The decline of the Hindu Civilisation: A new book that reconstructs lost grandeur of ancient India and traces its decline
The book analyses five key battles (from the Battle of Hydaspes to the Battle of Assaye) to understand why India often suffered military defeats.
OPINION | CSR at a Crossroads: Building systems, not just projects
India’s growing CSR capital can create lasting national impact by shifting from short-term projects to systemic investments aligned with government priorities and strong leadership
The AI doomers aren’t done yet
Plus AMD and Meta
India's Pax Silica Gambit: Choosing silicon over oil
By joining the US-led Pax Silica coalition, India has made its most consequential foreign policy pivot since Independence — swapping cheap Russian crude for a seat at the table where the semiconductor future is being decided
Chart of the Day | Solar power capacity jumped in last 2 years. A big opportunity for banks?
Surya Ghar’s rapid rollout pushes rooftop solar into the mainstream. Banks have a big opportunity here.
Data Story: Why banks are back as main funding source for firms
NBFCs have lost a big chunk of their share in funding because of higher borrowing costs for themselves.
Export scheme RoDTEP halved, cotton textile mills to bleed
RoDTEP reduction will raise costs for cotton textile mills, making them less competitive in global markets
From handshake to embrace — Rewriting the India-Israel equation
After his first Israel trip in 2017, Modi returns to Jerusalem, showcasing maturing ties that reflect India’s evolution from a cautious balancer to a confident connector across West Asia and Europe
OPINION | A Conundrum Only India Must Solve: Growing rich, staying green, and staying true to ourselves
Balancing growth, equity and ecology may be India’s toughest and most defining test yet
OPINION | Balancing Faith and Equality: How the review of Sabarimala case will influence Indian secularism’s character
In April, a nine-judge bench will hear a review of the 2018 Sabarimala verdict that deemed as unconstitutional the prohibition of entry of women in their “menstruating years” into the temple. But at stake are questions that extend well beyond this temple or even a single religion
AI upheaval puts software investors on edge
Markets weigh whether incumbents will adapt — or be sidelined by AI agents
OPINION | The cost of desire and economic freedom in 'Wuthering Heights'
Emerald Fennell’s ‘Wuthering Heights’ explores love, desire, and social constraints. The film shows how class, gender, and economic pressures shape Cathy and Heathcliff while keeping Brontë’s story intense and passionate
TRUMP issues sweeping TYPOGRAPHY EXECUTIVE ORDER in response to Supreme Court ruling, VOWS America will 'Type its way to GREATNESS'
'Italics Are a Weak and Sloping Font. Everyone Knows This'
OPINION | Andrew’s arrest in UK triggers constitutional test for Crown and State
Two senior establishment figures face misconduct investigations placing the monarchy under intense scrutiny. As legal and political pressure grows the crisis tests whether even royalty stands above the law
The rupee faces a silent killer – uncertainty
The rupee may not revisit record lows but it may not gain in a market shrouded in uncertainty.
ABB: Investors ignore margin squeeze as order flows rev up
ABB India’s revenue reflects a decent sectoral mix of order flows, but the operational issues continue to weigh on profits
Will bullion test new highs?
After a sharp selloff shook out leveraged traders, the question on every bullion investor's mind is whether gold and silver are gearing up for fresh all-time highs
Chart of the Day: The growing influence of corporate PPAs in green power installations
The share of open access in solar and wind power installations increased significantly
Why IDFC First Bank’s Haryana shocker is a governance wake-up call for others
The Rs 590-crore fraud and the state’s swift de-empanelment order underline the importance of governance, risk management in institutions
OPINION | As the US and Iran face-off, an escalatory spiral in the conflict seems certain
The US is the superior military force but it doesn’t have an easily achievable strategic goal. If the aim is regime change in Iran, there’s no quick answer. For the Iranian regime, survival is the ultimate victory, for which it will risk escalation
OPINION | Why India should re-negotiate the interim trade deal with the US
The joint statement provided a renegotiation opportunity if either country changed its agreed upon tariffs. India should use the US Supreme Court ruling to tweak some contentious provisions in in the deal
OPINION | FDI ambiguity in India’s evolving space data regime
India’s space reforms liberalise FDI, but overlaps between IN-SPACe rules, NGP framework, and DST Guidelines create ambiguity for geospatial data businesses and downstream value-added product developers
OPINION | Will Kerala’s 2026 assembly election be Pinarayi Vijayan’s last stand?
Local body polls show that UDF is in pole position. LDF hasn’t given up hope because many margins were narrow, but the weight of anti-incumbency may be hard to overcome
OPINION | CAFÉ Norms: A piece-wise linear approach may be worth a look to offset small car squeeze
India could draw lessons from global best practices, where countries like the United States, China, Korea, Japan specify the “minimum floor” and “maximum ceiling” by adopting a piece-wise linear approach
Chart of the Day | India's luxury homes: Bigger, costlier, and selling fast
India’s premium housing story in 2025 was less about speculation and more about structural transformation
