Word of the Day: ObdurateWord of the Day: In an era shaped by polarisation and entrenched viewpoints, obdurate has gained renewed relevance. Whether describing poli...
29 Jan, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
Word of the Day: PervicaciousWord of the day: Pervicacious is a word that captures the fine line between persistence and inflexibility. Rooted in centuries-old Latin, i...
28 Jan, 2026, 12.31 PM IST
As shutdown drags on, US voters see blame game threatening Democrats and RepublicansA government shutdown is severely impacting Virginia's economy, particularly its military and civil service sectors, leading to widespread ...
05 Oct, 2025, 03.42 PM IST
India refuses to play 'dead economy'. Will Trump back off?In response to U.S. tariffs and disparaging remarks, India has asserted its stance on trade negotiations. Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal em...
01 Aug, 2025, 07.44 PM IST
Is Iran next? Fall of Assad jolts a vulnerable leadershipIran's foreign policy is in disarray after the downfall of Syrian President Bashar al-Assad, a key ally. With its "Axis of Resistance" weak...
11 Dec, 2024, 10.09 AM IST
Iran-Israel war: How it may impact investorsThe Indian stocks with an Israeli connection include Adani Ports, Sun Pharma, Dr Reddy’s and Lupin, NMDC, Kalyan Jewellers, and Titan. Furt...
17 Apr, 2024, 02.40 PM IST
'I am a Zionist': How Joe Biden's lifelong bond with Israel shapes war policyDuring his visit to Israel, President Joe Biden assured Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet that he is a Zionist, highlig...
21 Oct, 2023, 08.06 PM IST
Wish you a Meri Christmas! Here's how ancient India celebrated Christ’s birth'Burra Din' as it came to be called in India was celebrated very differently indeed in Syria-and it was not even on December 25! The animal...
24 Dec, 2022, 01.03 AM IST
Urjit Patel’s resignation should be seen as a note of protest: Raghuram Rajan“Govt must take extreme care in how it proceeds further in relationship with RBI.”
11 Dec, 2018, 08.27 AM IST
Plunging oil, ore set to underline new market eraWith markets and investors focused on Yellen’s dilemma, crude oil’s crumbling fortunes is not getting the attention it deserves.
15 Dec, 2015, 03.37 AM IST
ET Recommendations: Gadget, app and bookWireless drives are not a new concept per se, but what differentiates WD My Passport Wireless is the SD card slot on the side.
08 Feb, 2015, 04.39 AM IST
Is Xi Jinping's combat-ready order to PLA a bid to win over India's strategic advantage in Chunar?It is now clear that PLA troopers did not withdraw from the Chumar area on Thursday night after talks between Xi and Narendra Modi and repo...
23 Sep, 2014, 04.01 PM IST
US debt ceiling will be important for market direction: Alastair Newton, Nomura"BJP plurality would be seen as a positive by the markets given Modi’s impressive performance", says Alastair-Newton
09 Oct, 2013, 03.17 PM IST
- FDI in India: Opposition dumps government's diluted FDI debate offer
‘Outside supporters’ - the BSP and SP - have not budged from their rollback demand. The warfare over the issue is set to escalate.
01 Dec, 2011, 12.22 PM IST
- United States in talks to pave way for Mubarak's exit
Mubarak's obduracy puts Washington in a fix, since it has gone public with calls for his exit after days of dithering.
05 Feb, 2011, 04.35 AM IST
Is the Red Dragon snarling again?India and China are on the same page on global issues, and on trade they are dancing their way to the bank.
17 Sep, 2009, 09.57 AM IST
- UPA allies wary of tough stand against the Left
A rough stand against the Left does not yet have the approval of UPA allies. As Sonia Gandhi struggles to find a way out of the nuclear dea...
24 Jun, 2008, 12.00 AM IST