On May 7, 2025, the Indian Armed Forces launched Operation Sindoor, a series of precision missile strikes targeting nine terrorist infrastructure sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied Jammu and Kashmir (PoJK). This military…
Opinion | Who Approved the Crores Spent on ‘India@100’? Union Bank Owes Answers
The recent controversy surrounding the bulk purchase of the book India@100, authored by former Chief Economic Adviser K.V. Subramanian, has put Union Bank of India squarely in the spotlight—and not for the…
Union Bank staff body seeks probe into crores spent on ‘India@100’ book
Calls purchase “wasteful expenditure”; seeks disclosure of benefits, compliance with norms Mumbai: The All India Union Bank Employees Association (AIUBEA) has written to Union Bank of India’s Managing Director and CEO A….
The tricks of trade in Indian cinema business
In the vibrant world of Indian cinema—encompassing Bollywood, Tollywood, Kollywood, and other regional industries—box office figures are more than just numbers; they’re a badge of honor, a marketing tool, and a measure…
India’s IBC Under Fire: The JSW Ruling and Systemic Struggles
India’s Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code (IBC), introduced in 2016, was envisioned as a game-changer for resolving corporate distress and tackling the nation’s non-performing asset crisis. By consolidating fragmented laws, prioritizing creditor rights,…
How free is India’s press?
On World Press Freedom Day, celebrated annually on May 3, the world pauses to honor the vital role of a free and independent media in sustaining democracy. Yet, in India, the self-proclaimed…
What would escalations of tensions mean for India and Pak?
The idyllic Baisaran Valley in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, became a scene of carnage on April 22, 2025, when gunmen, including three Pakistani nationals, killed 26 tourists in an attack linked to…
How to save India’s Cooperative Banking System
The Rs 122-crore embezzlement at New India Co-operative Bank, where a former chairman and general manager allegedly siphoned funds to overseas entities and pilfered cash from vaults, is a stark reminder of…
What is Pahalgam terror fallout on India and Pakistan economies?
The massacre in Pahalgam’s Baisaran meadow on April 22, 2025, where 26 lives, mostly tourists, were extinguished by The Resistance Front, a Lashkar-e-Taiba proxy, has cast a long shadow over the subcontinent….
Pahalgam’s Bloodbath: Where does the buck stop?
The serene Baisaran meadow in Pahalgam, Jammu and Kashmir, known as “Mini Switzerland” for its breathtaking vistas, became a killing field on April 22, 2025. In a meticulously planned assault, 3–6 terrorists,…