As G20 and Quad meetings suggest, India’s brave new diplomacy comes of age under Narendra Modi
It is Prime Minister Modi’s Midas diplomatic touch that India holds both G20 and Quad summits almost simultaneously, and yet no one complains about it
Holi week weather forecast: Warmth in North and East, heatwave in South, rains in Central India
North India will experience warm weather conditions as the maximum temperature from 7 to 9 March will be in the range of 29 to 33°c in Uttar Pradesh, Delhi NCR, Haryana and Punjab. Moderate thunderstorms and rains are likely over Rajasthan, Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh and Maharashtra
Why women's narrative should be prioritised in the sustainability debate
Even though women spend more time engaged in activities related to the environment, they own less than 10 per cent of the land worldwide, they experience poverty disproportionately, and have practically no participation in environmental decision making
Quad IS a ‘security alliance’, but the ambiguity is tactical and purposeful
This obscurity is essential, because an explicit stating of Quad’s security agenda hands a crucial negotiating leverage to the Chinese
Effective data security can keep businesses ahead in this information-driven world
Unsurprisingly, as per The Global Risks Report 2022, World Economic Forum identifies cyber risks as one of the top risks to modern businesses. The cost incurred to businesses due to data breaches has also been identified to be at record high in 2022
Explained | Abolish the monarchy: Will Harry & Meghan accept Charles’ coronation invitation
According to reports, Prince Harry, Meghan invited to King Charles's coronation, says spokesperson. But will they go or not is the big question.
In Love, At Ease: How Pramukh Swami encouraged religions to look beyond themselves and coexist
Swamishri looked beyond religious affiliations and identities, and that is why former President Kalam recalls his first impression of Pramukh Swami Maharaj as ‘a great bridge’ that connected all religions
There is a rule of law in India, business heads don’t disappear overnight: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman
The unpredictability and randomness of an authoritarian political system cannot match the stability and predictability offered by a democracy such as India
Interview | ‘Geopolitics Redefined’: A book that aims to salvage ‘punctured truths’ and expose ‘glamorised lies’
This book covers topics which have not been discussed before, such as cyber geopolitics, aviation, the transition from Bharat to India, soft power, and the differences between Bharat and India
Modi’s 7 ‘little’ gamechangers which other PMs thought were beneath them
When talking about Modi’s accomplishments, one may tend to get stuck at the big things: Fifth largest economy, scrapping Article 370, GST, IBC, Ram Mandir, Balakot strike… But perhaps his bigger accomplishments lie in his attention to the small things
Why Mughlai paratha isn't Mughal at all
Perhaps it's best not to overthink—or overstate—its Mughal origins and simply enjoy it!
Right Word | Punjab in Crisis: Are we ready to learn from the past, or condemned to repeat it?
The lame-duck response of the state government reminds one of the late 1970s and early 1980s when a similar approach had resulted in the rise of separatist leader Sant Jarnail Singh Bhindranwale
From 'provider' to 'enabler': How Bihar's budgetary policies reflect paradigm shift
Bihar’s 10.98 per cent growth is third among the top five fastest-growing states in the country. Yet the state is again likely to generate a revenue surplus and the fiscal deficit is likely to be contained at 2.98 per cent of state GDP that is within the FRBM limits of 3.0 per cent
How SC verdict on EC appointments is a road map for the future of Indian democracy
The highest court of the land has chosen to include the Leader of Opposition and CJI along with the Prime Minister in a special committee to advise the President to appoint the Chief Election Commissioner and his two colleagues. This enhances India’s shining reputation as the largest democracy
Explained: Here's why the trailer of Priyanka Chopra and Richard Madden's Citadel has been delayed
Prime Video debuted first-look images for the highly anticipated action-spy thriller Citadel, revealing that the series will premiere exclusively on Prime Video on Friday, April 28, with two adrenaline-fueled episodes, followed by a new episode released weekly every Friday through May 26.
Northeast Polls and BJP: Five key takeaways
In Nagaland, where BJP was a junior partner in the previous government, the party has replicated its previous seats tally and increased its own vote-share to 18.9% in a clear majority for the NDPP-BJP alliance
We are trying to stop a war imposed on us by West: Sergey Lavrov at Raisina Dialogue
The Russian foreign minister says Moscow has excellent relations with both India and China and none is at expense of the other
Lessons for India: Ohio train derailment a call to revisit hazardous goods transit norms, check disaster response
The government has ruled out privatizing Indian Railways but has opened up routes on which private players can operate their own locomotives
As G20 foreign ministers’ meet concludes, India’s inches closer to its aspiration to become a leading global power
India may be battling many challenges of its own and that definitely includes an unequal trade relationship that it shares with China, but that’s not stopping it from seeking a greater role globally
Explained: Was it right to throw Harry & Meghan out of Frogmore Cottage
British newspaper columnist Jan Moir says, “Thank you Your Majesty for giving spoilt ‘manbaby’ Prince Harry and his wife a kick up the backside.”