Opinion

Tribal land alienation, non-application of Sixth Schedule to autonomous district councils, loss of land and livelihood are some of issues that need attention

Urban flood modelling simulations assuming high-intensity rainfall patterns in cities can provide insights

A comprehensive database will help us understand the impacts of urban forestry in the country

Given that govts are owners of large datasets in critical areas, they should go from being laggards to leaders

The atomic bomb’s immediate and horrific effects on bodies and identities crafted a whole new citizenship category: bomb ‘victims’

For India, fiscal consolidation should not be only about growth but spending prudence should also be adhered to

Teaching well-being techniques in schools will ensure that almost an entire generation is equipped to deal with mental stress

Here is a tribute to Prof. Jayashankar, the beacon of Telangana's fight for freedom. From the pain of 1952 to the triumphs of today, his determination stood as a testament to the power of unity

Despite economic slowdown and the Covid pandemic, a steep reduction in poverty raises several doubts

If the clashes had not taken a communal colour, the violence would not have reached the scale we are witnessing today

Social media, despite its intention to connect people, can actually amplify feelings of loneliness and contribute to mental health issues when excessive time is spent using it

British colonialism, in fact, did not enter the body politic in India till the arrival of the Indian Railways

ICC’s guidelines on crimes against humanity serve as a critical framework to assess allegations on Manipur

Manipur case must be considered akin to Nirbhaya case and an empowered panel like Justice Verma Committee must be formed

The importance of reviving the repair ecosystem and resuscitating the neighbourhood repair-wala

Regulating tech companies and developing whole-child curriculum that fosters critical literacy and social responsibility will help

Systems like ChatGPT have no inherent goals or motivations; their outputs depend entirely on how humans prompt them

Buoyed by a rising population, estimated to reach 2.5 billion by 2050, African countries are aiming to become the world’s manufacturing hub, replacing China

The outgunned Ukrainians face Russia, which is well-positioned to defend and has a clear artillery advantage for the coming months

Doubling farmers’ income will remain a dream as long as the govt adopts ad hoc policies and schemes

Instead of UCC, the Centre must try to reform their customary laws to end discrimination against women

India may be wary of supporting Canada on Indo-Pacific given the Canadian PM’s soft-pedalling of the Khalistan issue

Many companies focus on hiring younger employees for productivity and efficiency, overlooking the unique skills of older generations

Rewilding projects are national meaning-making projects in many cases for they seek to bring back local animal species to revive/reinforce national identity