Opinion

Over 1 billion people live in ‘slums’ and are left dangerously exposed to heat stress by gaps in climate monitoring

Palestinians may have had their own state. Instead, the US has used its veto in the United Nations 45 times since 1972 to protect Israel from the consequences of its actions

Bankers handle heavy mental pressure from all ends to execute their roles, even during emergencies such as Covid-19

As textbooks are prescribed for a number of years, they are passed on (or even sold at half rate) to students of the next batches for use. They are not for single-use

Arbitrary imposition of moral standards blurs the line between personal and professional, creating an atmosphere of fear and stifling individuality

Over four billion people – more than half of the world’s population across more than 40 countries – will go to polls this year

Production contracts are more appropriate than market contracts for farmers to overcome the many obstacles, thereby increasing their farm incomes

Due importance to the concept of river basin in adjudication is vital for deciding equitable apportionment of water resources

India’s competition in the region is with China and any public outrage against a South Asian country will only further help pro-Beijing groups

A little disengagement from office activity during breaks can allow space for higher productivity while also sparking innovative ideas

As humanity, we need to take a moment to assess our priorities to make the right choices

Surging demand and dwindling supply, along with reducing reliance on Russian gas, necessitate a unified European strategy

Israel has so far failed to achieve either of its primary war aims: the destruction of Hamas and freedom for the remainder of the 240 Israelis taken hostage on October 7

Govt must keep their identity intact without reducing them to dumb uniformity in the name of ‘development’

The story of AI is not one of machines versus humans, but of shaping how we coexist and collaborate

Effective leadership and motivated employees together can develop a dynamic and forward-thinking environment

The challenge for banks will be to sustain their performance and cope with risks stemming from institutional interconnectedness

The Supreme Court issued over 52,000 judgments, and it is crucial that we are aware of the latest developments in law

The relevance of a degree is to be judged by a wider spectrum consisting of academics, policymakers and VCs and not merely by an agency like the UGC, which is more of a funding body

Leaders with EI shape the core values of an organisation’s ethos and have a major impact on productivity

 As we usher in the New Year, aspiring to live free from schismatic identities is a noble resolution

Summer temperatures are rising in many parts of the globe. Hotter regions predicted to get hotter with changing climate. Therefore, by 2050, about 75% of world’s population could depend on air conditioners

Toxins link us to other species and lifeforms: microplastics enter marine lifeforms and us

Since perfection relies heavily on comparison, there is a difference between what we have done and what is considered the best