So, who's a crony capitalist? India favours state support for national champions, not the patronage-driven ineptMisconceptions abound when it comes to crony capitalists. Their fortunes are not merely a product of their proximity to those in power, but...
28 Oct, 2025, 11.57 PM IST
In going after his foes, Trump sets a precedent that could haunt his alliesPresident Trump's administration is establishing dangerous precedents by prosecuting former officials and using government power against po...
29 Sep, 2025, 06.29 AM IST
Elon Musk vows to launch 'America Party' if Trump’s ‘insane’ spending bill passesElon Musk, once a Trump ally, is fiercely criticizing the US President's proposed "One Big, Beautiful Bill," deeming it fiscally irresponsi...
01 Jul, 2025, 07.38 AM IST
Wake up and smell the communalism — in case you thought it had gone coldDuring the India-Pakistan conflict, the government appointed a Muslim spokesperson. This aimed to project a secular image. However, social ...
20 May, 2025, 10.51 PM IST
Elon Musk sparks outrage over ‘fat-shaming’ meme as DOGE faces fresh controversyElon Musk faced backlash for resharing a controversial meme on X, perceived as fat-shaming overweight women and government workers. This in...
09 Feb, 2025, 12.27 AM IST
Revealed: The surprising amount Kamala Harris's Campaign spent on Uber Eats and ice creamFollowing the Democratic Party's election loss on November 5, reports of lavish expenditures by Kamala Harris's campaign have sparked signi...
17 Nov, 2024, 11.24 PM IST
MVA is Maharashtra's political future; no room for Sena- BJP reunion, says Sanjay Raut"The message from his speech was that the Maha Vikas Aghadi, comprising the Shiv Sena, NCP and Congress, is the political future of Maharas...
30 Jan, 2022, 12.47 PM IST
Brands may pull back from advertising on Twitter amid company's face-off with government"Brands will have to be very careful now and they will hedge their bets. Companies move away from advertising on the platforms which are un...
11 Feb, 2021, 08.55 PM IST
View: Electoral bonds a red herring in campaign finance reformPolitics costs money. Indians are proud of their democracy but choose not to fund it as individual citizens.
12 Apr, 2019, 07.54 PM IST
Lalu Prasad, Nitish Kumar indulging in caste politics: Ramvilas PaswanUnion Ministers Ram Vilas Paswan, Ram Kripal Yadav and senior BJP leader of Bihar Sushil Kumar Modi attacked the two in a public meeting he...
04 Jul, 2015, 10.00 PM IST
Free market economics: Can PM Modi change the narrative?The country now has in Prime Minister Narendra Modi an outstanding salesman of ideas who could transform the master narrative of our politi...
02 Nov, 2014, 01.32 PM IST
Why no one talks about the root causes of corruption in IndiaRahul Gandhi's dramatic denunciation of the ordinance that aimed to protect convicted politicians has shaken up the system.
08 Oct, 2013, 03.55 PM IST
Expecting companies law to turn firms into role models in philanthropy & governance unrealisticCSR activity that does not add to profits, at least in the medium term, is misuse of shareholder funds and must be shunned.
10 Aug, 2013, 04.01 AM IST
Fake faces"For those who put hypocrisy as the first among the vices, their horror is enhanced precisely".
15 Sep, 2012, 06.05 AM IST
- The Murdoch saga has itself become high tabloid drama
It is probably fitting that the scandal engulfing Rupert Murdoch's media empire in Britain is the perfect tabloid story.
22 Jul, 2011, 08.46 AM IST
- Roach spars with Krugman over China's yuan policy
Morgan Stanley Asia chairman Stephen Roach said Paul Krugman’s call to push China to allow a stronger yuan is 'very bad' advice. Market: To...
20 Mar, 2010, 12.55 AM IST
- Hypocrisy on food prices
Political debate on food prices has attained a high level of hypocrisy.
24 Feb, 2010, 05.14 AM IST