Washington: Trade Representative Jamieson Greer said he did not think there was “something imminent” on the trade deal with India and the two sides have identified “the universe of items” that are sticking points. Addressing a press conference after the G20 Trade Ministers’ Meeting in Milwaukee on Thursday, Greer said President Donald Trump and Prime…
Mumbai: Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis on Thursday launched ‘Invest Maharashtra’ platform and said it would work towards making the state a major investment destination in India and globally, with the government taking responsibility for coordinating land, power, infrastructure, approvals and skilled manpower for projects. The government would work in an integrated manner to meet every…
New Delhi: Artificial intelligence may supplement research and support the judicial processes, but can never replace the legal acumen or decision-making, which must always remain with judges, Chief Justice of India Surya Kant said on Thursday. The CJI was addressing the plenary session of the 7th Congress of the Association of Asian Constitutional Courts and…
N Nagarajan Perhaps it is better to stop invoking Gandhi ceremonially than to allow his name and legacy to be repeatedly abused. On 2 October, the nation will once again observe Gandhi Jayanti. The President, Prime Minister and political leaders across parties will pay tribute to Mahatma Gandhi. For many, however, it will simply be…
MS Sparsha Long before the word “bioenhancer” entered the vocabulary of modern pharmacology, Ayurvedic physicians had been using a simple combination of black pepper, long pepper and ginger to make medicines work more effectively. The combination was known as Trikatu. Its three ingredients—black pepper (Piper nigrum), long pepper (Piper longum) and ginger—were themselves regarded as…
What really happened aboard the FlySaudi flight may prove to be far more consequential than an isolated aviation incident. At first glance, an incident involving a commercial aircraft can be treated as a matter of aviation security. But when the aircraft, the individuals involved and the destination are viewed against the extraordinarily complicated geopolitics of…
“पश्यैतां पाण्डुपुत्राणामाचार्य महतीं चमूम्। व्यूढां द्रुपदपुत्रेण तव शिष्येण धीमता॥” Duryodhana’s words to Dronacharya at the threshold of the great war reveal far more than a simple description of the Pandava army. Standing before the vast battlefield of Kurukshetra, he draws his teacher’s attention to the formidable military formation arranged by the Pandavas. He says, in…
The Upanishads stand among the most profound explorations of life, consciousness and the ultimate nature of reality in the Vedic tradition. They do not merely prescribe a system of belief; they invite the seeker to inquire, observe, question and ultimately experience. Their central concern is the relationship between the individual self, the universe and the…
The Nifty has fallen seven weeks in a row. From its January closing high of 26,328.55, it stood at 22,621.30 on 29 September, a 14.1% drawdown. Brent is hovering between $100 and $106. The US 10-year yield sits near 5.24%. The September series alone wiped off 5.67%. The usual explanations are circulating: tax changes, GDP…
Lakshmanrao Upadhyayula In the Br̥hatī meter of the ancient Rigveda, the sage Vishwamitra raises a profound invocation to Indra, the divine guardian of strength, courage, and celestial order. His prayer is not merely a request for material blessings but a sacred dialogue between humanity and the cosmic forces that sustain existence. The hymn envisions Indra…
