Opinion

India’s low ranking in the Environmental Performance Index is not based on its high level of GHG emissions alone. The low rank also results from sub-par performance on a wide range of pollution control and natural resource management issues

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

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

Tackling the climate crisis needs all G20 nations to step up, make bold commitments, and get on with implementing them. Making the promise is only the first step. Getting the promised job done, as quickly as possible, is crucial if we are to keep warming to 1.5°C and avoid even worse, and worsening, loss and damage from the climate crisis.

The debacle is an instructive reminder from the BJP to its challengers that no battle is too small to attempt a fight. It is also a warning to all dynasty-driven parties that the family name is not bulletproof to the assaults of the competition, both within and from competitors

An institution such as an independent fiscal council can help the people and politicians understand the financial consequences of such plans before they are implemented

While we’ve been chipping away at the traditional silence around menstruation, its progression to menopause is still deemed too awful to talk about

The hurried adoption of JETP as a template for future Nationally Determined Contribution financing raises a number of questions

As we proceed with Agnipath, I am sure that the government will keep an open mind on refining it to respond to the concerns that have been raised