Google’s search dominance is now under serious threat for the first time in its life -- from Generative AI-powered search engines as well as specialist, and privacy-focused, new rivals
Higher interest rates mean that the next president, whoever it is, will find it much harder to reduce taxes and increase spending
The first is a steadier hand on the policy wheel and the second is abandoning the 'only game in town' mindset
A new roadmap could liberate negotiators to evaluate deals from a wider perspective, with less fear of the consequences
An effective elected government in J&K is critical to build on counter-terror successes of the last few years. A shift in attacks to the Valley from the prior Jammu-centric approach aims to drive a wedge between the security establishment and the democratic set-up. There’s no room for complacency as terrorism planners shift focus based on available ‘operational space’
After discovering a shocking drop in his credit score, the author faces a frustrating battle against a mysterious fraudulent account. Despite efforts to rectify the situation, he finds himself trapped in an unresponsive system, highlighting the challenges many consumers face in India
Its lopsided, brittle quality helps explain why so many Americans will cast votes in anger
The S&P 500 typically shows higher returns in the lead-up to presidential elections than in non-election years. However, stock market returns in the one, six-, and twelve-months following election day are significantly lower than in similar periods during non-election years.
Sanghnomics: The Karnataka government's recent shift on some welfare schemes highlights concerns over its fiscal health. With proposed expenditures for these guarantees soaring, Karnataka faces rising revenue deficits and unsustainable debt, raising questions about the long-term viability of such promises
Om Manchanda, managing director of Lal PathLabs, is moving on to an advisory role after steering the company for close to two decades
The Baku summit should focus on actions to ensure that emissions don’t spiral out of control
If elected, Kamala Harris and Donald Trump would influence India’s foreign policy in different ways. New Delhi will have to undergo some difficult policy adjustments but there is no way any American president can push and shove the new India with its wide political influence
There are ample indications that India’s growth story remains strong, recent concerns on slowing demand notwithstanding. To be sure, growth is reverting to its potential but that is on expected lines
Bibek Debroy, renowned for his ten-volume translation of the Mahabharata, passed away shortly after a discussion on translations. Debroy significantly contributed to India's legal reforms and made ancient texts accessible, leaving a lasting legacy in academia and government
The Mughal Highway stretches beyond Punjab, revealing remnants of Mughal and earlier civilisations across Haryana, Delhi, Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, and Bengal. Exploring these historical structures collectively unveils their significance, transforming them from isolated artifacts into vital links to a rich cultural heritage
The first two decades of Independence saw a build-up of jurisprudence on the limits of the Parliament’s power to amend the Constitution. It culminated in 1973 with an extraordinary judicial innovation dubbed the ‘basic structure’ doctrine. This doctrine which evolved from the Supreme Court’s most consequential case till date did put a check on Parliament’s amending powers. However, to this day ‘basic structure’ has it critics
On the 40th death anniversary of India’s only female prime minister, a military veteran takes a look at her chequered career and outlines why he feels she is India’s most consequential PM
Conditions are reverting to a time of solid, sustainable growth
The nation is experiencing a dream combination of strong growth and low inflation Jonathan Levin
NATO should be prepared for a wide range of endgames, including a rapid collapse of a rotten regime in Moscow
E-commerce and q-commerce are transforming traditional retail by enhancing convenience for consumers and boosting sales for local vendors. Despite concerns about their impact on kirana stores, these innovations create job opportunities and foster entrepreneurship, benefiting the entire value chain
Indian startups in the AI space are still struggling to find themselves. In the first half of 2024, the funding for generative artificial intelligence (AI) startups in India was just around $760 million. That number has to go up if the country is to catch this wave. Otherwise, like it happened with the cloud revolution, we will have to be content with collecting the crumbs
Updating the census record every decade is vital as a policy input not just for the aggregate data it provides, but also for the details offered by such a close demographic snapshot of the country
You portfolio can’t be in a perpetual bullish state. Always keep asset allocation in mind
