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Skills and knowledge are the driving forces of economic growth and social development for any country. India, with one of the youngest workforces in the world has significant potential for higher productivity to meet the growing consumer demand aiding the country’s economic growth. India is one of the youngest nations in the world with more…

Nepal’s done well to actively consider decriminalising teenage sexuality. India must do the same  A shoutout to Nepal’s law minister. Her first decision, on assuming office on April 26, was to review their rape law that criminalises teen sexual relations. Her task force’s recommendation: include a close-in-age exemption, as is done across liberal societies. This,…

Nepal is thinking about changing a law that treats teenagers in relationships like criminals. That’s a good idea — and India should think about doing the same. In Nepal, the law currently says people under 18 cannot legally have sex, even if both teenagers agree to it. India has a similar law under POCSO Act….

Prime Minister Nehru’s procession is cheered by crowds in New York City. From album “Visit of his Excellency Jawaharlal Nehru Prime Minister of India to the United States of America” As the US-Iran conflict uncontrollably simmers through its 11th week; as the first 8 weeks of the conflict the missiles struck on multiple targets in…

Prakhar was, by all visible measures, a successful man. He spoke well, dressed impeccably, and never missed an opportunity to remind others of his accomplishments. Every conversation with him seemed to circle back to him—his achievements, his opinions, his superiority. If someone else attempted to share a personal milestone or joy, Prakhar would either interrupt…

Indian summer, like any other season, does not arrive in a single day. It inches in bit by bit, each day a little less forgiving than the last. The fan is the first to give it away. One morning it stops working like a comfort appliance and starts behaving like something slogging through a job…

Raseel Gujral’s Dakhini I Dili at Bikaner House is the mingling of the sacred and the profane. Neatly aligned into a medley of vintage Pichwais, Tanjores and Ravi Varma’s oleographs with a trio of sculpted winged Devis created by Raseel herself, this exhibition is a leaf out of the passages of the past. Raseel is…

India’s telecom sector has long been a cornerstone of its digital transformation story. From enabling affordable connectivity to powering platforms that underpin Digital India, the sector’s success has rested not just on technology or investment, but on the strength of its institutional framework. At the heart of this framework lies an important principle: the separation…

Devendraraj Suthar Tea is commonly regarded as an everyday beverage, yet within the cultural history of Asian civilisations, its significance has extended far beyond taste or social habit. In countries such as China, Japan and India, tea has long been associated with states of contemplation, mindfulness, self-discipline and human communion. This association rests less on…

Most readers encountering this issue yet again may feel fatigued by the continuing debate on whether Tata Sons should be listed. However, there are certain aspects that merit closer attention. Tata Sons Private Limited, labelled as a non-banking finance company (NBFC) and a core investment company (CIC), essentially functions as principal investment holding company of…