India, I believe, needs and deserves change. Ten years ago, there was a clamour for change, and the change of government took place from UPA to NDA. I think India is at such a moment again. There is much that has happened in the last 10 years that must be reversed or remedial action taken...

The year 2024 has broken the mould of parliamentary elections in more ways than one. Some pointers to the idiosyncrasies in this long-drawn-out and difficult-to-decipher poll.

Even a decade ago, in public perception, the FTII style of filmmaking revolved around dreary activism and depressing truths. Exhausted by life’s challenges, Indian viewers were clear — their precious rupees were to be spent on escaping reality.

Raising investment rates, emphasising manufacturing, services and exports, absorbing new technologies and promoting employment-friendly sectors will be key. However, job creation remains a challenge

NSO estimates are optimistic. But the monsoon, fiscal and monetary policy will shape trajectory

Much depends on who gets to play mentor in a dressing room populated by cricket's superstars

Trump’s new status as the first US president to be a convicted felon reaffirms that the law applies equally to everyone, even a wealthy, still influential, former commander-in-chief

There was a heavy exchange of fire between security forces and some unidentified persons in Amritsar while terrorists killed three more persons in Punjab during the last 24 hours.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on May 31, 1984, Forty Years Ago.

Our urban imagination needs to be reconfigured, not only to ensure water, shade, and rest–eat–leisure spaces to mitigate heat wave impacts, but also to find more ways of advancing workers’ rights in cities

More transparency on the health of those who hold or aspire to public office is needed. But this is a discussion for calmer times

S&P Global revises India outlook. Policy must focus on keeping inflation low and bringing down government deficit

It seems that it is the women who find it easier to read the changing script. The men? They were the ones outraging and brawling.

Terrorists killed seven people, including two Border Security Force jawans, and injured seven persons in extremist activity in Punjab in the last 24 hours.

Disaster management agencies too need to be empowered to play a more pro-active role. Little can be done to prevent natural events, but man-made influences like unregulated construction can certainly be minimised

For the last few years, the French meat industry has warily watched the plant-based food industry grow. But a change in perception may take more than one sporting event

Israel bombed a shelter for refugees, killing 45 people, and the White House said that this did not constitute a violation. Yet, it would be a mistake for Tel Aviv to confuse this apparently long rope for impunity.

The mandate of the people goes beyond changing the government — it is crucial to protect the character of our nation, which was built by the sacrifices of our freedom fighters.

There must be more to it than a relentless pursuit of targets to achieve, sales figures to better and markets to conquer. Why not lay down the tools and exit the workshop. And watch the birds trill.

Multiple critical events in the coming months may trigger fluctuations in the market – election results, MPC meet, Union Budget.

Climate change has led to a rise in temperature and humidity, but the growing urban sprawl has also played a role in heating up Indian cities.

Despite initial differences, state chief ministers reached an agreement on the rate and sharing of proceeds of the proposed tax on consignment of goods moved in the course of interstate trade.

Participation of women at polling booths and as campaign workers, coupled with welfare schemes and reservation, marks a gender shift in the Indian political landscape.

Fifteen persons were killed by the Lala Ram-Shri Ram gang of dacoits in Asta village, about 15km from Auraiya on the bank of the Jamuna in Etawah district.