As walls go up, a case for open hearts and open economies

Between tariffs and trade deals, 2025 has been a tough year for the global economy. As powerful nations barricaded economic borders and protected their own turf, the notion of an ‘open economy’ finds itself under severe attack. In response, all year long, stories and opinions critiquing or championing India’s growth potential have dominated the news…

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$50 for $100? How this Indian-origin executive negotiated with a knife-wielding mugger on his first day in US

When Sharran Srivatsaa, an 18-year-old Indian immigrant, landed in America, he was met with an unexpected challenge: a mugger brandishing a knife. Rather than panic, he tapped into his negotiation skills, proposing to hand over $100 in exchange for a safe passage to school with $50 still in his pocket. Indian-origin executive Sharran Srivatsaa shared…

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Delhi airport assault: Govt orders probe, seeks report from BCAS & CISF; passenger says forced to write letter | Delhi News

NEW DELHI: Govt has ordered a probe into the case of an Air India Express pilot allegedly beating up a passenger at Delhi airport’s Terminal 1 on Friday. The two had a spat after which Captain Virender Sejwal allegedly assaulted passenger Ankit Dewan. Why no one, including CISF personnel posted at the entrance, intervened when…

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‘Akhanda 2’ box office collections day 9: Nandamuri Balakrishna’s film earns Rs 2.50 crore net | Telugu Movie News

Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’ continues its strong box office journey, nearing Rs 80 crore net in India after nine days. The film maintained stable collections on its second Saturday, grossing Rs 2.90 crore. Worldwide, it has surpassed Rs 107 crore, showcasing consistent audience engagement despite a mixed critical reception. Nandamuri Balakrishna’s ‘Akhanda 2: Thaandavam’…

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Choking saga! To escape toxic air, breathless Delhiites clog Manali town, Rohtang route; 15,000 vehicles in 15 days | Shimla News

KULLU: With the winter tourism season peaking, Manali and its surrounding areas are cramping under interminable traffic jams as thousands of visitors troop in daily ahead of Christmas and New Year celebrations — a large chunk of them fleeing the fumes of Delhi.According to tourism department figures, around 1,000 vehicles from outside Himachal Pradesh are…

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