Behind Trump's 26% tariff: India 'very tough, Modi great friend, but...'

The executive order on reciprocal tariffs signed by United States President Donald Trump highlights the duties charged by India on American products. IMAGE: US President Donald Trump meets with......

'Engaging With The US Is Important'

'But I don't think the government is in a great hurry to sign the BTA.' IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump at a media interaction at the White House, February 13,......

Former King Wants To Revive Nepal Monarchy, But..

One fact is irrefutable: Nepal's recent political history tells us that the route to a return of monarchy cannot go through India despite friends in high places, asserts Aditi Phadnis. IMAGE:......

'Difficult To Trust Yunus Govt In Dhaka'

'It was the hostility of the Yunus regime that made India careful and wary of dealing with them.''They gradually backed off and lowered the noise, but the damage was done.''Their true colours had......

'Indian Markets Could Outperform'

'If the US stagnates and falls into a recession, the dollar will weaken, oil prices will also dip. This augurs well for India.' IMAGE: A screen shows the Dow Jones Industrial Average after the......

Factors that will guide the markets this week

The implication of April 2 reciprocal tariffs on global trade, trends in overseas markets and trading activity of foreign investors would dictate equity investors' sentiment in a holiday-shortened......

Sensex sinks 2,227 pts, its steepest fall since 2024 LS debacle

Stock markets crumbled on Monday with benchmark Sensex sinking by 2,226.79 points – its steepest single-day decline in 10 months – as a global market carnage following US President......

RBI cuts rate by 25 bps to 6%; home, auto loans to get cheaper

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) cut interest rates on Wednesday for a second consecutive time and signalled more easing to come as it sought to bolster the economy in face of further pressure from......

Drowning In A Sea Of Entertainment

'There is simply too much to watch, read and absorb.''Just online consumption (news, entertainment, social media) in India was 2.5 hours a day in November 2024.''Add TV (just under 4 hours), other......

'We Sometimes Underestimate Our Parents'

'But when we actually express ourselves, sometimes our parents can surprise us, because they just love their children.''Sometimes it's just that simple. That is what I wanted to show in this film.'......

'Smita Didn't Want Anything To Do With Films'

'Naseer does not have the sense of humour that Om Puri has.''Also Om has a great deal of compassion as a human being. Naseer was too focused on his own self.'A fascinating excerpt from Sangeeta......

'Human Attention Span Is Now Less Than Goldfish's'

'What scares me is the fact that there is so much content that people have content indigestion.''How do you entice people who have indigestion of content?' Photograph: Kind courtesy Rajadhiraaj:......

Even Dhoni wouldn't be able to help this Pakistan side: Sana Mir

'Half the tournament we had lost when we announced the 15-member squad, and I am saying this from day one.' IMAGE: Hosts Pakistan were eliminated from the ongoing eight-team Champions Trophy after......

Why Wasn't Arshdeep Picked For Australia?

Having a left-arm quick of Arshdeep Singh's calibre gives the bowling attack much needed heft and variety.It's like having another bow in Team India's quiver, notes Vishal Menon. IMAGE: Arshdeep......

What's Agassi Doing With Jonty Rhodes?

'Tennis is a sport where you may enjoy watching more than playing. But pickleball flips that -- once you get the bug, you want to play more than watch.' IMAGE: Andre Agassi and Jonty Rhodes at the......

Monk-like Harvinder reveals his mantra to Paralympics gold

IMAGE: Archer Harvinder Singh dedicated the gold medal to the nation and his late mother, who died just before the 2018 Asian Para Games. Photograph: Screengrab Dealing with the unexpected,......