Not quite a fanatic
Not quite a fanatic
Audrey Truschke argues that Aurangzeb is too complex a figure to be condemned altogether
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Blinding flash of the obvious
Blinding flash of the obvious
A marketing maven offers a candid reflection of our times
There’s life on the borders, yet
There’s life on the borders, yet
Pradeep Damodaran’s engaging travel book takes us to places we would never visit
Economic policy failure, uninterrupted
Economic policy failure, uninterrupted
That’s been a recurring theme, from the days of Indira Gandhi to the ways of the RBI under D Subbarao — a story of fiscal subterfuge and monetary policy neglect of inflation
Periods of progress
Periods of progress
An economic historian scans two pivotal centuries to trace down the foundations of modern economy
A benevolent Shylock?
A benevolent Shylock?
A meticulous examination of India’s love-hate relationship with the World Bank and how it has tried to influence policies
A paean to the Obama years
A paean to the Obama years
Here’s a useful even if an overly uncritical view, particularly with respect to foreign policy
The twist in the tale
The twist in the tale
Kiran Karnik goes off the beaten track to illustrate how ‘crooked’ minds can spur innovation
Why Big Data is a big deal
Why Big Data is a big deal
A data expert scans mathematical models to show how they trigger inequality
Bonjour, new guests from small-town India
Puneet Dhawan of Accor is brimming with ideas on ways to revive the hospitality sector
Test Drive: C5 Aircross: French flair, tailored for India
Citroen’s first vehicle sports a novel design and European interiors. It is also meant to be as comfortable as ...
Stormy weather for Indian carriers
The pandemic is only the tip of the iceberg that the country’s cash-poor airlines — both regional and national ...
Breaking it down: Mandatory or not, that’s the question
The government is yet to specify the framework of its recently announced old vehicle scrappage policy
First lessons in US investing
Here is a checklist that equips you to discern the market nuances
Why key indices are set to fall further
Sensex, Nifty 50 have witnessed sharp decline
Why Canara Robeco Equity Tax Saver is a good buy
The fund has consistently outperformed S&P BSE 100 TRI over one, three and five years
Is PMVVY better than other senior citizen schemes
Returns are superior to immediate annuity plans, but SCSS can secure better rates for new investors sooner if ...
The revolution will not be televised
With the public looking beyond mainstream media for reports from the ground, independent digital platforms are ...
The coup in Myanmar: One month and counting
The country hasn’t had a quiet moment since the military seized power on February 1
Guts, guns and military
The Tatmadaw sees itself as an embodiment of the nationalist soul of Myanmar. But their brand of nationalism ...
Women officers: The long road to permanent commission
While Supreme Court has cleared the way for women seeking longer tenures and senior roles in the Indian Army, ...
From Nothing to Nova to Nayara
Its name is the starting point of a brand’s journey and can make a big difference in the success sweepstakes
The age of zero
Sober spirits are the in thing
Surging ahead, but digitally trapped
A peek into where ad spends went last year and where they are headed tomorrow
Two to tango — and cook!
Can Swiggy Instamart disrupt the ecommerce groceries space, currently ruled by the Amazons and Big Baskets? ...
Is GST about ease of doing business?
Three years after its inception, compliance with GST procedures remains a headache for exporters, job workers ...
Channapatna sees a revival
Corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives of companies are altering the prospects for wooden toys of ...
Clustering around Koppal
Aequs Aerospace to create space for large-scale manufacture of toys at Koppal
Say cheese, says the organised dairy sector
And it has every reason to smile. Covid-19 has triggered a consumer shift towards branded products as ...