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Defence is not only about security, but it will be a key driver of tech and economic growth. India’s defence production hit a record Rs 1.52 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, with a target to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029.  65% of defence equipment is now manufactured domestically, a significant shift from the…

Amid potential collateral risks from the ongoing West Asia conflict, the RBI, while keeping the repo rate intact at 5.5 percent, flagged comprehensive upside risks to inflation and growth dynamics. While the domestic economy is currently sounding resilient, it cannot escape the onslaught of crises that can trigger inflation and slow down the economy.  The…

France is famous for fancy food and beautiful restaurants. But something surprising is happening there. In places like Paris, the most popular food spots right now are not expensive restaurants—they are fast food places! People are lining up to buy simple meals like chicken and rice. Many young people (Gen Z) prefer quick, easy, and…

  For centuries, sweet potatoes have quietly held their place in traditional cuisines across cultures, often seen as a humble, everyday staple. From rustic home kitchens to festive meals, they were valued for their natural sweetness, versatility, and ability to nourish families with simple, wholesome goodness. Yet, for a long time, their true nutritional power…

Why gastronomic puritanism doesn’t work Mon Dieu! France, the Mecca of haute cuisine, is undergoing a gastronomic counterrevolution – rise of fast food chains. The hottest food joint in elegant Paris today, is a takeout that serves chicken tenders, over rice. Queues are long, and the buzz is on. Exit fine dining, pretty or elegant…

For 40 days, the world witnessed a large-scale war between the Israel–US coalition and Iran. Now, a temporary ceasefire has been announced which will give room for talks. This conflict is not just a simple military confrontation. It is part of a broader reshaping of the balance of power in West Asia. Like in the…

It’s a risky game. As a new movie, The Drama , shows, radical honesty can also be radically destabilising for your relationship. And do each of our darkest thoughts really need sharing? Last year, it was Materialists . This year, it’s The Drama . It’s as if, after a long winter, spring’s here for romcom….

Avijit Ghosh Avijit Ghosh is a associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandicoots in the Moonlight, Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes, and now, Up Campus, Down Campus, a novel set in 1980s JNU. He tweets from…

We like to believe leadership is built on vision, competence, and confidence. That is the official story. It sounds polished in annual reports, keynote speeches, and LinkedIn captions. But when I sit with leaders in coaching rooms, and when I observe teams in the wild theatre of organisational life, I often see something more human…

You are your passion. You need passion to do anything meaningful in your life. Without it, you can’t do anything. You are where you are because you were passionate for something at some point of time. You were passionate about money, about improving your social status, about providing for your family, about the dreams of…