The politics of 'Thalapathy': How Vijay’s films built the image of a people’s leaderTamil Nadu Elections 2026: Vijay's electoral success in Tamil Nadu was not sudden. For years, his films positioned him as a protector of th...
08 May, 2026, 08.37 AM IST
The great Bengal disconnect for Nifty bulls: 3 massive worries that are overshadowing the BJP election winDespite the BJP's electoral victory in West Bengal, the Indian stock market experienced a significant downturn. Surging crude oil prices an...
05 May, 2026, 03.37 PM IST
How the three Ms and paramilitary forces may have played a major role in West Bengal outcome 2026In the 2026 assembly elections of West Bengal, Mamata Banerjee, known for her long, strong hold over the state, faced unexpected hurdles. T...
04 May, 2026, 10.24 PM IST
Election impact on stock market explained: What likely BJP win in West Bengal means for investorsWest Bengal's election results signal a significant political shift with the BJP leading, prompting a surge in market sentiment. Analysts a...
04 May, 2026, 03.50 PM IST
Trump draws Marie Antoinette comparisons as he leans into the gilded trappings of the presidencyPresident Donald Trump's attention to grand White House projects like a new ballroom draws criticism. Opponents say this shows he is out of...
17 Apr, 2026, 09.41 AM IST
H1B visas: Why is Trump making a pragmatic pivot?US President Donald Trump is changing his tune on H-1B visas. He now supports bringing in skilled foreign workers to boost American industr...
20 Nov, 2025, 06.34 PM IST
Keir Starmer calls on Labour to unite in defining battleLabour is well behind Reform in opinion polls, and Starmer kicked off its annual conference in the city of Liverpool by exhorting members t...
28 Sep, 2025, 11.50 PM IST
View: Despite all problems, why is Modi still the most popular leader?Modi seems to understand something that the others do not about the relationship between a populist leader and voters.
11 Sep, 2020, 02.55 PM IST
Why populist leaders are shunning the punditsThe scorn for experts is not just a refusal to be impressed by fancy degrees.
24 May, 2019, 10.41 PM IST
Populism of the Right & Left: Oaktree's Howard Marks has a message for politicians wooing the poorAs a rule, populists of the right don't know how to divide the pie, says Howard Marks.
02 Apr, 2019, 04.49 PM IST
As retail investors lose faith in stocks, UBS sees negative returns in 2019Brokerage UBS expects the Nifty50 index to test 10,000 level by end of December 2019.
17 Jan, 2019, 01.36 PM IST
News does not drive markets or prices; it is the markets that drive newsNarratives create memorable and interesting stories, but they don’t create an accurate picture.
04 Apr, 2018, 08.17 AM IST
'Padman' review: The flick is like a long-drawn public-service film that's worth your moneyThe concept for this film is credited to Twinkle Khanna, because the story is based on a short tale in her book.
12 Feb, 2018, 07.56 AM IST
Gujarat frames big questions for India in 2019Now a BJP versus Congress battle will more sharply define the national political landscape, more so because four more state polls are to be...
19 Dec, 2017, 06.28 AM IST
View: Why both Narendra Modi and Donald Trump are textbook populistsPopulist parties tend to become monolithic, "with the rank-and-file clearly subordinated to a single leader.
22 Jan, 2017, 11.56 AM IST
Three ways to Brexit-proof your investments nowOne narrative in particular is getting a lot of attention: whether this referendum decision marks a tipping point toward populism that will...
29 Jun, 2016, 05.36 AM IST
Congress looks to repackage welfare schemes ahead of Lok Sabha pollsCongress has decided to put a creative spin on the Centre's welfare schemes to rid them of the perception of "doles".
25 Jan, 2014, 11.36 AM IST