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Just Like That | Language barrier: White man's ‘burden’, brown man's ‘ignorance’

opinion

Published on Jul 23, 2023 01:55 PM IST

The PM's trip to France raised the question: is the importance given to pronouncing western words correctly reciprocated by friends in the West with ours?

A file photo of the Arc de Triomphe at the start of the Champs Elysees during the Bastille Day parade in Paris.(Reuters Photo)

ByPavan K Varma

Empower women to combat violence

Gram sakhis and women's forums in Kishangarh, Ajmer are promoting helpline numbers to deal with violence against women, covering 33 villages in the district.

A group of village women show inked fingers, after casting their votes during the local body elections at Bikamau Bhawanipur polling booth in Lucknow’s Bakshi ka Talaab, on Thursday. (Deepak Gupta/HT Photo)

opinion

Published on Jul 23, 2023 12:06 AM IST

ByLalita Panicker

Manipur’s implosion will hurt the India story

State collapse in Manipur has undermined two key aspects of the India story. Fixing this can’t be driven by narrow electoral calculations

Women take part in a demonstration against ongoing violence in Manipur, in Imphal, on Friday. (ANI Photo)

opinion

Published on Jul 22, 2023 11:59 PM IST

ByAvinash Paliwal

Troubling questions on a wrenching video

A horrific incident of rape and sexual assault in Manipur has raised questions about the official response, including the police's role and lack of action.

Members of various organisations stage a protest against the ongoing ethnic violence in Manipur in New Delhi on Friday. (PTI)

opinion

Published on Jul 22, 2023 11:59 PM IST

ByKaran Thapar

Indian Americans must back affirmative action

Despite affirmative action ruling, however, statistics show that African Americans and Hispanics are still underrepresented in elite universities.

The argument that Asian Americans face discrimination in school admissions contradicts the evidence. (AP)

opinion

Updated on Jul 23, 2023 12:05 AM IST

ByFrank F Islam

Uphold the lofty ideals symbolised by the Tricolour

Concord is under strain in India. Manipur is the most searing example. The national flag must be downcast, wanting to lower itself to half-mast in agony.

The Tricolour in Connaught Place. (HT File Photo)

opinion

Published on Jul 21, 2023 10:49 PM IST

ByGopalkrishna Gandhi

Manipur horror shows why Biren Singh must go

A video has sparked outrage across India, highlighting why Biren Singh must be removed and the need for better protection of women in cases of sexual assault.

Biren Singh should resign or be removed. Not because of the horror of this incident alone, but because of his spectacular failure over the last two months. (ANI)

opinion

Updated on Jul 22, 2023 06:36 AM IST

ByBarkha Dutt

Women bear the brunt of civil strife. Stop this

Despite the viral video, it is unclear whether justice will be served, as police complicity and a lack of protection for women are serious concerns.

Students taking out candle march against Manipur violence at the campus of Chanakya National Law University (CNLU) in Patna. (Photo by Santosh Kumar / Hindustan Times)

opinion

Published on Jul 21, 2023 10:49 PM IST

ByNamita Bhandare

Terms of Trade | Has INDIA changed the road to 2024?

Short answer: It remains to be seen. For all practical purposes, the next Parliamentary elections are Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s, and not the BJP’s, to lose

Indian National Developmental Inclusive Alliance (INDIA) of 26 opposition parties has generated a lot of buzz. (Shrikant Singh)

opinion

Published on Jul 21, 2023 08:54 PM IST

ByRoshan Kishore

Building an inclusive social safety system

WSPR 2020-22 doesn't recognize social security in kind. The Indian government is working to map and include more social protection schemes in the WSPR.

WSPR suffers from a measurement issue. In India, the size of the unorganised or informal sector is about 80%.(PTI)

opinion

Published on Jul 20, 2023 10:19 PM IST

ByArti Ahuja

The future trajectory of India’s oldest partnership

India and France celebrate a 25-year-old strategic partnership, however, bilateral economic ties and people-to-people connections need further development.

French President Emmanuel Macron and India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi during their meeting in Paris. (AFP picture)

opinion

Published on Jul 20, 2023 10:19 PM IST

ByRakesh Sood

What alliance politics means for 2024 polls

Two big alliances are squaring off in 2024 polls. But the two groups' dynamics are very different, and it will impact their functioning and electoral prospects

The dominance of the BJP has ensured that there is space for only two nodes in Indian politics. (HT Photo)

opinion

Published on Jul 20, 2023 10:19 PM IST

ByRahul Verma

Cause and Effect | The fundamental difference between heatwaves of Europe, US

Both hemispheres have seen a spate of wildfires, heatwaves and flash floods. Though climate-crisis induced, these extreme weather events have different causes

A woman fills a bottle with water at the Barcaccia fountain in front of the Scalinata di Trinita dei Monti (Spanish Steps) in Rome during a heatwave in Italy earlier this month. Unforgiving heat scorched parts of the Northern Hemisphere, triggering health warnings and fanning wildfires in the latest stark reminder of the effects of global warming. (AFP)

opinion

Published on Jul 20, 2023 07:55 PM IST

ByTannu Jain

What the monsoon session can achieve

The upcoming session will likely be stormy. But beyond the rows, it will hold cues on Opposition unity, parliamentary strategy and the run-up to 2024

The monsoon session might mark the first time that the custodians of Indian democracy – our MPs – transact the nation’s business from their new home next door.(ANI/PIB)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 10:36 PM IST

ByChakshu Roy

Lessons from a life in mathematics for India’s women in science

Professor Mangala Narlikar showed that there is more than one path to success in science for women, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

Mangala’s contributions to mathematics education will be her lasting legacy. (HT PHOTO)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 10:36 PM IST

ByRohini Godbole

Protracted data bill saga has key policy takeaways

The Data Protection Bill, aimed at regulating the collection of personal data, is set to be introduced in Parliament after a long drafting process.

Calls for data localisation are reflected in all iterations until the 2022 bill, putting network infrastructure operators at odds with millions of apps that operate seamlessly across borders. (Stock)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 10:36 PM IST

ByVivan Sharan

Despite IMF's $3bn bailout, a deepening crisis emerges in Pakistan

IMF approves a $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, but the country's economic problems persist. Political divisions and military control complicate the situation.

Amidst the political turmoil, the Shahbaz Sharif government has initiated steps for the return of Nawaz Sharif. (via REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 08:33 PM IST

ByDP Srivastava

Keeping up with UP | The denouement of a mass movement

The Ram temple, to be constructed within the year, comes at the end of a chequered history that witnessed heightened religious sentiments and communal riots

Ayodhya: Devotees visit at the Shri Ram Janmbhoomi Teerth, in Ayodhya, (PTI)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 06:14 PM IST

BySunita Aron

View from the Himalayas | What will come of China's best laid plans?

While Nepal signed the Belt and Road Initiative framework agreement in 2017, Beijing and Kathmandu view the projects differently

In this file photo, visitors walk past a wall with a map showing the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) countries, at an exhibition in Beijing, (REUTERS)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 04:34 PM IST

ByAkhilesh Upadhyay

A giant of Ambedkarite movement passes away

Lahori Ram Balley, a prominent figure in the Ambedkarite Buddhist movement in India and one of the last associates of Dr BR Ambedkar, has passed away.

Born in a Dalit family on July 20, 1930, Balley was educated in Arya mission schools. (HT Photo)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 12:12 PM IST

BySuraj Yengde

UCC Debate | The UCC advances women's empowerment and social progress

The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code is a hot topic of debate in India and it can be argued that UCC would foster gender inclusivity in Indian society.

Perhaps, the most important and significant impact of the UCC will be on women's welfare and empowerment. (PTI)

opinion

Published on Jul 19, 2023 11:27 AM IST

ByBansuri Swaraj

I2U2 lies at the core of India-UAE relationship

The UAE is a significant source of foreign investment for India, crucial for India's strategic position and shaping the emerging Asian order.

UAE President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan ties an official COP 28 band with Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Abu Dhabi on Saturday.(AFP)

opinion

Published on Jul 18, 2023 10:16 PM IST

ByMohammed Soliman

Frequent party splits are hurting democracy

Political parties in India are experiencing a high number of splits and defections and amendments to the existing anti-defection law are needed.

On Saturday, chief minister Eknath Shinde (R) and his two deputies Devendra Fadnavis and Ajit Pawar attended the event in Nashik. (HT PHOTO)(HT PHOTO)

opinion

Published on Jul 18, 2023 10:15 PM IST

ByTS Krishna Murthy

The diverse world of Asian-Americans

A century after they were kept out of the country by law, Asian-Americans are influencing both domestic politics and foreign policy of the US

Among the six largest groups are Chinese, Filipino, Indian, Japanese, Korean and Vietnamese, who together constitute close to 80% of the country’s Asian population.(ANI)

opinion

Published on Jul 18, 2023 10:15 PM IST

ByPrashant Jha

The Art of a Good Unicorn | Learning from BYJU’s cautionary tale

The perils of overconfidence and wanting to get too big too fast affect most start-up founders. Learning antifragility in a world without certainty is a way out

BYJU’s is considered the world’s most valuable EdTech enterprise and India’s most highly valued startup.(Bloomberg)

opinion

Published on Jul 18, 2023 04:50 PM IST

ByShrija Agrawal

The Taste With Vir: Jane Birkin and Hermes handbag that Birkin gave her name to

A tête-à-tête with Hermes Chairmain Jean Louis Dumas in Kolkata, how Jane Birkin had no role in creation of hard-to-get luxe Birkin bag and some dirty secrets

View of a Hermes Silver Metallic Chevre Birkin 30 bag up for auction at Sotheby's in New York City, US. The Taste With Vir: Meeting Dumas in Kolkata, Jane Birkin's bohemian legacy of Hermes Birkin handbag and dirty secrets (REUTERS/Roselle Chen)

opinion

Published on Jul 18, 2023 09:32 AM IST

ByVir Sanghvi, New Delhi

Mandela's lasting legacy through a Tamil film's lens

On Nelson Mandela Day, remember Mandela's values through a Tamil movie with themes of identity, education, non-violence, hope, and social cohesion.

opinion

Updated on Jul 18, 2023 07:52 AM IST

BySudarshan Ramabadran

The Art and Science of Fitness | 'Sensing' your way through for optimal results

Conscious efforts, mindfulness and deliberate practices can awaken and enhance your perception beyond the five senses, unlocking the sixth sense - the ‘feel’.

Even though it's not mentioned in the five senses, ‘feel’ can be considered the sixth sense. (Pixabay)

opinion

Published on Jul 17, 2023 10:01 PM IST

ByDr Rajat Chauhan

New Delhi Junction | ‘It was impossible to agree on joint statement in Patna’

The roadblocks to unity among Congress, AAP, DMK, TMC, and other Opposition parties: Seat adjustment and resistance to Congress' leadership

A poster of opposition leaders put up outside the venue of the united opposition meeting.(PTI)

opinion

Updated on Jul 20, 2023 08:12 AM IST

BySaubhadra Chatterji

Indo-Pacific lies at the core of India-France ties

PM Modi's visit to France further strengthened India-France ties, with major defence announcements and cooperation in various domains.

The adherence of both Delhi and Paris to the Indo-Pacific concept constitutes the mainstay of the cooperation between the two countries.(HT)

opinion

Published on Jul 17, 2023 09:44 PM IST

ByHarsh V Pant, Thibault Fournol

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The PM's trip to France raised the question: is the importance given to pronouncing western words correctly reciprocated by friends in the West with ours?

Gram sakhis and women's forums in Kishangarh, Ajmer are promoting helpline numbers to deal with violence against women, covering 33 villages in the district.

State collapse in Manipur has undermined two key aspects of the India story. Fixing this can’t be driven by narrow electoral calculations

A horrific incident of rape and sexual assault in Manipur has raised questions about the official response, including the police's role and lack of action.

Despite affirmative action ruling, however, statistics show that African Americans and Hispanics are still underrepresented in elite universities.

Concord is under strain in India. Manipur is the most searing example. The national flag must be downcast, wanting to lower itself to half-mast in agony.

A video has sparked outrage across India, highlighting why Biren Singh must be removed and the need for better protection of women in cases of sexual assault.

Despite the viral video, it is unclear whether justice will be served, as police complicity and a lack of protection for women are serious concerns.

Short answer: It remains to be seen. For all practical purposes, the next Parliamentary elections are Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s, and not the BJP’s, to lose

WSPR 2020-22 doesn't recognize social security in kind. The Indian government is working to map and include more social protection schemes in the WSPR.

India and France celebrate a 25-year-old strategic partnership, however, bilateral economic ties and people-to-people connections need further development.

Two big alliances are squaring off in 2024 polls. But the two groups' dynamics are very different, and it will impact their functioning and electoral prospects

Both hemispheres have seen a spate of wildfires, heatwaves and flash floods. Though climate-crisis induced, these extreme weather events have different causes

The upcoming session will likely be stormy. But beyond the rows, it will hold cues on Opposition unity, parliamentary strategy and the run-up to 2024

Professor Mangala Narlikar showed that there is more than one path to success in science for women, and her legacy will continue to inspire future generations.

The Data Protection Bill, aimed at regulating the collection of personal data, is set to be introduced in Parliament after a long drafting process.

IMF approves a $3 billion bailout for Pakistan, but the country's economic problems persist. Political divisions and military control complicate the situation.

The Ram temple, to be constructed within the year, comes at the end of a chequered history that witnessed heightened religious sentiments and communal riots

While Nepal signed the Belt and Road Initiative framework agreement in 2017, Beijing and Kathmandu view the projects differently

Lahori Ram Balley, a prominent figure in the Ambedkarite Buddhist movement in India and one of the last associates of Dr BR Ambedkar, has passed away.

The implementation of the Uniform Civil Code is a hot topic of debate in India and it can be argued that UCC would foster gender inclusivity in Indian society.

The UAE is a significant source of foreign investment for India, crucial for India's strategic position and shaping the emerging Asian order.

Political parties in India are experiencing a high number of splits and defections and amendments to the existing anti-defection law are needed.

A century after they were kept out of the country by law, Asian-Americans are influencing both domestic politics and foreign policy of the US

The perils of overconfidence and wanting to get too big too fast affect most start-up founders. Learning antifragility in a world without certainty is a way out

A tête-à-tête with Hermes Chairmain Jean Louis Dumas in Kolkata, how Jane Birkin had no role in creation of hard-to-get luxe Birkin bag and some dirty secrets

On Nelson Mandela Day, remember Mandela's values through a Tamil movie with themes of identity, education, non-violence, hope, and social cohesion.

Conscious efforts, mindfulness and deliberate practices can awaken and enhance your perception beyond the five senses, unlocking the sixth sense - the ‘feel’.

The roadblocks to unity among Congress, AAP, DMK, TMC, and other Opposition parties: Seat adjustment and resistance to Congress' leadership

PM Modi's visit to France further strengthened India-France ties, with major defence announcements and cooperation in various domains.

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