That government is considering all options at a time of global uncertainty is welcome. A capital-scarce country needs to actively facilitate foreign investments, especially in the manufacturing sector.

Kirsty Coventry is the first woman to head International Olympic Committee, and that's a good start.

The chilling effect that sets in with each such incident is a gradual erosion of society's capacity for diversity, and its ability to embrace uncomfortable truths with humour

Stabilising rupee, softening of inflationary pressures are heartening signs. But government and RBI cannot take their foot off the pedal

CJI Khanna sets an example by privileging institutional transparency in Justice Yashwant Varma case. But this is only the beginning

It existed for the past few years, headed by a succession of ministers. Except that it only had ministers. No officials, no lunch breaks, not even an office

Thermal power dominates India's baseload power capacity. In recent years, however, additions to thermal capacity have been muted

An investigation by this newspaper has revealed that illegal traffickers in animal parts have claimed at least 100 tigers in the past three years

Slower economic growth and higher inflation complicate choices for US central bank. In India, domestic considerations must drive monetary policy.

The war arguably keeps Netanyahu in power given that he needs the support of right-wing hawks who have rallied against every ceasefire proposal

When their trial ended after 286 days -- 278 days more than was intended because of the spacecraft's propulsion failures -- it marked the sheer, amazing potential of human adaptability and endurance.

One might imagine red tape to be a modern-day affliction. It turns out the ancient Sumerians got there first.

Move to equip district hospitals with cancer care is welcome. Technology must be used to reduce resource deficits

Talks for a full ceasefire are expected to continue this weekend in the Saudi Arabian city of Jeddah — a flawed, short-term one will not serve the cause of peace or Ukrainian sovereignty

Maharashtra CM's remarks about Aurangzeb can also be seen as stoking anxieties in an anxious moment and, in that, they do a disservice to his high office

It hasn't been all rosy but Indian Premier League is still overshadowing everything else in the cricket universe

To thrive and survive, the ecosystem that produces Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, must allow the Ranjani Srinivasans and Mahmoud Khalils space to express themselves

A primary school in West Bengal has set up a mailbox to help students unburden. It is a reminder that change can start with a small step

In the current global environment of heightened geopolitical risks, where countries are locked in tariff and trade wars, and supply chains are being rejigged, India has a unique opportunity

At present, with conflicts raging and alliances shifting, Delhi has done well in engaging -- and doing business -- with all sides

Given that the mainstream political narrative in West Bengal seeks to downplay caste discrimination, this incident also highlights a historical silencing of marginalised voices.

QS 2025 underlines that India’s elite universities need to improve student learning experiences and enhance their global presence

Jack didn’t survive, but sometimes reality is kinder than fiction.

Space is an area where India has been functioning almost at the cutting edge, and there's evidence that the brain drain is starting to reverse.

Indian agriculture can thrive with a greater market orientation. And there's no better time for it than when the worst of a supply crisis is over