USTR Report Intensifies Trade Tensions With India

The US Trade Representative noted that India's average applied tariff rate stood at 17% per cent, the highest of any major world economy. Kindly note the image has been posted only for......

NDMA Plans 300 More Heat Action Plans as Mercury Rises

States are mandated to develop and implement 'heat HAPs' for prevention of heat-induced diseases. But most do not go beyond standard advisory on heat prevention. IMAGE: Women covering themselves......

Indian student self-deports after US revokes visa for supporting Hamas

An Indian student at Columbia University, whose visa was revoked for allegedly "advocating for violence and terrorism" and involvement in activities supporting Hamas, has self-deported. IMAGE:......

Among The Faithful

The Maha Kumbh Mela 2025 was more than just the largest gathering of humanity. It was a testament to faith and devotion. Neuropsychiatrist Dr Rajesh M Parikh, director of medical research at the......

Reits climb the office ladder even as valuations keep rungs in place

Even as concerns grow over the residential real estate market reaching its peak, the outlook for office real estate remains strong, with listed real estate investment trusts (Reits) standing to......

How Tamil Nadu Is Becoming A Global Hub

After Chennai, it is Coimbatore, Madurai, and Tiruchirappalli, that are emerging as manufacturing hubs. Coimbatore is India's top Tier-II city in terms of the number of GCCs, according to a report......

Adani in advance talks to acquire Emaar India

Billionaire Gautam Adani's group is in advanced talks to acquire real estate company Emaar India for an enterprise value of around $1.4-1.5 billion as it looks to expand its property business,......

Tough Time Ahead for Banking Sector?

Net NPAs increased to Rs 36,260 crore in the December quarter from Rs 34,843 crore in September and Rs 33,116 crore in December 2023, observes Tamal Bandyopadhyay. Illustration: Dominic......

Review: Naah-daniyan!

Nadaaniyan's lack of charm, chemistry and cheek fails to create any ripples, sighs Sukanya Verma. Colleges are swanky theme parks for fashion and filmi romances in Karan Johar's universe. From......

If You Missed The Oscars, Read This

For months now, Aseem Chhabra has predicted that Anora would sweep the Oscars. And on Sunday night, Sean Baker's film did, winning four Oscars: Best Picture, Best Director, Best Editing and Best......

2024: The Best South Films

'Content' is an ugly word used to tie together a myriad of stories out there but the market seems to respond to it. Audiences seem to prefer experiential, novel stories over stale, formulaic films.......

Huge prize pot for revamped Club World Cup champions

IMAGE: England captain and Bayern Munich's Harry Kane, including numerous others, have voiced concern over player welfare with the revamped Club World Cup. Photograph: Lee Smith/Reuters The......

ICC action on home soil has Pakistan fans buzzing

  IMAGE: People attend the inauguration of the National Bank Stadium after the completion of renovation works ahead of ICC Champions Trophy 2025 tournament in Karachi, Pakistan, on Tuesday,......

EPL PIX: City thrash Ipswich; United lose at home

IMAGES from the Premier League matches played on Sunday IMAGE: Manchester City's Erling Haaland celebrates teammates Kevin De Bruyne and Manchester City's Phil Foden after scoring their fifth goal......

Tendulkar reveals special bond with city of Baroda

IMAGE: Sachin Tendulkar was unveiled as the new brand ambassador for Bank of Baroda this week. Photograph: BCCI Trust Sachin Tendulkar to find a cricketing connection to almost every aspect of his......

Manchester City claim win in legal battle with EPL

The Premier League's decision in relation to two City transactions in 2023, with First Abu Dhabi Bank and Etihad Aviation group, were "reached in a procedurally unfair manner" and must be......