Visa Shock Stalls India's Talent Race

If the Indian government is indeed serious about reversing brain drain, it needs to put much more emphasis on research and innovation, especially in areas that will determine the future, asserts......

'Saudi-Pak Deal Is Not Targeted Against India'

'Nor would it have serious implications in India's relations with Saudi Arabia that stand on their own and have improved significantly in recent times, including in defence and strategic affairs.'......

'Gen Z Want Radical Change In Nepal'

'They mean business, but business as usual is unacceptable to them' IMAGE: Protesters set Nepal's parliament building on fire, September 9, 2025. Photograph: ANI Video Grab "Gen Z wants fair play......

Is Arundhati Roy Scared Of The Really Powerful?

'Arundhati Roy is like a ballerina performing on a high wire, cool, supremely at ease but conscious of all the adoring eyes on her,' notes P Vijaya Kumar. IMAGE: Arundhati Roy signs her new book......

Five Risks For The Indian Economy

India has managed high government debt-to-GDP, a slowing domestic revenue engine, lower household savings and a more hostile geopolitical environment separately in the past.But together, they......

How Could Markets Be At All-Time Highs While Portfolios Languished?

There are vexing questions around the disconnect between Nifty returns and portfolio returns, between economic growth and earnings growth, and finally, between earnings growth and market returns,......

Will GST 2.0 Fix Deeper Weaknesses?

GST 2.0 may cushion consumers against US tariffs, but like the 2019 corporate tax cut, it risks being another tactical fix rather than a structural growth strategy, expects Debashis Basu.......

Shortcuts Won't Build Industrial Capability

Any industrial policy is only as good as how it is applied and the other reforms that support it.This was as true 40 years ago as it is now, points out Debashis Basu. Photograph: Babu/Reuters  ......

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has.''Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.'A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta......

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.''Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'......

'I Smiled Each Time Amitabh Slipped'

Rajesh Khanna: 'When I saw Namak Haram, I knew my time was up.''I told Hrishida, "Here is the superstar of tomorrow".' IMAGE: Amitabh Bachchan and Rajesh Khanna in Anand. Amitabh Bachchan and......

'You Can't Understand Human Beings...'

'...without looking into yourself.''What matters most is human relationships and the human mind.' IMAGE: Roshan Mathew and Darshana Rajendran in Paradise. A film-maker, who chooses to make a......

Lara on how to save Tests in time of flourishing franchise leagues

IMAGE: 'I like the Test Championship and I think it is important to make sure that the game remains relevant.' Photograph: Paul Childs/Reuters Admitting that T20 leagues have devoured a lot of......