In an uncertain trade landscape, global firms will seek predictability. India can be that safe haven

An actor of enormous talent and screen presence, Val Kilmer didn’t fall for the trappings of A-list stardom

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on April 03, 1985.

The judiciary has a record of standing up for the most vulnerable. It's time the executive and political class did so too -- without being threatened with fines or strictures

Government intervention for financially stressed telco is problematic. Policy should protect competition, not competitors

Not just integrity of judge, but also conduct of investigating agency, is under scanner

Delhi cannot rely solely on multilateral and bilateral approaches. It must identify areas for unilateral action to foster regional growth and connectivity

This moment presents a unique opportunity for the Indian government to engage in a comprehensive assessment of its trade policy

The IMD's alert should push policymakers towards heat-proofing cities and towns

Women have claimed three of the top five positions for the first time in the university's history

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on April 02, 1985.

This is the front page of The Indian Express published on April 01, 1985.

Now that he looks bound towards the game's administration, Sharath would be expected to ensure that table tennis aims even higher than that which he accomplished quietly

An agile and dynamic policy framework that focuses on creating a workforce for the future to advance the agenda of Viksit Bharat is critical

This narrows the space for the artist, and hands a veto power to the noisy mob and the lumpen fringe

Trump's threat of bombing Iran, or even secondary tariffs for a country whose economy has been ravaged by international sanctions for years, does not bode well.

As the country struggles to get back on its feet, it will need support. India must continue to lend a helping hand

Report on student placements requires analysis -- to enable government to join the dots between job market, skills and economy

One case of alleged corruption is setting off concerns on judicial independence. Let's tread carefully

The CPM has also initiated a move for rapprochement with the CPI, with which it is engaged in a war of words that started when the two parties opposed each other in the recent Lok Sabha and assembly elections. 

Colour, gender and other identities are social constructs, the patterns that the prism of society throws when we let ourselves pass through it. We may not be able to change the prism overnight, but can we change the lens to begin with?

India’s response so far has been secretive and reactive. The government announced tariff reductions in the budget for 2025-26. Mr Trump was not impressed. Mr Modi tried flattery, Mr Trump was not satisfied. The digital service tax (the ‘Google tax’) was withdrawn when the Finance Bill was passed. More concessions are under discussion. This is an unsatisfactory approach...

If our politicians continue to behave this way, we will spend the next few years sending comedians to jail and squabbling over the legacies of emperors who died centuries ago. We can either cry about this or cheer ourselves up with good satire.

Will India continue its role as a mere service provider in the AI revolution, or step forward as a global innovator?