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A Flag to Live and Die For: Navtej Sarna's rich study of freedom, identity

Navtej Sarna's book is utterly fascinating for the insights it provides into the politics of the freedom movement, personal freedom and the flag

US small business is disma despite GDP growth under Trump administration

Rising bankruptcies and weak job growth signal mounting pressure on small firms

Most Americans see Trump as erratic with age, Reuters/Ipsos poll finds

The six-day poll concluded on Monday, the day before the 79-year-old president gives his annual State of the Union address to Congress following a month of angry reprimands of lawmakers and judges

UK weighs legal changes to remove Andrew Windsor from line of succession

Experts say the process of removing him from the line of succession could be lengthy because it requires the involvement of about a dozen countries that call the British monarch their head of state

Trump's judicial battles, global fallout: Tariff verdict sparks uncertainty

The US Supreme Court decision on tariffs could mark the start of a new era of uncertainty

Univ of Sheffield study helps AI better understand accents and dialects

The study is based on Dr Montgomery's systematic review of more than five decades of peer-reviewed research on accent and dialect variation across Great Britain

Regulatory reset: Strengthen Rera to protect homebuyers' interests

The Eco Survey 2025-26 notes quarterly average housing sales stood at 101,300 units up to Q2, compared to 81,600 in FY22-FY24, reflecting healthy demand and renewed confidence in the housing market

The data centre rush: India must ensure that investment is sustainable

There are reasonable questions that must be asked alongside this understandable enthusiasm. The availability of water and electricity, for example, looms large in any discussion on data centres

PM Modi should scrap 'anti-farmer' trade deal with US: Rahul Gandhi

Addressing the 'Kisan Mahachaupal' farmers' rally in Bhopal, Gandhi likened the interim trade deal to an arrow piercing the hearts of Indian farmers

Afghanistan cricket appoint Richard Pybus as head coach ahead of SL series

Widely regarded as a high-performance specialist, he previously worked with the West Indies cricket team as Head Coach, Director of Cricket, and Head of High Performance between 2013 and 2019.

IPO-bound CleanMax to build 200-MW solar project in Andhra Pradesh

Andhra Pradesh clears a 200-MW solar project by CleanMax group firm Yashaswa Power, investing ₹1,200 crore, as the renewable player prepares for its ₹3,100-crore IPO next week

Policy, AI and growth themes set tone at Day 1 of BS Manthan 2026

Union Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal and Union Road Transport and Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari headlined the first day of the summit

At BS Manthan 2026, leaders debate AI, trade and India's future readiness

At BS Manthan 2026, ministers, industry leaders and policy experts debated AI, trade, demographics and sustainability as India navigates geopolitical shifts and prepares for a tech-driven future

India open to reviewing China investment rules: Piyush Goyal at BS Manthan

Union Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal says India is accelerating trade deals, including talks with Gulf nations and Chile, as the country positions itself as a trusted partner in global supply chains

Voltas expects 25% rise in AC sales as early summer boosts demand

Voltas projects 25% AC sales growth this summer, launches AI-powered units, raises prices amid higher commodity costs and new BEE norms, with strong demand from tier II-III cities

BS Manthan: EAC-PM Chairman underlines 3 development goals for vision 2047

Prof S Mahendra Dev said that since 2014, reforms have led to a structural transformation that lays the foundation for a developed economy

FSIB recommends Hitesh Joshi as CMD of GIC Re; awaits Cabinet nod

FSIB has recommended Hitesh Joshi for the CMD post at GIC Re, marking the first selection process allowing private sector applicants; the final decision now moves to the Cabinet

Design, IP key to India's factory future: Dixon's Atul Lall at BS Manthan

From a ₹49 lakh crisis-born firm to a ₹65,000 crore giant, Dixon's MD & CEO maps India's electronics leap, AI-led factories, global ambitions, and the long road to owning IP

Omar Abdullah urges J&K students in Iran to return, heed advisory

The advisory comes in the wake of Saturday's protests in Iran following 40-day memorials for people killed in January during anti-government rallies

Tech Wrap Feb 24: iQOO 15R launch, iOS 26.4 dev beta 2, Xiaomi Pad 8

iQOO 15R launched in India. Apple releases iOS 26.4 developer beta 2. Xiaomi Pad 8 to launch in India on Feb 28. Ubisoft making new Assassin's Creed and Farcry games. Claude Code Security