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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...
In a world turning transactional, India must trade consolation for calibration.
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...
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...
Will our next internet connection come from space? Will rural India finally get high-speed internet? And will this disrupt the current telecom...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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,...
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...
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...
New Delhi: In times of economic slowdown and global uncertainty, governments are often faced with the temptation to play it safe, relying on...
New Delhi: The Union Budget plays a critical role in signalling changes in the strategic direction of the government, particularly in relation to...
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...
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...
New Delhi: Since the launch of DeepSeek, our social media feeds have been flooded with memes, JPEGs, and jokes, celebrating the Chinese AI...
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)...
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...
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...
India’s ability to build consensus can guide the world towards collective welfare rather than polarisation.
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...
The controversy created by the OYO “proof of relationship” policy for booking a room speaks to the broader societal hypocrisy about morality in India
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Indian Rupee's recent decline, breaching the psychological barrier of 85 against the US dollar, has raised concerns. On December 27, 2024, the...
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...
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...
The Goods and Services Tax (GST), hailed as a transformative reform for India’s fragmented indirect tax system, was envisioned to embody the...
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,...
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...
New Delhi: Ah, the airport—a place of endless queues, overpriced anything, and uncomfortable lounges. Yet, amidst the travel-induced fatigue,...
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...
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...
New Delhi: Pain. The word itself carries a weight, doesn’t it? That physical manifestation of extreme discomfort, that searing turmoil of the mind,...
New Delhi: Donald Trump’s tariff threats are like a reality TV plot twist—dramatic, unpredictable, and guaranteed to leave everyone, including the...
New Delhi: Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the great WhatsApp group—a marvel of modern technology and human absurdity, where the promises of...