Charting the global economy: US employment declines unexpectedlyThe El Niño on track to become the most powerful of the past 76 years is strengthening rapidly, posing a major threat to fragile economies ...
09 Aug, 2026, 09.09 AM IST
'Thanos was right'? Scientists say Earth's population may need to be halved to save the planetA new study suggests gradually reducing the global population to four billion by 2200. This aims to ease pressure on Earth's ecosystems and...
04 Aug, 2026, 07.32 PM IST
India's next election could be decided by Gen Zs in Hindi heartlandIndia's next election could hinge on Gen Z voters concentrated in the Hindi heartland. A TOI analysis based on UN population estimates, Cen...
02 Aug, 2026, 03.25 PM IST
After making inroads into healthcare, private equity players are targeting India's schoolsAs private equity firms turn their attention to India's school education sector, they are adopting innovative investment strategies. By foc...
02 Aug, 2026, 08.56 AM IST
How are you, dad? A lush-green Indian state is grappling with an ageing problemKerala, India's fastest-ageing state, is emerging as a blueprint for tackling the country's ageing population and elderly care challenges. ...
01 Aug, 2026, 12.37 PM IST
Global developed market debt to hit record $75.8 trillion by end of 2026: FitchGovernment debt in developed nations will reach $75.8 trillion by 2026. This debt burden represents 104% of gross domestic product for thes...
22 Jul, 2026, 09.19 AM IST
Maruti Suzuki's no-frills cars once ruled India. Then buyers demanded frills as market share drops to near all-time lowFor years, Suzuki reigned supreme in India's automotive landscape, but changing buyer interests are challenging this status. As consumers i...
20 Jul, 2026, 05.39 PM IST
Japan's imperial family is diminishing. Plan for male-only succession could make it worseJapan's parliament enacted a historic revision to its Imperial House Law on Friday. This law insists only paternal-lineage men can become e...
17 Jul, 2026, 08.52 AM IST
Crunch time for lifestyle diseases as govt plans fitness pushIndia's government is planning new incentives to combat rising lifestyle diseases. Subsidised gym memberships and employer wellness program...
13 Jul, 2026, 12.13 AM IST
OECD faces $500 billion productivity hit by 2040 as ageism keeps older workers sidelined: WEFAgeism may cost OECD economies nearly $500 billion in productivity losses by 2040. Older workers face longer unemployment spells and struct...
11 Jul, 2026, 05.48 PM IST
The Founder and CEO of Prologis on Staying Ahead of Disruptive ChangeOver the past four decades, Prologis has grown into the world’s largest real estate investment trust (REIT), with $215 billion in assets un...
03 Jul, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Japan’s rush to India: The big story behind the Modi-Takaichi summitJapanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's India visit comes as Japanese investments accelerate across banking, manufacturing, infrastructure...
01 Jul, 2026, 04.53 PM IST
Japan plans sovereign AI model, 10 million AI robotsJapan plans to develop a homegrown artificial intelligence model and have 10 million AI-equipped robots operating in more than a dozen sect...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.42 AM IST
Japan visa rules push out foreign residentsJapan's tightening visa rules are threatening the livelihoods of foreign entrepreneurs, including Nepalese restaurant owner Budhathoki Samj...
01 Jul, 2026, 10.12 AM IST
Money can't buy success in World Cup for gulf nations like Saudi Arabia and QatarGulf nations like Saudi Arabia and Qatar invested extensively in soccer and infrastructure, yet both faced disappointing exits from the Wor...
30 Jun, 2026, 12.58 AM IST
India-Japan Summit: Deepening economic ties and strategic investment opportunities for next decadePrime Minister Takaichi's visit to India highlights a robust economic partnership, with Japan a key player in India's infrastructure and au...
29 Jun, 2026, 11.03 PM IST
‘Still walking, still working, still sharp’: Mumbai nutritionist shares 6 habits Japanese people follow to live a long, healthy lifeMumbai nutritionist Sanya Wadhera shared insights into Japan's remarkable longevity, highlighting daily habits that foster a vibrant elderl...
25 Jun, 2026, 09.03 AM IST