2024 Presidential Election: What Trump or Harris Means for India-US Partnerships
As the United States approaches the pivotal presidential election on November 5, India’s foreign policy—especially its evolving relationship with the US —is once again in the spotlight. The potential...
View ArticlePhulmoni Dossee & the 135-yr-long argument against marital rape
Case CXXIV: In 1890 in the Calcutta High Court a fully developed Bengali, aged 35, was charged with causing the death as above of his child-wife, a girl aged 11 years and 3 1/2 months…The...
View ArticleIn photo-finish race, gender could be key for Harris
Kamala Harris’s history-making potential as the first president of Asian or South Asian origin could be a decisive factor in propelling a record number of Asian Americans to the ballot box. New survey...
View ArticleSports Bill no silver bullet but strikes a balance on autonomy
While we wouldn’t exempt self-driving cars from the rules of the road, the way we govern them must leave space for innovation, exploration and growth in the sector. The state’s regulatory relationship...
View ArticleFive years after 2019, what I saw in Kashmir Valley
I went to Srinagar and wrote two articles on my blog on the aftermath of 2019 and the abrogation of article 370, and what I saw and heard first hand, in the city, which was...
View ArticleDelhi’s dirty air: Why it’s a big problem and what’s being done
Delhi’s air has become dangerously dirty, and it’s making people sick. Imagine walking outside and feeling like you’re breathing in smoke! This is happening every year, and it’s so bad that people’s...
View ArticleBlowing in the wind
Delhi’s toxic air is killing us softly with its smog. Netas give a damn Sunday’s AQI touched 352, but Delhiites don’t need to know the number – from their burning eyes, irritable throat, dry cough,...
View ArticleHow events in West Asia could affect the US election
Imagine if things happening far away in places like West Asia (the Middle East) could affect the United States, even its presidential election. Strange as it may seem, that might be happening this time...
View ArticleWest Asia & beyond
Call it the butterfly effect on US elections – Israel strikes Iran, Musk-Putin talks & fears of oil price shocks Tuesday week is the US presidential election. Three events over the weekend...
View ArticleThe safety net
It’s great…and out of reach of most Indians The seller greeted me warmly and welcomed me into his office. I had told him I was on the verge of turning sixty, the time in one’s...
View ArticleMahayuti all set for ‘Mahavijay’
The battle for the assembly election has begun. The Mahayuti of Bharatiya Janata Party, Shiv Sena, Nationalist Congress Party, Republican Party, Rayat Kranti is all set for the grand victory in this...
View ArticleDust bunnies and existential crises: A comedy of clean-up
As Diwali approaches, it’s once again open season for the ‘Maids of Honour.’ The mistress of the house has miraculously developed a keen eye for every cobweb that’s been quietly draping the corners,...
View Article“Dyslexia awareness month: Celebrating strengths and going beyond limitations”
October is Dyslexia Awareness Month, a time dedicated to raising awareness, promoting understanding, and advocating for those with dyslexia. Dyslexia, a common learning difference affecting language...
View ArticleZelenskyy’s new peace formula
Reading his TOI interview closely, it was clear how Zelenskyy’s thinking about how to end the war is evolving. First, it appears he has accepted that while he may need US and his Western partners...
View ArticleThe growth of e-commerce is not a matter of concern, but a boon for millions...
As India strides towards becoming the world’s third-largest economy by FY28, the economy is undergoing significant transformation. Startups and large enterprises are driving innovation, while MSMEs are...
View ArticleReforming the MSME foundation: Strengthening the PLI idea
In India, micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) stand as the backbone of the economy, yet they often find themselves receiving only symbolic support. Despite being hailed as engines of growth,...
View ArticleSixteenth BRICS Summit: Kazan Declaration mirrors India’s growing influence...
The Kazan Declaration emphasised strengthening multilateralism, countering terrorism, international economic and financial cooperation for fostering economic growth, pursuing sustainable development,...
View ArticleIf India wants to build infrastructure, AI-driven labor data-dashboard is a must
It is great that we have learnt from China (and early days of USA) that building infrastructure is a smart way to grow rapidly, as it pumps money into the economy and facilitates growth. But,...
View ArticleWhy is balance top of mind for CXOs?
Today’s post builds on ideas from Professor Roy Casagranda of Austin Community College. His 30-minute talk, “What Should Leaders Learn from History?”, discusses historical stories illustrating why a...
View ArticleTeacups & bedsheets
Truly special ones stay parked in the cabinets Most families in the armed forces have a sterling silver tea set named after some British monarch like George or Anne. It is that three-piece thing on...
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