The war that helped India regain its military confidence

'India was in no position to wage another war in 1965, having suffered a morale-shattering defeat in 1962. The three services were in the middle of a modernisation and expansion phase and therefore......

The war that helped India regain its military confidence

'India was in no position to wage another war in 1965, having suffered a morale-shattering defeat in 1962. The three services were in the middle of a modernisation and expansion phase and therefore......

Afghan polls: Democracy in difficult times

Dr Shanthie Mariet D'Souza, associate fellow, Institute for Defence Studies and Analyses, New Delhi, on the candidates and issues at stake in the Afghan elections The twin rocket attacks on the......

10 things to know about Gita Gopinath, IMF's new chief economist

On October 1 Indian-American Gita Gopinath was appointed chief economist of the International Monetary Fund. Announcing her appointment, IMF Managing Director Christine Lagarde hailed the......

An energy superpower? Not India!

At least not soon.Arunabha Ghosh on why India will increasingly become an energy great power, but not an energy hegemon. IMAGE: India has to find its voice, articulate concerns, and navigate the......

Rajan sets inflation fight, bank books clean-up as priorities

Reserve Bank Governor Raghuram Rajan on Thursday said the central bank will continue its focus on taming inflation, speeding up resolution of distressed projects and ensuring enough capital for......

India remains in a sweet spot from a long-term perspective: Kapil Bali

Kapil Bali (bottom, left), CEO, YES Securities India shares his thoughts with Puneet Wadhwa on the road ahead for the markets and the sectors that should gain with an improvement in the economy.......