North vs South 

The two disagree on how to say ‘Yes’ when they mean ‘No’, and vice versa  Back in Goa once again for a visit, I’m struck as I’ve often been, by the several differences of topography and temperament that make peninsular India distinct from north India.   Compared with the rugged and broad-chested landscape of the North,…

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India to get Bangladesh-like US garment duty benefits under trade pact, says Piyush Goyal

India will receive concessional duty access for garments made using American yarn and cotton under the proposed trade agreement with the United States, similar to benefits currently available to Bangladesh, Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal said on Thursday.The US has reduced reciprocal tariffs on Bangladeshi goods to 19%, though garments attract zero duty only…

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5 new Amrit Bharat Express today! PM Modi flags off 2 trains, 3 more to come — Check timing, stations, routes & more

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off two new Amrit Bharat Express trains in Assam on Sunday, marking another major step in expanding India’s long-distance rail network aimed at improving travel experience and connectivity for the common man. The newest Amrit Bharat trains are: Dibrugarh–Gomtinagar Amrit Bharat train and Kamakhya–Rohtak Amrit Bharat Express.Apart from these, PM…

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Why happiness still hides in ordinary days

We live in an age where life moves faster than our ability to feel it. Every morning begins with a scroll, every evening ends with a checklist, and somewhere between the rush to earn, achieve, and update, we have lost touch with something quiet yet essential the art of simple living. For generations, happiness wasn’t…

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