500x return in 4 years: How this solar firm found its place in the sun
After listing at an offer price of ₹22 per share in 2012, Waaree Renewables languished below ₹10 for eight years. Its meteoric rise to ₹2,600 in the past four years is a laggard-to-leader story
- Prashant Mukherjee
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
How Muslim quota row is deepening fault lines among Dalits
The shrill opposition to the inclusion of Dalit Muslims and Dalit Christians in the scheduled caste category has very little to do with the Constitution or Babasaheb Ambedkar’s vision
Helping Hamas & Trump: Why Biden just made his biggest blunder
The consequences of US President Biden's decision to withhold arms from Israel could be the opposite of what he intends, and end up having disastrous consequences
- Bret Stephens
- New York Times
You are in your 3Os, do you know what money type you are?
To have a secure financial future, you should be clear about your career growth and personal finance habits, skills and attitudes by the time you are in your early or mid-30s
- Uma Shashikant
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
Does rising India deserve a ‘draconian’ law like PMLA?
The reference is to the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), the mere mention of which sends shivers down the spines of politicians, especially those opposed to the ruling dispensation. Just ask Hemant Soren, Arvind Kejriwal, Manish Sisodia and K Kavitha. But apart from answering the question asked above, this piece will raise another – does a law like PMLA have a place in a democratic country like India?
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
'How did the Indian student become so stupid?'
Millions of students, who have been to good schools and are going to good universities, are growing up on videos not books. There is no big purpose, no real interest in the world or in elections
Why China’s dead-end economy is bad news for everyone
China’s economy has reached a dead end. Getting out will mean more trade friction with the US
- Anne Stevenson-Yang
- New York Times
Why do the likes of Brij Bhushan win, Sakshees lose?
The recent examples of Brij Bhushan Sharan Singh and Prajwal Revanna show that ‘Nari Shakti’ is just an empty slogan for those in power
- Harinder Baweja
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Doctors focus on money or your heart when inserting a stent?
Medical science says a stent is needed only when the blockage in an artery is more than 80%. However, a recent stent-for-bribe racket busted in a well-known Delhi hospital reveals doctors are more than willing to recommend insertion of a stent even when the patient doesn’t need it
- Anuja Jaiswal
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
'Extreme temperatures and rainfall will become new normal'
Govindasamy Bala, professor at the Centre for Atmospheric and Oceanic Sciences, IISc, Bengaluru, spoke to TOI on India’s scorching summer and the fallout of climate change
Why are some Indians taking wedding vows on the Constitution
Inspired by the values of equality and freedom enshrined in it, they are opting for a more meaningful ceremony rather than the big fat desi wedding
- Ketaki Desai
- TNN
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It’s a fetching little dog’s life!
As pet adoption numbers grow, customized meals, gluten-free treats, and styling facilities come up for furry friends
- Niyati ParikhTushar Tere
- Times Network
Sacred Signpost – Be Your Own Valentine
Valentine's Day reflections on self-love amidst laughter and friendship. Loving oneself through various actions, be your own Valentine
- Mona Mehta
- The Speaking Tree
When India, Pak played Holi
Wasim Akram’s ‘Sultan’ offers a rare glimpse into his celebrated and often controversial career. Exclusive excerpts…
- TIMES NETWORK
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Sacred signpost - Burn Your Anger
Fire, earthquakes, and anger: all destructive. Expressing or suppressing anger isn't ideal; forgiveness offers peace
- Mona Mehta
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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why is BJP hell-bent on blaming Muslims for India’s population growth?
PM Modi’s controversial statements at a public meeting in Rajasthan, where he referred to Indian Muslims as ‘those who have a large number of children’, is not only far from the truth, but a bogey that routinely rears its head
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
‘India could become a weak electoral democracy...that’s my worry’
Eminent political scientist Suhas Palshikar explains the challenges Opposition parties face in taking on the BJP in spite of many of their leaders being jailed
- Alka DhupkarArun George
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Journey of changing motherhood, kal & aaj
- Twinkle Khanna
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
For the love of books: Pradeep Sebastian on the bibliophile’s journey
Pradeep Sebastian, renowned book collector and author, explores the world of rare books, manuscripts, and the art of collecting.
- Jaya Bhattacharji Rose
- Times Network
Sexual crimes: Shun perps, not survivors
Cases like the Karnataka sex scandal involving Prajwal Revanna and Unnao rape convict Kuldeep Sengar highlight the victimisation of assault survivors who face ostracism and stigma. Traditional norms hinder justice for them while the accused rarely ever face consequences for their actions.
Guess who shone at Met Gala? The Indian karigar
Desi celebs highlight labour of artisans who created their saree-gowns. Is putting time over price tags the new trend?
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Are the good times over for Indians seeking a better life abroad?
If you are dreaming of a cosy life abroad for your ward or looking to shift overseas yourself, exercise caution. The grass may no longer be greener on the other side
- Sanket Dhanorkar
- THE ECONOMIC TIMES
No jobs, no future: In Canada, drugs are Indian students’ last resort
The grim reality of hefty education loans and joblessness in the land they once hoped would offer prosperity has ensnared numerous Indian students in Canada in a vicious cycle of cocaine, marijuana and liquor as a coping mechanism for unemployment-induced stress
Amid AAP’s worst crisis, why is Kejriwal’s close aide Raghav Chadha missing?
The AAP leader has been conspicuous by his absence at a time when his party colleagues are battling a political storm triggered by Arvind Kejriwal’s arrest by ED in the liquor policy case
- Abhishek Dey
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
With the help of silicone models and photoshop, ma comes to life again
Mother’s Day can be a sombre experience for those who have lost their mothers. But some people are finding unusual ways to remember them
- Shruti Sonal
- TNN
Sacred signpost – five finger prayer
Prayer teaches selflessness. Start by praying for loved ones, then teachers, leaders, the weak, and finally, yourself. Welfare lies in altruism.
- Mona Mehta
- The Speaking Tree
Why NRIs & Olympians are getting into this inter-family tournament
The inter-family tournament started 27 years ago. Today, it is a big-budget sporting carnival that attracts Olympians, NRIs, and even the odd kindergartner
Bees bring honey and money to poor villages north of Mumbai
Beekeeping transforms rural Indian communities, empowering women, enhancing agriculture, and mitigating climate impacts through indigenous honeybee cultivation
- Namita Devidayal
- Times Network
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Modiphobia triggers Western media meltdown ahead of 2024 polls
Ahead of the 2024 Lok Sabha election, sections of the Western media have thoughtlessly attacked Indian democracy, in the process damaging their own credibility
- Minhaz Merchant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Islam cannot be secular…it was never meant to be
For Muslims, Islam regulates all aspects of life from birth until death, including the political sphere. So, detaching religion from the public space will always be a non-starter for believers
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
You spent 10 years in jail for nothing. Who should pay for it?
Former DU professor GN Saibaba spent nearly a decade in prison before the Bombay HC said the prosecution has failed to link him to any crime. But there is no recourse for him to claim compensation for all the pain and suffering
- Sunil Baghel
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Kohli, Gavaskar & what social media’s done to cricket
That a star cricketer of today bristles at criticism from a cricket legend shows the toxic effect of X- and Instagram-based fandom on players
Go local, or Telangana won’t listen
In India’s youngest state, local matters energise people, not national issues. BJP’s giving a tough fight to BRS. But Congress seems more sure-footed
Why debt funds may work better for you than FDs
From lower tax and higher liquidity to greater flexibility, there are several advantages that such funds provide
- Sudhir Kaushik
- Times Network
How much can you say without saying a word?
Observation is a key skill for success in both power and love, as highlighted in Thirukkural and demonstrated in the stories of Sherlock Holmes and Bhima from the Mahabharata
- Times News Network
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How Mumbai girl went from losing an arm to scoring 92% in Class 10 exams
The inspiring story of Anamta Ahmed, a Mumbai resident, who endured a life-altering accident nearly two years ago when she suffered an electric shock from an errant 11KV cable
- Lata Mishra
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Sacred signpost – how to get your team to listen to you
Effective leadership bridges the gap between words and actions. Authenticity inspires teams. Gandhi exemplified this in his life
- Mona Mehta
- The Speaking Tree
Hills on fire can destroy the plains
Uttarakhand’s burning forests have a domino effect. Forests buffer glaciers. But carbon in the soot from the flames will lead to more ice melts and eventual damage downstream
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