Why India-US Trade Deal Is Delayed

A trade deal makes sense only if it is fair and reciprocal. If the cost is strategic dependence or loss of policy space, waiting is the wiser option, asserts Ajay Srivastava. Illustration: Dominic......

'Age Shouldn't Be A Factor When You Want To Realise A Dream'

'I was embarrassed that I was learning a martial art form at 55. I thought what will people say? I kept it a secret even from my husband.' IMAGE: Shailaja Nair. Photographs: Kind courtesy Shailaja......

How Operation Sindoor Changed Security Doctrine

'Some success has been achieved in raising the costs of terrorism for Pakistan.' IMAGE: A Jash-e-Mohammad building in Bahawalpur, Pakistan, on May 7, 2025 after it was hit by an Indian missile......

'India Should Move Quickly As Conditions Change'

'The real story of 2025 is that India officially stopped being a 'market of the future' and started acting as the world's primary economic engine.' IMAGE: United States President Donald John Trump......

After Yes stake buy, Japan's SMBC gets RBI nod for wholly owned subsidiary

Months after picking up 24.21 per cent stake in private sector lender Yes Bank, Japan’s Sumitomo Mitsui Banking Corporation (SMBC) has received the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s)......

'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......

Bajaj Finserv completes Allianz's stake buyout in its insurance arms

Bajaj Finserv on Thursday said it has completed the acquisition of Allianz SE’s stake in Bajaj General Insurance and Bajaj Life Insurance, worth Rs 12,190 crore and Rs 9,200 crore, respectively.......

Women Power India's Retail Push

'It's harder to attract women initially, but once they come in, retention is significantly higher.' Kindly note that this illustration was generated using ChatGPT and is intended solely for......

Tilak explains why India are backing a flexible order

'Everyone is flexible except the openers. I am up for batting at 3, 4, 5 or 6 -- wherever the team prefers for me' IMAGE: Tilak Varma embraces any role in India’s T20 setup. Photograph: BCCI......

India's unbeaten home run on the line in NZ showdown

IMAGE: India have not lost a bilateral ODI series at home since March 2019, when Australia overturned a 0-2 deficit to win 3–2, including the decider in Delhi. But that history is now firmly on......

WPL: New-look UP Warriorz eye winning start vs Gujarat Giants

IMAGE: UP Warriorz will lean heavily on new captain Meg Lanning as they seek to bounce back after finishing bottom of the standings last season. Photograph: UP Warriorz/Instagram A fresh chapter......

Why Hardik Pandya Is India's X-Factor

'He's the guy who can win you games with bat and ball. He can bowl in any situation, he can bat anywhere in the line up.' IMAGE: Hardik Pandya has enjoyed top form in domestic and international......

'Lack of role clarity hurting India in run chases in T20 cricket'

'Asking players to prepare for multiple roles in the same game makes run-scoring more complicated, and that's where India are missing a trick.' IMAGE: Axar Patel's cautious run-a-ball 21 failed to......