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People in Ahmedabad raise slogans against the lynching of fellow citizens (Photo: PTI)

Divided we stand! Friendships wither in fundamentalist times

Let us vote out a government has subverted the bureaucracy, politicised the defence services and changed statistical...

28 March 2019 12:46 AM IST

People celebrate in Dibrugarh after the IAFs strike in Balakot on JeM camps. (Photo: PTI)

When TV studios played war games and the sane viewer got a bad name

The outrage and sorrow at the mindless and needless killing of our brave CRPF men was no doubt overwhelming.

11 March 2019 12:29 AM IST

Job seekers fill registration forms at a New Delhi job fair. Employment generation holds the key to a stronger human development index and a happier society. (Photo: PTI)

To nip social unrest in bud, sell livelihoods, not hatred

The masses have to be fruitfully occupied to be happy and to then make a civilised, happy society, state and nation.

27 Feb 2019 1:38 AM IST

AICC general secretary in charge of eastern Uttar Pradesh Priyanka Gandhi Vadra during a roadshow in Lucknow on Monday. (Photo: AP)

Pink Wave: Priyanka's entry likely to herald the politics of...

It is fortuitous that Priyanka decided to join active politics now.

13 Feb 2019 2:01 AM IST

Can farmers discontent be amended with two months left for the Lok Sabha elections?

It's far too late for Modi govt to launch any economic schemes for...

More often than not, MSP remains a fancy bit of legislation on paper and doesn't really translate into change at the...

31 Jan 2019 1:32 AM IST

One of the biggest problems with the Protection Rights Bill is that it sets up a screening committee to certify transgender persons, which runs against the right to self-identification recognised in NALSA.

Transgender community deserves better after 2014 ruling by SC

Many hijras do not transition medically and prefer not to undergo any surgical intervention.

10 Jan 2019 1:42 AM IST

A night shelter in Delhi

Cold Delhi needs to warm up its heart for the homeless

When the poor and needy realise that there is better institutional support via these NGOs and committees, it will lead...

31 Dec 2018 1:07 AM IST

A file photo of Ranveer Singh and Deepika Padukones wedding in Italys Lake Como

Weddings these days are more about showing off your wealth

This is not counting what was spent on flying florists from Florence and hiring chefs from Switzerland.

12 Dec 2018 2:06 AM IST

A file photo of PM Narendra Modi with BJP president Amit Shah

Modi magic is skating on thin ice, and it's time to make votes count

The country's educated often indulge in armchair politics but find it tedious to go out and vote.

28 Nov 2018 12:23 AM IST

Our family has always insisted on a simple Diwali puja that was egalitarian and inclusive, besides emphasizing on giving and sharing.

Make it a green Diwali

A friend posted this on her Facebook and it really touched my heart, mostly because it echoes what Diwali really means...

6 Nov 2018 12:13 AM IST

A file photo of artist Jaishri Abichandani protesting in New York

#MeToo will take time... at last women are speaking up

It was gratifying to see Hindustan Times' Prashant Jha step down as the chief of bureau after allegations of sexual...

25 Oct 2018 2:02 AM IST

In the race for marks and admissions, our schooling methodology may have become mere rote learning with no real sense of purpose than to get those numbers in the exams. I sometimes look at the figures. How many children make it to the IITs? How many join medical colleges? A very, very, small percentage. What about the rest? Are we doing enough to fire their creativity, so they shine in any field they chose to work in?

Schools must encourage independence of thoughts

India has the largest youth population in the world. Most of them are unable to find fruitful employment.

8 Oct 2018 12:07 AM IST