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Letters to The Editor — April 27, 2024
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Trust in machines: on the Supreme Court and the EVM
It is reassuring that the Supreme Court of India found nothing to impair faith in EVMs
Sounding the gavel on curative jurisdiction
A top court which swings back and forth based on changing trends lacks the constancy and gravitas that is fundamental to a court of last resort
Aid for war: on the United States Senate and aid package
Ukraine, Israel win as Biden gets bipartisan support for aid package
The right and the future of India’s masjids
In the aggressive quest for electoral gains using the trump card of religion, there ought to be a quiet realisation that masjids are central to the religious lives of Muslims
Column | Strength of a snowflake
Phuphee’s lesson on celebrating the power of individuality
‘Most of us know what it’s like to love someone deeply who also hurts us deeply’
Prachi Gupta’s devastating narrative also raises important questions on mental health and ways to cope
Can green credits benefit India’s forests?
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Letters to The Editor — April 26, 2024
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Courting action: On FMCG marketing, advertising
Courts should deal firmly with violators of existing food safety regulations
Questioning the polls ‘rain washes out play’ moments
The Surat and Arunachal Pradesh results are issues that call for debate where an election is made to seem ‘free and fair’ despite people not having cast a single vote
The challenges of reporting on climate change
Climate change is a complex collection of phenomena with many moving parts
Stability in Maldives: On the election results and India ties
India should not allow Muizzu’s win to affect ties between the two countries
The war on Gaza and America’s paradoxical role
Gaza is a reminder of the high costs of geopolitical manoeuvres and the real-world impact of normless international diplomacy
On the draw - April 25, 2024
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The reality of the Swachh Bharat Mission
A scheme fully owned by the state has become a toolkit for privatisation of public health services and continues caste discrimination
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-reality-of-the-swachh-bharat-mission/article68103497.ece
Letters to The Editor — April 25, 2024
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Surat symptoms: On the BJP and the elimination of political contest
The BJP is resorting to the foulest means to eliminate any opposition
The conflict, from Nebuchadnezzar to Netanyahu
Several historical, religious and geopolitical factors have sharpened the Jewish-Persian conflict, which can impact India’s ‘act west’ policy if it flares up
In Karnataka, BJP thrives on the politics of fear
The BJP’s ads show the party’s contempt for the Constitution and the rule of law
Hot button: On the voter and heat exposure
Voters must be incentivised by minimising risks due to heat exposure
The Indian seafarer deserves better in choppy high seas
With Indians playing a significant role in keeping the global shipping industry running, their welfare and safety acquires significance
On the Draw — April 24, 2024
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Towards a less poor and more equal country
The twin objectives of high economic growth and reduction of inequality can only be achieved with improvements in human development and poverty reduction
All eyes on Kadapa
The high-profile constituency is set to witness a battle between cousins
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/all-eyes-on-kadapa/article68098390.ece
Letters to The Editor — April 24, 2024
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Insuring the future: On health insurance and a wide demographic of citizens
While broadening eligibility, health insurance must be made affordable
Toss out the junk food, bring back the healthy food plate
There needs to be a people’s movement, backed by sincere policy interventions, to promote healthy and nutritionally diverse diets and ensure informed food choices
Excessive restrictions: On poll-time curbs
Petition against poll-time curbs raises legitimate questions about public participation
Reversing the global democratic recession
Despite the disillusionment, for a variety of reasons, the need to fortify democratic foundations has to be ongoing and collaborative
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/reversing-the-global-democratic-recession/article68099161.ece
Restoring earth’s right to ‘good health’
Recent judicial pronouncements and observations that attempt to bring the impacts of climate change within the purview of constitutional fundamental rights pave the way for legal accountability o...
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/restoring-earths-right-to-good-health/article68095504.ece
Political space for disability rights, a sliver of hope
The promises made in manifestos of the Congress and the CPI(M) on disability rights spell hope that India could be ready to shift the Overton window on the issue
A lesson from Taiwan in quake resilience
The 1999 earthquake in Taiwan was a major wake-up call. It led to critical administrative reforms to improve the emergency response and reduce disasters
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/a-lesson-from-taiwan-in-quake-resilience/article68094608.ece
Lok Sabha polls | Jumping the gun on polling day in Tamil Nadu
How the confusion over voter turnout in Tamil Nadu could have been avoided
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/jumping-the-gun-on-polling-day/article68094133.ece
Recourse to hate: On the Prime Minister’s speech in Rajasthan
Demonising minorities and the idea of redistribution is core to the BJP’s politics
Letters to The Editor — April 23, 2024
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The lone candidate: On chess, India and D. Gukesh’s victory
India must have more elite chess tournaments to build on its success
The challenges of renewable energy
Large-scale renewable energy development can avoid reproducing the injustices of past large-scale infrastructure projects, while being sensitive to developmental objectives
Healing land, water and ourselves
It is time for local nature-based learning to become a part of school education
Sustaining our earth and nourishing our bodies
There is a need to develop a policy framework at the intersection of gender, climate, nutrition, and food value chains
Letters to The Editor — April 22, 2024
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Sobering assessment: On the IMF forecast, World Bank report
The richer nations must show more support for the poorest countries
Preparing India for water stress, climate resilience
The climate is the economy now, and understanding the crucial intersections between land, food, energy and water will influence how the economy functions
Empower the guardians of the earth, do not rob them
A unilateral decision to establish three wildlife sanctuaries in the southern Nicobar will deprive the indigenous peoples of their ancestral territories and lifeways
Limited company: On the Congress-Left spat in Kerala
The Left and the Congress are doing each other no favours in Kerala
Gratitude factor is likely to work in my favour: C.N. Manjunath
Cardiologist C.N. Manjunath, former head of State-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, has entered the fray as the BJP Lok Sabha candidate for Bengaluru Rural speak...
Implementation of guarantee schemes alone cannot usher in development of Karnataka by Congress government: B.Y. Vijayendra
People give top priority to development while judging the achievements of the government and that the Guarantee schemes come later, says the BJP State president
Sharing failures on social media
Rather than only celebrating successes, we would do well to discuss setbacks too
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/sharing-failures-on-social-media/article68077065.ece
Forest of souls
Final resting places offer peace and insights into life
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/forest-of-souls/article68077053.ece
Tuning in kinship
The significance of all-night singing and dancing at a Kumaoni wedding
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/tuning-in-kinship/article68077061.ece
For a brighter future
More can be done to retain skilled talent in the country
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/for-a-brighter-future/article68063006.ece
A tale of two Rebeccas
A literary experience that offered the lesson to not judge a book by its cover
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/a-tale-of-two-rebeccas/article68069764.ece
My pet theory
Cats can offer comfort, companionship, and emotional support
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/my-pet-theory/article68040740.ece
AI and I
Exploring human creativity in the age of generative artificial intelligence
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/ai-and-i/article68047253.ece
Cricket festival
Runs and razzmatazz make IPL summer’s most-awaited event
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/open-page/cricket-festival/article68069449.ece
WATCH | It was easy for me to come out of the palace and be...ple like anybody else: Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraja Wadiyar
People look up to us for the principles of leadership going forward. The bond we share with people is because of good work and not due to the royal background, says Yaduveer Krishnadatta Chamaraj...
On the Draw — April 20, 2024
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Letters to The Editor — April 20, 2024
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First step: on the general election, the BJP’s southern push
The BJP’s southern push was evident in run-up to first phase
The battle over Adivasi identity
The BJP-led Union government is making several efforts to “reclaim” the lost stories of Adivasi resistance movements in order to build a nationalistic tribal identity. Believing that the Adiv...
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/the-battle-over-adivasi-identity/article68084355.ece
Israel, a two-state solution, some recent perceptions
Writings and official Israeli assertions offer an idea of what ‘a Jewish national home’ and a long-standing dispute constitute
Permanent status: on Palestine and the UN
Palestine should be granted full-member status of the UN for a start
Scientists and a wish list for the incoming government
Supporting science and scientists is essential in India’s quest to become a major economic powerhouse
Letters to The Editor — April 19, 2024
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War of attrition: On the fight against Maoist insurgency
Despite military gains, a solution to Maoist insurgency cannot be based on just violence
A world in disarray, a concern about the future
The absence of leaders who command influence across the world, new alliances, economic issues and the progress of current technologies are some of the factors
The quiet heroes behind the electoral bonds stories
Reporters who file daily stories, which are sometimes deemed uninteresting, are the ones who make the big stories possible
Pale green shoots: On exports
India’s goods exports, after a year of tepid demand and prices, face fresh turbulence
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/pale-green-shoots-on-exports/article68080198.ece
India’s nuanced approach in the South China Sea
New Delhi’s strategic recalibration recognises the South China Sea’s critical importance to regional security and the global maritime order
Column | Legacy of India’s courtesans
Patrons of fashion and design, tawaifs weren’t mere entertainers. Their stories still inspire, as explored in Netflix’s new series, Heeramandi
Monica Raymund and Rebecca Cutter on ‘Hightown’ Season 3: ‘We’re going out with a bang’
Monica Raymund, who plays the lead in the crime drama set in Provincetown, Massachusetts, and Rebecca Cutter, the creator of the show, say the third and final season will see the characters end u...
Hapur verdict, challenging vigilantism
The Hapur conviction is an acknowledgement that the state was not only a participant but also an enabler.
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/hapur-verdict-challenging-vigilantism/article68075590.ece
Sexism on the campaign trail
Leaders in Karnataka are in a dispute over the effect of schemes targeting women
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/sexism-on-the-campaign-trail/article68076359.ece
Letters to The Editor — April 18, 2024
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Rain shocks: On the monsoon in 2024
India’s farmers must account for a stronger monsoon while sowing
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/rain-shocks-on-the-monsoon-in-2024/article68071987.ece
The Great Indian Bustard and climate action verdict
With the final decision of India’s top court still pending, this is an ideal chance for the judiciary to pursue the just transition framework and enable inclusive and equitable climate action
Missing medical colleges: On the case of the Madurai AIIMS
India’s poor doctor-population ratio cannot be set right without better Centre-State ties
The limitations of Ambedkarite Dalit politics today
The absence of a national political agenda, ruptures in ideology and a weak response in taking on the right-wing juggernaut are affecting the revival of Dalit politics
Definitely possible to break BJP fortress in South Bengaluru: Congress candidate Sowmya Reddy
Reddy talks about her constituency, sexism in politics, and her connect with many groups in an interview with The Hindu
‘The Congress government in Karnataka will emerge stronger after elections’
The Deputy Chief Minister says the ‘double-engine’ government during the BJP regime in the State did not implement a single irrigation or water project
Navigating life as a consumer with disability
A collaborative effort between businesses and the government, supported by a robust legal framework, is imperative to effectively protect the rights of consumers with disabilities and afford them...
The importance of Madigas
Political parties are taking calculated decisions and risks to win the Madiga vote
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/the-importance-of-madigas/article68071359.ece
IPL | When players go beyond cliches and illuminate the format
Occasionally a line emerges that causes the kind of surprise a maiden over might.
Letters to The Editor — April 17, 2024
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In the fray: On the CSDS-Lokniti pre-poll survey 2024 findings
Lokniti survey suggests that the Lok Sabha contest is not done and dusted
A referendum on India’s future
As Indians wait to elect their 18th Lok Sabha, at stake are not only 543 seats but also the ‘India’ and ‘Bharat’ of the Constitution
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/lead/a-referendum-on-indias-future/article68072822.ece
Step back: On Iran-Israel tensions
Israel should stand down to avoid a regional war in West Asia
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/editorial/step-back-on-iran-israel-tensions/article68072172.ece
No support from the BJP, ‘partial allies’ in the Opposition
That the Congress and the CPI(M) have added LGBTQ+ rights to their manifestos is significant, but their half-hearted approach defies their liberal credentials
Guarantee is precarity, welfare is self-care
The NDA government has managed to project itself as a big welfare spender by renaming pre-existing UPA programmes but has been underfunding them without any compensatory social assistance of its ...
New data law, a barrier to journalistic free speech
In the Digital Personal Data Protection Act, 2023, the removal of ‘journalistic exemption’ highlights the need for more robust public consultation
India’s Arctic imperative
While the Indian government seems keen to benefit from seabed mining and resource exploitation in the Arctic, it ought to unequivocally back a sustainable mode of extraction
https://www.thehindu.com/opinion/op-ed/indias-arctic-imperative/article68067583.ece
The Next-Gen steps up in Jammu and Kashmir
The BJP’s main plank is dynasty politics, but the regional parties are unfazed
Pitch for continuity: On the BJP manifesto for the General election 2024
The BJP manifesto is as focused on achievements as on promises