A better female labour force participation rate can improve overall family income and welfare, especially in rural India

The policy slant highlights good intentions, but the ways and the means to accomplish the ambitious goals set out are hazy

Adherence to the principles of data privacy and data minimisation is particularly pertinent given the sensitive nature of children’s personal data

An outline of a care paradigm and shift in mindset that advance the rights of homeless persons with mental illness

The Broadcasting Bill, 2024 bears all the signs of being a digital authoritarianism project in order to control online narratives

A better understanding of the benefits of stock market speculation — erroneously viewed as akin to gambling — can lead to better public policy

The core issue in the M.K. Ranjitsinh case — the protection of the Great Indian Bustard in energy projects — can be used to facilitate equitable and inclusive climate action

Refugee women, especially those with disabilities are guaranteed certain rights but are seldom able to realise them given the multitude of barriers they face

Decades after the Red Fort trial, it is hoped that India’s leaders find the wisdom to commit themselves again to what unites us citizens as a people

The rising price of food lies at the core of India’s inflation

These 12-point policy initiatives can pave the way for employment with dignity

The political trajectories of India and Pakistan apart, social forces are seeking to reclaim their democratic space

In some instances, it was New Delhi’s missteps that affected it, while in others, it was a case of events spiralling out of control

With the current lower levels of household financial savings, having 3% of GDP as a limit to fiscal deficit should be the focus

Primary care is weak while there has been a boost to the growth of the private sector in secondary and tertiary care

With over a million people affected with sickle cell disease, India bears the world’s second largest burden of this condition.

This new frontier in political campaigning marks a transformative shift in the democratic process, but the rulebook remains stuck in the past

The top court’s dismissal of a petition on the subject highlights the limits of judicial review over executive decisions in matters of foreign policy, especially in violations of humanitarian law

Creating a safer environment for women and children is a complex issue; punishment alone cannot change society

The government must prioritise the promotion of English not as a competitor to Indian languages but as a vital tool for national and international communication

Tamil Nadu is a beacon of inclusive and sustainable growth in India, and in the global search for alternatives to China, is a strong contender for global investments

With growing cultural homogenisation and divisive ideologies in India, the movement must step up the fight for social justice, equality and rationalism

The election result in Sri Lanka must be viewed by India as faith in the self-renewing power of the democratic voice

With the government proposing such a partnership, the existing framework governing the nuclear energy sector needs to be assessed

The Bombay High Court ruling on the amendment made to the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021 is a verdict in defence of the right to free speech

This is a conflict loop where no side is deterring its rival. With no way to break out of the loop, Israel chose to climb up the escalation ladder

The theme of World Mental Health Day (October 10) this year is about ‘prioritising mental health in the workplace’. The critical link between mental health and work is examined in three articles on the Editorial and Opinion pages. India is facing a mental health epidemic, with the urban living, financial instability and fierce competition as significant contributors

New Delhi’s response to the Gaza war is a reflection of the ‘new India’s’ collective anti-colonial amnesia

There needs to be a transformation of India’s agri-food system, ensuring that healthy diets are available and affordable for all

A statutory commission such as the NCPCR should not be eroding pluralism in India; it needs to step back from its move

The anti-defection law has played a crucial role in political stability, but there are gaps which need to be addressed to make it more effective and impartial

The Trump-Vance campaign is trying to trigger conflicts in the Democrat tent to dent the Democrats’ appeal to multiple group identities

There is a need for women-centric perspectives which would pave the way for greater participation of women in the judiciary

There has so far been no official claim of responsibility from the group.

The picture of Sharbat Gula, taken in a Pakistan refugee camp by photographer Steve McCurry, became the most famous cover image in the magazine's history.

Sharbat Gula gained worldwide fame in 1984 after her photo, with piercing green eyes, was published on the cover of “National Geographic” magazine

Interview with Amarnath Amarsingham, a Fellow of George Washington University’s Program on Extremism in the U.S. and an expert in Islamic State

According to reports, the men opened fire as they tried to enter the school. However, heavy contingents of police reached the site and the gunmen fled.

Final call after review of the ruling that schizophrenia is not a permanent mental disorder: lawyers

Licence suspended for airing cartoons dubbed in Hindi in violation of ban on ‘Indian content’

Sharbat Gula has denied the charges, insisting she didn’t fraudulently obtain Pakistani nationality.

A recipient of global honours, including India’s Padma Shri, his music blended Indian classical ragas with Lankan folk tunes.

"I would characterize [India—Pakistan relations] today as managed hostility, which I hope it stays managed," Mr. Menon said in response to a question.

The fresh slide in ties may also lead to a ‘scaling down’ of the strength of diplomatic staff by the two neighbours, The Express Tribune said.

The five-member bench headed by Chief Justice Anwar Zaheer Jamali took up five identical petition by Imran Khan and other on November 1, demanding probe into the assets of those mentioned in the Panama Leaks.

Mr. Samaraweera, a top leader in Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe’s United National Party, which leads Sri Lanka’s unity government along with the Sri Lanka Freedom Party, has been at the helm of initiatives aimed at reconciliation.