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Today's Opinion - Hindustan Times Opinions section features opinion articles, newspaper editorials and letters to the editor on the issues of the day whether belong to Social or Political.

When basic education requires legal battles

As a nation, we continue to fail vast numbers of our youth by not providing the bare minimum they need to move forward — affordable, accessible education.

Food safety needs to go beyond just regulation

The path ahead requires more than just regulation — it calls for active collaboration between the regulator, the food industry, and the public. We must also harness the potential of India’s growing private food safety ecosystem, which has evolved significantly in recent years.

The Delhi-DC model of anger management

Fury has led to irrational decisions on the Nijjar-Pannun affair. But, DC and New Delhi are showing a way of channelling fury constructively. Ottawa should take notes

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Ratan Tata's legacy of decency, humility, compassion

<ul><li>The public's grief over Ratan Tata's passing reflects how, in our hearts, we still value integrity, humility, and compassion. </li></ul>

The Taste by Vir Sanghvi: Ratan Tata's legacy of decency, humility and compassion that stirred a nation's grief

Ways to include women in Delhi’s EV policy

<ul><li>The electric mobility industry must include women in the value chain and state EV policies can provide that impetus through a multi-pronged approach.</li></ul>

A state of play defined by excesses, paradoxes 

One year of the Gaza war has upended conventional narratives about sectarian divides and religious solidarity in West Asia besides exhausting Israel’s moral capital

Why Indian students prefer YouTube to textbooks

A few years ago, most students would use books as their primary source of information. But now, it seems that the default source of knowledge is YouTube. So, what could have changed in the last few years?

India must build on IPEF clean economy agreement

The significance of the IPEF clean economy agreement to India stems from the fact that the IPEF may serve as a mechanism to attract investment into India from the IPEF partner nations

The double-edged sword of hustle culture

A sustainable approach encompassing periods of rest and relaxation is essential for both physical and mental well-being

The Nobel Prize dilemma: Evolving science, static awards

<ul><li>The Nobel Prize finds itself at a crossroads, with questions about the evolving definitions of scientific disciplines and the relevance of clear-cut categories.</li></ul>

Scientifically Speaking | The Nobel Prize dilemma: Evolving science, static awards

Grand Strategy | The age of nuclear adventurism

<ul><li>One key lesson many states are drawing from the Russia-Ukraine war is that a nuclear-armed Ukraine would have been better off.</li></ul>

Civil society organisations too need to be accountable

<ul><li>Think tanks must ensure their operations comply with the law and align with the ethical standards expected of entities</li></ul>

The need for nuance in India-Pakistan relations

<ul><li>How to read India’s decision to attend the upcoming SCO meet in Islamabad</li></ul>

How BJP won Haryana with grassroots politics

<ul><li>The gap between social reality and data was bridgeable, and the BJP was able to march into the corridors of power in Haryana for a record third time.</li></ul>

Just Like That | Ravaan’s <i>leela</i>: The scholar, the devotee, and the fallen king

<ul><li>Ravaan was a brilliant scholar and a devout devotee of Shiva, revered in parts of India. Yet, it was his refusal to heed wise counsel that led to his downfall</li></ul>

Just Like That | Ravaan’s leela: The scholar, the devotee, and the fallen king

Chagos freed, sun finally sets on the British Empire

While diplomacy is critical, the UK’s decision to hand over the sovereignty to Mauritius over the Chagos Islands couldn’t have come through without the ICJ decision and the use of international law by Mauritius

After Gaza war, image of Israel has been battered

Justice for Palestine has become a cause not just for the United Nations but, more tellingly, in Washington. And it’s voiced most strongly on the university campuses of the western world

Disinvest State stake in PSUs for market boost

BSE Sensex surged from 51,360 to 81,381 since June 2022. Reducing GOI's CPSE holdings could unlock  <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>22 lakh crore, enhancing market liquidity and governance.

How influencers can help defeat toxic masculinity

In today’s digital landscape, micro-influencers with smaller, yet highly engaged audiences, often drive significant impact, particularly in grassroots communities. Their regional relevance and relatability enable them to forge meaningful connections and inspire change

The 16th Finance Commission's tough balancing act

<ul><li>The 16th Finance Commission is tackling some of India's most pressing fiscal issues, from women's work participation to the burden of cess and surcharges.</li></ul>

From aspirational districts to multidimensional poverty: The 16th Finance Commission's tough balancing act

Lessons from BJP’s hat-trick in Haryana

The results show that ideological positioning is not enough to attract votes, smart tactics and organisational might matter more

Tehran’s choices after Israeli strikes in Beirut

A potentially extended round of tit-for-tat strikes between Iran and Israel is rife with unpredictable consequences for an already destabilised region.

A transnational structure to govern AI for the world

As we face our most revolutionary and potentially disruptive technology yet, the Global Digital Compact proves that there is still hope for multilateralism in a geopolitically fragmented world.

Terms of Trade | What really happened in Haryana?

<ul><li>Hoodas are far from a liability for Congress, but they approached the elections with a sectarian agenda rather than widening the cordon sanitaire against the BJP</li></ul>

Moral voice of Indian business

Ratan Tata represented continuity and rupture in the Tata story, reinventing the Indian colossus as a global conglomerate, while commanding the respect of governments and industry peers, and the trust of customers and consumers

At 10, the path ahead for India’s Act East policy

The transition from “looking” east to “acting” east signalled India’s intent to play a more active and strategic role in the region emphasising the four Cs: Culture, Connectivity, Commerce, and Capacity Building.

Building the ecosystem for product innovation

India’s innovation ecosystem has experienced significant growth over the past decade, bolstered by increased investment in research and development, a burgeoning startup culture, and the proliferation of digital technologies.

Ratan Tata, who let ideas lead the way

Ratan Tata's visionary leadership inspired innovation and sustainability at TCS, fostering integrity and compassion while shaping India's business landscape.

Keeping up with UP | Religious tourism, temple economics and the state’s economy

<ul><li>Temples have been an ecosystem for businesses, entrepreneurship and tourism in India for centuries</li></ul>

A risk-averse pivot by RBI

Geopolitics calls for caution, but are high interest rates justified when inflation is being driven by food prices?

Today's Opinion, Opinion Articles, Stories, Analysis and Columnist

The public's grief over Ratan Tata's passing reflects how, in our hearts, we still value integrity, humility, and compassion. 

The electric mobility industry must include women in the value chain and state EV policies can provide that impetus through a multi-pronged approach.

The Nobel Prize finds itself at a crossroads, with questions about the evolving definitions of scientific disciplines and the relevance of clear-cut categories.

One key lesson many states are drawing from the Russia-Ukraine war is that a nuclear-armed Ukraine would have been better off.

Think tanks must ensure their operations comply with the law and align with the ethical standards expected of entities

How to read India’s decision to attend the upcoming SCO meet in Islamabad

The gap between social reality and data was bridgeable, and the BJP was able to march into the corridors of power in Haryana for a record third time.

Ravaan was a brilliant scholar and a devout devotee of Shiva, revered in parts of India. Yet, it was his refusal to heed wise counsel that led to his downfall

BSE Sensex surged from 51,360 to 81,381 since June 2022. Reducing GOI's CPSE holdings could unlock  ₹22 lakh crore, enhancing market liquidity and governance.

The 16th Finance Commission is tackling some of India's most pressing fiscal issues, from women's work participation to the burden of cess and surcharges.

Hoodas are far from a liability for Congress, but they approached the elections with a sectarian agenda rather than widening the cordon sanitaire against the BJP

Temples have been an ecosystem for businesses, entrepreneurship and tourism in India for centuries