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Governance
]Indian urbanisation is slowing down: What can be done?
Published on Feb 03, 2025 02:38 PM IST
This article is authored by Rakesh Mohan, president emeritus and distinguished fellow, CSEP, New Delhi.
![Urbanisation(HT File) Urbanisation(HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/02/03/550x309/With-rapid-urbanisation--the-judgment-noted-that-s_1715278326605_1738573603581.jpg)
The case for Indian IPs and encryption
This article is authored by Piyush Somani, chairman and managing director, ESDS Software Solution Limited.
![Cybersecurity(via social media/ twitter ) Cybersecurity(via social media/ twitter )](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/30/148x111/CA_1613875113988_1613875119692_1738227046533.jpg)
Published on Jan 30, 2025 02:21 PM IST
Beyond parental consent: Why India needs an age appropriate design code
This article is authored by Uthara Ganesh, head of public policy, India and South Asia, Snap Inc.
![Family(Freepik) Family(Freepik)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/28/148x111/7212608_1717159484301_1738065430956.jpg)
Published on Jan 28, 2025 05:28 PM IST
HPV - A rollout announcement in Budget is a logical step
This article is authored by Abantika Ghosh, former journalist and healthcare lead, Chase India, New Delhi.
![HPV vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 14 years(Unsplash) HPV vaccine will be administered to girls aged 9 to 14 years(Unsplash)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/22/148x111/vaccine_1707742920842_1737532995785.jpg)
Published on Jan 22, 2025 01:50 PM IST
Key expectations for urban development in Union Budget 2025
This article is authored by Aman Moudgil, Director, Gilco Global.
![Urban development (Francesco Ungaro) Urban development (Francesco Ungaro)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/22/148x111/pexels-francesco-ungaro-4322027_1654160300578_1737532061092.jpg)
Updated on Jan 23, 2025 10:34 AM IST
Transforming state public service commissions
Authored by - Prateek Maheshwari, co-founder PhysicsWallah and Praveen Prakash, former principal secretary, School Education, Government of Andhra Pradesh.
![UPSC (Representational image) UPSC (Representational image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/21/148x111/An-empanelment-committee-of-the-Union-Public-Servi_1691090013525_1737452986585.jpg)
Updated on Jan 21, 2025 03:43 PM IST
India’s evolving fight against terrorism
This article is authored by Soumya Awasthi, fellow, Centre for Strategy, Security and Technology, Observer Research Foundation, New Delhi.
![Terrorism Terrorism](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/20/148x111/isis_americans_threat_1630865259623_1737372441297.jpg)
Published on Jan 20, 2025 04:59 PM IST
India's journey towards becoming a global arbitration hub
This article is authored by Arun Chawla, director general, Indian Council of Arbitration and former director general, FICCI.
![Law (Representative Image) Law (Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/11/148x111/gb975ffd134504a0ce77ef514d3d8351_1734401577333_1736587397661.jpg)
Published on Jan 11, 2025 02:54 PM IST
Scrapping of no detention policy: How we failed our children by failing them
This article is authored by Debargha Roy, a research fellow, Vidhi Centre for Legal Policy, New Delhi.
![Education (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION)) Education (PIC FOR REPRESENTATION))](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2025/01/04/148x111/Maharashtra-higher-education-department-will-launc_1735242538104_1735984488465.jpg)
Published on Jan 04, 2025 03:25 PM IST
SDG4: Shape the future of tomorrow, today
This article is authored by Shambhavi Choudhary, Member of Parliament, Samastipur, Bihar.
![Education (Getty Images/iStockphoto) Education (Getty Images/iStockphoto)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/29/148x111/Maharashtra-higher-education-department-will-launc_1735242538104_1735445681643.jpg)
Published on Dec 31, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Improving PPP strategies for municipal infrastructure
This paper is authored by Ramanath Jha, ORF.
![PPP(Handout) PPP(Handout)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/12/18/148x111/EMBIBE_1698753609702_1734513165911.jpeg)
Published on Dec 18, 2024 02:43 PM IST
The role of language in disability rights
This article is authored by Meghna Sharma, assistant professor and Sandhyashree Karanth, student, LLB (Hons.), School of Law, RV University.
![Person with disability (representational image)(Representative Image) Person with disability (representational image)(Representative Image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/13/148x111/disable-businessman-work-the-wheelchair-return-aga_1731507102343_1731507102522.jpg)
Published on Nov 14, 2024 09:00 AM IST
India's scientific potential: Breaking barriers to breakthroughs
This article is authored by Ashutosh Sharma and Dhananjay Tiwary.
![Technology (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO) Technology (REPRESENTATIVE PHOTO)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/12/148x111/0ed45db8-4470-11ec-bd68-b2b71042cab0_1636801007972_1731398212452.jpg)
Published on Nov 12, 2024 01:29 PM IST
Scarcity to security: Vision for India's water future
This article is authored by Raghunandan Prasad, managing director, Konarak Meters.
![Water (Pic for representation) Water (Pic for representation)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/07/148x111/The-committee-focused-on-improving-the-water-suppl_1729624303919_1730968613309.png)
Published on Nov 07, 2024 02:08 PM IST
Why accountability remains a challenge in humanitarian operations
This article is authored by Eilia Jafar, humanitarian and development professional.
![According to government data, the Wayanad natural disaster claimed 231 lives while 47 people are still missing(HT_PRINT) According to government data, the Wayanad natural disaster claimed 231 lives while 47 people are still missing(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/11/05/148x111/The-search-operations-to-find-those-missing-in-the_1730016362398_1730791696243.jpg)
Published on Nov 05, 2024 01:13 PM IST
Role of law enforcement agencies in supporting startups
This article is authored by Gaurav Dahake, CEO, Bitbns.
![Startup (HT File) Startup (HT File)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/10/30/148x111/WKHQO4A3_1626743387109_1730282375047.jpg)
Published on Oct 30, 2024 04:20 PM IST
Digital divide: Tackling knowledge, access, and affordability
This article is authored by Ananya Raj Kakoti, scholar, international relation, Jawaharlal Nehru University, New Delhi.
![Digital divide (representational image) Digital divide (representational image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/10/26/148x111/-p-Digital-arrest-of-Ahmedabad-man-uncovers-Taiwan_1729520467092_1729925546164.jpg)
Published on Oct 26, 2024 12:23 PM IST
One nation, one election: A promise of stability
This article is authored by Aparajitha Nair.
![Before the proposal for one nation, one election, the idea of oneness manifested in various forms, such as one nation, one tax, one nation, one ration card, and one nation, one market. It is now stretched to something referred to as one nation, one leader. (AP) Before the proposal for one nation, one election, the idea of oneness manifested in various forms, such as one nation, one tax, one nation, one ration card, and one nation, one market. It is now stretched to something referred to as one nation, one leader. (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/10/12/148x111/Before-the-proposal-for-one-nation--one-election--_1709925127213_1728728732412.jpg)
Published on Oct 12, 2024 04:23 PM IST
Invisibilisation of sexual violence against women with disabilities
This article is authored by Meghna Sharma, assistant professor and Rafa Khan, LLB student, School of Law, RV University.
![Crime (HT Photo) Crime (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/10/07/148x111/On-August-12--the-girl-s-parents-reported-the-crim_1726255713716_1728287127798.jpg)
Published on Oct 07, 2024 01:16 PM IST
Rafa Khan
Strengthen the Disaster Management (Amendment) Bill, 2024
This paper is authored by Edmond Fernandes, honorary director, Edward & Cynthia Institute of Public Health, Mangaluru.
![Indian Parliament (AP) Indian Parliament (AP)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/10/05/148x111/Indian-Prime-Minister-Narendra-Modi-speaks-after-t_1712856015497_1728127936302.jpg)
Published on Oct 06, 2024 09:00 AM IST
Swachh Bharat Mission: Creating jobs, transforming lives
This article is authored by Naina Lal Kidwai, co-founder and Chair, India Sanitation Coalition, New Delhi.
![Swachh Bharat Mission Swachh Bharat Mission](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/10/01/148x111/665ec860-0f78-11ed-89a6-3c036b422a2f_1659124601030_1727758223973.jpg)
Published on Oct 01, 2024 10:20 AM IST
Quest for consistent social security across Indian states
This article is authored by Prakash Gupta, lead and Apoorv Kulkarni, head, Centre for Inclusive Mobility housed within OMI Foundation.
![Gig economy. (Representative file photo) Gig economy. (Representative file photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/28/148x111/The-committee-will-hold-discussions-with-all-stake_1726666946940_1727503718657.jpg)
Published on Sep 28, 2024 11:39 AM IST
Narcoterrorism challenge to India’s national security
This paper is authored by Ayjaz Wani and Sameer Patil, ORF.
![Narcoterrorism (HT Photo) Narcoterrorism (HT Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/25/148x111/Two-foreigners--who-had-allegedly-been-supplying-h_1708546278027_1727246401585.jpg)
Published on Sep 25, 2024 12:13 PM IST
Wayanad: Decentralisation in disaster management
Author- D Dhanuraj, chairman, Centre for Public Policy Research, & Ananthitha Anandan, general manager, Ultra-Tech Environmental Consultancy & Laboratory, Kochi
![A drone view shows a landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas (REUTERS) A drone view shows a landslide site after multiple landslides in the hills in Wayanad district, in the southern state of Kerala, India, July 31, 2024. REUTERS/Francis Mascarenhas (REUTERS)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/24/148x111/A-drone-view-shows-a-landslide-site-after-multiple_1724342208033_1727160984917.jpg)
Published on Sep 24, 2024 12:27 PM IST
We must reform the ecosystem which enables rape
This article is authored by Bhuwan Ribhu, child rights activist and founder of the Child Marriage Free India campaign.
![Crimes against women (Representative image) Crimes against women (Representative image)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/18/148x111/Court-of-Additional-Sessions-Judge-and-District-Ju_1711137314620_1726646565390.jpg)
Published on Sep 18, 2024 01:34 PM IST
How much will the Aparajita Bill, 2024 help?
This article is authored by Aparajitha Nair.
![The Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed during a session of the state Legislative Assembly, in Kolkata. (PTI) The Aparajita Woman and Child (West Bengal Criminal Laws and Amendment) Bill 2024 was passed during a session of the state Legislative Assembly, in Kolkata. (PTI)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/10/148x111/Kolkata--West-Bengal-Chief-Minister-Mamata-Banerje_1725376687251_1725948776276.jpg)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 11:46 AM IST
‘We will fight for you, Kolkata sister’
This article is authored by Nandita Patel, writer and public policy analyst, Mumbai.
![Protests condemning the RG Kar case continue with doctors taking to the streets to demand justice and safety (Samir Jana/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT) Protests condemning the RG Kar case continue with doctors taking to the streets to demand justice and safety (Samir Jana/HT Photo)(HT_PRINT)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/10/148x111/Citizens-light-mobile-torch-to-mark-their-protest-_1725944630135_1725946138137.jpg)
Published on Sep 10, 2024 11:16 AM IST
Deconstructing PMAY-U: What the numbers reveal
This article is authored by Debarpita Roy, fellow and Rashmi Kundu, research analyst, CSEP, New Delhi.
![Under the PMAY(U), the housing and urban affairs ministry targets construction of about 1.2 crore houses for the urban poor.(HT File Photo) Under the PMAY(U), the housing and urban affairs ministry targets construction of about 1.2 crore houses for the urban poor.(HT File Photo)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/09/04/148x111/_fd4895b0-1619-11e8-80b7-5f600041ef82_1725429824483.jpg)
Published on Sep 04, 2024 11:35 AM IST
Karnataka: Convergence in schemes to promote women-led development
This paper is authored by Deepak Mishra, Shabana Mitra, Shravani Prakash, Cledwyn Fernandez and Havishaye Puri, ICRIER.
![Women empowerment (Voices of Youth) Women empowerment (Voices of Youth)](https://www.hindustantimes.com/ht-img/img/2024/08/27/148x111/90cebc77-9311-4ab0-94d4-08fe091fd9a6_1690544905461_1724731761425.jpeg)
Published on Aug 28, 2024 09:00 AM IST
The economics of juvenile crime
This article is authored by Pushkarni Panchamukhi and Prahlad Nimalan.
![Crime (HT File Photo) Crime (HT File Photo)](https://images.hindustantimes.com/img/2024/08/20/148x111/So-far-nine-persons--including-two-juveniles--invo_1709065177678_1724139986130.jpg)
Published on Aug 20, 2024 01:31 PM IST
Pushkarni Panchamukhi Prahlad Nimalan