Opinion

Processing of farm loans takes three to four weeks and the cost incurred is about 6% of the loan amount sanctioned

It’s unrealistic to expect spaceflight to have ironed out all its problems as we are still in the early days of exploration

The first major global summit on AI safety planned for later this year in the UK is an opportunity for world leaders to consider the risks of AI

As a result of the uneasy relationship between China and India, the bloc has become alert to the importance of direct bilateral relations and dispute resolution among its constituent leaders

From 2014 to 2020, India’s political consultancy industry surged from around Rs 300 crore to Rs 3,000 crore. Around 500 active consultancies employ nearly 10,000 individuals

If there are avenues for college-going youth to work and earn for supporting themselves in foreign countries, what prevents the govt from replicating this method here?

Prime Minister Modi preached economic inclusion, VHP and Bajrang Dal practised economic exclusion. The Modi government did nothing to deter them. And why should they?

The objective of increasing tree cover should be assessed in terms of its implications for forest rights, local livelihoods

Resilience, preparation and adaptable leadership are needed for sustained growth

Under its Sponge City Initiative, the Chinese government is building water-absorbent projects in 30 cities

It has been estimated that when associated with the ten love languages, memes may be able to provide a form of care akin to physical company

Set up to serve British interests, Railways, however, transformed India into a socio-political entity

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