Editorials

The optimism surrounding the Modi-Jinping meeting has been overshadowed by the two nations’ contrasting claims on which side sought the interaction

The entire education ecosystem that puts a premium on success is to be blamed for the sorry state of affairs

The achievement is a tribute to the commitment of scientists at ISRO which has overcome many odds

Focus must be on public infrastructure, health and social protection, which can create jobs and improve productivity

The colossal loss in the Himalayan States is clear proof that the development model is flawed and ill-conceived

Supreme Court’s Handbook on Combating Gender Stereotypes will help clean up judicial discourse

Beijing’s obstinacy on disengagement at sensitive points in the Eastern Ladakh region reflects its strategy of playing hardball

The plight of women in Afghanistan must prick the conscience of the world as they are virtually waging a lonely battle

Irregularities in the Ayushman Bharat fly in the face of govt’s boastful claims about its fight against corruption

A closer look at the proposed legislation reveals that the colonial-era provision is, in fact, making its way back

For a vast majority of Indians, there is still no freedom from discrimination, inequality and atrocities

Countries such as the UK, Canada and Australia must act firm against separatist groups that are stoking tensions by carrying out random strikes

According to UN, there will be an increase of extreme fires globally by up to 14% by 2030, 30% by the end of 2050 and 50% by the end of the century

One should not hope for a rate cut this financial year since inflation is set to hover above 5%

Nikshay Poshan Yojana for those diagnosed with TB is grossly inadequate to take care of the nutritional requirements

SC intervention in Manipur crisis is a clear expression of no confidence in State government as well as the Centre

Imran Khan’s arrest will multiply the challenges that Pakistan is grappling with on all fronts

Gains from revoking Article 370 can materialise only when Kashmiris are made partners in their own development

A major challenge now will be to scale up local manufacturing so that the industry is able to meet the ever-rising domestic demand

Unless blanket exemptions granted to government agencies are removed, the new data protection law will not be meaningful

One needs to look beyond the numbers and focus on areas of concern under ‘Project Tiger’

To let former US President Trump off the hook would be to abandon the law

Islamabad is paying the price for its duplicity on the issue of terrorism

The Jan Vishwas Bill, 2023, passed by the Lok Sabha recently fails to allay safety concerns