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Let me clarify at the outset. This piece is not about trade and tariffs being played out by the only superpower in the world, simply because that is out of comprehension of lesser mortals like yours truly. Rather, this is about those tricks that we all witness day in and day out, in ads and…
Trade deal is in farmers’ interest. Boost to manufacturing will create factory jobs, reduce pressure on farming India has eight more days to close a trade deal with Trump. A delay would be costly because US is India’s largest trading partner, absorbing 18% of goods exports. Without a deal, the tariff on those goods will…
In the Satyuga, a time of divine rule, a powerful Asura named Tarakasura rose to dominance. While the Devas and Asuras constantly clashed for control of the three realms, Lord Shiva had withdrawn from the world. After the tragic death of his beloved wife Sati, Shiva left behind worldly duties and entered deep meditation in…
Ding!Your old school WhatsApp group stirs to life at 11:03 pm A blurred photo of your decaying alma mater appears, captioned: “Still remember those golden days?” Soon, the digital chatter explodes with declarations of nostalgia and urgent, yet never-happening, reunion plans. You scroll. You smile. You feel a gentle tug at something deep. Then you…
A good manager makes himself irrelevant. No, this is not a resignation letter. It’s a management philosophy. Also, a spiritual awakening. And possibly a startup idea if you’re desperate enough for Series A. Jordan B. Peterson, everyone’s favourite psychology professor-turned-YouTube lightning rod, dropped this line with the clarity of a man who’s spent enough time…
Liberals all over the world say they love democracy, but they also take the lead in questioning the actions and claims of democracies, be it India, Israel, or the United States. Operation Sindoor was a stupendous military success, as our armed forces hit Pakistan’s airbases, forcing its quarrelsome generals to beg for peace. And yet,…
Mother is a primary companion of all humans and animals. She supports the baby from conception to adulthood in various forms, such as a feeder, protector, nurturer, empathizer, instiller of family values and traditional knowledge and teacher at the primary level. The first word spoken by a human being is “maa” and perhaps it may…
The internet exploded with recently the viral memes over a rail overbridge in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, featuring a baffling sharp 90-degree turn. But as the laughter faded, a more serious concern lingered—how did a basic design oversight escape layers of technical scrutiny and public accountability? The episode, eventually leading to a redesign, is not an…
Despite growing discourse on inclusion, queer and trans people are still systemically excluded from institutions, livelihoods, and decision-making spaces. While conversations around diversity and inclusion have gained visibility in recent years, queer and trans individuals—particularly those from Dalit, Bahujan, Adivasi, working class, and other marginalised backgrounds—continue to face systemic exclusion across policy, civil society, academia,…
Eleven years ago, Modi inherited an economy in dire straits. Growth was slowing, inflation was high, the rupee was volatile, fiscal and current account deficits were unsustainably high, and a bad loan problem was sapping investor confidence. The much dreaded stagflation seemed a distinct possibility. Read full story on TOI+ Facebook Twitter Linkedin Email Disclaimer…
