Venezuela's crisis poses India a challenge of oil diplomacy as it tries to secure its energy interests

New Delhi, Jan. 8 -- The unfolding crisis in Venezuela draws into sharp relief a less-recognized feature of the modern global economy: the movement of expectations often matters more than that of phys... Read More

The IndiGo chaos reveals the fragility of what was taken as efficiency

New Delhi, Dec. 12 -- Nothing seems wrong-until suddenly, everything is. IndiGo's spectacular meltdown is a reminder that even the most admired firms can be undone not by a single failure, but by an e... Read More

Labour reforms: How to convince workers that today's pay cheque matters less than tomorrow's security

New Delhi, Nov. 26 -- The consolidation of 29 archaic labour laws into four comprehensive new codes-on wages, social security, industrial relations and occupational safety-is among the most significan... Read More

AI offers the Reserve Bank of India new tools for growth but also new risks that could test its policy playbook

New Delhi, Nov. 12 -- The rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI), especially generative AI, is no longer a peripheral technological shift, but a profound macroeconomic shock. For the Reserve B... Read More

Fear thy neighbour? Why our cities need to be more community-centric and child-friendly

New Delhi, Oct. 30 -- The tumult of a world growing ever more closed and insecure has found its mirror, especially in India's metros, in the slow degeneration of social structures and, worse, in the l... Read More

Why recycled Diwali gifts are twice blessed: It's the larger thought that counts

New Delhi, Oct. 16 -- I came across a fascinating survey by The Ken recently: its annual deep-dive into India's gifting habits. Over 250 readers shared their philosophies, formulas and moral framework... Read More