Editorials

A noxious mix of vapours in New Delhi is shaving off nearly 12 years from a resident’s life expectancy

RBI’s decision to expand e-rupee is an acknowledgement of the rapid pace of adoption of digital payment methods

Chinese President Xi Jinping skipping the G20 summit indicates that India-China ties are likely to remain in cold storage

The GE-HAL agreement can help India bridge the gap between domestic manufacturers and international standards

The implementation of ‘one nation, one poll’ is beset with many constitutional and political challenges

The Centre’s argument that the question of full statehood to J&K will be decided based on the degree of normalcy is misplaced

With Aditya L-1, ISRO is sending out a signal that it has tech and maturity to contribute to every aspect of planetary science

The BJP’s problem with the caste census stems from its ideological positioning, a move it feels will only benefit the opposition

Time is ripe for a wider international debate over regulating the emerging sectors that have profound impact on societies

By adding six new members, the bloc has become more balanced while being a voice of the Global South

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%