'If we don't want to be the poorest large economy even in 2030, we need to be doing very much more than is being attempted.'
As their population grows in many countries, thanks to junk food and sedentary lifestyles, the world is broadening its attitude towards the obese. There are even contests like 'Miss Chubby' and exclusive shows.With the number of overweight people on the rise in India too, the trend of accepting these overweight people is catching up fast, with over-sized clothes and things readily available in special stores in popular markets.
'We have a customer base of 70,000 in India'.
'It is a gradual process of saying we want to have all the decisions across business sectors available in India as well.'
'One one hand, the BJP puts Uniform Civil Code as a goal in its manifesto, and on the other, it pushes massive discrimination against Hindus.' 'This is not sabka saath, sabka vikas. Rather it is "Haj ka saath, church ka vikas",' argues Sankrant Sanu.
Does India's most valued company give hope to its investors that they, too, might drive a Jaguar some day?
Petr Nitka's advice for Indians: 'It's time we destroyed prejudices and stereotypes'
For the first time in three years, India will register lower growth rate, but some economists believe all is not lost.
'They know it can embarrass them, as this surely isn't 1962.' 'They also know the moment they fire the first shot, all insecure powers in their front-yard, Australia to Japan and all the way westwards to India, will be brought together overnight, not something the deputy superpower wants,' says Shekhar Gupta.
'Nature does not send us a bill, so we ignore them in decision making until we hit a moment of crisis, such as the current shortage of water.'
Today humanity is churning the ocean with a thoughtless vengeance -- with toxic wastes, plastics and hazardous substances being dumped into our once pristine seas. And there is no benign Lord Shiva to rescue us from our collective greed, says Shyam Saran.
One of India's most powerful and dynamic business tycoons, Ratan Tata turns 70 today.
Sport and politics should not be mixed in an ideal world but in reality it can't happen in certain cases, feels champion shooter Abhinav Bindra amid heightened tensions between India and Pakistan in the wake of Uri terror attack.
"While the risk of a correction goes up in the near term, on a long-term basis the Indian market is on an absolutely strong footing."
'Audi is well on track for what we want to achieve.'
Apparently what happened in Australia over the course of the Sydney Test and in its immediate aftermath is, in the eyes of some at least, an Indian end run for world domination and if that doesn't strike you as hilarious even as you read it, your sense of humor needs fine-tuning.
'Even in this age of self-willed and authoritarian leaders and spontaneous gestures, a script is still written,' notes Ambassador B S Prakash, imagining the 'talking points' are for the India-US summit on June 26.
The growth of a credible, objective news media business in India requires political will and a belief in free speech.
'Till the time the MSM and Modi don't trust one another, expect more Nirmala Sitharamans springing out from nowhere,' says Sudhir Bisht.
Mukesh Ambani getting his palm read by Rakesh Sharma at USIBC Gala Dinner
'India can be the next growth leader for us.'
Negotiating the 123 agreement may be tough but well within reach, says nuclear expert Dinshaw Mistry.
Suspended spinner Saeed Ajmal is doing everything to correct his action but it is an "uphill task" for him to make it to the Pakistan team for the World Cup, says PCB chairman Shaharyar Khan.
Transcript of the chat with IT whizkid Ashank Desai.
'Equity investing should be for longer than a year's perspective.'
Premium valuations and lack of big triggers will weigh on Indian equity markets in the near term, believes Mahesh Nandurkar, India Strategist, CLSA.
Indian Navy Chief Admiral R K Dhowan enumerated a three-pronged strategy to counter the country's minified submarine fleet.
'Demonetisation will push India onto a higher growth path after a temporary dip.'
Does India's first majoritarian government that is hard-focused on economic development have it in it to provide the Muslim community the healing touch? On evidence available so far, I am not hopeful at all. Yet, like the besieged community, I too find it impossible to abandon hope in the land's millennia-old syncretic traditions, says Saisuresh Sivaswamy.
India's notoriously volatile fans showed rare maturity in accepting the end of their team's reign.
Will Citibank gain from India's position among emerging markets?
5 states that contribute just under a fifth of the Lok Sabha's seats will go to the polls early this year.
A new book reproduces original Chinese maps that contradict Chinese propaganda. The book reveals Chinese intelligence admissions that Beijing never maintained any army base, customs office or other government function in the disputed area until 1983.
Word of wisdom from K Vaitheeswaran, India's e-commerce pioneer.
The appointment of this former envoy to China assumes significance in view of preparations being made to address border issues ahead of Chinese Premier Wen Jiabao's visit to India next month.
Narayanan was officiating as NSA after the death of J N Dixit earlier this month.
Renewable energy is mistakenly restricted to electricity.
'Its three primary effects are to send the alcohol economy underground (depriving the state of revenue), to criminalise the casual drinker and to criminalise the police,' says Aakar Patel.
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