When Atanu Chakraborty chose to step down as chairman of HDFC Bank, the language of his exit was as restrained as his public persona. There were no allegations, no detailed explanations, no…
Can the BJP Breach Kerala’s Fortress — or Is This Another False Dawn?
Every election in Kerala comes with a familiar question dressed up as a fresh possibility: is this finally the moment the BJP breaks through? In 2026, that question feels louder than usual….
When the Stove Goes Cold
For a country that runs on chai, idli and dal, the recent LPG shortage has been a strange and unsettling experience. The first sign of the crisis was not in television debates…
Did Epstein cause the Trump-Iran war?
History teaches a simple lesson: leaders under domestic pressure often reach for foreign conflict. Wars rally a nation, silence uncomfortable questions and crowd out scandals from public discourse. In the current confrontation…
Opinion | A war in West Asia, and India’s uncomfortable exposure
When missiles fly over West Asia, New Delhi watches more closely than most capitals. What is unfolding now — an expanding confrontation involving Iran, Israel and the United States, with the Strait…
Where is Indian stock market headed in next 5 years?
Five years is a long time in markets, but certain structural forces already underway suggest that the Indian equity story is entering a new phase. The easy gains driven by post-pandemic liquidity…
Faith Is Not a File for Judicial Correction
The impending hearings before the Supreme Court of India on the Sabarimala issue once again bring to the fore an uncomfortable question: where does constitutional morality end and civilisational continuity begin? The…
Is Mandating Vande Mataram the right way to honour It?
The renewed push around Vande Mataram risks turning a symbol of unity into a test of conformity.
From Watchdogs to Wordsmiths for Hire: Why more and more Journalists are walking out
Low pay, shrinking newsrooms and relentless pressure are pushing some of the most experienced reporters out of journalism and into PR. This isn’t just a career shift. It’s a warning signal.
Where your one rupee went in Budget 2026
Before the government builds roads, funds welfare or talks about growth, your rupee has already been spoken for.