OPINION | The enduring impact of judicial dissent
A dissent in the Supreme Court may not be an explanation in a lost cause. Jurisprudence is filled with examples where a subsequent generation saw merit in the logic undergirding an earlier dissent and mainstreamed it
OPINION | Two Countries, One Outcome: Why H-1B fees aren’t the real problem
The fuss over H-1B fees misses an important point: it’s a political response to the uneven distribution of globalization’s spoils. The U.S. will keep getting talent, but along with India it has to find a way to spread benefits of economic growth to offset more backlash
OPINION | Tiger! Tiger! In fading sight
Two decades ago, tigers had been poached out of existence in Sariska Tiger Reserve. They were later re-introduced through a complicated translocation process. Now they face a renewed threat: mining
OPINION | KRBL episode is a milestone in ensuring board accountability
Independent director Anil Chaudhary’s resignation was extraordinary: it was accompanied by a detailed account of governance issues at the company. It stands out when seen in the backdrop of the poor record of Independent Directors in protecting stakeholder interest
RIP to safe havens
When the going gets tough, investors are struggling to find a place to hide
OPINION | Rethinking the POSH Act: Ensuring protection for women in all professional spaces
The Supreme Court upheld that political parties aren't workplaces under the POSH Act, excluding women in politics from legal protections against harassment, highlighting urgent need to expand the law's scope
A new dawn for Bihar skies: PM Modi puts Bihar on world's aviation map
Purnea took a major step forward in air connectivity as Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Interim Terminal Building at the New Civil Enclave of Purnea Airport.
Bond Strategy Reset: Ditch ultra-long issuance
The spreads beyond 10-year bond yield have widened and the curve has steepened
Chart of the Day | Decoding the August core sector data
Month-on-month growth tells a more nuanced story than headline numbers suggest
US sanctions on Chabahar Port are a gain for China
The Trump administration's decision to revoke sanctions exemptions on Iran's Chabahar port reveals a troubling pattern of strategic incoherence that may ultimately benefit China while undermining America's long-term interests in Central Asia
Reopening of PLI for ACs and LEDs to drive self-reliance
The current window for select white goods offers mid-sized firms to tap into a growing market as supply chains get localized and entry barriers have become lower. While the intention is commendable, implementation is not without challenges
Will RBI focus on liquidity over rate cuts next week?
India's banking system faces a severe liquidity shortage ahead of the RBI policy meet, prompting emergency ₹1.5 lakh crore injections as overnight rates surge above the repo rate
What to make of the Pakistan-Saudi defence deal?
The recent defence deal between Saudi Arabia and Pakistan has wide ranging implications for several countries including India, the Arab world, Israel and the U.S. Much depends on whether the Saudi intention is limited to gaining capability to counter Israel or will it try to empower Pakistan as well
OPINION | Belated European recognition for Palestinian statehood is a response to popular empathy but lacks teeth
UK and France have taken the lead to diverge from the US position on Palestinian statehood. But on their own, there’s little they can do to bring about a viable Palestinian state. As for India, it’s possible to do better in balancing strategic interests with a humanitarian impulse
India must harness AI potential to boost trade
The huge potential of AI in catalysing trade and economic growth, globally and locally, was highlighted in two separate reports recently
OPINION | Refusing mediation should come at a cost
Mediation in India today is too often a box to be ticked, a hollow formality. Without a credible cost for walking away, mediation will remain symbolic. With such consequences, however, it could become the pressure valve India’s clogged courts desperately need
Chart of the Day: H1B visa sucker punch -- What’s at stake for Indian IT?
H1B employees may be only a slice of the workforce but are a very valuable one. Replacing them will be an expensive endeavour. All this, when valuations appear plump
OPINION | Why is the world ready for Ayurveda now?
Ayurveda, the world’s oldest healthcare system, is experiencing a resurgence as it aligns with modern wellness trends. Its focus on prevention, mental health, and sustainable living is gaining scientific validation and global recognition
A health check for interest rate-sensitive stocks
The upcoming MPC meeting will play a key role in determining how stocks that are sensitive to interest rate movements perform
OPINION | India faces diplomatic test amid Nepal's political upheaval
Nepal's Gen Z protests and political turmoil challenge India’s diplomacy, testing its Neighborhood First policy. India seeks to balance cautious optimism with strategic engagement as Nepal undergoes significant political changes
OPINION | Redesigning UPI infrastructure for the digital economy's next phase
As UPI grows exponentially, banks must modernize their infrastructure to ensure scalability, security, and compliance. Two strategies, sidecar switch or full replacement, offer paths to meet evolving demands and regulatory expectations
Nvidia and OpenAI are mostly performing for the algorithm
If Monday’s deal seems performative, perhaps that’s the point
GST cuts to fuel demand — But is consumption already at full throttle?
The latest GST rate reductions aim to boost consumption, but data show India is already operating near peak demand levels
Policymakers missed what Project 25 spelled out for India
The Trump administration's recent moves against India—from H-1B visa restrictions to tariff threats—weren't sudden policy shifts but predictable outcomes clearly outlined in the Heritage Foundation's Project 25 blueprint
OPINION | The Wire Across the Roof of the World: China pushes the clean electricity frontier
China is stringing an extension cord across the roof of the world. If it hums as planned, it will light coastal cities and lock the Tibetan plateau more firmly into the national core. It is a lesson in how clean energy and state power can travel together
