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Ashwin, match-winner & innovator for the ages

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Published on Dec 18, 2024 08:36 PM IST

Ashwin’s variations and constant experimentations kept him ahead of the curve.

TOPSHOT - This picture taken on December 1, 2024 shows India's spin bowler Ravichandran Ashwin arriving to attend a cricket warm-up session at Manuka Oval in Canberra. (Photo by Saeed KHAN / AFP) (AFP)

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Raucous debate, lost opportunity

The Constitution debate in Parliament was lost in partisan squabbles instead of discussing new challenges before the nation

New Delhi: Union Home Minister Amit Shah speaks during the Constitution debate in the Rajya Sabha at the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 18, 2024 08:35 PM IST

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When Colombo comes calling

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake assured Modi that Sri Lanka won't host anti-India activities, emphasizing India’s support amid China's growing influence.

New Delhi: President Droupadi Murmu with Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting at Rashtrapati Bhavan, in New Delhi, Monday, Dec. 16, 2024. (PTI Photo)(PTI12_16_2024_000391A) (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 09:12 PM IST

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Ministerial blues haunt Mahayuti

Dissent in Mahayuti rises after CM Fadnavis' ministerial expansion, with heavyweights like Bhujbal excluded, causing unrest and protests among supporters.

Nagpur, Dec 15 (ANI): Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis addresses a press conference ahead of the swearing-in ceremony of the ministers of the Mahayuti alliance government, in Nagpur on Sunday. Deputy Chief Ministers Eknath Shinde and Ajit Pawar are also present. (ANI Photo) (Snehal Sontakke)

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Updated on Dec 17, 2024 09:12 PM IST

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Wah Ustad! A global musician from India

Ustad Zakir Hussain was sure of his genius, but as a refined percussionist, he took care not to overshadow the musician he accompanied.

(FILES) Indian musician, percussionist and tabla exponent Zakir Hussain performs during a concert at the Indian Music Experience (IME), the country’s first interactive music museum, in Bangalore on July 27, 2019. (Photo by Manjunath KIRAN / AFP) (AFP)

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Published on Dec 16, 2024 08:16 PM IST

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The gains of going it alone

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal ruled out an alliance with Congress for Delhi elections, focusing on welfare schemes and targeting non-ideological Hindu voters.

New Delhi, India - Dec. 12, 2024: Aam Aadmi Party National Convener Arvind Kejriwal Announces <span class='webrupee'>₹</span>2,100 Per Month For Women Ahead Of Delhi Assembly Polls during a function at AAP Headquarters in the presence of Delhi CM Atishi , in New Delhi, India, on Thursday, December 12, 2024. (Photo by Vipin Kumar/ Hindustan Times) (Hindustan Times)

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Updated on Dec 16, 2024 08:16 PM IST

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Winter, Budget reins on rate cut

Inflation remains tethered to food prices; rate action will rest on winter-crop yield and the fiscal stance adopted in the Union Budget in February.

A more aggressive fiscal consolidation could nudge it to adopt a more supportive role vis-a-vis growth (Hindustan Times)

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Published on Dec 15, 2024 09:11 PM IST

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A coming of age for Indian chess

D Gukesh’s rise as the youngest world championis a tale with two pieces — one of individual and family sacrifice, and the other of legend Viswanathan Anand’s payback to Indian sport

Singapore: India's D Gukesh during the Closing Ceremony of the FIDE World Chess Championship 2024, in Singapore, Friday, Dec. 13, 2024. Indian Grandmaster D Gukesh on Thursday became the youngest world chess champion at 18 years after beating Ding Liren of China. (FIDE/Eng Chin An via PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Published on Dec 13, 2024 10:35 PM IST

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Nudging government to conserve wetlands

The SC's order to states to protect 30,000 additional wetlands, over the 2.01 lakh already being conserved under a 2017 order, is a timely intervention

Pulwama: Migratory birds at a wetland in Pampore area of Pulwama district of south Kashmir, Monday, Dec. 3, 2024. (PTI Photo/S Irfan) (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:51 PM IST

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Supreme Court draws the line

Directive to lower courts to keep off pleas seeking to undermine the Places of Worship Act is timely

Supreme Court of India (Mohd. Zakir/HT file photo)

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Updated on Dec 12, 2024 08:51 PM IST

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Targeting the RS chairperson

The move against the vice president is the fallout of a breakdown in communication between the treasury and Opposition benches

New Delhi: Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar conducts proceedings in the House during the Winter session of Parliament, in New Delhi, Wednesday, Dec. 11, 2024. (PTI Photo (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2024 08:30 PM IST

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A timely push for the digital rupee

Moving to the digital rupee for subsidy payments, a course the Centre is considering, could deliver multiple benefits

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Published on Dec 11, 2024 08:30 PM IST

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New RBI guv must keep macro picture in sight

The change of guard in Mint Street comes at a point when the central bank has steadfastly held interest rates till inflation aligns itself with the 4% target.

Sanjay Malhotra speaks during the 67th Foundation Day of the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in New Delhi, India December 4, 2024. India's Press Information Bureau/Handout via REUTERS (via REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 11, 2024 06:36 AM IST

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Mending Delhi’s ties with Dhaka

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bangladesh highlights strained ties, with concerns over minority safety and refugee influx impacting relations.

Dhaka: Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri with Chief Adviser of Bangladesh Muhammad Yunus during a meeting, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Monday, Dec. 9, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 10, 2024 08:30 PM IST

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Speech that doesn’t befit a judge’s office

Justice Yadav should introspect on whether he is being true to his oath of office when he appears to single out a single community for censure

The judiciary has helped this Republic defy the odds and thrive. Its majesty is undermined by sectarianism and hate speech (Pexels)

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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 08:31 PM IST

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On the road to Damascus

Syria's Baathist regime has fallen, leading to a power shift favoring rebels aligned with HTS, raising concerns over stability and regional implications.

A sign reading 'Syria I love Damascus' is on display outside a bakery in Neukolln district in Berlin, Germany December 9, 2024. REUTERS/Lisi Niesner (REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 09, 2024 08:29 PM IST

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The new AAP with old non-AAP faces

The change of track suggests that the AAP now recognises that it needs local leaders with their own support base to supplement the party’s influence

New Delhi: AAP National Convener Arvind Kejriwal's supporters during his ‘padyatra’ in Karol Bagh area ahead of the Delhi Assembly elections, in New Delhi. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:16 PM IST

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Slow and steady on China front

De-escalation, restoration of status quo and normalisation of bilateral ties need to be addressed with clarity and coherence

Indian and Chinese army greet each other along the Line of Actual Control (LAC) near Karakoram pass in Ladakh on October 31, 2024, on the occasion of Diwali. Chinese troops greeted Indian soldiers and exchanged sweets on October 31 at two points along their contested border to mark a major Indian festival, army sources said, a week after leaders of the Asian rivals held their first bilateral meeting in five years. (Photo by Indian Army / AFP) (AFP)

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Published on Dec 08, 2024 10:16 PM IST

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Stalled demand, sluggish growth

RBI holds interest rates steady, revises growth forecast down to 6.6% for 2024-25, citing demand-side issues, while inflation remains a key focus.

Mumbai: Security personnal outside the Reserve Bank of India headquarters, in Mumbai, Friday, Dec. 6, 2024. The RBI on Friday raised the inflation projection for current fiscal year to 4.8 per cent from 4.5 per cent with Governor Shaktikanta Das saying lingering food price pressures are likely to keep headline inflation elevated in the December quarter. (PTI Photo/Shashank Parade) (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 06, 2024 08:54 PM IST

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Attack on Badal a wake-up call

A failed assassination attempt on Punjab leader Sukhbir Singh Badal highlights rising tensions in a militant-ravaged state, urging responsible governance.

Amritsar, Dec 04 (ANI): Former Punjab Deputy Chief Minister Sukhbir Singh Badal moves under heightened security following an assassination attempt on him while he was serving his penance at the entrance of the Golden Temple, in Amritsar on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (Raminder Pal Singh)

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Updated on Dec 05, 2024 08:36 PM IST

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In Paris, Left & Right force a political crisis

Formation of a new government is going to be a difficult task considering the fractured character of the National Assembly and the looming economic challenges

TOPSHOT - French Prime Minister Michel Barnier leaves after delivering a speech during the debate prior to the no-confidence votes on his administration at the National Assembly in Paris on December 4, 2024. The French National Assembly debates two motions brought by the French left-wing Nouveau Front Populaire (New Popular Front) NFP coalition and the French far-right Rassemblement National (National Rally) RN party in a standoff over 2025's austerity budget, which saw French Prime Minister force through a social security financing bill without a vote (article 49.3) on December 2, 2024. (Photo by Alain JOCARD / AFP) (AFP)

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Published on Dec 05, 2024 08:36 PM IST

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In South Korea, the dance of democracy

The ‘emergency martial law’ was also a moment of great vulnerability for the nation, and a reminder of the fragility of democracy.

Protesters against South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol march towards the presidential office during a demonstration in Seoul, South Korea, on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024. Photographer: Jean Chung/Bloomberg (Bloomberg)

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Published on Dec 04, 2024 08:15 PM IST

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Time to focus on governance

Government formation in Maharashtra is an opportunity to end the political chaos and push for good governance

Mumbai, Dec 04 (ANI): Shiv Sena chief Eknath Shinde, BJP leader Devendra Fadnavis and NCP chief Ajit Pawar show victory signs after staking claim to form the government in Maharashtra, at Raj Bhawan in Mumbai on Wednesday. (ANI Photo) (Deepak Salvi)

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Updated on Dec 05, 2024 06:48 AM IST

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Dhaka, Delhi must manage ties better

The downturn in the bilateral relationship has also impacted trade and human relations, with a key land border crossing blocked.

Police officers stand guard outside Indian High commission after a call for anti India protests following a group of Hindus in Agartala, the capital of the northeastern Indian state of Tripura, stormed a consulate office of Bangladesh, in Dhaka, Bangladesh, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. AP/PTI (AP)

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Published on Dec 03, 2024 09:31 PM IST

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Learnings from Bhopal tragedy

In 1984, a gas leak in Bhopal killed thousands and left many suffering. Legal battles for justice and compensation continue, highlighting ongoing negligence.

Bhopal: Survivors of the 1984 Bhopal gas tragedy during a protest rally demanding adequate compensation on the 40th anniversary of the disaster, in Bhopal, Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Updated on Dec 03, 2024 09:29 PM IST

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Dollar challenge to Brics nations

Trump's economic policies, aimed at maintaining dollar dominance, face contradictions as tax cuts may lead to rising national debt and market risks.

FILE PHOTO: US President-elect Donald Trump speaks during a meeting with House Republicans at the Hyatt Regency hotel in Washington, DC, U.S. on November 13, 2024. ALLISON ROBBERT/Pool via REUTERS/File Photo (via REUTERS)

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Updated on Dec 02, 2024 08:16 PM IST

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The return of Maoist spectre in Telangana

Home minister Amit Shah said in October that the last battle against Maoists has begun and that the LWE problem will be tackled by 2026.

Bhadradri Kothagudem: Arms and ammunition recovered from the site of an encounter between maoists and police, in Bhadradri Kothagudem district, Thursday, Sept. 5, 2024. Six cadres of the outlawed CPI (Maoist) including two women were killed after an exchange of fire between the ultras and police in the district of Telangana on Thursday, police said. (PTI Photo) (PTI)

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Published on Dec 02, 2024 08:16 PM IST

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GDP numbers a cause for worry

India's GDP growth slowed to 5.4%, driven by weak manufacturing and investment. The global environment poses further challenges.

Unfortunately for India, the global environment is going to be far from conducive to boost growth

Editorials

Published on Dec 01, 2024 07:56 PM IST

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Expanding tourism for leisure and jobs

Tourism revenue from the development of 40 less-known places in the country could invigorate the local economy and create the jobs the country badly needs

The projects are also likely to address travel demand-supply mismatch

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Updated on Dec 01, 2024 07:55 PM IST

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The communal turn in Dhaka

The arrest of a Hindu monk and the demand for banning Iskcon turns the spotlight on India-Bangladesh relations

Delhi, surely, is not the guardian of Bangladeshi Hindus, but as a liberal democracy, it is entitled to flag its concerns about the rights of minorities (REUTERS)

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Published on Nov 29, 2024 09:20 PM IST

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Ashwin’s variations and constant experimentations kept him ahead of the curve.

The Constitution debate in Parliament was lost in partisan squabbles instead of discussing new challenges before the nation

Sri Lankan President Dissanayake assured Modi that Sri Lanka won't host anti-India activities, emphasizing India’s support amid China's growing influence.

Dissent in Mahayuti rises after CM Fadnavis' ministerial expansion, with heavyweights like Bhujbal excluded, causing unrest and protests among supporters.

Ustad Zakir Hussain was sure of his genius, but as a refined percussionist, he took care not to overshadow the musician he accompanied.

AAP chief Arvind Kejriwal ruled out an alliance with Congress for Delhi elections, focusing on welfare schemes and targeting non-ideological Hindu voters.

Inflation remains tethered to food prices; rate action will rest on winter-crop yield and the fiscal stance adopted in the Union Budget in February.

D Gukesh’s rise as the youngest world championis a tale with two pieces — one of individual and family sacrifice, and the other of legend Viswanathan Anand’s payback to Indian sport

The SC's order to states to protect 30,000 additional wetlands, over the 2.01 lakh already being conserved under a 2017 order, is a timely intervention

Directive to lower courts to keep off pleas seeking to undermine the Places of Worship Act is timely

The move against the vice president is the fallout of a breakdown in communication between the treasury and Opposition benches

Moving to the digital rupee for subsidy payments, a course the Centre is considering, could deliver multiple benefits

The change of guard in Mint Street comes at a point when the central bank has steadfastly held interest rates till inflation aligns itself with the 4% target.

Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri's visit to Bangladesh highlights strained ties, with concerns over minority safety and refugee influx impacting relations.

Justice Yadav should introspect on whether he is being true to his oath of office when he appears to single out a single community for censure

Syria's Baathist regime has fallen, leading to a power shift favoring rebels aligned with HTS, raising concerns over stability and regional implications.

The change of track suggests that the AAP now recognises that it needs local leaders with their own support base to supplement the party’s influence

De-escalation, restoration of status quo and normalisation of bilateral ties need to be addressed with clarity and coherence

RBI holds interest rates steady, revises growth forecast down to 6.6% for 2024-25, citing demand-side issues, while inflation remains a key focus.

A failed assassination attempt on Punjab leader Sukhbir Singh Badal highlights rising tensions in a militant-ravaged state, urging responsible governance.

Formation of a new government is going to be a difficult task considering the fractured character of the National Assembly and the looming economic challenges

The ‘emergency martial law’ was also a moment of great vulnerability for the nation, and a reminder of the fragility of democracy.

Government formation in Maharashtra is an opportunity to end the political chaos and push for good governance

The downturn in the bilateral relationship has also impacted trade and human relations, with a key land border crossing blocked.

In 1984, a gas leak in Bhopal killed thousands and left many suffering. Legal battles for justice and compensation continue, highlighting ongoing negligence.

Trump's economic policies, aimed at maintaining dollar dominance, face contradictions as tax cuts may lead to rising national debt and market risks.

Home minister Amit Shah said in October that the last battle against Maoists has begun and that the LWE problem will be tackled by 2026.

India's GDP growth slowed to 5.4%, driven by weak manufacturing and investment. The global environment poses further challenges.

Tourism revenue from the development of 40 less-known places in the country could invigorate the local economy and create the jobs the country badly needs

The arrest of a Hindu monk and the demand for banning Iskcon turns the spotlight on India-Bangladesh relations

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