West Bengal’s economic decline, southern States’ growth post-1991, and regional disparities in India’s economic performance analysed in a working paper by Economic Advisory Council to the PM

South Africa has struggled for years with low economic growth and high unemployment. The official unemployment rate was 33.5% in April-June of this year.

The Indian economy grew 8.2% in the last fiscal (2023-24)

A lot of that growth is in India, is driven by the domestic market as well, which actually is a healthy sign, in some ways, says World Bank president Ajay Banga

The latest data show the world's second largest economy slowing from 4.7% annual growth in the previous quarter and falling short of the official target of “about 5%” growth for 2024,

Nirmala Sitharaman highlighted that providing free digital access to the public, coupled with extensive campaigns and awareness programs in local languages, helped people across the country embrace technology

The annual event named by the numeric form of its Nov. 11 date was started by e-commerce platform Alibaba, which offered attractive discounts to entice shoppers to spend big.

The partnership aims to upskill students and professionals for the AEC industry through workshops, seminars, and certifications

The academy seeks to meet the growing demand for expertise in areas such as greenhouse gas accounting, carbon offset development, and sustainability practices

Need for space and no questions please…

The first day first show of ‘BTS: Yet To Come’ in Hyderabad saw their ardent fans make a beeline to the cinemas

Ahead of the Global Investors’ Meet, Finance Minister Thangam Thennarasu dismissed claims that Uttar Pradesh had overtaken Tamil Nadu as the second largest State economy. He also spoke about renewable energy and impact of floods on revenues. Excerpts from an interview with The Hindu:

The actor and founder of Makkal Needhi Maiam says it is now the moment for people from all sections to come together in the fight against fascism

Reddy talks about her constituency, sexism in politics, and her connect with many groups in an interview with The Hindu

Cardiologist C.N. Manjunath, former head of State-run Sri Jayadeva Institute of Cardiovascular Sciences and Research, has entered the fray as the BJP Lok Sabha candidate for Bengaluru Rural speaks about the circumstances that led to his entry into politics

He says a “disciplined solider” like him cannot keep quiet when injustice is being meted out to the party

BJP leaders earlier mocked Rohini Acharya by calling her Singaporean Bahu because she stays in Singapore with her husband and three children

People have lost their faith in the YSR Congress Party; there is a need to strengthen institutions in the State and empower the youth by honing their skills, says Pawan Kalyan, promising that the BJP-TDP-JSP alliance will bring about change

Leading financial analyst and investor Ruchir Sharma on what ails capitalism and the possible cures

What winning the Sahitya Akademi Yuva Puraskar means to K. Vaishali

Understanding the reasons for people failing to respond is important, particularly to our mental health

Trump’s victory could mean a multiplicity of shifts for several key economies

In this freewheeling conversation, Stefanova talks about becoming Bulgaria’s first chess World champion, why she continues to play competitively, the role of family support in the success of Indian chess and what compelled her to enter politics 

In a conversation with Manoj Jarange Patil, in his village ‘Antrawali Sarati’, which became the epicentre of Maratha agitation, he again blamed the home minister as a mastermind behind not giving reservation. “No matter who makes the government, we will keep fighting till reservation is granted”, he said. 

From every corner and crevice of Elsy Joseph’s little home blooms a flower or a vegetable

A slow but steadily growing interest in organic food is making more Hyderabadis have their own kitchen garden

Since yam and colocasia grow in the shade, they are great options for an apartment garden

Women Of My Billion is stark and disturbing, but at the end of it Srishti Bakshi is still able to say, 'My India is not beyond repair', observes Deepa Gahlot.

Chhota Bheem: The Curse of Damyaan is a fun movie, its adventurous story and lovable characters make it worth watching with family, notes Riddhi Soni.

Mr. Hegseth deployed to Iraq and Afghanistan and unsuccessfully ran for Senate in Minnesota in 2012 before joining Fox News.

The U.S. President elect said their work would conclude by July 4, 2026, adding that a smaller and more efficient government would be a "gift" to the country on the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

'I once thought Shah Rukh Khan to be the most knowledgeable actor in our industry,' Paresh Rawal once told me.'But Sushant was just as well-informed on any topic under the sun.'Subhash K Jha recalls his many conversations with the actor.

There's been so much interesting content on OTT. Subhash K Jha picks his Best Original Feature Films on digital platforms.

Lanham : Rowman & Littlefield, [2024]

China’s JUNO will soon start gathering data on neutrinos, a product of nuclear reactions, to help solve one of the biggest mysteries in particle physics

It’s a normal day, a random moment, but suddenly something clicks. You think, “Wait, have I been in this exact situation before?” You start to wonder if you can see the future. But what you’re experiencing is something called déjà vu.

ROHAN SHUKLA writes about how his internship at Wipro helped him hone his skills and gain experience.

[Place of publication not identified] : Filmhub, [2024]

Quizmaster Giri ‘Pickbrain’ Balasubramaniam says there’s a lot of scope for the quizzing market

Explore why space appears dark despite the countless stars in the universe. Learn about the inverse square law of light and the vast distances between stars that cause the darkness of space.

The actor said seeing the London stage production made her feel connected to her wizard alter ego Hermione Granger once again.

Three productions this weekend bring to stage Indian classics and mythology

The play ‘Bhakta Markandeya’ by Savera Arts, Kadapa was gripping and entertaining.

Sabari’s story was retold on stage by Saveri Samskrutika Samstha.