Editorials

The deadly Delhi fire mishap once again shows that accountability is never fixed and lessons are never learned; after routine condemnations and inquiries, it is back to business as usual

By drawing a clear distinction between voluntary adult sex work and commercial sexual exploitation through trafficking, the Supreme Court ruling strengthens the rights and dignity of consenting adult sex workers

Supreme Court of India's directive to High Courts to deliver timely judgments could go a long way in reducing pendency

Instead of chasing cutting-edge chip manufacturing, the country should shift gears and focus on advanced packaging, system integration, talent development and become an ecosystem player

Three-language policy structurally privileges Hindi-speaking students and undermines fairness, federalism, regional equality and linguistic diversity

Siddaramaiah’s resignation as Karnataka Chief Minister in favour of DK Shivakumar marks the culmination of a long-running Congress power struggle

For a country marked by diverse educational systems and stark regional disparities, a one-size-fits-all approach like NEET may be neither effective nor equitable

The problem with India is not a lack of talent but the absence of conditions in which talent can flourish

The Pope’s intervention in the AI ethics debate carries weight because it comes as a papal encyclical — the Catholic Church’s most authoritative teaching document

The Centre’s assurance to the Supreme Court on Uttarakhand hydropower projects reflects a welcome recognition that rivers are more than channels for electricity generation

Rising fuel prices, in particular, are having a ripple effect on transport, food and household expenses

Deadly heatwaves are exposing the growing cost of climate change, with workers paying the highest price as rising temperatures push India towards a dangerous future

Tata Electronics signing an MoU with Dutch semiconductor giant ASML for its plant in Dholera marks a major milestone in India’s semiconductor manufacturing ambitions

The Supreme Court’s intervention in India’s growing stray dog crisis highlights the urgent need to balance animal welfare with public safety

A brutal gang rape inside a moving bus in Delhi highlights the unsettling reality that, despite sweeping legal reforms over the past 14 years, the foundational vulnerabilities surrounding women's safety in the national capital remain unchanged

The Trump-Xi summit highlighted China’s growing assertiveness and America’s strategic uncertainty

The rapidly shrinking Parsi population presents a serious demographic and socio-economic challenge, requiring urgent and collective attention from government, policymakers, community institutions and civil society

India’s ambitious goal of eliminating cervical cancer by 2030 faces significant challenges due to the country’s high disease burden, low screening rates, and persistent sociocultural barriers

The hantavirus outbreak highlights rising zoonotic threats driven by climate change and human intrusion into wildlife habitats, raising urgent questions about global preparedness for future outbreaks

The cancellation of NEET-UG 2026 examination following paper leak exposes the deepening rot in India’s examination system and proves that no lessons have been learned from past crises

The Prime Minister’s appeal for austerity reflects growing concern that the Iran conflict is emerging as an economic threat capable of driving up inflation, fuel prices and household costs across India

Suvendu Adhikari needs to act responsibly and contribute to preserving the State’s inclusive social fabric

Floor test, not Lok Bhavan’s own arithmetic, is the proper instrument of democratic verification. The suspenseful drama in Tamil Nadu brings into focus the questionable role of Governor Rajendra Vishwanath Arleka in the entire episode

One year after Operation Sindoor, India’s precision strikes on terror infrastructure in Pakistan continue to redefine regional security dynamics