Articles by G Kishan Reddy
Securing future with a minerals mission
The National Critical Minerals Mission seeks to meet India’s national security needs and the ‘net zero by 2070’ target in a responsible manner
![FILE PHOTO: A truck passes through an open pit of the Bedara Bhommanahalli (BBH) iron ore mines at Chitradurga in the southern Indian state of Karnataka November 9, 2012. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: ENERGY BUSINESS POLITICS COMMODITIES)/File Photo (REUTERS) FILE PHOTO: A truck passes through an open pit of the Bedara Bhommanahalli (BBH) iron ore mines at Chitradurga in the southern Indian state of Karnataka November 9, 2012. REUTERS/Danish Siddiqui (INDIA - Tags: ENERGY BUSINESS POLITICS COMMODITIES)/File Photo (REUTERS)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/29/150x84/FILE-PHOTO--A-truck-passes-through-an-open-pit-of-_1738162942757.jpg)
Updated on Jan 29, 2025 08:32 PM IST
NDA’s job-growth focus in Budget, and beyond
The NDA government has not looked at employment as merely numbers but is inculcating a culture of productivity and providing sustainable income to a large group of youth, women, and disempowered entering the workforce
![New Delhi, India - The government has partnered the private sector effectively to generate jobs (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO) New Delhi, India - The government has partnered the private sector effectively to generate jobs (Photo by Sanchit Khanna/ Hindustan Times) (Sanchit Khanna/HT PHOTO)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/07/22/150x84/New-Delhi--India---The-government-has-partnered-th_1721662887394.jpg)
Published on Jul 22, 2024 09:12 PM IST
Budgets that guided India’s rise as an economic power
From strategic geopolitical alignments to robust economic indicators, Bharat stands on the cusp of a new era, solidifying its position as a global powerhouse.
![The digital economy, comprising information technology (about six million jobs), electronics manufacturing (about three million jobs), and telecom (about a million jobs) employs more than 10 million people in India today. In addition, three times as much indirect employment is generated by the digital economy. (Shutterstock) The digital economy, comprising information technology (about six million jobs), electronics manufacturing (about three million jobs), and telecom (about a million jobs) employs more than 10 million people in India today. In addition, three times as much indirect employment is generated by the digital economy. (Shutterstock)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/01/29/148x111/5ed0ec74-165b-11ed-8e54-c04000b81266_1659885924668_1706542557123.jpg)
Published on Jan 29, 2024 10:00 PM IST
Detractors come and go, dharma lives on
It can be argued that Sanatana Dharma, with its universal and humanistic precepts, has withstood the test of time and will continue to thrive
![Coimbatore: People watch posters put up by the DMK in connection with ongoing Sanatana Dharm row, in Coimbatore, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_06_2023_000026A)(PTI) Coimbatore: People watch posters put up by the DMK in connection with ongoing Sanatana Dharm row, in Coimbatore, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 2023. (PTI Photo) (PTI09_06_2023_000026A)(PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/09/13/148x111/PTI09-06-2023-000026A-0_1694616916275_1694616962913.jpg)
Published on Sep 13, 2023 09:50 PM IST
A road map to turn our museums more vibrant
India is home to over 1,200 museums representing our rich and diverse blend of the cultural, religious and scientific achievements over the years
![India is home to over 1,200 museums representing a rich and diverse blend of the cultural, religious and scientific achievements that our civilisation has witnessed over the years(AP) India is home to over 1,200 museums representing a rich and diverse blend of the cultural, religious and scientific achievements that our civilisation has witnessed over the years(AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2023/05/19/148x111/India-Independece-Day-2_1660490926327_1660490926327_1684514008488.jpg)
Updated on May 20, 2023 01:32 AM IST
India’s 2047 goals will guide G20 presidency
The blueprint India has set itself for the next 25 years can be the basis of a shared global future with joint prosperity. India’s presidency will strive for a rules-based global order, and equitable growth in a holistic and inclusive manner
![The theme for India’s presidency of the G20 — One Earth, One Family, One Future — resonates with our ancient philosophy and sets the course for a joint call for responsibility, action and prosperity (Shutterstock) The theme for India’s presidency of the G20 — One Earth, One Family, One Future — resonates with our ancient philosophy and sets the course for a joint call for responsibility, action and prosperity (Shutterstock)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/12/22/150x84/The-theme-for-India-s-presidency-of-the-G20---One-_1671722830706.jpg)
Published on Dec 22, 2022 08:57 PM IST
Hyderabad Liberation Day gets its due, finally
In 1948, Patel unfurled the Tricolour after Hyderabad merged with the Indian Union. 75 years later, HM Amit Shah will hoist the national flag and kick off the celebrations as we shed the vestiges of our colonial past and baggage.
![Visitors crowd the street near the landmark Charminar monument on Independence Day in Hyderabad, 2022 (AP) Visitors crowd the street near the landmark Charminar monument on Independence Day in Hyderabad, 2022 (AP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/09/14/150x84/0292a8c2-1cc2-11ed-8c4d-fc6273086eb8_1663170104609.jpg)
Published on Sep 14, 2022 09:11 PM IST
Why Har Ghar Tiranga resonated with citizens
Many people participated enthusiastically in the programme and adopted it as their own. From Kashmir to Kanyakumari, from Kibithu to Kutch, one could see the infectious energy and the sense of ownership with which India participated in the movement. This can be attributed to what the flag signifies to every Indian
![Nations that celebrate together bond together. So, the role of festivals in acting as a strong bond, uniting the people of India, cannot be overstated (Keshav Singh/HT) Nations that celebrate together bond together. So, the role of festivals in acting as a strong bond, uniting the people of India, cannot be overstated (Keshav Singh/HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/08/16/150x84/4ba1ad6c-1c02-11ed-8b9d-0bb35902426d_1660658601043.jpg)
Published on Aug 16, 2022 07:33 PM IST
The integration of yoga into our daily lives and into global consciousness
Over the last seven years, yoga has seen a revival in our national consciousness. At the same time, as a gift to the world, yoga has been embedded deeply into the global consciousness.
![Yoga’s inherent foundations flow from Hinduism, with Lord Shiva being recognised as its first practitioner. (HT Photo) Yoga’s inherent foundations flow from Hinduism, with Lord Shiva being recognised as its first practitioner. (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/05/02/148x111/e02e93d0-bfe8-11ec-96fe-8f3150f6bc16_1650392237121_1651518337963.jpg)
Updated on May 03, 2022 12:37 AM IST
Celebrating India’s rich cultural heritage
The culture ministry, through the Rashtriya Sanskriti Mahotsav, showcases the 3Cs of India’s heritage — culture, craft, and cuisine, reinforcing the cherished goal of Ek Bharat Shrestha Bharat
![People celebrate Holi , Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi ,March 18, 2022 (Hindustan Times) People celebrate Holi , Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi ,March 18, 2022 (Hindustan Times)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/03/23/150x84/1ab82a46-aa1a-11ec-8f61-24c14ed3357f_1648056105884.jpg)
Updated on Mar 23, 2022 10:51 PM IST
Tilak’s imprint on Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav
Nations that celebrate together, bond together. Therefore, the role of festivals in acting as a glue that binds the country cannot be missed
![Community and religious festivals such as Makar Sankranti are important since they connect us to our heritage and civilisational ethos (AFP) Community and religious festivals such as Makar Sankranti are important since they connect us to our heritage and civilisational ethos (AFP)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2022/01/13/150x84/45e8e37c-746e-11ec-8f22-243e37ddc844_1642084498592.jpg)
Published on Jan 13, 2022 08:04 PM IST
Constitution Day: Integrating our fundamental duties with our rights
Since ancient times, Bharat has had a long tradition of emphasising duties and responsibilities. As we look towards India over the next 75 years, we also need to highlight the duties of our citizens
![The nation's elected leaders at work on the Constitution. BR Ambedkar, Sarat Chandra Bose, Vallabhbhai Patel, BG Kher, Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi and Frank Anthony . (HT Photo) The nation's elected leaders at work on the Constitution. BR Ambedkar, Sarat Chandra Bose, Vallabhbhai Patel, BG Kher, Kanaiyalal Maneklal Munshi and Frank Anthony . (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/11/26/150x84/0f45fe88-4e7e-11ec-b4f2-deefa8af42fb_1637906558900.jpg)
Updated on Nov 26, 2021 11:34 AM IST
How India is building ties with nations that share Buddhist heritage
The inauguration of the Kushinagar international airport is another step that will facilitate the travel of Buddhist pilgrims to a revered site. Pilgrims, historians and heritage enthusiasts can visit Kushinagar, and also discover other historically significant locations such as Lumbini, Kapilavastu Kesariya Stupa and Sravasti.
![As Buddha’s karmabhoomi, India has several places of significance associated with his life, the most important ones being Gaya where Buddha attained Nirvana, Sarnath where he gave his first sermon, and Kushinagar where he attained Mahaparinirvana. (HT) As Buddha’s karmabhoomi, India has several places of significance associated with his life, the most important ones being Gaya where Buddha attained Nirvana, Sarnath where he gave his first sermon, and Kushinagar where he attained Mahaparinirvana. (HT)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/10/19/150x84/7747c736-30de-11ec-901b-e0eb6ffe225f_1634654991284.jpg)
Updated on Oct 19, 2021 10:56 PM IST
Harnessing the potential of India’s tourism model of inclusive growth
The targeted outreach programmes to promote inclusive and sustainable tourism as people begin to travel will ensure India’s potential is realised as we celebrate 75 years of Independence
![Fast-forward seven years, and today, we have Kevadia and the Statue of Unity on the world tourism map (HT Photo) Fast-forward seven years, and today, we have Kevadia and the Statue of Unity on the world tourism map (HT Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2021/09/26/150x84/2396a218-1eca-11ec-8752-7a8d4023984b_1632666044821.jpg)
Updated on Sep 26, 2021 07:51 PM IST