Quote of the day by French philosopher Jean-Paul Sartre: 'Life begins on the other side of despair. Life is nothing until it is lived...' ; lessons on treating failures as learning lessons from Nobel-prize winning scholarLife's true meaning emerges beyond despair, as philosopher Jean Paul Sartre famously stated. He believed we craft our own purpose through c...
25 Jun, 2026, 05.04 PM IST
Cuba unveils historic package of free-market reformsIn a landmark speech to National Assembly, Prime Minister Manuel Marrero detailed 176 measures aimed at rolling back the state's role in th...
20 Jun, 2026, 06.52 AM IST
Doubled in 5 years: India's military-industrial moment has arrivedIndia's defence production has surged to a record Rs 1.78 lakh crore in FY26, nearly quadrupling since 2013-14. This growth, fueled by the ...
17 Jun, 2026, 02.45 PM IST
Iran war is a 'wake-up call' for Southeast Asia's energy sector, report saysA war in Iran has highlighted significant energy risks for Southeast Asia. The region faces a potential tripling of its energy import bill ...
16 Jun, 2026, 03.13 PM IST
Pema Khandu inaugurates Arunachal Pradesh Bamboo & Cane Technology Centre at Gungu near ItanagarArunachal Pradesh Chief Minister Pema Khandu inaugurated a new Bamboo and Cane Technology Centre. with an aim to transform the state's bamb...
15 Jun, 2026, 08.01 PM IST
CEA Nageswaran cites East Asia, says protection must be tied to productivity and global competitivenessChief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran highlighted that East Asian economies like China, South Korea, and Vietnam succeeded by offerin...
14 Jun, 2026, 06.07 PM IST
India's productivity gap with China widens despite strong GDP growth; manufacturing leap still missing: ReportIndia's labour productivity gap with China has widened significantly since 2000, despite strong economic growth. The country has yet to ach...
13 Jun, 2026, 12.27 PM IST
India's biggest trade bet comes with six red flagsIndia may be adding more trade partners, but its latest FTA report card comes with several red marks. A new study by the Global Trade Resea...
09 Jun, 2026, 11.58 AM IST
India needs to remove tax friction for more FDIIndia is looking to boost foreign investment by reforming its tax system. Recent proposals aim to simplify taxes on foreign holdings. The c...
04 Jun, 2026, 11.40 PM IST
Vietnam BrahMos deal already signed, Indonesia pact in final stages: Defence Secretary RK SinghIndia's Defence Secretary Rajesh Kumar Singh revealed BrahMos missile deals with Vietnam and Indonesia are progressing. Vietnam's deal is r...
30 May, 2026, 07.38 PM IST
Loud, broken, baffling: Britain reflects on America at 250 in the age of TrumpBritons view America in 2026 through the lens of President Donald Trump. This perception often precedes any admiration for the nation's qua...
21 May, 2026, 10.03 AM IST
If India wants faster growth, it must first solve its female labour force participation problemIndia's female workforce participation lags behind peer nations. Boosting this rate could significantly increase GDP. Experts suggest focus...
20 May, 2026, 12.04 AM IST
‘Log ab thali nahi bajayenge’: Entrepreneur says austerity measures won’t work in long run, warns rupee may crash to Rs 150 against dollarJayant Mundhra, founder of Biz News+, warns India's rupee could fall to Rs 150 against the US dollar due to heavy import reliance. He argue...
17 May, 2026, 04.40 PM IST
Capital goods boom, apparel bust: India's manufacturing growth is concentrated where it creates the fewest jobsIndia's industrial growth shows a worrying divide. Capital-intensive sectors driven by domestic demand are performing well. However, labor-...
15 May, 2026, 11.01 PM IST
India Inc must move beyond protectionism to become global manufacturing hub: Niti Aayog's Rajiv GaubaNiti Aayog member Rajiv Gauba emphasized the government's commitment to trust-based governance reforms, focusing on granular changes at sta...
13 May, 2026, 12.20 AM IST
Observe and shock absorb: To ride out this oil crisis, focus should be on well-targeted support, not broad price suppressionIndia is navigating a critical oil import challenge. The government's approach of keeping fuel prices steady faces fiscal and equity questi...
12 May, 2026, 05.52 PM IST
Reforms will continue; industry needs to spend more on R&D, shed protectionist instinct: NITI MemberNITI Aayog Member Rajiv Gauba urged Indian industry to boost R&D investment and shed protectionism to become a global production hub. He em...
12 May, 2026, 04.16 PM IST