Americans must rise to check nosediving credibility of USA
It must be said to the credit of President Donald Trump that he is a pastmaster in making somersaults. He does so because it becomes necessary when he gets entangled…
When rumours move markets faster than tankers and cylinders
The recent escalation of conflict in the Middle East – a region that supplies a significant portion of India’s crude oil – has reintroduced the menace of energy insecurity. For…
Nuances of managing ongoing collateral risks
The resilience of the financial sector is essential for maintaining growth and inflation dynamics, but recent rises in collateral risks due to ongoing geopolitical risks threaten its stability. As a…
There is nothing embarrassing about needing care
I may need care. There is nothing embarrassing about it. There are waiting rooms. And then there are the kind that stay with you, long after you have left. A…
What it means for India?
When West Asia goes on a boil, the Israel Palestine conflict and “ warring” becomes the order of the day as one can trace out the exchange of missiles and…
The new rules of heart health — Part 1 – What has changed
For years, most of us have been taught to think about heart health in silos. Cholesterol here, blood pressure there, and maybe a statin if things crossed some magic number.…
Iran war shows why India’s defence budget needs a 21st-century upgrade
Think of the Indian Army — what comes to mind? Large battalions of soldiers walking in unison, guns slung over their shoulders? Tanks and cannons? Long convoys of defence vehicles?…
With all eyes on Hormuz, India’s old links offer a new lens
As the latest Gulf war heads into its fifth week, President Trump’s 15-point proposal for a negotiated settlement has run smack into Iran’s 5-point response. While Iran’s nuclear and missile…
Watching rajma reels & dancing global garba
8am Donald Trump has entered our kitchens. Thanks to one orange man, a nation of 1.4 billion brown people is frantically buying induction stoves. I have joined my fellow citizens…
Choose your fights wisely
In today’s fast-moving world, it almost feels natural to react to everything. A comment on social media, a disagreement at work, a casual remark from a friend, or even a…