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]The road ahead on revenue compensation to the states
- As the economy recovers and with the improved compliance, the actual growth in revenue would be higher and this may obviate the need for compensation by many states. It remains to be seen how the Council will tread this difficult path.
Published on Jun 27, 2022 08:08 PM IST
Navigating a curious chapter in Indo-US ties
- With Quad’s expanding footprint and the IPEF’s potential for investment, there is an urgent need for India to be clear-eyed on Delhi-DC ties, while it may be forced to rethink its stance on Russia. This is also a good moment to assess other key partners
Published on Jun 27, 2022 08:06 PM IST
CERT-In’s new cybersecurity directive is a misadventure
- Its plan to hoover up troves of sensitive data, without a privacy law, is quixotic. The directive should be rescinded or face a challenge in court.
Published on Jun 27, 2022 08:02 PM IST
Strengthening the GST regime
- GST Council might review an interim report on rate rationalisation. This will be crucial
Published on Jun 27, 2022 07:58 PM IST
HT Editorial
Pride Matters | Conquering the mental health woes of the queer community
- In a world comfortable only with heteronormativity, being queer is often shamed. This can lead to mental health stressors unique to the community. As a mental health practitioner, I've found ways to conquer these feelings of shame to embrace inclusivity
Published on Jun 27, 2022 07:53 PM IST
Wrestler Aman Sehrawat is eyeing the big league
- The 19-year-old, fresh from his maiden Seniors gold in Almaty earlier this month, is all set for the Under-20 Asian Championships in July
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 07:15 PM IST
Review: Geeta Rahman at Championship Point by Saskya Jain
A literary novel about a 12-year-old badminton prodigy growing up in a posh bureaucrat colony in central Delhi in the 1990s
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 06:46 PM IST
Saudamini Jain
Pride Matters | Embracing the multitude of identities that we inhabit
- Through language, society's classificatory impulses have put gender into specific boxes, often forcing people who do not conform to the "feminine-masculine" binary to adhere to the socially acceptable rules of these categories. This is wrong
Published on Jun 27, 2022 05:43 PM IST
Sonika’s redemption: From battling depression to making India’s World Cup squad
Apart from the counselling sessions that went on for eight-months, Sonika Tandi also pursued meditation which helped her to learn how to handle stress.
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 05:23 PM IST
Sandip Sikdar, New Delhi
Distantly Close | A look back at Droupadi Murmu's illustrious predecessors
- Most Presidents of the Republic were men of substance with a stamp of their own. As Droupadi Murmu is set to become India's next president, it would do us well not to judge the office by intermittent aberrations.
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 02:17 PM IST
Vinod Sharma
Lahiri: You can't penalise the Asian Tour for trying to stay alive
- The Indian ace is committed to playing on the PGA Tour, but can understand why players have opted for LIV Golf.
Published on Jun 27, 2022 01:45 PM IST
Joy Chakravarty
For Kohli, will things come a full circle in England?
- The last time Kohli was in England, he was the undisputed face of Indian cricket but so much has changed since then.
Published on Jun 27, 2022 12:47 PM IST
Sanjjeev K Samyal, Mumbai
Bhuvi, Chahal and Hooda fashion big win in rain-hit Ireland T20I
- Yuzvendra Chahal wore three sweaters to ward off the cold in a three-over spell of 1/11 after Bhuvneshwar Kumar and Hardik Pandya knocked off Ireland captain Andy Balbirnie and Paul Stirling in the first two overs.
Published on Jun 27, 2022 10:44 AM IST
Somshuvra Laha, Kolkata
Delhiwale: Twilight in Gurugram
- On spending a long evening in a city landmark
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 12:10 PM IST
Mayank Austen Soofi
The genesis and the impact of America’s abortion ban verdict
Friday’s judgment is undoubtedly a victory for Republican Party, social conservatives and the country’s Christian Right.
Updated on Jun 27, 2022 12:08 PM IST
Prashant Jha, Washington
Novak Djokovic’s high-stake Wimbledon in a year going wrong
- From sweeping to three Grand Slam titles in 2021, the Serb’s only realistic chance of success this year lies in claiming a fourth straight win at the hallowed grass courts.
Published on Jun 26, 2022 10:31 PM IST
Rutvick Mehta
How BRICS can strengthen itself
The member-States must go beyond rhetoric and work on improving internal solidarity and mutual trust. As a starting point, Russia should consider peace talks with Ukraine, and China should work for an accord on de-escalation in eastern Ladakh
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 08:33 PM IST
Rajiv Bhatia
Uddhav is on a sticky wicket, but not out yet
The rebels have made some moves towards claiming that they’re the real Sena and the inheritor of Bal Thackeray’s legacy but an analysis by this newspaper of the top office bearers in the party indicates that this claim may be tough for the rebels to implement on the ground
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 08:35 PM IST
HT Editorial
What the bypoll results reveal
he losses suffered by the Samajwadi Party and the Aam Aadmi Party underline that no political contest can be taken for granted
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 08:36 PM IST
HT Editorial
Amend the Patents Act to execute TRIPS waiver
These amendments to the Patents Act will have the following advantages. First, it will demonstrate India’s resolve to help the developing world fight the pandemic. Second, it will cement India’s position as a leader of the developing world
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 08:34 PM IST
Prabhash Ranjan and Praharsh Gour
The Maha political story is still incomplete
A furious Shiv Sena is now threatening to fight on the streets, on the House floor, and in court. This metropolis has always been a stronghold of the Shiv Sena and it is believed that whatever the fellow leaders do, the workers are with Matoshree
Updated on Jun 26, 2022 08:34 PM IST
MP winning Ranji Trophy is not really surprising
- Ranji this season threw up some outstanding talent, especially Rajat Patidar, Sarfaraz Khan. Not many knew about Patidar a month ago but after a crucial hundred in IPL and another in the Ranji final he is someone you will look at closely. Same with Sarfaraz, who has dominated Ranji like nobody else.
Published on Jun 26, 2022 06:51 PM IST
Amrit Mathur
Expectant mom Harika ready to chase Olympiad glory
- The Grand Master, world's No 10 ranked woman player, is in her final trimester but is hopeful of withstanding discomforts to guide India at the chess Olympiad starting on July 28.
Published on Jun 25, 2022 09:16 PM IST
Mobility as a key driver of greater women’s freedom
- Inclusive access to mobility must consider a rights-based issue, rather than a protection-based one, so that women can become more independent.
Published on Jun 25, 2022 09:01 PM IST
A little bit of silliness that can lift the spirits
- Summer is the silly season in Britain. With Parliament in recess, schools and universities closed, newspapers and TV scramble for stories. So, the silliest things make it to the headlines. And if, like me, silliness amuses you, here is a silly read.
Published on Jun 25, 2022 09:01 PM IST
The charade of autonomy in PoK’s political setup
- PoK is effectively integrated in Pakistan, not only in terms of the constitutional compact of powers, but through political control. It is Pakistan’s mainstream parties that have formed governments in PoK in successive “elections”
Published on Jun 25, 2022 09:00 PM IST
The genesis of the electoral and ideological crisis in the Sena
- The party Bal Thackeray founded is fighting for its survival after a rebellion against the chief minister. The outcome will have a profound impact on state and national politics, and change the face of Mumbai forever
Updated on Jun 25, 2022 09:00 PM IST
Book Box: Rainy Reads
- Absorb nature, immerse yourself in thrilling geopolitics, and venture into time travel, with these enticing monsoon reads. Also the book to read on Roe v Wade being overthrown.
Published on Jun 25, 2022 05:42 PM IST
Ever looked at your love life in the rear-view mirror, asks Simran Mangharam
Introspection is hard, and done right, it leads to something even harder: Change. Use it to break behaviour patterns in relationships.
Updated on Jun 25, 2022 04:39 PM IST
Simran Mangharam
Meet the Kerala lawyer who found his tribe in the Amazon
Shaji Thomas has spent three decades working alongside tribal communities deep in the Amazon rainforest, fighting to protect the land, river, forests, and their rights to these. ‘They say if you protect the Amazon, you protect the world,’ he says.
Updated on Jun 25, 2022 04:33 PM IST
Natasha Rego