As IAF eyes 80 transport planes, Lockheed offers C-130J mega hub in India

As India prepares to procure up to 80 military transport planes, US aerospace major Lockheed Martin has pitched its C-130J Super Hercules as the best choice and said an additional fleet of the......

'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......

India's Problem: Strong Power, Weak Resistance

This new year will bring, once again, a repetition of both intent and apathy, expects Aakar Patel. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi at the Christmas service at the Cathedral Church of the......

Somnath@1,000: The Power Of Unbroken Faith

If the Somnath temple, which was attacked 1,000 years ago and faced continuous attacks thereon, could rise again and again, then we can surely restore our great nation to the glory it embodied......

AI adoption in MSMEs can unlock over $500 bn value: BCGX-FICCI report

Adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in India's 64 million Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs) alone could unlock over $500 billion in economic value, but the country must pivot from an......

'After GST cut, innovation will boost life insurance'

The reduction in goods & services tax (GST) on individual life and health insurance premiums has been called a “landmark step” for making insurance affordable and inclusive. Illustration:......

HDFC pips TCS as India's most-valued brand

Financial services giant HDFC Bank, carrying a brand value of $44.9 billion, has surged past IT consulting behemoth Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) to reclaim its crown as the country’s most......

Infosys Q3 net falls 2.2% to Rs 6,654 crore

IT services major Infosys on Wednesday reported a 2.2 per cent decline in consolidated net profit to Rs 6,654 crore in the October-December quarter of FY26. Illustration: Dado Ruvic/Reuters The......

The Gentle Colossus Of Tamil Cinema

Whether it was in the company of superstars Rajinikanth and Kamal Haasan -- or, on rare occasions with both together, among others -- Saravanan's demeanour would stand out, recalls N Sathiya......

The Retirements That Shook Indian Cricket in 2025

2025 will go down as one of the most unsettling chapters in Indian cricket -- not merely because of who retired, but because of how and when it happened. This was not a season of ceremonial......

Cricket's comeback to bolster India-Games connect: IOC prez

IOC eyes ‘right media partner’ in India as cricket returns to Olympics in 2028 IMAGE: On October 30, ICC chairman Jay Shah had met IOC President Kirsty Coventry to continue ongoing discussions......

IPL's Valuation Hits Flat Pitch

The IPL's overall valuation fell by 8 per cent to Rs 76,100 crore in 2025. IMAGE: Royal Challengers Bengaluru celebrate RCB's winning the Indian Premier League 2025 at the Narendra Modi stadium in......

Adar Poonawalla Wants To Buy RCB

It is not yet clear if Diageo Plc is looking to sell its complete stake in RCB. IMAGE: Adar Poonawalla, CEO, Serum Institute of India. Photograph: ANI Photo   Serum Institute of India Chief......

Anand vs Kasparov; Gukesh faces Carlsen: Legendary chess rivals to clash

IMAGE: World champion D Gukesh will take on Magnus Carlsen. Photograph: Michal Walusza/FIDE Indian great Viswanathan Anand will revive his iconic rivalry with Russian stalwart Garry Kasparov,......