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Balanced Budget: Need to Tread with caution to map India’s fiscal future
The Union Budget 2025 represents Union Government’s estimated receipts and expenditure from 1.4.2025 to 31.3.2026! […]
Dhol bajao ‘Doles’ ki. For a city in apathy, time to wake up!
Elections in Delhi this month, are marking the end of yet another adventure season in […]
End of the Red Dream. Bringing down Left inspired extremism
HISTORICAL BACKGROUND Naxalism, also known as the Naxalite movement, is a far-left radical communist movement […]
Ethics and Communal Harmony: Impact on Sustainable Development and Economy
Ethics and Communal harmony or disharmony, shall we say, hugely impact us as individuals, the […]
Don’t let Old India Kill the New
EVEN AS THE conflagration at Sambhal still echoes — the Supreme Court has stayed action […]
The Great Denial: India’s Burgeoning Population
The French phrase ‘fait accompli’ literally means “an accomplished fact”, something that has already happened […]
India’s Defence Industrial Corridors: An Ecosystem for Defence Self Reliance
India, a nation with one of the largest and most diverse militaries in the world, […]
Maritime Domain Awareness: A 21st Century Imperative
The nature of the security challenges emanating in and from the maritime domain has led […]
Meeting the Challenge of Ammunition Reserves
To believe that there will be no war, or war can be averted is a […]
From Red Tape to Red Carpet: Bureaucratic Reforms and their Impact on BRO
Modi’s MGMG. The idea of “MGMG” (Minimum Government, Maximum Governance), championed by the Prime Minister […]
Vision to Reality: Simplifying R&D in India
“Innovation is the engine of growth. Research and innovation are the foundation of a knowledge-based […]
Internal Cohesion And Stability: Essential To Achieve Viksit Bharat 2047
To realise the dream of Viksit Bharat 2047, India must prioritize national unity through robust […]
Remembering the Iconic Atal Bihari Vajpayee on his 100th Birth Anniversary
Here was a PM who stood out for governance, equality, development and making India tall, […]
India’s Nuclear Neighbourhood: New paradigms of warfighting
Introduction For the first time since the end of World War II, and the Cold […]
The Bhartiya Vayuyan Vidheyak 2024: A Landmark Reform in Indian Aviation
As air traffic and infrastructural needs burgeon, this reform is both timely and transformative. The […]
Shifting Sands: what’s trending
Trouble Afresh in Dhaka as ISKCON head is held Is more trouble brewing in neighbouring […]
Border Infrastructure: Shrinking the Gap
Introduction Kazan heralded a fresh start for the two Asian giants as they agreed to […]
Roller Coaster Stock Market Ride: Staying the Course
“Price is what you pay, value is what you get” – Warren Buffett Historically, the 30-share […]
India’s Defence Startups: Fuelling Economic Growth with Strategic Autonomy
“To become a global power, the country must have a self-reliant defence sector driven by […]
Iran Israel War: Economic Implications for India
As we enter an ever-increasing inter-dependence upon nations in the global supply chain, there is […]
Strength and Innovation on Display on Air Force Day
The 92nd Indian Air Force (IAF) Day was celebrated with grandeur at the Air Force […]
Shifting Sands
All out for 46! It must have required a Herculean effort, of another kind, to […]
Haryana, J&K and Maharashtra Outcome to Impact BJP’s Prospects
It is evident that the outcome of the polls in Haryana and Jammu and Kashmir […]
Manipur: How Long will the Anguish and Agony Persist?
The roots of Manipur’s history trace back to the early 12th century when the Kangleipak […]
The Governor is a Bridge between the Centre and the State
From an episode on Kapil Sibal’s “Dil Se”, we cover the subject of the role […]
AI, Geopolitical Dynamics and Climate Change Influencing Credit Rating
“The best laid schemes o’ Mice an’ Men Gang aft agley, An’ lea’e us nought […]
Cloudbursts, Rapes, Abuse, Peace in Ukraine and Harmony at Home
Apathy, pure and simple! Cloudbursts can’t be stopped but casualties and resulting havoc can be […]
Agnipath: A Fact Check
Introduction In the recent past, one of the topics that has been the subject of much […]
Proposed Waqf Amendments Not Been Thought Through
Such a pleasure engaging with you and the big boiling point as of a few […]
A Sad Journey From Nirbhaya to Abhya
While this author headed the investigation of the Delhi case in his capacity as the […]
Economic Development and Urbanisation Strategies Amidst Robust Economic Growth
Economic growth in India is currently robust at an expected 7.2% for the year 2024-25. […]
Working towards Financial Inclusion, as both Viable and Profitable
SEBI’s Madhabi Puri Buch in conversation with SBI Team, on the occasion marking SBI MF […]
The New Criminal Laws and the Common Man
The first FIR (First Information Report) under the new criminal laws was registered in a […]
Kargil: On Vigil 24/7; Strong Deterrence is Essential Defence
As we reminisce and celebrate the grand Indian victory of Kargil in 1999, it is […]
The ‘IAS’ Service is Demanding, with Heavy Responsibilities
In times like these, the ideal role model of a bureaucrat is being questioned, what […]
“Parcours de Femme”: Celebrating Resilience and Achievements
*Parcours de Femme*, conceptualized by the French Consul General, Madame Lise Talbot-Barré, a project launched […]
Recalling the Historic Countdown to the capture of Tololing
In conversation with Maj Gen SC Mohanty, AVSM (Retd), then Chief Operations Officer of 56 […]
Governance in Delhi Demands Public Good must Override Political Expediency
An exclusive conversation on Delhi matters, how the tussle between an elected government and the […]
Galwan: Four Years Later
Introduction This article is to commemorate the indomitable spirit, bravery, and supreme sacrifice of the […]
Inclusive, Sustainable Growth with Adequate Decent Employment
Credible research shows that India needs to create 115 million jobs between 2024-2030 of which […]
Rajdeep’s Political Rumble: Shashi Tharoor Vs Swapan Dasgupta
Echoing the Flavour of Our Times India Today’s Rajdeep Sardesai has a formidable presence in […]
Intensifying Heat Waves: Faltering GDP & Rising Miseries!
There is 30 times greater probability of such events occurring than they would have without […]
The Stock Market: At an Inflection Point
“Investing should be more like watching paint dry or watching grass grow. If you want […]
Pakistan’s Focus on its Military Cannot Be Ignored
Introduction Over the last four years, Pakistan has advanced in rankings, progressing from 15th place […]
India’s North East: Geostrategic Relevance Amidst Ethnic Conundrum
Overview The North East Region (NER) essentially presents a mosaic of cultures, lucrative economic opportunities […]
Self Reliance in Defence Production: Strategic Autonomy in National Security
General The Indian Security Apparatus operates in an atmosphere of external belligerence and internal dissonance. […]
Ongoing Conflicts: Major Lessons for India
Introduction The horrific Hamas attack on 07 October 2024 and the subsequent Israeli retaliation which […]
Border Roads Organisation: Strategic Surge in Infrastructure
The Wake–up Call The Galwan Valley clash between Indian and Chinese troops in June 2020 […]
Anecdotes: Humour in Uniform
A Tale of Two Trunks at Kalyan and Pune Railway Station My momentous journey as […]
Non-Kinetic Weapons: Water as a Weapon of War
Introduction We tend to forget that we cannot survive without water, especially when it is […]
The ‘Contenders’: Who Will Lead India Tomorrow.
TV anchor Priya Sahgal released her book ‘Contenders’ at a public function in New Delhi, […]
Indo-China Standoff: The Chinese Way of Thinking
Next month would be four years since the armies of India & China confronted each […]
Modernisation of Indian Artillery: Challenges Persist
Introduction ‘Indian Army to boost firepower with 200 new mounted howitzers, 400 towed gun systems’ […]
Najeeb Jung on Arvind Kejriwal In conversation with Karan Thapar
This piece reflects a conversation between media and TV personality Karan Thapar and Dr. Najeeb […]
3 Reforms Sanjeev Sanyal Wishes to See for India
This is a very special interaction we are having right here on ET Now with […]
Diplomat Lakshmi Murdeshwar Puri Debuts with a Most Compelling Novel
An arresting narrative that builds around the Independence struggle, the feisty young Malati, the love […]
A Journey from Crisis to Confidence
RBI Governor, Shakti Kanta Das, addressed delegates at the Davos Summit, earlier this year. We […]
Elections 2024: Countdown Begins
This is that time of the year that comes every five years. When passions are […]
The story of Sandeshkhali: Imagine a Bollywood potboiler
A local strongman starts as a driver with odd jobs, an assistant collecting fares from […]
Paytm Collapse: The Cookie Crumbles. How and Why?
The sudden action on Paytm raised many an eyebrow, even though the company has been […]
“Why Bharat Matters”: India in the Midst of Change. What we Do, Matters to the World!
A trailblazing diplomat now turned into an astute statesman and politician with his effortless wit, […]
Mumbai start-up challenge: Conversations on What’s Trending
The inaugural StartUp Mumbai Challenge, with the theme, Forever Planet”, was held at the iconic Bombay Stock […]
Examining the Stock Market Connudrum
India has been the fastest-growing major economy for the third successive year. Despite global headwinds, […]
India’s Story Is Beginning. It’s the right time to Invest Now: Prasoon Mukherjee
An Incredible Success Story wrapped up in an unusual inherent sense of humility. So understated, […]
Rahul Yatra 2.0: Bharat Jodo, as the India Alliance falls Apart
An ironic statement of unity when the alliance itself is falling apart. If the idea […]
The Pilgrims Progress Ayodhya: The Indian Vatican
Lalit Panwar was one of the special invitees at the consecration ceremony in Ayodhya. He […]
Ayodhya Reborn! A Good time to Usher Ram Rajya
An awesome ceremony, a rare consecration, an event unlike any other. Evoking the spirit of […]
Governance in Delhi: Collaboration and not Confrontation is the Solution
Delhi being the national capital of a federal country, its governance by Government of National […]
Catch Up, We Can. Only Hard Work will Pave the Way
There is no substitute for hard work, at least two shifts in the manufacturing sector. […]
Time to Move on, Carrying Diverse Opinions, the Nation needs to move on!
Justice Sanjay Krishan Kaul has been in the news lately, demitting office after a long […]
Small Reforms; Big Impact. How Process Changes can make the Big Difference
Sanjeev Sanyal, Member of the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM), spoke on […]
2024: A Year of New Beginnings!
We wish everyone in our family, our neighbourhood, our city, our country, the region and […]
Crystal Ball Gazing: Playing the Nostradamus
While predicting the shape of things likely to come in the year ahead is always […]
India will Forge Ahead given the right Mindsets of the Younger Generation
We bring you conversations from ET CEO Roundtable, selected excerpts that identify the immediate challenges […]
An Urban Transformation that Propels India’s Amrit Kaal
Throughout time, cities have served as crucibles of civilisations, creators of wealth, and cradles of […]
Policy Making in Our Turbulent Times: Pro-active, Pragmatic and Prudent
It was like a year-end summing of what India has undergone through 2023, and what […]
“Modi the Challenge of 2024”: Book review by SK Misra
A very fascinating narrative of contemporary Indian politics by a well-known journalist, Minhaz Merchant who […]
NO Dream is Too Big! Book launch of GG Saxena
Effectively, it says to Dream is Good, and then only can we Deliver! Indeed, this […]
41 Precious Lives: Our National Consciousness Needs a New Awakening
It was that fateful day when the tunnel partially collapsed, with 41 construction workers trapped […]
Mani Talk on Rajiv Gandhi, The PM and the Man
In conversation with Rahul Singh and Malavika Sangghvi, two notable journalists, at the Khushwant Singh […]
‘Bad’ Girl Indrani Mukerjea Talks with a Grit and Straight face!
It’s a tough one to swallow! After all the sinister references in full public gaze, […]
The Punjab Tango in Canada. A Conversation with Ujjal Dosanjh
Tracing the roots of the problem, and sharing some mistakes by one and all, where […]
Kasauli Remembers the Passions, Concerns and Values of Khushwant Singh
The 12th edition of the Khushwant Singh Literature Festival was a top seller event, with […]
Bihar Caste Census: A Political Masterstroke?
The recently released caste survey in Bihar has created political ripples. The move has the […]
Journey of Indian Democracy as Witnessed through its Electoral System
A panel discussion marking the release of a book by Dr S Y Quraishi, former […]
Pushing the PM’s Mandate; Modi has the Status to lead the Global South
As the Indian Sherpa, he had the mandate of the Prime Minister to achieve consensus, […]
Aviation will Ride the Economic Boom; India Ready to Become the Big Aviation Hub
What does this mean? It means we will organise a lot more jobs with one […]
The Making of Maruti and the Evolving Business of Building Cars in India
R C Bhargava, chairman, Maruti is conversation with Sumit Chaturvedi, Senior Business Editor, ET Now, […]
The Future of Business, the Next Decade!
Moderator Pranjal Sharma, Economic Analyst, Advisor and Author shared the platform with T V Narendran, […]
Aroon Purie Gets Lifetime Achievement Award from AIMA
AIMA awarded notable contributors RC Bhargava, Rohini Nilekani and Aroon Purie in their respective fields. […]
ONOE: A Reform that Needs more Reflection, Data and Debate
THE RECENTLY CONCLUDED special session of Parliament was “special” for what it achieved, and what […]
What Best Drives Samaaj, how Private Initiatives Drive Social Change
Rohini Nilekani in conversation with Sunil Kant Munjal, at the recently held AIMA Golden Jubilee […]
Electoral Reforms for a Greater Democracy
The Election Commission of India has for long been the shining symbol of democracy all […]
GDP Data – First cut-cautious Optimism
GLOBAL PERSPECTIVE The IMF’s WEO, July 2023 shows global growth is likely to fall from […]
The Challenges in Manipur. It is Critical that Resolution is Arrived at, Earliest
It is not always necessary to ask the question: who is right, who is wrong. […]
Bharat Mandapam is an impressive statement for a new India
A new convention centre of this magnitude brings a new eco-system for the MICE industry […]
World Bank’s Ajay Banga is Upbeat on Indian Economy
Banga, 63, took over as the president of the World Bank last month, becoming the […]
Cynosure of All Eyes; the Indian Growth Story
It is as good a time as any for investing in the stock markets. A […]
Ayodhya Reborn: A Dedicated Team Works 24×7 to Complete the First Phase of the Ram Temple!
DI catches up with Nripendra Misra, Chairman, Ram Janmabhumi Trust, to understand the dynamics of […]
A Transparent Road Map for Managing our Currency Needed
After the withdrawal of `1000 and `500 notes, we introduced the 2000 rupee note; even […]
Energy of the private sector must be unleashed: Amitabh Kant
The author, Amitabh Kant, has seen it all during the last decade, from heading the […]
Leadership across parties must create a new era of dignity in public discourse
A new parliament is a great opportunity to make new rules of business. The time […]
Not everywhere we will succeed, but we will win, says Tata Sons Chairman
N Chandrashekharan, chairman, Tata Sons, in the panel discussion in Mumbai, shared his belief that […]
Private sector will not let go of good business opportunities: Bajaj
There has been this ongoing debate that it is the government that has been front […]
Indian rupee has done well, it is time now for made in India
The RBI Governor, in his address, at the book launch in Mumbai, recalled his long […]
Strong Indian business is a critical component of national security
EAM Jaishankar at the launch of Amitabh Kant’s book, ‘Made in India’, says we should […]
Analysing inflation and managing economic growth in the Indian context
Central Banks across global markets have raised lending rates to curb inflation. So has India, […]
Legacy is important, history matters to the future of the nation
Does History Matter? Yes, for some very good reasons, and every nation must have a […]
Building the future of digital payments
The two share a common pedigree! Belonging to the original two-wheeler world, those of Bajaj […]
Mann Ki Baat hits a crackling 100 of a social discourse
Read no more than this, in these episodes. It is the man, Narendra Modi, who […]
Governance today: What it takes and how?
The occasion was the launch of former cabinet secretary K M Chandrasekhar’s book, “As Good […]
How to become a green hydrogen superpower
Green hydrogen will be a critical industrial fuel of the 21st century. India is well-positioned […]
Innovating on traditional and focusing on renewable energy
An integrated approach that focuses on renewable energy along with exploration of traditional fuels is […]
Energy and 10 things we can do!
Vikram Mehta recently delivered the 26th edition of Lalit Doshi Memorial Lecture. For reasons of […]
Pancha tantra for trending
Five transformative strategies that the Budget 2023 has taken note of based on trends that […]
Tourism in ‘Mission Mode’, says FM in her Budget; poised to become a Game Changer!
50 Model destinations, new airports, rail and road connectivity on the one hand, PPP mode […]