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India’s silent epidemic deserves more than a trend
May 16, 2026, 8:07 AM IST
My mother lived with diabetes for twenty-four years. She was very conscious and action oriented about it – the way she was action oriented about everything. Medicines. Diet. Walks. A kitchen reorganised around what her…
May 16, 2026, 8:07 AM IST
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US, Japan double down on defence ties. What does it mean for China?
May 15, 2026, 8:34 AM IST
There is a growing alignment between Tokyo and Washington in the defence sector. In January, Japanese defence minister Shinjiro Koizumi met Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth in Washington, and they agreed to expand joint defence production…
May 15, 2026, 8:34 AM IST
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Yogi emerges as a role model of financial discipline
May 14, 2026, 10:22 PM IST
Crisis is not limited only to economic slowdown or shortage of revenue. Crisis means increasing pressure on resources, growing needs of the population, additional burden on infrastructure, and uncertainty in global conditions. In such times,…
May 14, 2026, 10:22 PM IST
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India’s big policy leap puts GCCs in the fast lane
May 14, 2026, 2:28 PM IST
When policy evolves from being an enabling backdrop to an active catalyst in a sector’s journey, the resulting momentum can provide quantum growth opportunities. Driven by a clear triple-engine policy thrust: the India-EU Free Trade…
May 14, 2026, 2:28 PM IST
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Why fiction still matters
May 14, 2026, 2:21 PM IST
Every now and then, we are bound to ask ourselves the same question: why are we still reading novels? The dictionary defines a novel as a relatively long work of narrative fiction. But a definition…
May 14, 2026, 2:21 PM IST
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The next banking battle is not digital. It is durability.
May 14, 2026, 11:10 AM IST
For the last decade, banks and financial institutions have been told the same story: become more digital or get left behind. That story is not wrong. It is just incomplete. The real question is no…
May 14, 2026, 11:10 AM IST
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The age of e-leadership
May 13, 2026, 9:05 PM IST
The other day we were discussing the falling standards of ‘Leadership’ world over . Strange personalities are ruling the planet . Elected by dubious means they manage to stay in power for long even when…
May 13, 2026, 9:05 PM IST
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From reaction to readiness: Building India’s 21st century narrative arsenal
May 13, 2026, 7:14 PM IST
In today’s world, national security depends not only on weapons or technology but on narrative control. The ability to tell one’s story clearly, credibly and quickly defines modern power. For India, this means moving from…
May 13, 2026, 7:14 PM IST
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Why critical thinking is the new classroom currency
May 13, 2026, 5:19 PM IST
A simple classroom question can open up a far deeper lesson. When a teacher asks why the sky appears blue or whether a viral claim is credible, the exercise goes beyond science; it tests a…
May 13, 2026, 5:19 PM IST
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Global shocks and seed security; why India must strengthen IP now
May 13, 2026, 4:49 PM IST
The ongoing conflict in West Asia has triggered a sharp escalation in input costs across energy, packaging, and logistics, all of which are critical to the seed industry’s functioning. The first casualty of rising operational…
May 13, 2026, 4:49 PM IST
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The world’s most popular politician
May 13, 2026, 2:37 PM IST
Western leaders have much to learn from Narendra Modi’s consistent focus on the environment. On Monday 18 May, the world’s most popular politician will visit Norway. India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be received by…
May 13, 2026, 2:37 PM IST
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The India-Japan maritime axis
May 12, 2026, 4:40 PM IST
While global attention remains fixed on the Strait of Hormuz, a quieter but strategically consequential development is unfolding in the Western Pacific. The United States, the Philippines, Australia, Japan, and several other partners recently conducted…
May 12, 2026, 4:40 PM IST
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Somnath : An epitome of destruction, struggle and rejuvenation
May 12, 2026, 2:59 PM IST
The temple of Somnath in Gujarat has become a centre of attraction in the whole country, the reason behind this attraction is that the temple is celebrating the Amrit Mahotsav of its reconstruction. Although Somnath…
May 12, 2026, 2:59 PM IST
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The power turnaround of Uttar Pradesh: Infrastructure, reform and energy security
May 11, 2026, 10:17 PM IST
Less than a decade ago, prolonged blackouts were among the defining features of life in Uttar Pradesh. Frequent power cuts affected not only villages, but also major cities and industrial centres such as Lucknow, Kanpur,…
May 11, 2026, 10:17 PM IST
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Has the Iran war reached a stalemate?
May 11, 2026, 8:47 PM IST
The 2026 conflict between the United States/Israel and Iran has, by early May 2026, degenerated into a high-stakes, asymmetric war of attrition. While US and Israeli airstrikes have inflicted significant infrastructural damage, including to Iran’s…
May 11, 2026, 8:47 PM IST
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The next phase of India’s investing boom
May 11, 2026, 1:35 PM IST
India’s investing boom is well underway. Millions of investors are entering the markets every month, transaction volumes are rising and access to financial products has never been easier. This transformation has been driven by technology….
May 11, 2026, 1:35 PM IST
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The Indian diaspora’s rise: Awe, influence, and suspicion
May 11, 2026, 11:11 AM IST
Recent derogatory remarks by President Donald Trump have reignited a familiar debate about the role of non-resident Indians—not just in the United States, but across much of the Western world. These remarks are not isolated;…
May 11, 2026, 11:11 AM IST
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The Triumph of Dedication, Hard Work, Preparation, and Planning
May 11, 2026, 11:04 AM IST
The resounding victory secured by the Bharatiya Janata Party in the West Bengal Assembly elections has been hard for many to digest. It was only to be expected that Mamata Banerjee, who despite serving as…
May 11, 2026, 11:04 AM IST
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Mystic India to Akshardham: A journey that influenced my life
May 11, 2026, 12:09 AM IST
In 2006, one afternoon while driving past the Wadala Dome Theatre in Mumbai, my attention was drawn to a banner that read Mystic India. The vibrant images of Indian festivals instantly aroused my curiosity, and I…
May 11, 2026, 12:09 AM IST
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Review of ‘George Keyt: The Absence of a Desired Image’ by SinhaRaja Tammita-Delgoda
May 10, 2026, 3:10 PM IST
In 1959 William Archer published his classic work, India and Modern Art, which traced the growth of the modern movement in Indian art. In this work Archer discussed four artists whom he felt embodied the…
May 10, 2026, 3:10 PM IST
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