A quiet joy I did not see coming
When I first heard the news, my reaction was muted. Of course, I felt gratitude. Pride, even. But I did not yet grasp the scale of it. However, I did…
Six Sigma – Six Koppa path
By Anmol Saxena Human life is an interplay of forces. Some lift us up, while others weigh us down. Across cultures and centuries, philosophers, mystics, and saints have tried to…
Dr Doug goes to France
Incredibly so, many American actors have trooped out of Trump’s America for greener pastures. What is as unbelievable is that all of them have settled in Europe. George Clooney too…
‘First came confidence, then the great Indian trade sprint’
For decades, India’s engagement with global trade was shaped by a contradiction. Growth was desired yet fear of being overwhelmed by cheap imports bred caution. Liberalisation advanced, but incrementally and…
Why India makes 1,200 films a year—yet rarely gets an Oscar
The cinema has the ability to connect different cultures. The cinema has the ability to connect ideas beyond the borders. The cinema has the ability to appeal to viewers despite…
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…