India and the new economics of constraintIndia is attempting to rise in a world shaped increasingly by AI, fractured supply chains, geopolitical rivalry, slowing globalisation, and...
26 May, 2026, 10.20 AM IST
A $2.89 trillion military surge signals the sharpest global arms buildup since WWIIThe surge in global military budgets is astonishing, with nations investing heavily in their defense capabilities in response to escalating...
24 May, 2026, 08.49 AM IST
New OTT releases this week (May 18-May 24): 10 new movies and shows on Netflix, JioHotstar, Prime Video & moreThis week's OTT releases offer a diverse slate, from courtroom dramas like System and horror mysteries like The Mummy to spy thrillers in J...
22 May, 2026, 07.00 AM IST
A nation of sporting moments, not yet a sporting cultureIndia celebrates sports in flashes, with non-cricket athletes often struggling for recognition and financial security. Despite government s...
20 May, 2026, 01.21 PM IST
Xi Jinping's 'Thucydides Trap' warning: Is China outsmarting the US without engaging in actual conflict?China employs a strategy of subduing rivals without fighting, a tactic evident in its diplomatic approach. This method has allowed China to...
19 May, 2026, 12.01 AM IST
Why Pakistan backstabs the US, and always gets away with itFor decades, the US grappled with Pakistan's dual role as a terror war ally and a supporter of militant groups. Despite accusations of shel...
12 May, 2026, 08.46 PM IST
West Bengal’s Delhi wall may disappear: What schemes could BJP rule in Kolkata unlock?West Bengal's long-standing political clashes with the central government over welfare schemes are set to change. With the BJP now in power...
09 May, 2026, 10.57 AM IST
Vijay's TVK: Numbers matter but the genie can't go back in the bottleTamil Nadu's political landscape is in flux as the Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) emerges as the single-largest party but falls short of a ...
07 May, 2026, 03.51 PM IST
Sridhar Vembu calls for re-election in Tamil Nadu, says numbers ‘don’t add up’, TN deserves betterTamil Nadu faces political uncertainty after actor Vijay's party emerged as the largest but without a majority. Zoho's Sridhar Vembu sugges...
07 May, 2026, 09.38 AM IST
What’s next for TVK's Vijay: Will he join hands with Congress or form alliance with DMK or AIADMK?Tamil Nadu politics has a new force. Actor Vijay’s party, Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK), has made a significant impact in the assembly ele...
05 May, 2026, 02.43 PM IST
Tamil Nadu election impact: Sun TV Network shares plunge 10% as Vijay’s TVK heads for big upsetActor-turned-politician C Joseph Vijay's Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) is poised to disrupt Tamil Nadu's long-standing Dravidian party dom...
04 May, 2026, 11.28 AM IST
Dum Dum Uttar Assembly Election Results 2026: Among TMC's Chandrima Bhattacharya, BJP's Sourav Sikdar & CPIM's Dipsita Dhar, who is winning?Dum Dum Uttar holds its breath as counting for the Assembly seat begins. The constituency, a key part of North 24 Parganas, saw a fierce co...
04 May, 2026, 06.00 AM IST
'Scholarly, Incisive, Nifty, Gifted, Hardworking Vakil Indeed': Jairam Ramesh hails Singhvi for Khera's bailJairam Ramesh, the All India Congress Committee (AICC) general secretary in-charge communications, made the remarks at a function at the In...
03 May, 2026, 09.53 PM IST
SC grants anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera in defamation, forgery caseThe Supreme Court has granted anticipatory bail to Congress leader Pawan Khera. This comes in a defamation and forgery case filed by Assam ...
02 May, 2026, 01.00 AM IST
India proverb of the day by Vishnu Sharma: ‘A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend’; Panchatantra’s lessons on choosing wisdom over blind loyaltyAn ancient Indian proverb of the day from the Panchatantra, 'A wise enemy is better than a foolish friend,' highlights the value of intelli...
01 May, 2026, 07.44 PM IST
West Bengal records historic 92.47% voter turnout in two-phase polls, highest since independenceWest Bengal Phase 2 Elections 2026 voter turnout: West Bengal concluded a fiercely contested Assembly election with a record 91.66% voter t...
30 Apr, 2026, 03.43 PM IST
Assam Exit Poll Results 2026: Can Himanta Biswa Sarma lead BJP to another win?Assam Exit Poll Results 2026: Exit polls predict a second consecutive term for Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the BJP-led NDA in As...
29 Apr, 2026, 11.05 PM IST