Two Cheers! India Is In A Good Place

While India should be concerned about disparities, the fact is that whereas three decades ago about half the people had incomes greater than $2.15 a day, today seven out of eight do, notes T N......

Why Did Biden Spurn R-Day Invite?

Biden is not risking his reputation in a crucial election year, argues Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar. IMAGE: Prime Minister Narendra D Modi and US President Joe Biden at the Partnership for Global......

Indians Work Harder Than Chinese, Americans

But Indians work less than smaller countries with small populations like Bhutan, the Congo, Lesotho and Gambia. IMAGE: Kindly note the image has been posted only for representational......

'Xi didn't want to avoid Modi at G20'

'We will likely never know why Xi decided not to travel to New Delhi. One possible explanation could be his desire to avoid a meeting with US President Joe Biden.' IMAGE: Chinese President Xi......

Challenges India's economy faces from its rising population

India is poised to be the third largest global economy by 2030 but rising population presents mounting challenges in basic service coverage and growing investment needs to maintain productivity,......

India still lags US, China in 5G rollout

India’s journey with 5G still has a long way to go. Photograph: Fabian Bimmer/Reuters The country ranked 33 out of 39 in the 5G Connectivity Index for the second quarter of 2024, released......

Survey lauds the importance of capital markets in India's growth story

Capital markets are becoming more prominent in India's growth story, with an expanding share in capital formation and investment landscape on the back of technology, innovation and digitisation,......

India now 3rd-largest domestic airline market; capacity doubles in 10 yrs

India is the third-largest domestic airline market in the world, up from number five position a decade ago, according to analysis based on OAG data. Photograph: Amit Dave/Reuters The data shows......

'It's like asking Harsha Bhogle to bat'

'The common ground between a film-maker and a film critic is a mad masochistic love for the movie.' IMAGE: Raja Sen on the sets of Chup: Revenge of the Artist. Photograph: Kind courtesy Raja......

Baez to defend Rio crown against Muller

IMAGE: Argentina's Sebastian Baez celebrates winning his Rio Open semi-final match against Camilo compatriot Ugo Carabelli at Jockey Club Brasileiro, Rio De Janeiro, on Saturday. Photograph: Jorge......

Alcaraz drops set to Italian qualifier Nardi in Doha

IMAGE: Spain's Carlos Alcaraz in action during his Qatar Open Round of 16 match against Italy's Luca Nardi, at Khalifa International Tennis and Squash Complex, Doha, on Wednesday. Photograph:......

Davis Cup: Easy for Australia, US; Japan stun Britain

IMAGE: Japan's Yosuke Watanuki and Takeru Yuzuki in action during their Davis Cup doubles match against Britain's Neal Skupski and Joe Salisbury at Bourbon Beans Dome, Miki, Japan, on Saturday.......

Argentina still best in the world, says FIFA

IMAGE: Argentina's Lionel Messi lifts the trophy as he celebrates with teammates after winning Copa America 2024. Photograph: Agustin Marcarian / Reuters Reigning world champions Argentina......

Real's Vinicius Jr says fighting racism led to Ballon d'Or loss

IMAGE: Vinicius Jr has been subjected to racial abuse on several occasions in Spain, leading to at least two convictions for racist insults in pioneer cases in the country. Photograph: Susana......