India’s economic growth increasingly depends on foreign expertise, particularly from China

The world must strive to overcome the obstacles as the treaty is a blueprint for a more equitable and resilient global health system

The Supreme Court’s ruling will have bearing on legislation enacted without the Rajya Sabha’s approval and the state of India’s federal architecture

The formulation of ‘five mutuals’ can help bring China-India relations back to a stable and sound track

Popular religions have tried to open the eyes of the deprived masses but there appears to be seemingly inexplicable appreciation of the rich by the poor and the middle-class

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

India must aim for rapid economic growth using liberal policies that tap the private sector; it should not be affected by criticism of income inequality

Sheikh Hasina presided over the country’s exceptional economic turnaround but paid a heavy price for losing the mass connect that once propelled her to high office

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

In a parliamentary democratic system, making political parties the accused in serious criminal cases is a problem-fraught one

India must learn lessons from the changes in most of its neighbourhood

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

The Government has failed to build a global audience for Indian handlooms; what is worse, even the Mahatma’s khadi is being denied its identity, writes Sonia Gandhi in this exclusive article for The Hindu

Some of the concerns expressed need to be acknowledged by the Joint Parliamentary Committee, but the positive features are what should be welcomed

The examination ecosystem is in need of transparency and accountability as well as a good audit system

The case of the brutal attack on and the murder of a woman doctor in Kolkata has highlighted the range of aggressive behaviours and violence that women face. Five articles, on the Editorial/Opinion pages, that look at the issues of safety and spaces for women, and the adequacy of societal responses and the justice system. Women should not have to choose between their safety and their freedom

There are firm reasons why the Prime Minister Modi’s visit to Ukraine could have had some sort of peace initiative on the agenda

Gender debates appear to be deepening social fragmentation in the West

As anticipated, implementation of Public Distribution System (PDS) reforms as mandated in the National Food Security Act, has reduced leakages

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

With African governments finding it more comfortable to deal with China, the recent FOCAC conference needs objective scrutiny; there are takeaways for India

The thread in extra-legal demolitions carried out across different parts of India is a lack of due process and a blatant disregard for directives issued by the judiciary in the past

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

The political space for Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power also flows from the impact of the 2022 ‘Aragalaya’ or the citizens’ protest movement

On the contrary, the holding of frequent elections in India has many positive benefits

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

The big lesson from the Summit is that developing countries have yet to exploit the opportunities presented by the U.N. system

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

The Bill suffers from procedural irregularities and has retrograde steps and irrationalities

India could learn from the U.K.’s transition, ensuring that it does not make the mistakes Britain made

Court scheduling and case management continue to be a hurdle that litigants face

The people’s movement, ‘Justice for RG Kar’, is also a battle against a system that perpetuates many injustices

There is growing scientific evidence that the Char Dham Highway Project will have catastrophic consequences for the mountain ecology

By being reduced to ‘bystander’ status in the ongoing and serious conflicts in the world, the United Nations is frittering away the dividends of its ‘enforceable peacekeeping’

The healing touch of constitutional accommodation is the only way out

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

Comes after reports of civilian-military rift

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.

"Before her visit to India, Theresa May must come clean about the role played by the UK in the attack on the Golden Temple in 1984 and subsequent events," Mr. Watson said

Local administration’s move to restore the ancient Buddhist grottoes may force the modern troglodytes out.

They cite ‘climatic unsuitability, flimsy construction, lack of durability and high costs’ as reasons

Though offered a chance to escape during the terror attack, he refused to leave his friends.

New evidence has pushed back the timing.

With the West imposing crushing sanctions on Russia for invading Ukraine, Moscow is seeking ways to bolster its economy; one option on the cards is introducing a common currency for the BRICS nations

His life is a reminder that dreams are worth pursuing and that success can coexist with compassion, humility, says Prime Minister Modi