The complete guide to IQ, EQ, and SQ, with real examples
There is a kind of leader I meet often. Highly competent. Sharp mind. Good education. Impressive résumé. They can solve complex problems quickly, and they usually become the person everyone…
A rite of passage that’s a given
Can we normalise harassment and toxic behaviour under any circumstances? I began to ponder this deeply, the way one ponders existential questions, while chopping onions and crying for reasons unrelated…
How technology and clinics are converging into a new standard in dentistry
Dental care is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Patients are no longer viewing oral health as an occasional, appointment-driven interaction. Increasingly, they expect care to be continuous, responsive, and…
Budgets, billionaires and the art of a bargain
8am I have an investment meeting this afternoon, and I find myself standing in front of the cupboard as though it is about to conduct the meeting on my behalf. My…
A stress test for India’s Space framework
Built on decades of discipline, ingenuity and an enviable record of launch success, ISRO has earned global trust the hard way – which is precisely why the C-62 failure should…
Overlooked commercial aspects of human spaceflight
Human space flight is usually clubbed with all other space activities and hence allotted to government space agencies, who tackle it with a rigid procedural approach. They usually possess large…
Cigarette taxation and its consequences for illicit trade and farmer welfare
In India, approximately 100 million adults smoke cigarettes as of recent estimates, representing about 10-12% prevalence among men aged 15 and older, while female rates remain low at under 2%.…
Unsung stars of desi plates
Local ingredients like mahua, nolen gur, roselle, and pandan leaves represent a powerful resurgence in Indian cuisine, bridging ancient traditions with cutting-edge innovation. These hyperlocal treasures—harvested from forests, palms, and…
What trade deal critics are getting wrong
The announcement of an India-US trade agreement has led some to ask what happened to Indian strategic autonomy. This criticism, however, misses two points. First, Indian govts have often made…
How an influencer’s beef raised the stakes over a mixed-up steak order
There was plenty at stake at a recent food fight at an old drinking hole in Kolkata. Beef steak was perhaps the least of it. Recently, an influencer went to…