Coping with the monsoon in Chennai
Having dealt with yet another severe monsoon, the city is limping back to normal. Nidhi Adlakha writes about the impact on buildings and what went wrong.
Open spaces, jasmine tree and more
Here are two architects who have an array of interesting ideas to convert unutilised urban spaces into active public areas.
BV Doshi (1927-2023) | Pioneer of Indian modernist architecture
Indian architect BV Doshi has passed away, at the age of 95. Trained under Le Corbusier, he was the only Indian to have been awarded the Pritzker Architecture Prize
The Israel model, and Indian realities | Political Line
Many in India view Israel as a model for its own security and progress. They have a lot to ponder.
ICC World Cup | It takes more than just teams to make a match; fans are important too
In denying visas for fans from Pakistan for the cricket world cup, India have displayed a churlishness that sits badly on a nation of its size and influence
Political Line | Digital mohalla sabhas, and international relations
Diplomacy has been democratised. But there is a little trouble — the grand plans of strategic elites are increasingly constrained by public opinion, in India and all democracies, as the world stares into a new abyss.
Memories of Bishan Bedi — a man of integrity, wisdom and wit
Bishan Singh Bedi always spoke his mind; diplomacy was an alien concept. Yet, even if you didn’t agree with him, you knew his ideas came from a place of purity and concern.
In sport, you often learn more from a defeat than from a victory
If England is a shining example for its approach to Test cricket, their One-Day International approach is a warning.
Ind vs SA | Moving an event from the rare to the commonplace
A win abroad overcomes a mental barrier. The series following the one where India won in Australia for the first time, they won again. That is why it is important for India to win in South Africa.
Ashwin, a modern master with a positive mindset
In many ways, Ashwin stands alone. He is constantly experimenting, constantly pushing himself, and always fighting two battles every time he steps onto the field.
IPL-17 | What the heck – more humour, less uniformity, please!
Surely in the thousands of spectators across the country, there is someone with a sense of humour, someone who can raise a heckle without raising a hackle.
Jimmy Anderson | A great player’s farewell is handled with respect and common sense
James Anderson played for long and reinvented himself periodically, cutting pace for accuracy and bowling with a grace and seeming lack of effort which is one of the game’s great sights.
Column | Tracing Parsis and their monotheism
The Parsi community is the transition zone between the monotheistic and polytheistic mythologies of West and South Asia
Partition of Bengal: New Demands and Old Memories
There are multiple demands from within West Bengal for separate political or administrative units. While the demand for Gorkhaland is more known, there are also Statehood demands for the Cooch Behar and Jangalmahal regions.
Unequal, and the more unequal
The unequal treatment meted out to SCs by the Indian social system over centuries is being remedied through special interventions. But some SCs are more unequal than others.
Column | The zeitgeist of Modern Times
A triptych to illustrate that while we are seemingly grappling with the same questions decade after decade, the wheels are slowly turning
Money, happiness and the connection between the two
Nobel Prize winning behavioural economist Daniel Kahneman led a famous study which concluded that happiness increases with income until it plateaus at $75,000 a year
The hidden cost of your daily roti: The wheat price crisis | Trending Commodity Picks | Ep 19
Outlook 2025: Expect more tech adoption, strategic partnerships, says Nasscom Chairperson
Weighing-in on global debate on whether AI will lead to major layoffs, she said Artificial Intelligence needs to be seen as an enabler that can help amplify skills and boost productivity
Retail inflation surges to 14-month high of 6.21% in October
Industrial growth based on the Index of Industrial Production improved to 3.1 per cent in September as against (-) 0.1 per cent in August
India to be among top 4 markets for Siemens globally in 3 years
Excess rains spurs use of more herbicides this kharif cropping season
Agrochemical makers have seen sales of herbicides going up this kharif season, even though the offtake in other categories such as insecticides and fungicides were muted
Shocker to economy: Costlier veggies drive Oct inflation to 14-month high
India among global top-10 for all 3 major IP rights
India ranked fourth globally in trademark filings, with a 6.1 per cent increase in 2023
Mobile display assembly with or without support to attract basic custom duty of 10 per cent: CBIC
The Directorate of Revenue Intelligence recently booked Vivo and Oppo for mis-declaration of certain items
Apple may move a quarter of iPhone production to India by 2025: JP Morgan
25 per cent of all Apple products, including Mac, iPad, Apple Watch and AirPods, to be manufactured outside China by 2025
Govt may soon standardise mobile screen guards to protect domestic manufacturing
Optiemus enters into JV with Corning International to produce ‘Made in India’ mobile glass covers
The 70:30 JV between Optiemus and Corning will help expand India’s electronics manufacturing ecosystem
Apple's iPhone seen gaining market share in India as Pro model demand rises
The company is projected to account for 7 per cent of all smartphone sales in the country from July to December, up from 5 per cent in the first half of 2023
Samsung to kick off year of AI phones with new launch this month
Likely to be known as the Galaxy S24, Samsung Electronics said it plans to launch its next flagship device on January 17 in San Jose, California
Indkal Technologies licenses Acer brand to manufacture and sell mobile phones
The agreement will see Acer designing, manufacturing, and distributing smartphones under its brand, focusing on models priced between ₹15,000 and ₹50,000
Apple unveils iPhone 16, watch series 10, Airpods 4 and more
The iPhone 16 starts at ₹79,900, the iPhone 16 Plus at ₹89,900, the iPhone 16 Pro at ₹1,19,900, and the iPhone 16 Pro Max starts at ₹1,44,900.
Smartphone replacement cycle in India increased from 24 months to almost 36 months
The aspiration to own a good device without paying much is making the used smartphones a very attractive choice for consumers wanting to upgrade or even with first-time smartphone users
Modi Slams Congress, Says ``Shahi Parivar` Believes They Are Born To Rule India`
PM Modi attacked the opposition alliance Maha Vikas Aghadi (MVA) and accused it of being the "biggest player of corruption".
Maharashtra: Sanjay Raut Questions EC`s Move To Search Uddhav`s Bag; Poll Body Responds
Maharashtra Polls: A war of word has broke out between the both factions of the Shiv Sena over baggage check of Uddhar Thackeray ahead of a rally.
In A First, Modi Govt Sanctions First All-Women Reserve Battalion For CISF
On Monday, the Union Home Ministry approved the establishment of a dedicated women’s unit within the force, termed the “reserve battalion,” with an authorized strength of 1,025 personnel under the leadership of a senior commandant.
Lockdown guidelines: Inter-state, inter-district movement of people prohibited till May 3
According to the Home Ministry's guidelines on the lockdown educational institutions, coaching centres, air travel and train services will continue to remain suspended
Why parties must choose democracy to end generational fights
DHFL Resolution: Top banks move Apex court against NCLAT order
Swiggy IPO: Motilal Oswal recommends only high-risk investors to subscribe for long-term
Swiggy Vs Zomato: How do their business models differ?
Swiggy’s B2C operations account for 61 per cent of revenue and its B2B supply chain segment contributes a substantial 39 per cent, marking a key distinction from Zomato’s business structure
Revisiting SEBI Chairperson selection: M Damodaran advocates for enhanced autonomy
Damodaran emphasises the importance of accountability, suggesting that the SEBI chairperson report to Parliament biannually
Can Trump remove Fed Chair Powell? Here’s what the law says
Trump will have future opportunities to appoint or replace at least one Fed governor and possibly impact other key leadership roles, but the central bank’s independence remains a core principle