Reetesh Anand

Access can create opportunity, but lasting progress depends on the rules, incentives and capabilities that determine how those opportunities unfold

From IPOs and exports to AI, nutrition and politics, the deeper story lies not in headline numbers but in the strength of underlying structures

From geopolitics and women's empowerment to manufacturing, the rupee and technology, lasting progress depends less on hope and more on building capacity

From AI access and workforce disruption to economic reform and market opportunities, this edition explores how nations and industries navigate narrowing gateways

From war and inflation to AI investing, streaming fraud and the RSS, the common lesson is that reality demands careful reading beyond surface signals

From oil shocks and capital flows to climate stress and chess scandals, today's opinions examine how credibility, resilience and institutions hold up under pressure

From manufacturing reforms and Bengal's industrial future to Japan ties, wildlife conflict and digital culture, today's commentaries examine India's evolving challenges