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Racing against the clock: Why US, India can't miss window for a trade deal

The negotiation is unfolding in real time. The US is using tariffs as leverage; India, for its part, is signalling unusual flexibility

30 years on, India's telecom sector still needs a tariff correction

Mobile subscribers in the country are close to 1.2 billion, out of 9.1 billion globally. Internet subscribers in India are pegged at over 970 million

The hub of the matter: Airport competitiveness to shape air treaties

The subtext here is that the Indian airline industry is looking to expand international connectivity substantially

Census beyond numbers: Managing political fallout needs careful handling

The importance of the decennial Census cannot be overemphasised in a rapidly developing country like India

India's energy transition, grid security hinge on strategic diversification

Regulatory frameworks must evolve to recognise both 'strategic premium' and 'cybersecurity premium' as legitimate components in tariff determination

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Hooked on plastic: A timely probe into the brands and greenwashing

The book ends with a useful section titled FAQs, where the author addresses basic but important questions that many do not have reliable answers to

Rising US debt and yields threaten global growth, will keep market on edge

The yield on the 30-year US government bond recently crossed the psychological 5 per cent mark. The yield on 10-year US government bonds has also inched up

RBI's cautious stance could cost growth, bold rate cuts need of the hour

Given the long lags in monetary policy's impact on the real economy, too much caution could prove unnecessarily costly

Art of giving: Bill Gates has reset billionaire philanthropy standards

The chosen year, 2045, is noteworthy. That is year his foundation plans to end operations. It is also year that Mr Gates will turn 90 and his personal wealth is expected to touch $200 bn

India-US trade deal hopes rise but the reliability part remains in doubt

While it is essential that the government do its best to avoid being hit with high tariffs, it should also keep in mind that any deal with the US is subject to the vagaries of its leadership

Annapurna-I, in the footsteps of French mountaineer Maurice Herzog

Herzog has recorded his adventures in a very popular book titled "Annapurna: First Conquest of an 8,000-metre Peak"

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India and Taiwan: Charles Li's book offers key insights on bilateral ties

By giving up diplomatic relations with Taiwan and recognising PRC, India has voluntarily limited its negotiating space with China

RBI can back growth with ease; urban demand is low but so is inflation

The GDP growth has improved sharply to 7.4 per cent in Q4 (January-March, 2025), taking the full-year growth for FY25 to 6.5 per cent

Operation Sindoor must push India to reorient priorities, alliances

The United States under Donald Trump has turned out to be a superpower with a flexible spine. Far from being supportive, it has ended up re-hyphenating Pakistan with India

Digital payments jump, but robust fraud management key to users' safety

A safe payment system will help further the goal of financial inclusion and achieve higher, sustainable economic growth

Integrating renewable energy: An enabling technology framework is essential

RE is intermittent in nature, peaking during daylight hours, creating oversupply, whereas peak demand typically occurs in the evening

Taking control of data: India's quest for digital sovereignty and security

In a geopolitically charged tech landscape, digital sovereignty is crucial for India to safeguard its future-and that of its citizens

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