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Why India must have a standalone LatAm policy

New Delhi should formulate a standalone Latin America strategy, built on a foundation of energy and food security, and critical minerals.

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Hari Seshasayee

Destruction of the old economic order

The US economy, reliant on consumer debt and trade deficits, faces challenges from inequality, tariff policies, and shifting global dynamics under...

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Hindustantimes Editorial

The possibilities and limits of the Tamil Nadu model

Compared to other industrialised states such as Haryana or Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu has more impressive attainments in health and educational outcomes.

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Pramit Bhattacharya

Keeping up with UP | Can caste, Constitution break Hindutva in 2027 polls?

Caste will likely be back on the centre stage for the 2027 UP assembly polls as SP chief Akhilesh Yadav aggressively rides on his tested ‘PDA’

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Hindustantimes Editorial

Navigating a tricky new era for Brics

The bloc has expanded and gained global heft. But its ability to articulate a singular vision will be tested during a period of global uncertainty.

yesterday 10

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Sreeram Chaulia

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: James Gunn’s Superman soars with heart and humour

The latest Superman film features David Corenswet as the best Superman since Christopher Reeve, but presents a weaker version of the character.

yesterday 10

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Vir Sanghvi

In Air India’s flight path: One airline, many legacies

With distinct cultures and systems of functioning, the merged entity that emerged suffered from a deep identity crisis and was somewhat doomed from...

yesterday 9

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Anjuli Bhargava

Learning to say no to an abusive marriage

Over 17 women die daily because of dowry, reports the National Crime Records Bureau. The number is enough to warrant a national crisis.

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Namita Bhandare

The Air India crash report and unanswered questions

The most glaring absence is of the comprehensive FDR data. The report mentions the transition of the fuel control switches, which implies FDR data...

yesterday 7

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Amit Singh

Racing against the clock: Can Indian origin nurse Nimisha Priya be saved?

Time is running out for Nimisha Priya, the nurse from Kerala on death row in Yemen reportedly scheduled for execution on July 16. Can she be saved?

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Namita Bhandare

Language row attempts to revive a dead horse

It can help a politician hiss, but doesn’t offer enough political venom to bite

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Shashi Shekhar

Ending the licence raj in India-US relations

For India, navigating US export controls remains a challenge 20 years since the civilian nuclear agreement was signed.

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Dhruva Jaishankar

Why the GST regime has been such a game-changer

GST's 2017 rollout unified India's market, replaced 17 taxes, boosted logistics, and expanded the tax base, enhancing compliance and revenue.

yesterday 8

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Shehzad Poonawalla

Correcting the image of the higher judiciary

From geopolitical standing to investment attractiveness, much will be at risk if such an image of the judiciary persists.

yesterday 7

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Rk Raghavan

ELV to EV: What clean mobility policy must do

Phasing out end-of-life vehicles reduces the stock of heavy polluters but does not necessarily accelerate the shift to zero-emission mobility.

yesterday 6

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Amit Bhatt

Book Box | Andrew O’Hagan on the Dickensian dark web of modern London

Scottish journalist and author Andrew O’Hagan talks about why the social novel still matters- and why good books are as essential as protein.

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Sonya Dutta Choudhury

Inclusions and exclusions in India’s forest governance

The question of what is a forest has been inextricably linked to the question of who owns and who should govern forests.

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Budhaditya Das

Preparing for the next Y2K moment

Amaravati Quantum Valley Declaration anticipates a trillion-dollar opportunity. Rest of India should log in.

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Vivek Wadhwa

Guru Dutt’s tragic affair with life, and Bollywood

Guru Dutt introduced a visual style rarely seen in Indian cinema then — deep shadows and long tracking shots that mirrored the protagonist’s...

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Pavan K Varma

ECI needs to course correct on Bihar SIR

SIR requirements have to be complied with within a month or names will be deleted from the electoral roll. How many will have the time for this?

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Karan Thapar

Innovation needs State as much as the private sector

Indian firms underinvest in research chasing quick returns. But innovation needs patience, closeness with academia, and the courage to accept failure.

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Lloyd Mathias

Power games that the big boys play

India, vying for a global leadership role, must recognise Bretton Woods Institutions as those of international governance, not only for economic...

09.07.2025 3

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Hindustantimes Editorial

Private sector must pull its weight on R&D

As AI development gets concentrated in the West, time is running out for India. The country’s private sector must improve its R&D showing.

09.07.2025 2

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Hindustantimes Editorial

Why India must drive the future with EVs

India must act now to ensure that the EV transition proceeds at the speed and scale required.

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Amitabh Kant

Another rape rocks Kolkata. But politicians are busy playing their usual game

Another rape in Kolkata, but the politicians are busy scoring points. Another day another rape and, of course, political points are flying fast and...

09.07.2025 7

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Namita Bhandare

Tech Tonic | What is Meta’s play with the Superintelligence Labs?

The goal is audacious, developing AGI that can match and eventually exceed human performance, across wide range of tasks, pushing towards true...

09.07.2025 3

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Vishal Mathur

Building for future, a new sporting culture

NSP 2025 aims to broaden Indian sports beyond elite success, integrating it with health and education, while addressing governance and structural...

09.07.2025 6

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Hindustantimes Editorial

Why India must cut its auto sector tariffs

India’s protectionism combined with relaxation of foreign investment limits has encouraged foreign automakers to manufacture for its captive market.

09.07.2025 6

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Shreyas Narla

Changing the goods transport paradigm with autorickshaws

The vehicle is there. The demand is there. What is missing is the regulation of the service through a transparent policy guideline

08.07.2025 2

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Hindustantimes Editorial

Global tectonic shift in the making in America

The triangular tussle between the richest man on Earth, a democratic socialist mayoral candidate, and the established political order promises to...

08.07.2025 5

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Shashi Shekhar

Brics as a bloc for India to build global heft

It can help New Delhi enhance its leverage in other forums like the G7 and G20 as a bridge state and leader of Global South

08.07.2025 1

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Happymon Jacob

Book Box: What the Dalai Lama taught me at his birthday party

On a pilgrimage to celebrate the Dalai Lama's 90th birthday, travelers share stories, face delays, and reflect on spirituality and gratitude.

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Sonya Dutta Choudhury