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Looking beyond a young India

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Published on Sep 30, 2023 03:19 AM IST

Share of Indians aged 60 years and above will increase significantly going forward. It will have a bearing on the country’s future course

Not only do we need to create a lot of jobs for our working-age population, but the Indian economy will also need to make enough provisions for its elderly(Unsplash)

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Woman of her time, and yet timeless

In an age when stars would be chaperoned by entourages, Waheeda Rehman was pretty much her own woman

The government of India has honoured one of the most extraordinary careers in Indian cinema

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Published on Sep 29, 2023 12:32 PM IST

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All that is wrong about Joshimath

The gains of power projects, railway schemes and highways, have to be weighed against the sensitive ecology of the region

The committee recommended that a comprehensive action plan be prepared for the Himalayan region covering expected disaster events and natural disasters like in Kedarnath and Joshimath (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 28, 2023 09:57 PM IST

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World listening, Delhi clarifies

Jaishankar’s measured statement on the murder of Khalistani activist has enhanced India’s image as a responsible world power

Jaishankar’s remarks make it clear that India is certainly willing to go the extra mile to resolve this issue. (Reuters file photo)

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Published on Sep 28, 2023 09:56 PM IST

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Labour and its discontents

Multiple fault lines in the labour market are shaping the quantity and quality of jobs

Labourers at work in Delhi's Sarai Kale Khan.

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Published on Sep 27, 2023 09:30 PM IST

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Renewing the bilateral pact

The onus is on Canada to take the lead in defusing the tension in its relations with India

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, right, shakes hand with Canada's Prime Minister Justin Trudeau upon his arrival at Bharat Mandapam convention centre for the G20 Summit in New Delhi, India, September 9, 2023. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 27, 2023 01:32 AM IST

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NDA unravels in Tamil Nadu

Attacks on the Dravidian movement by the state BJP leadership had made AIADMK’s presence in the alliance untenable

Ties between the Tamil Nadu BJP, led by state chief K Annamalai (left), and the AIADMK, led by EK Palaniswami (right), frayed over the former’s comments on late ex-CM CN Annadurai. (ANI)

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Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:25 PM IST

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Celebrate science, incentivise research

Government considers removing cash component from prestigious science awards, sparking concerns about lack of support for scientists

Scientists need robust support from the state. (REPRESENTATIVE IMAGE)

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Published on Sep 26, 2023 09:25 PM IST

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General election in sight, NDA in focus

JD(S) joins BJP-led NDA, signaling BJP's eagerness to expand coalition ahead of general election.

PM Modi, accompanied by Union ministers Jyotiraditya Scindia, Narendra Singh Tomar, MP chief minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan and state BJP President VD Sharma in Bhopal on Monday. (PTI)

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Published on Sep 26, 2023 12:44 AM IST

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Continent-sized fest at Hangzhou

It’s an opportunity for Indian stars to take stock before the Paris Olympics next year

Flags of participating countries, among them North Korea, India, and Brunei, are hoisted at the Athletes Village at the 19th Asian Games in Hangzhou, China (AP/PTI)

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Updated on Sep 26, 2023 12:45 AM IST

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On track, a train of ambition, aspiration

The BJP, more than any other party, has a history of projecting infrastructure building as a key component of its political outreach

Students take selfies with the newly flagged off Vande Bharat train, at Kasaragod station in Kerala on Sunday. (PTI)

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Published on Sep 25, 2023 11:22 PM IST

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Learning from Himachal floods

The real test in Himachal will be if the authorities can ensure compliance and adapt developmental aspirations to the specific ecology of the region.

A guesthouse owner at Kulga village in Kullu district of Himachal Pradesh has been fined <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>10,000 after a probe found he delayed the evacuation of a Delhi-based couple that was unable to settle its bills through digital wallets due to internet disruption during the recent floods. (HT file photo)

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Published on Sep 23, 2023 07:32 AM IST

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No place for hate speech

Islamophobic comments lower the dignity of Parliament and point to a larger malaise

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Published on Sep 23, 2023 01:31 AM IST

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Everyone loves to woo the OBCs

Women's reservation Bill was passed, but debate reveals the demand for OBC sub-quotas, highlighting caste politics

Members of Parliament while voting on clauses of the women's reservation bill on demand of an Opposition MP in Lok Sabha during the Special Session of Parliament in New Delhi on Wednesday. (ANI)

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Published on Sep 21, 2023 10:24 PM IST

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Let farmers breathe easy

Good news on the monsoon and kharif crop should prod the government to lift the restrictions on food exports

The sudden drop in tomato prices within a month, from <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 per kg in August to <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2 in September, recently drove farmers from Marathwada and north Maharashtra to destroy their produce. (HT PHOTO)

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Published on Sep 21, 2023 10:23 PM IST

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Saving less, buying more

Trends in household assets and liabilities point to consumption driven growth, which is good for the economy in the short-term

The committee will address various aspects such as pricing, purchase quantities, quality control, and equitable distribution. (HT Photo)

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Published on Sep 20, 2023 09:28 PM IST

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Karnataka in mind, Congress eyes Telangana

With elections approaching, political parties in Telangana are rallying for support, with the Congress hoping to make a comeback.

The Congress, which lost its base to K Chandrasekhar Rao’s BRS after the Andhra Pradesh bifurcation in 2014, is hopeful that anti-incumbency, the positive response to Rahul Gandhi’s Bharat Jodo Yatra, and the win in Karnataka will boost the party’s chances

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Published on Sep 20, 2023 09:28 PM IST

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Her right to legislate

Quotas for women in legislatures are welcome, but not a panacea

The timing of the bill proposing the quota, a year ahead of the national election, is significant(Sansad TV)

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Published on Sep 19, 2023 10:04 PM IST

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Manipur needs a political intervention

Ongoing violence and ethnic clashes in Manipur have led to a breakdown of law and order. The government must urgently seek a political solution

Manipur has been in the throes of clashes since May 3, killing at least 168 people. (REUTERS)

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Published on Sep 19, 2023 12:43 AM IST

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The House and its residents

Parliament is more than the building; legislators need to renew commitment to debate and deliberation

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, in an emotion-rich speech, said the old building will remain “a source of inspiration” and “a place of pilgrimage” in the future (ANI)

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Published on Sep 19, 2023 12:41 AM IST

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The Sanatana Dharma spectre

The Opposition is wary of debating the issue as the BJP raises the pitch over the DMK leader’s comments

Coimbatore: People watch posters put up by the DMK in connection with ongoing Sanatana Dharm row, in Coimbatore, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_06_2023_000026A)(PTI)

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Published on Sep 18, 2023 09:25 AM IST

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Chill in India-Canada ties hits trade talks

India-Canada relations are strained over Trudeau's alleged reluctance to act against Khalistani extremists.

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Published on Sep 18, 2023 09:25 AM IST

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Yet another virus alert

Nipah outbreak holds lessons for governments on the need to improve disease surveillance and pharma industry to work on vaccines

Health workers shift people who have been in contact with a person infected with the Nipah virus to an isolation centre at a government hospital in Kozhikode, Kerala. (AFP Photo)

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Published on Sep 15, 2023 10:03 PM IST

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Anantnag attack blots picture of calm

Terrorist attack in Anantnag district threatens peace in Jammu and Kashmir and raises concerns about local militancy revival

Army personnel and a CRPF vehicle near the site where the encounter is underway between security forces and militants in the Garol forest near Kokernag in Anantnag district on Thursday. (ANI Photo)

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Published on Sep 15, 2023 01:48 AM IST

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Food cost spoils inflation spread

Govt may want to keep grain prices under check. But hawkish monetary intervention from RBI could be counterproductive

the Consumer Price Index (CPI), grew at 6.8% in August (REUTERS)

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Published on Sep 14, 2023 10:09 PM IST

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Maratha stir reveals limits of quota politics

A quota-centric resolution to the Maratha grievance is only likely to ignite other fires when the challenge before the government is to provide jobs and welfare

Thane, India - September , 04, 2023: Activists of the Maratha community in Thane staged a protest outside the Thane Collector office on Monday to protest against the police lathicharge (beating ) on the protestors protesting for Maratha reservation in Jalna Maharashtra ,in Thane, in Mumbai, India, on,Monday, September, 04, 2023. ( Praful Gangurde / HT Photo )

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Published on Sep 13, 2023 09:50 PM IST

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Bridge across Arabian sea

The deepening relationship between India and Saudi Arabia has potential to change the dynamic of the subcontinent and West Asia

Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman of Saudi Arabia speaks to Prime Minister Narendra Modi upon his arrival for a ceremonial reception at the presidential palace in New Delhi on Monday,(AP)

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Published on Sep 13, 2023 09:49 PM IST

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Serving in the court of greatness

Novak Djokovic has surpassed Federer and Nadal to become the dominant force in tennis with 24 Grand Slam titles. But, in his own words, he's not done yet

Djokovic says he thrives on motivation, and when he doesn’t find it in something — chasing the No 1 ranking or the highest Slam count — he can switch off. (Getty Images via AFP)

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 10:19 PM IST

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Riding the growth wind

Nifty 50 crossing the 20,000 mark is a significant moment and flags need for continuous regulatory zeal and innovation

The Nifty 50 comprises some of the biggest companies in India and is rightly taken as the bellwether of investor sentiment (PTI)

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Published on Sep 12, 2023 10:19 PM IST

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BJP-JD(S) tie-up may reset K’taka politics

Deve Gowda confirms alliance with BJP for the upcoming general election which raises questions about JD(S)'s future. A churn is expected in Karnataka politics.

Yediyurappa confirmed BJP-JD(S) alliance in Karnataka for Lok Sabha electiion 2024. (In photo PM Modi and Deve Gowda).

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Published on Sep 11, 2023 10:00 PM IST

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Editorials

Share of Indians aged 60 years and above will increase significantly going forward. It will have a bearing on the country’s future course

In an age when stars would be chaperoned by entourages, Waheeda Rehman was pretty much her own woman

The gains of power projects, railway schemes and highways, have to be weighed against the sensitive ecology of the region

Jaishankar’s measured statement on the murder of Khalistani activist has enhanced India’s image as a responsible world power

Multiple fault lines in the labour market are shaping the quantity and quality of jobs

The onus is on Canada to take the lead in defusing the tension in its relations with India

Attacks on the Dravidian movement by the state BJP leadership had made AIADMK’s presence in the alliance untenable

Government considers removing cash component from prestigious science awards, sparking concerns about lack of support for scientists

JD(S) joins BJP-led NDA, signaling BJP's eagerness to expand coalition ahead of general election.

It’s an opportunity for Indian stars to take stock before the Paris Olympics next year

The BJP, more than any other party, has a history of projecting infrastructure building as a key component of its political outreach

The real test in Himachal will be if the authorities can ensure compliance and adapt developmental aspirations to the specific ecology of the region.

Islamophobic comments lower the dignity of Parliament and point to a larger malaise

Women's reservation Bill was passed, but debate reveals the demand for OBC sub-quotas, highlighting caste politics

Good news on the monsoon and kharif crop should prod the government to lift the restrictions on food exports

Trends in household assets and liabilities point to consumption driven growth, which is good for the economy in the short-term

With elections approaching, political parties in Telangana are rallying for support, with the Congress hoping to make a comeback.

Quotas for women in legislatures are welcome, but not a panacea

Ongoing violence and ethnic clashes in Manipur have led to a breakdown of law and order. The government must urgently seek a political solution

Parliament is more than the building; legislators need to renew commitment to debate and deliberation

The Opposition is wary of debating the issue as the BJP raises the pitch over the DMK leader’s comments

India-Canada relations are strained over Trudeau's alleged reluctance to act against Khalistani extremists.

Nipah outbreak holds lessons for governments on the need to improve disease surveillance and pharma industry to work on vaccines

Terrorist attack in Anantnag district threatens peace in Jammu and Kashmir and raises concerns about local militancy revival

Govt may want to keep grain prices under check. But hawkish monetary intervention from RBI could be counterproductive

A quota-centric resolution to the Maratha grievance is only likely to ignite other fires when the challenge before the government is to provide jobs and welfare

The deepening relationship between India and Saudi Arabia has potential to change the dynamic of the subcontinent and West Asia

Novak Djokovic has surpassed Federer and Nadal to become the dominant force in tennis with 24 Grand Slam titles. But, in his own words, he's not done yet

Nifty 50 crossing the 20,000 mark is a significant moment and flags need for continuous regulatory zeal and innovation

Deve Gowda confirms alliance with BJP for the upcoming general election which raises questions about JD(S)'s future. A churn is expected in Karnataka politics.

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