Ashok Lahiri: The economist who prefers quiet arithmetic to loud politics Ashok Lahiri brings a pragmatic, evidence-based approach to NITI Aayog, focusing on fiscal discipline and policy effectiveness. Updated: April 27, 2026 06:30 IST
Across the aisle by P Chidambaram: A decisive moment in history In a critique of the Modi government’s structural reforms, this analysis explores how the One Nation One Election (ONOE) initiative… April 26, 2026 11:34 IST
Fifth column by Tavleen Singh: Notes from a hellhole Following a controversial “hellhole” jibe shared by Donald Trump, this piece examines the uncomfortable reality of Indian migration, from “dunki”… April 26, 2026 11:12 IST
Looming cost pressures The wider current account deficit can be managed but higher inflation will impact growth April 24, 2026 21:02 IST
AI’s most formidable disruptor Anthropic is positioned well to play a pivotal role, especially in mission-critical AI systems Updated: April 24, 2026 02:05 IST
Rules after runway Last-minute concerns over Noida airport’s CEO eligibility expose regulatory drift and unsettle investor confidence April 24, 2026 00:56 IST
The myth of FDI as a cure for agriculture A majority of India’s small farmers lack the scale or resources to compete with large global agribusinesses and multinationals on… April 23, 2026 08:47 IST
AI moves into the real world In digital systems, small errors can possibly be corrected. In physical systems, they cannot. A minor misalignment in a robot… April 23, 2026 07:32 IST
BJP’s Bengal bet: Big gains, bigger test ahead BJP targets 170 seats in West Bengal with a strategy built on booth-level precision, governance narrative and welfare push as… April 23, 2026 05:30 IST
Upgrading India’s CEPA with South Korea India and South Korea look to upgrade CEPA amid geopolitical shifts, aiming to rebalance trade, boost investment and deepen economic… April 23, 2026 01:10 IST
AI alliances abroad are concentrating power and deepening India’s strategic dependence Amazon-Anthropic deal signals shift to tightly integrated AI alliances, raising concerns over concentration of compute, capital and control in global… April 23, 2026 00:59 IST
The next big opportunity for GCCs Given its demographic depth, digital infrastructure, and entrepreneurial energy, India should turn these centres into architects of the global AI… April 22, 2026 23:59 IST
War and its limits: Revisiting Gandhi in a time of conflict Cycles of retaliation remain a defining feature of modern warfare. Actions by one side are typically met with responses from… April 22, 2026 19:06 IST
There are compelling grounds for India to gear up for IMEC Disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz highlight the urgency for India to accelerate the IMEC corridor to secure energy flows… April 22, 2026 01:17 IST
Noida’s workers expose the fault line between India’s economic ambition and labour market reality Noida worker unrest highlights stagnant wages, rising inequality, and poor job quality, raising concerns over India’s growth and employment model. April 22, 2026 00:37 IST
Jumping jack flash Despite hitting all-time lows, there is a significant probability that we could be seeing rupee levels that most people have… April 21, 2026 05:41 IST
As experts differ on AI trajectory, markets can only reflect collective expectations of the present Artificial intelligence is creating both risks and opportunities for Indian IT services firms, as productivity gains in coding threaten traditional… April 21, 2026 05:04 IST
A spate of near-misses and weak oversight exposes the strain beneath India’s aviation growth story A series of near-miss incidents and recurring technical faults have exposed deep structural issues in India’s aviation sector, raising concerns… Updated: April 21, 2026 19:56 IST
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