Maharajah of tariffs coming to table: Trump aide on India

Ahead of trade talks between Indian and United States officials in Delhi, White House trade advisor Peter Navarro said India, which has the 'highest tariffs' of any major country, is 'coming to the......

Has Karur Tragedy Halted Vijay's Political Rise?

The Karur tragedy has exposed the huge gaps in Vijay's understanding of realpolitik, elections and political administration, asserts N Sathiya Moorthy. IMAGE: Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam Founder......

Life From A Hospital Room

Thanks to a close one's illness, I have seen quite a few hospital rooms in the past half a year or so.They have revived my respect for life reinterpreted via its essentials, notes Shyam G Menon.......

BJP And The Long-Standing Preamble Dream

BJP and RSS leaders are once again pushing to remove the words 'secular' and 'socialist' from the Constitution's Preamble, showing a deeper effort to change India's identity from a diverse,......

'Growth-inflation data will determine MPC's future actions'

'Economic activity appears to have peaked in the second quarter of FY26, with industrial output, exports, and business confidence all softening from October 2025.' Illustration: Dominic......

SUVs rule resale market despite small cars getting cheaper

Data from used-car platforms suggest that buyer preferences have remained broadly stable post-GST, with SUVs retaining their dominance even as price adjustments played out across segments. Kindly......

India GDP estimated to grow at 7.5 pc in FY26

India's real gross domestic product (GDP) is likely to grow at 7.5 per cent in FY26 and moderate to 7 per cent in the subsequent fiscal year, a domestic rating agency said on Wednesday.......

Gas Lamplighters To Panda Nannies: 8 Weird Jobs Around The World

We all know the classic careers. Engineers, doctors, architects, teachers, lawyers. Professions have evolved and some have gotten more niche. Veterinary acupuncturist. Dynamic Social Integrator.......

Agra Review: Uncomfortable Watch

Agra is weird, even ambitiously so, as the film moves between being disturbing and just plain odd, it doesn't fully land on either side, observes Mayur Sanap. Kanu Behl's Agra is not a......

'I Haven't Felt Like I Am Being Typecast Yet'

'I found the role quite challenging as I have never done anything like this before. I was uncertain as to how I will pull it off. But with each challenge there was a different level of excitement......

'Fans Threaten Me And Say...'

'...and say that if I don't wear a sari, they will unfollow me.''Today, if I have 2.9 million followers on Instagram, out of that, the majority is from the South.''Telugu has given me the most fame......

Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1: Awe And Wonder

Rishab Shetty's Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 is an ambitious, bold update of the ideas of the first film on a much bigger canvas, discovers Arjun Menon. Kantara: A Legend Chapter-1 is a film......

Abhishek Sharma's batting: There's method in the madness

New Zealand batter Mark Chapman said Abhishek Sharma’s breathtaking six-hitting is driven by planning and game awareness, adding that the Kiwis will look to learn from the Indian opener ahead of......

'India can't win the World Cup without him'

'SKY's willingness to adjust for the greater good brings out the best in the team,' says Dale Steyn IMAGE: Suryakumar Yadav's calm leadership has India playing fearless cricket. Photograph:......

'Tighten your technique..' Dada's blunt advice to Gill

Former Team India skipper Sourav Ganguly pointed out that Shubman Gill needs to tighten his techniques in English conditions, especially while playing the moving ball outside the off-stump. IMAGE:......

PIX: First Colombian woman to beat a former World No 1

IMAGE: World No 53 Camila Osorio ousted four-time Grand Slam champion Naomi Osaka in straight sets in the first round at Indian Wells. Photographs: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images/Reuters Former......

Knew my strengths, believed in myself: Shreyas Iyer

'I always had the belief that my performance and my sincerity will bring back the opportunity.' IMAGE: Shreyas Iyer has built himself into one of India's most consistent middle order batters in......