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Ratan Tata – A large-hearted titan, writes Jyotiraditya Scindia

Shri Ratan Tata, a visionary leader and philanthropist, leaves a legacy of empathy, innovation, and dedication to India and its people.

As a philanthropist, Tata touched the lives of millions in India and beyond. (Getty Images)

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Updated on Oct 11, 2024 05:01 AM IST

India is making its mark in the world

With a government guided by PM Modi, India will stride on the path of development and reach its potential by the 100th year of Independence

India’s economy is no longer at the receiving end of the global order but is in the fray of the world’s most powerful future economies, with an unmatched growth rate (PTI)

Updated on May 31, 2023 02:45 PM IST

A giant leap in India’s development journey

The manufacturing of C-295 aircraft by private players will propel the country’s indigenous manufacturing potential, encourage private firms, remove hurdles from becoming Atmanirbhar, and take the defence sector to newer heights

By 2025, the Indian defence industry is targeting exports of $5 billion with a turnover of <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>1.75 lakh crore, thus integrating India into the global supply chain for aerospace manufacturing (PTI)

Updated on Nov 14, 2022 09:42 PM IST

Mahakaal: Another step in cultural renaissance

PM Modi’s new mission for India’s cultural renaissance is poised for success. Its impact shall be reflected in improved quality of life of different communities and the opening of new frontiers based on art, culture and history.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi performs darshan and pooja at Shree Mahakaleshwar Temple, Ujjain, October 11, 2022 (ANI/ PIB)

Updated on Oct 16, 2022 08:33 PM IST

The economy’s re-arrival as a global superpower

India is now the fifth-biggest equity market as well, with our global market capitalisation at an all-time high of 3.5%.

Updated on Sep 15, 2022 11:05 PM IST

In eight years, Modi government’s successful pro-poor agenda

The Modi playbook is mounted on a pro-poor, progressive and proactive growth agenda. This article will delve into the first pillar.

today, when inflation has hit every quarter, the government has resolved to provide a <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>200 subsidy on gas to 90 million beneficiaries of the Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana. (Reuters)

Published on May 26, 2022 09:05 PM IST

A booster shot for speedy recovery

The Union Budget strikes a fine balance between providing a safety net to those reeling under the impact of the pandemic, and ensuring macro-economic stability

This is a precursor to the ensuing journey from 75 to 100 years, which, under the PM’s leadership, will see India transition from an emerging power to a global superpower (ANI)

Published on Feb 02, 2022 08:04 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

Interlinking rivers to achieve atmanirbharta

With agricultural, economic, strategic, and sociological benefits, the national water grid can help India tap into its full potential as an economic powerhouse

An intricate web of a comprehensive policy involving various ministries is required to be created to implement a project of the ILR’s magnitude (ANI)

Published on Dec 15, 2021 08:19 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

Gati Shakti: A major leap in governance

PM Narendra Modi’s initiative will kick off a virtuous cycle of investments, employment, demand, and growth

The Gati Shakti vision will lend more power and speed to projects under the $1.5-trillion National Infrastructure Pipeline by sharing resources and developing synergies towards building a more harmonised infrastructure (Ajay Aggarwal /HT PHOTO)

Published on Oct 12, 2021 07:12 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

In India, the democratisation of air travel

UDAN has allowed first-time flyers to travel at the cost of a first-class train ticket, enhanced access, encouraged regional carriers, and been an economic force multiplier

The Darbhanga airstrip was revived under the UDAN scheme, and is now seen as a critical gateway for northern Bihar to the rest of the country. (HT archive)

Updated on Aug 27, 2021 06:34 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

India’s small farmer finds a champion

PM Narendra Modi’s speech, marked by bipartisanship, spelt out a great vision for India and Indian agriculture

PM Modi’s Rajya Sabha speech has set the benchmark — a speech which said the right things, exposed many mistruths but most importantly one where India’s small farmer was brought into the national discourse (ANI)

Published on Feb 08, 2021 09:07 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

The Indian economy is bouncing back | Opinion

With a judicious mix of spending and structural reforms, the government has paved the way for an impressive recovery

The government’s first priority is to keep the pandemic spread under control. The second is to sustain the momentum of recovery, so that it enters the positive territory by the end of the third quarter(ANI)

Updated on Dec 09, 2020 06:42 AM IST

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An injection for reform and growth, writes Jyotiraditya Scindia

The stimulus package, with systemic reforms, marks a new paradigm for economic resurgence

The plan provides a safety net to the vulnerable and a ‘vitamin injection’ to unleash animal spirits(Sushil Kumar/HT PHOTO)

Updated on May 18, 2020 07:13 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

Budget ’19: Betrayal of the mandate

The opportunity cost of a tame budget is an opportunity lost for the people of the country.

Minister of finance Nirmala Sitharaman addresses the media during a press conference after presenting the Union Budget 2019-20 in the Lok Sabha, National Media Centre, New Delhi, July 05, 2019(Arvind Yadav/HT PHOTO)

Published on Jul 08, 2019 07:58 AM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

The NDA is lax about gender issues

It must ensure a secure environment and tackle regressive mindsets to instil a sense of equality

India ought to acknowledge the problem of women’s safety, and the government must bear both the responsibility to mend the situation and the accountability for the outcome.(Raj K Raj/HT)

Updated on Aug 10, 2018 01:43 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

The BJP today is a symbol of misgovernance

The ruling party’s practice of toxic politics poses a threat to the soul of India

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressing a gathering in Uttar Pradesh. The PM, who likes to tweet, has been silent on lynchings, which have continued unabated since the 2015 murder of Mohammad Ikhlaq.(PTI)

Updated on Jul 03, 2018 03:05 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

Tackle the terror of unemployment with sound economic policies

By 2026, 64% of Indians are expected to be in the working age group of 15-59 years, giving us the benefit of having the largest workforce in the world. However, a nation’s demographic dividend is only realised when it is transformed into human capital - a task that the BJP has miserably failed to accomplish

According to Labour Bureau data, the NDA government created 4.21 lakh jobs in 2014, 1.35 lakh in 2015, 2.31 lakh in 2016 (representing the first nine months, since the Labour Bureau changed its series in the last quarter), and 4.16 lakh in 2017(Bloomberg)

Updated on Jun 07, 2018 12:07 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

The government must resurrect the dignity of Parliament

The blame game will continue, but how do we fix the problem? The British Parliament, for instance, sets aside 20 days in each parliamentary session, dedicated solely to discussing the issues laid down by the Opposition. Canada has 22 per calendar year.

In our carefully crafted plural democracy, we endeavour to ensure that every identity is allowed a safe space for representation and expression(Hindustan Times)

Updated on Apr 10, 2018 04:06 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

India chooses optics over outcomes when dealing with Pakistan

The government’s Pakistan policy seems to be based on whims and is devoid of a real framework

Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who, before the elections, used to talk about showing “red eyes” and loudly condemned writing “love letters” to Pakistan, has today adopted the “pappi-jhappi” doctrine to win over his Pakistan counterpart Nawaz Sharif.(PIB)

Updated on Mar 31, 2016 04:00 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

‘Educational institutions being used as smokescreen by saffron forces’

Educational institutions are being used as a smokescreen by the saffron forces to further their agenda, writes Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Despite being cleared by a proctorial board, the HCU students were not only suspended from their academic programmes but also socially isolated and financially incapacitated.(PTI Photo)

Updated on Feb 08, 2016 10:16 PM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

High time govt delivers ‘Acche Din’ to makers of India

It is high time the government intervened and provided relief to the farmers crippled by severe drought and debt, writes Jyotiraditya Scindia.

With no ray of hope in sight, farmers have grown despondent and with no alternative source of livelihood, they are being compelled to take drastic measures like suicide. The Marathwada region recently surpassed an unprecedented 1,000 suicides this year.(PTI Photo)

Updated on Dec 13, 2015 02:44 AM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

Govt must protect the pluralistic nature of our democracy

Incidents like the Dadri lynching are part of a larger ecosystem, one that threatens the secular fabric of the country, writes Jyotiraditya Scindia.

Muslim youth shouting slogans with placards during a protest against Dadri lynching incident, at Jantar Mantar in New Delhi.(PTI Photo)

Updated on Oct 14, 2015 08:39 AM IST

ByJyotiraditya Scindia

NDA’s penchant for acronyms won't lead to development

The NDA’s penchant for acronyms and slogans will not lead to development or improve people’s quality of life, writes Jyotiraditya Scindia.

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