Editorials

The story of Indian women’s cricket is one of grit and determination. Harmanpreet Kaur and her team have now crowned it by scripting a new chapter in their inspiring journey of breaking the glass ceiling

The pattern of stampede incidents is disturbingly familiar. So are the responses that follow. And, no lessons are learnt from past mistakes. It’s business as usual till the next tragedy strikes

Outdated laws, high logistics costs, and dependence on foreign vessels continue to limit the country’s global competitiveness

The Delhi government must be consistent in implementing long-term anti-pollution measures rather than trying to nudge clouds to produce rain

The Election Commission of India’s decision to rush ahead with the second SIR, despite the process still being under the Supreme Court’s scrutiny, is uncalled for

Despite the Supreme Court’s directive, States have failed to treat the stray dog menace with the seriousness it deserves

The Indian government's proposed draft rules on AI-generated content for social media platforms is a welcome step towards addressing the growing misuse of synthetically generated information, including deepfakes

Without regular check-ins, social engagement, or reliable systems of care, many elderly individuals are left to fend for themselves

The need for organisational reforms is more relevant today than ever before as the global body grapples with complex realities of the 21st century

The Government of India’s move directing hospitals to form organ and tissue donation teams in ICUs is timely and long overdue, given the country’s dismal donation rate

The post-Diwali toxic haze in India’s national capital should serve as a stark reminder to authorities of the failure of anti-pollution measures

At the upcoming COP30 in Belém, Brazil, the goal remains the same: to tackle rising temperatures and emissions

Placing the burden of not becoming a rape victim on women themselves smacks of a patriarchal mindset

The proliferation of drones and the merging of drug and arms cartels along Punjab’s border signal a dangerous revival of Pakistan’s covert tactics

Before debating whether hanging or lethal injection is cruel, India must ask the bigger question: Does death penalty actually deter heinous crimes?

With public support waning and state forces advancing, Maoists must suspend armed struggle and reconnect with the people to address their needs

The suicide of senior IPS officer Y Puran Kumar once again highlights deep-rooted structural bias in India’s bureaucracy

Although India’s historical ties with Afghanistan and its discomfort with the Taliban are well known, the changing dynamics of the region demand a pragmatic approach

As guns fall silent in Gaza, a concerted effort is needed to rebuild trust and ensure lasting peace

While India has the second-largest road network in the world, after the United States, it also records the highest number of road accident deaths globally

While leaders cutting across parties condemned the attack on CJI Gavai, the deeper issue — of religious zealotry and mob radicalisation under the veneer of devotion — cannot be ignored

India should take a cue from the United Kingdom, which recently passed a Bill allowing terminally ill adults to choose assisted dying under strict safeguards

Engaging with the Taliban government allows New Delhi to secure its long-term interests in Afghanistan, prevent terror threats emanating from the region, and counterbalance Chinese and Pakistani influence

Sedentary lifestyle, coupled with the consumption of a high amount of carbohydrates, is playing havoc with public health in India