Elon Musk loses autonomy in race for Tesla robotaxis
Driverless vehicles will advance only as quickly as society — and cautious bureaucrats — can tolerate
RSS has a major focus on increased women participation and empowerment
RSSFACTS: The Sangh and the Rashtra Sevika Samiti work in close co-ordination to ensure an increased participation of women. RSS rejects the western idea of pitting women against men as competitors, instead it considers men and women as complementary who need to work collectively for the progress of the society and nation
BJP is running an aggressive campaign in Odisha, but is it enough to beat Naveen Patnaik?
The mood in the BJP camp is upbeat as they feel the party has a realistic chance of winning the Assembly elections this time. Modi’s popularity is definitely on the upswing, but is it enough to dent CM Naveen Patnaik’s winning streak?
Private equity is no place for your nest egg
Yes, public markets are risky, but at least they are transparent, and they remain the best option for all but the most experienced investors
India Inc must only cheer growth, not question it
Any doubt about official statistics or policies can land companies in hot water in a nation where the domain of acceptable corporate speech has shrunk
This gold rally is made in China
The average daily trading volume on the Shanghai Gold Exchange almost doubled in April
Hold on for a wild but profitable ride in gold and silver
As procyclicality becomes increasingly probable from 2025 onwards, the alignment of bullion prices is logically upwards
The Eastern Window: China, Russia join hands to dare the US
Chinese President Xi Jinping and Russian leader Vladimir Putin have not only bonded more tightly, but they have come together to challenge the US in the economic and military spheres. Xi is clearly taking serious economic risks to meet his strategic and geopolitical goals which include weakening US influence in the world
AI, UBI, and UC: How Tech Titans see the future panning out for humans
Prominent AI proponents are championing an old idea in economics
Mankind Pharma’s large fund-raising plan irks investors
The company took an enabling resolution to raise an aggregate amount up to Rs 7,500 crores to pursue M&A opportunities
Chart of the Day: Water levels at reservoirs drop sharply ahead of the crucial monsoon season
Water levels declined by about 20 percent for the second consecutive week in May
Lok Sabha elections: Who will win the battle for Bengal?
The best and worst scenario for both the BJP and the TMC is plus/minus four seats compared to their 2019 tally
Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi’s death is unfortunate but it will not bring policy changes
The tragic death of President Raisi and Foreign Minister Abdollahian comes at a time when the region is passing through a critical stage, the clash with Israel and its support to Palestine in the Gaza war. The deaths will be mourned but there will be little to no change in the substance of policies
Lok Sabha Elections: What's at stake for BJP, Congress in 5th phase of polling
Union Ministers Rajnath Singh, Smriti Irani and Piyush Goyal will battle it out from Lucknow, Amethi and Mumbai North, respectively. Rahul Gandhi, too, is in the fray from Rae Bareli. Here are details of some interesting contests in store from this phase
How a ‘Bharat-centric’ model can lead to sustainable, equitable development
Sanghnomics: The excessive exploitation of natural resources to fuel the material economic growth has led to severe climate change creating a potential threat to the existence of the human race on the earth. It is clear that the world needs to look at more alternative economic models
Kawardha Accident News Highlights: Chhattisgarh CM announces Rs 5 lakh as ex-gratia for kin of deceased
Chhattisgarh Accident News Highlights: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Deo Sai has announced Rs 5 lakh each as ex-gratia for the kin of the deceased and Rs 50000 will be provided to the injured.
Go out and VOTE
The best method to make more people vote is one that I have been advocating for a long time, but vested interests inimical to India have always managed to scuttle it. Basically, we need to have a scheme allowing voters to bet on the candidates of their choice
India’s AI Safety Institute should strike balance between ‘prevention’ and ‘promotion’, says Raghunath Mashelkar
An institution of this kind can ensure that artificial intelligence is responsibly leveraged to significantly improve the quality of life of people in the world’s most populous nation, feels the noted scientist
AI Alliance Shaping The Future of NCR Highlights: AI will impact teachers’, students’ productivity positively, says PhysicsWallah co-founder
AI Alliance Shaping The Future of NCR Highlights: Prateek Maheshwari, Co-founder of PhysicsWallah, says, “Every tech brings some threat. But for me, it is an amazing tool that will impact teachers’ and students’ productivity positively. Replacing teachers would be like replacing parents from our life.”
Thailand’s cannabis U-turn is a cautionary tale
After rushing to decriminalise the drug to boost its agriculture and tourism sectors, the government is having second thoughts
US Dow Jones Industrial Average broke through 40,000. It doesn't matter
The stock index’s bizarre methodology overrepresents some component companies and underrepresents others
America’s 'cable cowboy’ lost out in infrastructure boom
Wrangling media and telecoms products into business models that produce durable profits has proved to be tough going
Xi Jinping’s Europe visit works to India’s advantage
The context of Xi's visit is burgeoning European desire to consolidate a European geopolitical salience
New life breathed into telcos; what has changed?
After years of pain, the telcos look promising given the rise in digitization, higher tariffs and government measures to create a conducive landscape for companies
Heatwave mitigation — How to make heat action plans more happening?
A WWA report blames climate change for increased heatwaves; India should take note of the study to make heat action plans more effective
