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Telecommunications Bill 2023 is fit for the digital age. It is legislation shaped by public opinion

The 2023 Bill modernises the Telegraph Act, accounting for advancements in telecommunications technology.

COP28 did little for climate goals. India needs centre-state teamwork before next stocktake

Only six states in India account for 65 per cent of the country's total installed renewable capacity.

With its Article 370 judgment, Supreme Court has driven a nail through federalism

You cannot interpret a constitution like a contract and hedge, restrict, qualify, or overlook to award the claim to a party. Clever reasoning has no place here.

Spare Parliament of one-upmanship. BJP needs to be tactful to counter opposition’s theatrics

Opposition MPs sought to politicise the issue of security breach in Parliament. But Modi govt could have handled the sensitive security breach in a more refined manner.

Who brought Sanskrit to Baghdad? This is how Iranian Buddhists, Zoroastrians changed Arabs

Sanskrit scholars were patronised by the Caliphate. This reshapes how we should think about conquest today.

Modi govt can learn from New Zealand how to stabilise onion market. Export ban hurts farmers

Instead of abrupt and stringent measures, Modi govt should focus on long-term solutions to tackle fluctuations in the prices of agricultural commodities.

Paid menstrual leave is a win-win policy—make workplaces equitable, boost productivity

A paid menstrual leave policy will align with constitutional principles, address the issue of gender discrimination, and create an enabling work environment.

Get over the idea that a Speaker is above party politics—Parliament to Maharashtra assembly

The suspension of 12 Maharashtra BJP MLAs in 2021 was as unjustified as the suspension of 141 opposition MPs now. The existence of the Speaker's power under the Lok Sabha rules does not guarantee the constitutionality of their exercise.

RBI’s leap into cloud services is a step back for innovation, competition & regulation

The RBI claims its cloud facility will boost the security & integrity of financial sector data. But why is a central bank competing with private players that are already in the market?

Govt efforts to develop Indian cities are outpaced by new challenges. We need these 10 fixes

The central government’s investments in urban projects rose by 488% between 2009-10 and 2021-22. Why then do we still await better governance where we live, work, and play?

On Camera

Why belief remains high among Indian Americans

As religious identity transforms, the Indian-American diaspora finds new ways to balance ancient Vedic beliefs with the realities of 21st-century life.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Aksai Chin for Arunachal: Ex-Indian Army chief Naravane backs revival of 1950s China offer on border row

Gen Manoj Naravane (retd) said in an exclusive interview with ThePrint that India should focus on having more experts who understand China's psyche and its workings

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.