HT Insight

Published on Dec 09, 2022 02:31 PM IST

The article has been authored by Chirag Gupta, founder and CEO, Deyor.

The competition for talent is pushing early-stage startups to raise funds prematurely to compete with their well-funded peers.(HT File)

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Indian Navy on the cusp of technological transformation

The article has been authored by Vijay Sakhuja, a maritime security analyst.

Mumbai, Dec 05 (ANI): An Operational Demonstration is being showcased by the Indian Navy during a Beating Retreat and Tattoo Ceremony as part of Navy Day celebrations at Gateway of India, in Mumbai on Sunday. (ANI Photo)(Deepak Salvi)

Updated on Dec 08, 2022 05:26 PM IST

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Make in India: A strong IPR framework vital for the health care sector

The article has been authored by Patrick Kilbride, senior vice-president, Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) at the US Chamber of Commerce.

The health care market in India is constantly expanding due to a change in lifestyle and high demand for quality healthcare, making this sector one of the promising contributors to the Indian economy.

Published on Dec 08, 2022 11:53 AM IST

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Combating the new wave of climate-related trade protectionism

The article has been authored by Jahanwi Singh, economist, Export-Import Bank of India.

There has been a steady increase in environment-related notifications and measures by World Trade Organization (WTO) member countries.(AP Photo)

Climate Change

Published on Dec 08, 2022 11:46 AM IST

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India's G20 presidency can help in the fight against the climate crisis

the article has been authored by Prateek Kanakia, founder, The GreenBillions Ltd.

As India assumed the G20 presidency and inspired by the theme of “One Earth, One Family, One Future”, PM Modi has listed the climate crisis along with terror and the pandemic, as among the most significant challenges the world needs to fight together. (ANI/PIB)

Published on Dec 06, 2022 02:42 PM IST

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‘Golden hour’ response key to safer mass gatherings

The article has been authored by Prabhdeep Singh, founder and CEO, StanPlus, India’s largest medical emergency response Platform.

To ensure safety during mass gatherings, there are three primary components involved in creating a robust emergency response system; a clear and concise emergency plan that outlines the specific roles and responsibilities of each member of the response team.(Twitter/Eqraaam)

Published on Dec 06, 2022 02:28 PM IST

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Oral health: Public funding and public awareness

The article has been authored by Dr Dileep Mavalankar, director, Institute of Public Health, Gandhinagar and Dr Payal Rajender Kumar, student, dental health, Johns Hopkins.

When it comes to dental and oral health, India is one of the most paradoxical countries in the world.(Pexels)

Published on Dec 06, 2022 11:44 AM IST

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Emerging domains of conflict in the 21st century

The article has been authored by Lydia Kostopoulos.

This paper highlights five emerging domains of conflict that will characterise the remainder of the first half of the 21st century.(Thinkstock)

Published on Dec 02, 2022 02:04 PM IST

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Open minds and workplaces to those with disabilities

The article has been authored by Syamala Gidugu, executive director, AADI, an NGO whose initiatives include Jeevika, an employability programme focusing on work skills for people with disabilities and inclusive work environments.

In 1992, the United Nations General Assembly proclaimed that December 3 would be annually observed as the International Day of Disabled Persons. The day is celebrated to increase awareness on the rights and well- being of people with disabilities.

Published on Nov 30, 2022 02:06 PM IST

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Arms bazaar on Metaverse

The article has been authored by Soumya Awasthi, consultant, Tony Blair Institute, London.

Social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, and others are being used by criminals in Pakistan to sell firearms and ammunition within the nation and to its neighbouring countries, such as Afghanistan and India.(AP)

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Published on Nov 30, 2022 01:52 PM IST

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Policy imperatives for India’s integration into electronics GVCs

The article has been authored by Yamini Jindal.

Recent years have highlighted the global headwinds against China's increasingly aggressive moves in the Indo-Pacific region.

Published on Nov 29, 2022 03:12 PM IST

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Improving India’s justice delivery system: Why infrastructure matters

The article has been authored by Niranjan Sahoo and Jibran A Khan.

According to the National Mission for Justice Delivery and Legal Reforms, adequate judicial infrastructure is a prerequisite for reducing delays in cases. (HT File)

Published on Nov 29, 2022 02:51 PM IST

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India in the Indo-Pacific: Pursuing prosperity and security

The article has been authored by Gateway House.

The time is right to have a renewed focus on regional geopolitics – and no region is now more important than the Indo-Pacific.

Published on Nov 28, 2022 06:01 PM IST

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Air pollution in the NCR: A prisoner’s dilemma

The article has been authored by Anurag Agrawal, dean, BioSciences and Health Research, Trivedi School of Biosciences, Ashoka University.

Air pollution in NCR has many components. Traffic, dust, construction, fly ash, stubble-burning, and weather all play an important role and no single factor can be singled out that sufficiently explains all our problems

HT Insight

Published on Nov 25, 2022 01:55 PM IST

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BC Sakhis: Unlocking rural women’s banking potential

The article has been authored by Kalpana Ajayan, regional head and Ajit Agarwal, lead, strategic partnerships & policy, Women’s World Banking, South Asia.

The government launched the Mission One Gram Panchayat, One BC Sakhi programme in 2019 aiming to create a pool of 1.25 lakh trained and certified women Self Help Group (SHG) members as BC Sakhis. (Shutterstock Photo)

Gender Equality

Published on Nov 25, 2022 01:47 PM IST

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Malaysia’s general elections: A mandate of hope

The article has been authored by Shankari Sundararaman, professor, Southeast Asian Studies, Centre of Indo-Pacific Studies, School of International Studies, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

Malaysia Election: Malaysia's opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim, chairman of the Pakatan Harapan (Alliance of Hope), casts his ballot at a polling station during the general election in Permatang Pauh.(AFP)

Published on Nov 25, 2022 01:35 PM IST

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Preparing to face the looming energy crisis in winter

The article has been authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti and Gunwant Singh, scholars of international relations, Jawaharlal Nehru University.

According to the Ukrainian prime minister, approximately half of the country's energy system has been damaged. He further added that Russian attacks have destroyed 90% of its wind power, 40% of its thermal generation capabilities, and 40% of its solar energy generation sources.

Published on Nov 24, 2022 03:41 PM IST

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China’s militarisation and weaponisation of space

The article has been authored by Subramanyam Sridharan, distinguished member, Chennai Centre for China Studies (C3S).

China’s space programme of China is deeply embedded into its national objective. Apart from prosperity (or the Chinese dream, fuqiang), the Chinese national objective also emphasises ‘war-fighting and winning.’(HT Photo)

Updated on Nov 23, 2022 03:33 PM IST

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US concerns on Chinese military-related projects in Cambodia

The article has been authored by Vijay Sakhuja, a maritime security analyst.

China is an important partner for Cambodia and China-Cambodia relations have grown under Hun Sen.(AP File Photo)

Updated on Nov 23, 2022 12:57 PM IST

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Stakeholders must collaborate to reduce resistance to antibiotics

The article has been authored by Konda Reddy Chavva, officer-in-charge and Rajesh Bhatia, regional technical expert on AMR and One Health, FAO.

Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:29 PM IST

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Kashi Tamil Sangamam: A true example of unity in diversity

The article has been authored by Chamu Krishna Shastri, chairman, Bharatiya Bhasha Samiti, ministry of education (High Powered Committee for the Promotion of Indian Languages) and Padmashree receipient.

PM Modi inaugurates Kashi Tamil Sangamam in Varanasi.(PTI)

HT Insight

Published on Nov 23, 2022 12:19 PM IST

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Syria-India relations: Shared history and the way forward

The article has been authored by Faysal Mekdad, minister of foreign affairs and expatriates, Syria.

Syria strongly supports India in various international organisations, and looks forward to a more active Indian role at the international level, to defend the principles of justice and law, and prevent the attempts of hegemony that some States are exercising in many regions around the world. In this regard, we greatly value the positive and active role of Indian foreign policy through its membership in the United Nations Security Council.

Updated on Nov 22, 2022 10:24 AM IST

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Malaysia’s elections: Amidst uncertainty, a glimmer of hope

The article has been authored by Rahul Mishra, director, Centre for ASEAN Regionalism Universiti Malaya (CARUM), coordinator, European Studies Programme, managing editor, AEI Insights Journal, Asia-Europe Institute, University of Malaya.

Malaysia Elections Motorists drive on a road in front of the office complex of the Malaysian prime minister in Putrajaya.(AFP)

Published on Nov 17, 2022 07:42 PM IST

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Lesson for Brazil in the context of the Malaysian elections

The article has been authored by Devika Misra, assistant professor, political science and international relations, Jindal School of International Affairs, OP Jindal Global University.

The opposition has already been thrashed last month in a state election in peninsular Malaysia thanks to an UMNO campaign led by disgraced former premier Najib Razak who focused on reviving a pandemic-battered economy.(REUTERS)

HT Insight

Published on Nov 16, 2022 11:38 AM IST

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Empower adolescents through comprehensive sexual education

The article has been authored by Debanjana Choudhuri, gender and climate specialist.

From Iesha Learning’s previous sex education workshops. (Photos courtesy: Iesha learning )

Gender Equality

Published on Nov 16, 2022 11:29 AM IST

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Explainer on the Supreme Court upholding the EWS quota

The article has been authored by Nyaaya, an open access, digital resource that provides simple, actionable, reliable and accessible legal information.

SC order on EWS: What will be the impact on Maratha reservation issue?

Published on Nov 16, 2022 11:17 AM IST

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India’s children as accelerators for India 2047

The article has been authored by Cynthia McCaffrey, UNICEF Representative in India.

This year’s World Children’s Day on November 20 is an opportunity for us to celebrate and renew our collective promise, across sectors, regions, and organisations, to India’s dynamic generation of children. (AFP)

Published on Nov 16, 2022 11:10 AM IST

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A move to millets will have huge health benefits

The article has been authored by Neelam Patel, senior adviser and Saloni Bhutani, young professional, agriculture & allied sectors vertical, NITI Aayog.

Environmentalists worry that the increased target for ethanol blending could incentivise water-intensive crops such as sugarcane and rice, and suggest that the government should focus on lower-water intensity crops such as millets. (HTPhoto)

Published on Nov 16, 2022 10:54 AM IST

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Tech-led solutions key to restore confidence in international travel

The article has been authored by Prabuddha Sen, COO (South Asia), VFS Global.

International travel in the new normal has changed, but the momentum of recovery towards pre-pandemic level has been a lot faster than expected.

Published on Nov 14, 2022 04:50 PM IST

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How businesses can support employees’ mental health

The article has been authored by Neeraj Balani, managing director, International SOS, India.

A healthy workforce goes a long way towards building organisational resilience.(Nataliya Vaitkevich)