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Is the AAP imploding? Swati Maliwal episode points to the fractures within

Several AAP leaders are uncertain about their next political step, and some have already quit. More may desert the party either before the polling in Delhi and Punjab or after June 4

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Chabahar port deal a step forward but questions remain

The 7,200 km INSTC project was conceived in 2002 to reduce the time and cost of moving cargo from India to Russia via Iran. More countries have now joined but the progress is very slow

Jobs, cronyism, and welfare

A lacklustre campaign throws up some differences in economic strategy

Inheritance tax: An idea doomed to failure

If levied, within 20 years we will see a repeat of V P Singh's 1985 Budget speech proposing abolition because of its meagre yield and high cost of collection

Economy: From Modi 1.5 to Modi 3.0

Remember, "development" is not the only thing the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) had promised

Honest deal: PE, VC firms seek trust in firms they fund

No deal can advance without mutual trust. Enhancing trust is achievable by implementing higher governance standards, clear communication, ethical practices

Entry barriers

Workplaces still fall short on women's safety

Demand revival

Corporate results show growth momentum continues

Narayanan Vaghul: A generous leader and true colossus of Indian banking

His life and career exemplify that decency, simplicity, and forward-thinking can lead to success at the highest levels

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Megalomania plus cult is dangerous

We box our leaders into a moral binary - all greatness or all sin. The reality is that it is a mix, and what you see is what you get

Solar tantrums of epic proportions

In a world increasingly dependent on the invisible threads of power, internet, and satellite connections, preparedness against geomagnetic storms wouldn't hurt

Why simple election narratives fail

Given India's complex electoral dynamics and geographical diversity, policy initiatives crafted to suit a simple national narrative are not very useful

The psychologist who humanised economics

Nobel laureate Daniel Kahneman's first major contribution was his and Tversky's groundbreaking 1974 study on judgment and uncertainty

Abki baar 90 paar?

An additional 30 seats for the BJP won't make any difference to the strength and quality of government. Thirty fewer, however, will have several substantive consequences

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Regulatory fee or unjust enrichment?

Regulators are empowered to levy fees for services rendered, not to impose tax-like levies to create surpluses for themselves

Measuring up to the standard

In today's world, standards wield not only technical but also strategic significance. India needs a change in mindset to elevate its industry standards to a global level

Rapid AI transition

ChatGPT's new version raises old questions