

29 Oct, 19:00

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A picture of a growing economic divide in India - Data from the paper titled, ‘Relative Economic Performance of Indian States: 1960-61 to 2023-24’, show a growing gap that is leading to the questioning of federalism
2,428
The Hindu Opinion

29 Oct, 19:00

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​Tough task: On the battle lines in the Jharkhand Assembly election - Coalitional incoherence could stymie the INDIA bloc’s effort to retain power in Jharkhand
2,444
The Hindu Opinion

29 Oct, 18:45

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What is clicking on the U.S. presidential campaign trail - Kamala Harris’s campaign is leveraged on a diminishing statistic while Donald Trump’s is the opposite
2,302
The Hindu Opinion

28 Oct, 20:00

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Tackling learning disabilities head-on - With understanding, empathy, and evidence-based interventions, we can create an education system that truly leaves no child behind
3,363
The Hindu Opinion

28 Oct, 20:00

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Solar, a game changer in women’s empowerment - For solar energy to truly empower communities, policy must be equitable, positioning women not just as beneficiaries but also as change agents
3,205
The Hindu Opinion

28 Oct, 19:45

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Karnataka’s untapped tourism potential - The State has not capitalised on its rich cultural, religious, and natural heritage
3,252
The Hindu Opinion

27 Oct, 21:00

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Sustainability science for FMCGs - FMCGs should be a priority target sector for ANRF, the new public-private partnership initiative, and the BioE3 policy of the government
4,561
The Hindu Opinion

26 Oct, 21:30

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A case for public transport - Aspirational India likes to flaunt snazzy cars, unmindful of the cost to environment
1,908
The Hindu Opinion

26 Oct, 21:15

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Women and travel - Whether working or not working, during daytime or at night, indoors or outdoors, they have the right to life and dignity
1,911
The Hindu Opinion

26 Oct, 21:00

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The bookaholic - Worried over why the unread collection is larger than the read ones
1,793
The Hindu Opinion

26 Oct, 20:30

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Learning it the hard way - How a simple fix was given the go-by and how it led to worries
1,429
The Hindu Opinion

26 Oct, 20:15

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Apparel oft proclaims the times - Sartorial preferences change from one era to another
1,437
The Hindu Opinion

26 Oct, 20:00

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Evolving value systems - While there should not be judgments on what is good or bad, time, space and context determine what is acceptable or not
1,465
The Hindu Opinion

26 Oct, 15:00

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Money, happiness and the connection between the two  - Nobel Prize winning behavioural economist Daniel Kahneman led a famous study which concluded that happiness increases with income until it plateaus at $75,000 a year
1,763
The Hindu Opinion

25 Oct, 19:00

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Sharpen the anti-defection law, strengthen democracy - The anti-defection law has played a crucial role in political stability, but there are gaps which need to be addressed to make it more effective and impartial
2,836
The Hindu Opinion

25 Oct, 19:00

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​Fair trade: on the 29th COP and India’s carbon market   - India must develop a transparent carbon trade policy 
2,696
The Hindu Opinion

25 Oct, 18:45

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A Nobel in hand, but where AJR’s model falls short - The AJR Eurocentric framework falls short of representing the Global South, oversimplifies history and ignores diverse development paths
2,433
The Hindu Opinion

25 Oct, 18:45

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Neck and neck: on the U.S. presidential election - Trump and Harris offer U.S. voters vastly different choices 
2,181
The Hindu Opinion

24 Oct, 20:45

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Reviewing the reviewers - At least in spirit, it is expected that the creators and commentators of culture would stand together. However, this is increasingly not the case
3,172
The Hindu Opinion

24 Oct, 19:00

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Move on madrasas, the alienation of Muslims - A statutory commission such as the NCPCR should not be eroding pluralism in India; it needs to step back from its move
3,113
The Hindu Opinion

24 Oct, 19:00

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​Building blocks: on the 16th BRICS Summit in Kazan   - The BRICS Summit showed that Russia was not without friends
3,037
The Hindu Opinion

24 Oct, 18:45

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The Gaza war and the Global South’s ‘interventions’ - The proverbial Global South seems to be showing a fragmented approach to the crisis
3,063
The Hindu Opinion

23 Oct, 20:15

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Trump’s toxic politics of misinformation - The danger of Donald Trump’s leadership lies in his willingness to exploit and manipulate information to achieve his goals
4,118
The Hindu Opinion

23 Oct, 19:00

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Growth prescription: on the latest World Economic Outlook  - The IMF’s ‘mediocre’ medium-term outlook merits policy attention
3,352
The Hindu Opinion

23 Oct, 19:00

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The Manipur crisis, the issue of managing diversity - The healing touch of constitutional accommodation is the only way out
3,644
The Hindu Opinion

23 Oct, 18:45

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The shifting sands within global supply chains - Proposed U.S. rules on Chinese connected car tech and Israel’s pager attacks indicate the changing focus of global supply chains — from resilience to security
3,022
The Hindu Opinion

23 Oct, 18:45

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​Celebration and vigil: on India, kala-azar and trachoma - India must not let its guard down on kala-azar
2,625
The Hindu Opinion

22 Oct, 20:30

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The job crisis undermines state legitimacy - Unemployment is not merely an economic issue, but a fundamental political challenge that strikes at the heart of how we organise our societies
3,326
The Hindu Opinion

22 Oct, 20:00

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Two GOs and a competitive exam - After much delay and controversy, the Group-I test begins in Telangana
3,479
The Hindu Opinion

22 Oct, 19:00

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​Over the borderline: on the India-China deal  - The agreement between India and China opens new opportunities  
2,622
The Hindu Opinion

22 Oct, 19:00

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The world needs blue helmets who act as blue helmets - By being reduced to ‘bystander’ status in the ongoing and serious conflicts in the world, the United Nations is frittering away the dividends of its ‘enforceable peacekeeping’
3,253
The Hindu Opinion

22 Oct, 18:45

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Working toward a meaningful ‘victims’ register’ in Bastar - Compilation of the ‘register’, which has been tried globally as a conflict resolution tool, would have to an exercise in the spirit of truth and reconciliation
2,607
The Hindu Opinion

22 Oct, 18:45

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​West versus the rest: on western conduct and India - The West must not tolerate terror threats in the name of free speech 
2,582
The Hindu Opinion

21 Oct, 19:45

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An approaching milestone in constitutional governance - India has every reason to celebrate 75 years of constitutional governance
4,101
The Hindu Opinion

21 Oct, 19:30

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AI’s Cassandra moment - AI systems may not be plotting to incinerate humanity, but they are mushrooming at a time when globalisation has withered, and corporations, not countries, are poised to control technological advances and neural networks
3,018
The Hindu Opinion

21 Oct, 19:15

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A bitter battle for the Karnataka bypolls - The results will have larger implications for not just parties, but also individual leaders
2,785
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 23:00

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Shinde-led Mahayuti government perceived as high on corruption, not bad on performance - Two in five (42%) voters believed that corruption had increased under the Mahayuti government.
3,951
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 22:45

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Maharashtra Assembly elections: Keen contest on the cards as caste equations shape up ahead of polls - While the Mahayuti is popular among the upper castes, Marathas, and those who are economically well-off, the MVA seems to be the first choice among Muslims, Buddhists, Adivasis, and farmers.
3,504
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 22:30

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Maharashtra Assembly elections: Six in 10 Maharashtrians relate more to the national identity than the regional - Two in 10 believe that they are Maharashtrian first, Indian later. A little over one-sixth of the respondents favoured both identities equally.
2,797
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 22:15

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Maharashtra Assembly elections: Comparing the governments led by Thackeray and Shinde - While the previous MVA govt. has a higher rating in terms of overall development of Maharashtra and social harmony, the incumbent Mahayuti govt. has edge in the areas of condition of hospitals, supply of electricity, drinking water, and roads.
2,485
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 22:00

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Maharashtra Assembly elections: On Maratha reservation, there is near social consensus - There is no battle between the Marathas and the OBCs on the issue of reservation to Marathas, as of now
2,048
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 21:45

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Maharashtra Assembly elections | The main concerns of voters: unemployment and inflation - With public sentiment leaning towards addressing immediate economic challenges, the effectiveness with which each coalition communicates its vision will be crucial in determining its success.
2,391
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 21:30

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Maharashtra Assembly elections: A mixed assessment - It is quite clear that voters in Maharashtra are not swayed by either of the two coalitions yet. While a greater share of voters are satisfied rather than dissatisfied with the incumbent government, they expressed concerns about unemployment, inflation, and corruption, which are likely to dominate the electoral discourse
1,583
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 20:15

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Methodology of the MIT-SOG-Lokniti-CSDS pre-poll survey on Maharashtra
1,467
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 19:30

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India’s choices in a world becoming bipolar again - India cannot allow itself to be reduced to a pawn in the renewed contest between China and the U.S.
1,667
The Hindu Opinion

20 Oct, 18:45

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Essential business priorities in a changing world - In advanced and emerging economies, inclusive growth and development can become a reality if there is a focus on key policy actions that have been identified
1,715
The Hindu Opinion

19 Oct, 22:45

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Take the road less travelled - Doing easy things is wired into our psyche, but that is not enough
2,966
The Hindu Opinion

19 Oct, 22:30

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Real is rational and rational is real - They may seem inextricably intertwined, but their relationship is a complex interplay of a myriad forces
3,218
The Hindu Opinion

19 Oct, 21:30

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What’s is in a name? - Much, if it’s of the place you have grown up in
3,104
The Hindu Opinion

19 Oct, 21:15

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Self-care is the best healing - Work on building your network, wear a smile and genuinely thank those who assist in your daily work
2,752
The Hindu Opinion

18 Oct, 19:00

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A perilous highway to salvation in the Himalayas - There is growing scientific evidence that the Char Dham Highway Project will have catastrophic consequences for the mountain ecology
4,048
The Hindu Opinion

18 Oct, 18:45

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Fate of nations: On the 2024 Economics Nobel - The 2024 Nobel recognises the need for ‘inclusive’ institutions
3,627
The Hindu Opinion

18 Oct, 18:45

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Forecasting better in India, come rain or shine - With improvements, the ‘Mausam Mission’ will transform how weather information can help India become climate smart
3,016

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