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NPT divides the world into nuclear haves and have-nots. The have-nots forego the nuclear option under the treaty for safety guarantees. However, from Ukraine to Iran, it’s nuclear weapons owning states which have been aggressors. It makes a mockery of NPT and is bound to catalyse strategic questions by some states on the trade-offs involved in covert nuclear weaponisation
US and Israeli attacks hit key nuclear sites but questions remain over stash of enriched material
Allocate 10% to AI experiments now, not for hype, but to build lasting capability, unlock real value, and stay competitive in a world where applied intelligence is rapidly becoming ubiquitous
Iran’s move to potentially block the Strait of Hormuz—through which 20 percent of the world’s oil flows—has triggered global alarm. As tensions soar following US airstrikes, the stakes for global energy security and economic stability have never been higher
TCS sponsors prestigious marathons while Infosys stepped up branding activity in tennis events
It’s not the performance of the Fadnavis government which has rendered the political opposition barely visible. It’s the lack of fight and the inability to come up with a reworked strategy that has conveyed the impression that Maharashtra’s politics carries on without an opposition. It’s advantage BJP ahead of the civic polls
Indirect tax evasion touched a record high in FY25, underlining the faults in the collection system
If a rate cut happens at all, it will likely come only by year-end, once the effects of already-taken rate actions play out fully. The MPC needs time to assess the impact of its front-loaded moves.
Export controls which cause collateral damage, deliberate targeting of Indian industry by China and the overarching problem of securitization of cross-border trade pose problems. To offset these challenges, Indian diplomacy needs to work along with industry in a more coherent and effective way
Iran’s latest plans to block the Strait of Hormuz, if implemented, would affect trade by several countries, including India and China, besides unsettling energy and stock markets. This is one of the several repercussions that are likely to result from the U.S. bombing of nuclear sites in Iran
Yoga and meditation offer science-backed tools to reduce stress, sharpen focus, and foster emotional balance. The essential skills for thriving in today’s fast-paced, distraction-filled world
Human life span is increasing on the heels of great advances in medical technology. However, it doesn’t ensure that quality of life is satisfactory. Yoga is now a pillar on which enterprises are ensuring that ageing is not accompanied by undue loss of self-reliance
Development in the financial services space is a mix of good, bad and ugly. Nonetheless, the current happenings and its impact, expected to unravel in the next 12 - 18 months, will be critical in shaping the medium-term outlook for the financial services sector
Our research and opinion teams have curated a selection of articles and social media gems from the world of economy, business and finance for your weekend read
Fake cases, arbitrary arrests and political persecution are some defining characteristics of the Yunus-led administration in Bangladesh. Indeed, it is no different from the record of the deposed Sheikh Hasina-led government. The difference, if that matters, is the Yunus-led regime has likely undermined the judicial system to a greater extent in far less time
RSSFACTS: Fifty years after the Emergency, this account recalls how Indira Gandhi’s authoritarian rule was resisted by the underground movement, with the RSS and Jana Sangh playing pivotal roles in defending democracy
Corporate treasuries now hold more than 3% of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency, a stash worth $87bn
History warns that the greenback may one day be superseded as the global trade currency
Demand for homes is weakening in some markets and price points but easy inventory levels are a positive
As interest rates fall, acting as a disincentive to savers to keep money in banks they must do more to lure young savers who put their money in other assets
The race to secure supplies of rare earths has just begun, which can yield opportunities for investors as long as they don’t lose sight of the uncertainties
RBI’s rate playbook over the past decade shows strategic alignment with the Fed’s moves
Unlike his predecessor Shaktikanta Das, Malhotra has leaned decisively toward growth.
Renewable energy holds the key to meeting the country’s climate commitment. Capacity expansion of RE was aided significantly by waiver of interstate transmission charges, a policy measure that will end this month. There’s a powerful case to extend it to give the sector the stability it needs
