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Why is finding a toilet this hard? Blame the signboards!

Why is finding a toilet this hard? Blame the signboards!

New Delhi: There are moments in life when one should not have to think too hard. Finding a toilet is one of them. But modern design and the obsession...

12.04.2025 10

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Srinath Sridharan

When Uncle Sam Raises The Drawbridge: India Must Stop Waving From The Moat

When Uncle Sam Raises The Drawbridge: India Must Stop Waving From The Moat

In a world turning transactional, India must trade consolation for calibration.

10.04.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

Status quo : Not every change is progress — sometimes, staying the same is success

Status quo : Not every change is progress — sometimes, staying the same is success

New Delhi: The old clock on the café wall ticks steadily. Its hands haven’t been changed in years, slightly slow but dependable. Mr Bawa glances at...

09.04.2025 10

News9Live

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Indian Stock Market Bloodbath: ₹14 Lakh Crore Wiped Off Dalal Street Following Donald Trump's Sweeping Tariffs

Indian Stock Market Bloodbath: ₹14 Lakh Crore Wiped Off Dalal Street Following Donald Trump's Sweeping Tariffs

The Indian stock markets witnessed a brutal selloff on Monday, wiping out Rs 14 lakh crore worth of Dalal Street in a single trading session as the...

09.04.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

Rework the CSR framework to incorporate a sliding scale of contributions and tax breaks

19.03.2025 4

The Economic Times

Srinath Sridharan

It Is All In The Stars!

Will our next internet connection come from space? Will rural India finally get high-speed internet? And will this disrupt the current telecom...

13.03.2025 20

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

World Of Finance: The More We Sink Into AI Reality, More AI Becomes Us

Our phones started making those decisions for us, and we, like obedient disciples, accepted our fate. Now, we don’t just use our phones; we exist...

13.03.2025 20

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

The US has always thrived by prioritising talent over wealth — losing that focus risks decline

28.02.2025 5

The Economic Times

Srinath Sridharan

Why India must establish a ‘National Critical Minerals Corporation’ now

New Delhi: The arc of history is shaped by resources. The great colonial empires were built on spices, cotton, and opium. The 20th century was defined...

28.02.2025 20

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Midlife men+music gone wrong=WhatsApp mayhem!

New Delhi: There was a time when family gatherings had that one enthusiastic uncle who, after a glass or two of something stronger, would insist on...

23.02.2025 20

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Are we living to impress or to truly live? The lost simplicity of our times

New Delhi: Have you ever stopped to think about how quickly life is changing around us? Why is it that adults today seem to be acting more like kids,...

20.02.2025 10

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Srinath Sridharan

Relationships crack in a world of instant gratification

New Delhi: How do relationships break? Mostly not just from any grand betrayal but more so from the silent erosion of often unmet expectations; where...

16.02.2025 10

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

AI regulation: The new battleground for global supremacy

New Delhi: The recent AI Action Summit in Paris has once again exposed the deep fractures in global AI governance. While 61 nations, including France,...

14.02.2025 10

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Srinath Sridharan

Forging a strategic vision for Indo-U.S. engagement

New Delhi: As India and the United States enter a pivotal phase in their bilateral engagement, the contours of this partnership must be shaped with a...

13.02.2025 10

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Sam Altman’s India visit: Is it AI collaboration, caution or contradiction?

New Delhi: As Prime Minister Modi prepares for his upcoming visit to the United States next week, the recent warm welcome of Sam Altman, CEO of...

10.02.2025 20

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Srinath Sridharan

India’s ‘Failed Dunkis’: The Harsh Reality Of Deportation And The Urgent Need For Reintegration

The shame of returning empty-handed erodes the individual’s self-worth, and the sense of loss becomes more than just financial—it is personal, it...

07.02.2025 20

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

Midnight in Paris: The global knights jostling for AI supremacy

New Delhi: Come this Monday and Tuesday, Paris, the city of love, will host a different kind of romance—one where world leaders profess their...

06.02.2025 20

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

The curious case of AI overdose: Are we outsourcing our own minds?

New Delhi: At some point in history, humans discovered fire, the wheel, the printing press, and electricity—each a leap in human progress. But now,...

05.02.2025 10

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

‘Makhana’s Gold’: Is the Union Budget truly Bihar-friendly?

New Delhi: The Union Budget for 2025 presents itself as a distinctly Bihar-friendly one, with a host of announcements that seem tailored to secure...

03.02.2025 20

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Srinath Sridharan

Union Budget 2025: Income Tax Cuts May Boost Consumption, But At What Cost?

With a rise in the income tax exemption limit—from Rs 7 lakh to Rs 12 lakh per annum—the government aims to free up significant disposable income...

03.02.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

Union Budget 2025: A missed opportunity for bold reforms amid economic uncertainty

New Delhi: In times of economic slowdown and global uncertainty, governments are often faced with the temptation to play it safe, relying on...

02.02.2025 20

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Union Budget: A strategic blueprint, not just an accounting exercise

New Delhi: The Union Budget plays a critical role in signalling changes in the strategic direction of the government, particularly in relation to...

01.02.2025 10

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Das Kapital irony: India’s Middle Class will be trending news next few days

New Delhi: As the Union Budget approaches, the expectations couldn’t be higher for India’s middle class. The Reserve Bank of India projects GDP...

01.02.2025 20

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Srinath Sridharan

AI storm ahead: Is India sleepwalking into a job crisis?

New Delhi: AI is poised to upend the global workforce, and India is at a precarious crossroads. With its vast youth population, many have long...

30.01.2025 30

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DeepSeek conundrum: Jokes and memes apart, this is one race that India cannot afford to lose

New Delhi: Since the launch of DeepSeek, our social media feeds have been flooded with memes, JPEGs, and jokes, celebrating the Chinese AI...

29.01.2025 20

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DEI: A non-negotiable in a divided world

New Delhi: On his very first day as POTUS the second time, Donald Trump signed an executive order to eliminate Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)...

26.01.2025 10

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Why did we become adults? Challenging society’s family blueprint

New Delhi: You know, a friend of mine asked me the other day, “Why did we become adults?” It hit me right in the gut. I mean, think about...

26.01.2025 10

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The 21st century: The age of data capital

New Delhi: The 20th century was undeniably the era of financial capital. Nations that controlled the flow of money and the levers of global trade...

24.01.2025 10

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As US Retreats, India Has A Chance To Lead

India’s ability to build consensus can guide the world towards collective welfare rather than polarisation.

24.01.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

Trump 2.0: Disruption, diplomacy, and global shifts

New Delhi: Donald Trump’s return to the Oval Office is a paradox of fiery populism fused with calculated pragmatism, marking a new chapter in the...

22.01.2025 10

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Srinath Sridharan

Policing personal freedoms, courtesy social sensibilities

The controversy created by the OYO “proof of relationship” policy for booking a room speaks to the broader societal hypocrisy about morality in India

21.01.2025 10

hindustantimes

Srinath Sridharan

India-US spark stands defused?

21.01.2025 30

The Economic Times

Srinath Sridharan

That 50’s show : Hormones, ageing, and the quest for solitude

New Delhi: It’s funny how life works, isn’t it? The more we surround ourselves with people, the more we crave time alone. It’s as if we’re...

19.01.2025 10

News9Live

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Let ₹ Find Its Natural Level

The Indian Rupee’s journey to its latest lifetime low of Rs 86.50 against the US dollar has been met with predictable handwringing, memes, and...

15.01.2025 8

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

"Happy New Year” : Annual ritual of resolving to forget

New Delhi: Ah, the annual ritual of the once-a-year greeting—what a marvel of modern relationships! Every New Year’s Eve, our phones buzz with a...

12.01.2025 10

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Are Indian CEOs stuck in the past? The debate on 90-hour workweeks sparks outrage

10.01.2025 4

The Economic Times

Srinath Sridharan

Growth Slows, Cannot Rely On Past Momentum

Instead of glossing over the numbers or sugarcoating the reality, we now have the clarity of data—it’s evident that our economy is slowing. The...

09.01.2025 10

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

Reality Check: Building resilience in a world on edge

New Delhi: As we bid farewell to another year, it is perhaps fitting to reflect on what has been a tumultuous stretch of time for humanity. A wise...

31.12.2024 3

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Srinath Sridharan

Re fall: A Warning Or Opportunity In Guise?

The Indian Rupee's recent decline, breaching the psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, has raised concerns. On December 27, 2024, the...

29.12.2024 4

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

The wisdom of what matters

New Delhi: The purpose of life, some might argue, is a riddle as old as humanity itself. But perhaps the answer isn’t hidden in the stars or buried...

29.12.2024 10

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Stop blaming everyone else — Why pointing fingers costs happiness

New Delhi: Let’s face it, blaming others feels amazing. Missed a deadline? Someone else didn’t remind you. Your toast burnt? Clearly, it’s the...

26.12.2024 4

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No One Nation, One Popcorn: GST Muddle

The Goods and Services Tax (GST), hailed as a transformative reform for India’s fragmented indirect tax system, was envisioned to embody the...

24.12.2024 3

Free Press Journal

Srinath Sridharan

The chaos of middle age: A comedy of errors and insight

New Delhi: When did you last stop to wonder: Is this it? Was it while scrolling through someone’s perfectly curated vacation photos on Instagram,...

15.12.2024 8

News9Live

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How AI is quietly cementing gender inequality

New Delhi: What if the future of technology-led societies wasn’t as bright as we imagined? What if the algorithms shaping our lives were quietly...

14.12.2024 6

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Airport dressing: Is society seeking attention at any cost?

New Delhi: Ah, the airport—a place of endless queues, overpriced anything, and uncomfortable lounges. Yet, amidst the travel-induced fatigue,...

08.12.2024 4

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

“What have you been through?"

New Delhi: “What have you been through?” To me, this is a question that genuine friends mean, even if they don’t ask. In a world filled with...

06.12.2024 8

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

Social media and the lost art of thinking for ourselves

New Delhi: The other day, I received a WhatsApp message from my friend claiming that drinking turmeric tea at exactly 4:12 PM could cure all...

05.12.2024 5

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

The many faces of pain: What does it tell us?

New Delhi: Pain. The word itself carries a weight, doesn’t it? That physical manifestation of extreme discomfort, that searing turmoil of the mind,...

03.12.2024 5

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Srinath Sridharan

Trump’s tariff threats: An economic strategy bound for turmoil

New Delhi: Donald Trump’s tariff threats are like a reality TV plot twist—dramatic, unpredictable, and guaranteed to leave everyone, including the...

02.12.2024 10

News9Live

Srinath Sridharan

WhatsApp Groups: The silent drama of modern friendships

New Delhi: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the great WhatsApp group—a marvel of modern technology and human absurdity, where the promises of...

01.12.2024 5

News9Live

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