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Where 2 billion voters reside: Measuring democracy in the subcontinent

Rating democracies is a tricky business. I am only using the simple metric of who in the Indian subcontinent has had the most peaceful, stable, normal political transitions and continuity

Datanomics: The age divide in politics as Nepal readies youngest PM

Balendra Shah's rise at 35 highlights a growing generational shift in politics even as South Asia and India remain dominated by older leaders

Shantanu Narayen bows out ahead of his 100th earnings call at Adobe

Narayen joined Adobe in 1998 as senior vice president and rose through the ranks. He was appointed CEO in 2007, as the then CEO, Bruce Chizen, stepped down

West Asia war: Gas crunch disrupts factories, from production to canteens

Fuel shortages linked to the West Asia war are disrupting factory output and canteen operations across India, forcing gas-dependent units to cut production and seek alternative energy sources

Credit growth rises to 14.5% in Feb 28 fortnight; deposits expand 12%

Bank credit growth accelerated to 14.5% year-on-year in the fortnight ended February 28, while deposit growth strengthened to nearly 12%, according to RBI data

West Asia conflict: Airlines flag rising refinery margins behind ATF spike

Airlines say jet fuel prices have surged far more than crude oil since the West Asia conflict, blaming soaring refinery margins and the Mopag-linked pricing system for rising fares

If short-lived, conflict unlikely to dent India's macro outlook: Economists

Economists say a brief West Asia conflict may have limited impact on India's macro outlook, though risks could emerge if crude oil prices stay elevated for a prolonged period

Iran war highlights why India must rethink its energy dependencies

If there is one piece of advice India must take from Donald Trump, it is 'drill, baby, drill'

Centre drafting insurance scheme for gig workers with life, accident cover

The labour ministry is drafting a social security scheme offering insurance and possible pension cover for gig workers under the Code on Social Security

Banu Mushtaq on how International Booker win gave her voice volume

Mushtaq says the International Booker Prize has given her work the volume it sought

When bots buy and humans consume: The future of brands in an AI age

In the age of AI decision-makers, brands that will thrive are those that double down on the one thing machines cannot manufacture - meaning

3 million homes solarised, 70 million to go: SolarSquare CEO Shreya Mishra

2 years after the launch of PM Surya Ghar, rooftop solar adoption has accelerated but remains far short of the 10-million-home target

Bihar after Nitish Kumar: A key test of BJP-JD(U) equations ahead

In his absence, will the BJP become more like the JD(U)? Or will the JD(U) become more like the BJP?

Delhi Metro 'cheapest' among world's top 10 networks at just $0.13

India now has the third-largest Metro network in the world, after China and the US

PSU banks may underperform in near term amid Iran war and macro risks

The Iran conflict, rising crude prices and currency pressure may weigh on banking stocks, with PSU banks likely to face sharper downside risks than private peers in the near term

Ask for the Moon: Artemis II may revive humanity's path beyond Earth orbit

For all its benign demeanour, which has inspired many a song, the Moon isn't exactly welcoming. Approaching it demands precision. Landing on it even more so

SIF assets near ₹10,000 crore as more mutual funds launch new products

Assets in specialised investment funds near Rs 10,000 crore as more mutual fund houses launch offerings, with wealth managers emerging as the main distribution channel

Selling pressure likely to worsen as indices breach key support levels

Nifty likely to slide towards 22,800-22,700 levels in near term, say analysts

Zoom Phone to enter three more Indian cities amid strong demand

US-based firm ready to comply with CNAP, says top executive

Between Heaven and Earth: Exploring the layered life of the Indian hills

The anthology's staggering diversity and breadth aptly capture the staggering diversity and breadth of the Indian hills