OPINION Stories
Is this the strongest India has been in decades?
Trade deals are stacking up, factories are scaling fast, and AI adoption is surging. In a world pulling back from globalisation, India seems to be leaning in, the chairman of Tata Group writes
- N Chandrasekaran
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Creating jobs in manufacturing in the US and India is a study in contrast
Trump and Modi are focusing on manufacturing to boost their economies. Historical trends suggest Trump's approach is likely to fail. India is hindered by rigid labour laws and excessive holidays
- Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
- ET Bureau
God in the courtroom: Should judges swear to justice or faith?
Some statements by CJI DY Chandrachud, and judges PN Bhagwati and SK Kaul raise questions on courts seeking solutions from God
- K Chandru
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How Ambani is drawing on Chinese firm's help in his battle with Tata
To shake the older conglomerate’s dominance in India’s fast-fashion industry, Mukesh Ambani is reportedly getting Shein on board
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
How automaker Ola Electric’s IPO is putting Modinomics to the test
Ola Electric saw its IPO shares soar by 42% early on. But the company's future success is closely tied to government policies and subsidies for electric vehicles
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
What 'childless cat lady' remark says about conservative America's values
JD Vance, Trump's vice-president pick, who called Kamala Harris 'childless cat lady' some years ago, is himself from a dysfunctional family; his own life thus contradicts his ideology
- Anahita Mukherji
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Techies to drivers, all kinds of Indian workers should head to Japan
For better jobs, don’t just look West or to Gulf countries, it’s time to now seek out the East and look to countries like Japan
- Neeraj Kaushal
- ET CONTRIBUTORS
Why Pakistanis have lost faith in their leaders
As the country heads to an election this week, sadly the mood is dark and dismal, with many believing the outcome is already decided
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Bangladesh & Pakistan: Tale of two elections, and implications for India
The nine-lived Nawaz Sharif seeks a fourth term in Pakistan where elections are scheduled for February 8, while Sheikh Hasina heads for a win in Bangladesh on January 7
How Trump is running differently this time
Trump symbolises chaos, what with his endless drama and ugly rhetoric. But this time much of his message, so far, is aimed at arguing that he can restore a pre-pandemic order and a sense of security in an unstable world.
- Kristen Soltis Anderson
- New York Times
Why it’s good to be friends with your ex
If you can stay out of the romantic or sexual-trauma-bond trap, then remaining friends with your ex-partner can be a wonderful experience in an increasingly alienated world
- Rituparna Chatterjee
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Israel will do Palestine a favour by destroying Hamas
The one actor in this conflict that often escapes scrutiny is Hamas. The militant group that controls Gaza is considered a terrorist organisation by many countries
- Makarand R Paranjape
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
In five points: Who runs Pakistan?
Pakistan's present circumstances have clarified there is no democratic ‘transition’ happening in the country. So who really rules Pakistan and why is it so important to name this 'monster'
Pakistan must learn from India, ditch caretaker governments
The caretaker government system in Pakistan is being viewed with increased scepticism because a majority of caretaker set-ups were neither neutral nor could their presence guarantee free and fair elections
Why future of democracy in Pakistan is bleak
In a country where vendetta and vengeance are rife, can one dare to hope that all key stakeholders of the state will abandon their undignified defiance and tread the path of true democracy through free and fair elections?
Why Pakistan needed a sovereign default, not IMF loan
The same promises, the same narrative — just fresh faces championing old interests. Sovereign default would have instead forced all power centres to rethink their positions and hopefully change their behaviour accordingly
Can Satya Nadella sell an IPL clone in America?
The growing and wealthy Indian diaspora is key to the sport’s chances of success, but gaining a global TV audience is the big challenge.
- Bobby Ghosh
- Bloomberg
How top US colleges discriminate against Asian Americans
To be considered at the same level in admission to Harvard, an Asian American has to have almost 140 points higher than a white, 270 higher than Hispanic and 450 higher than an African American in SAT score
Prigozhin will lose, but his escapade shows so will Russia
Prigozhin and his Wagner Group mercenaries are likely to lose, but his escapade is a clear sign that Russia is not winning in Ukraine. In fact, the invasion looks more and more like the same kind of adventure as this desperate “march of justice”
- Bloomberg
What two tragedies say about two Pakistans
Two recent maritime tragedies remind us of two non-communicating, very different Pakistans