Is India’s strategic comfort in Bangladesh at risk?
On February 12, Bangladesh will hold a parliamentary election alongside a referendum. The referendum asks voters to approve the so-called July Charter, a framework that would authorise the next parliament…
Why AI agents won’t kill IT services
Sujit John Sujit is the business editor, Bangalore, in The Times of India. He has been with TOI for 17 years, starting as an Assistant Editor on the Edit Page.…
Takaichi’s Castle
Japan’s first female PM set for landslide poll win. This is good news for India and Quad She can play drums, manage with just two hours of sleep a day,…
Takaichi’s Castle
Japan’s first female PM set for landslide poll win. This is good news for India and Quad She can play the drums, sleep only two hours a day, and is…
When a nation taxes a soldier’s disability
Havaldar Rajesh Kumar served 28 years in the Indian Army. A roadside IED in Kashmir left him with 60% hearing loss and chronic migraines. He retired at superannuation. His…
Why Superbowl Ads hit it out of the park and cricket ads don’t
In the global sports arena, few events rival the spectacle and economic might of the NFL’s Super Bowl and cricket’s ICC World Cup. As we approach Super Bowl 60 pitting…
The teddy bear knows
Kids will be AI natives. Their teddy bears will answer every question. The “why” we asked our parents a million times will actually be answered with the world’s knowledge. Empowered,…
Vietnam’s role in preserving regional stability and cooperation
ASEAN enters 2026 confronting a convergence of strategic challenges that threaten to test both its cohesion and its relevance. At the centre of these challenges lies the South China Sea…
Atrophy Astrology- Part 6
It is generally accepted that the 9th house in the horoscope is the house of the Guru and also of Dharma. In the Kalapurusha Kundali, this belongs to Jupiter—the other…
How India can finance its net-zero future
India’s commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2070 is one of the most consequential transitions the country has ever embarked upon. But ambition alone is not enough. According to a…