Why global money isn’t cheap any more, and how this impacts India Subscriber Only

India was a beneficiary of ultra-low interest rates and quantitative easing by major global central banks. That era is over now.

China This Week | EU’s ‘Chemotherapy’ for battling trade surplus, changes in household system, and new nuclear test site photos Subscriber Only

Every week, we recap highlights of the news from China. This edition looks at the EU’s response to growing trade friction, the “hukou” system and reports of construction activities at the Lop Nur nuclear testing

Why electricity prices on India’s power exchanges are crashing by day and spiking at night Subscriber Only

During daytime, abundant solar generation has mostly led to a surge in supply, pushing spot prices to near-zero levels. However, battery and energy storage capacity has not expanded at the same pace, limiting the ability

You saw Churu dust storm videos. Aravallis protect Gangetic plains from that, but shield is weakening Subscriber Only

The Aravalli range stands between the Thar's dust and the densely populated Indo-Gangetic plains. But the range is under tremendous stress. Here’s why you should care

Lions have died in Gujarat’s Gir due to a suspected infection. An Expert Explains why this isn’t an emergency Subscriber Only

A leading wildlife scientist says that given both hosts and disease reach an equilibrium in nature, they rarely need intervention. But he suggests spreading the risk of epidemics in lions by having multiple unconnected populations

‘Blue micromoon’ to be visible tonight: The science behind the phenomenon, explained Subscriber Only

The size of the moon, as perceived from earth, is dependent on its location within its elliptical orbit around the earth. And, not all blue moons are as rare as the name implies.

Experts Explain | Can Election Commission decide who is an Indian citizen? What Supreme Court said in SIR verdict Subscriber Only

It is worth noting that the judgment itself does not completely separate removal from the electoral roll from the loss of citizenship. With the legal battle over, the practical burden of avoiding disenfranchisement shifts to

Despite looming inflationary pressures, why RBI could defer rate hikes at policy meeting this week Subscriber Only

While some central banks have hiked rates recently due to inflationary pressures triggered by the US-Iran conflict, others are deliberating a hike in the near future. Here is what could drive the RBI's response.

Trump’s war with Iran may leave the US waiting years to rebuild key missile stockpiles Subscriber Only

A CSIS report warns that the strategic costs of the US President’s Iran campaign could outlast the conflict, with key missile stockpiles taking years to recover. We explain

Should ST status remain after religious conversion? The Adivasi delisting debate raging in Jharkhand Subscriber Only

A renewed row over 'delisting' has raised Constitutional questions around religion and affirmative action for Adivasis.

Why India is losing weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index amid the global AI boom Subscriber Only

India’s weight in the MSCI Emerging Markets Index has fallen sharply from 2024 highs. Here’s why global investors are shifting capital and what it means.

As US-Iran deal hangs in balance, a look at the core issue: Iran’s nuclear programme Subscriber Only

The US claimed to have 'obliterated' Iran’s nuclear capabilities during its June 2025 strikes, but a large part of the highly enriched uranium is believed to have survived. This remains the biggest US concern amid the ceasefire

In prohibition state Bihar, how cough syrup is filling the alcohol void Subscriber Only

Codeine cough syrup abuse in Bihar has emerged as a growing public health and law enforcement concern, with authorities reporting rising seizures and addiction cases as the state's alcohol prohibition approaches a decade.

India’s oil shock could have been much worse — but for China Subscriber Only

China has cut down on its crude oil imports amid the Strait of Hormuz crisis, blunting the oil shock for India and other Asian refiners. But why did it do this, and how long can

Airtel’s 5G priority tier: What is network slicing and how does it work? Subscriber Only

This separate virtual segment within Airtel’s 5G network will allow postpaid users to experience better connectivity in crowded locations. But should premium users (read postpaid) have preferential access to network resources?

Graphs, Data, Perspectives | Inflation vs affordability: Why the two are not the same Subscriber Only

While policymakers focus on containing the inflation rate, consumers care more about whether their incomes grow faster than the rise in prices. This has not happened in recent years, affecting affordability.

How RBI’s ‘kill switch’ facility aims to block digital scams Subscriber Only

The RBI's kill switch proposal aims to help users instantly stop banking transactions during suspected digital frauds and improve security across payment systems.

How are family offices reacting to geopolitical risks? By diversifying from US dollar, reveals UBS report Subscriber Only

Amid uncertainties in markets and geopolitics, family offices are planning to diversify their exposure away from the dollar and AI investments, but not abandoning them.

How Anthropic leapfrogged arch rival OpenAI to a near-$1 trillion valuation Subscriber Only

Anthropic’s latest valuation of $965 billion now exceeds that of OpenAI, which was last valued at around $852 billion post-money following its March fundraising.

Amit Shah calls for demolition of illegal structures within 15 km of border: What are the BSF’s powers? Subscriber Only

Amit Shah also highlighted the Centre’s 2021 decision to expand the BSF’s jurisdiction from 15 km to 50 km from the border.

Why do ACs explode in the summer and how can you prevent this? Subscriber Only

Higher average temperatures year-on-year and rising nationwide AC sales have added to the likelihood of AC fire incidents. Some simple practices, however, can help ensure safety.

Expert Explains | Why the Quad has never picked up momentum Subscriber Only

The Indo-Pacific contest has entered a crucial phase. The Quad needs to move beyond inner contradictions if it has to realise its full potential.

What are the Abraham Accords, and why is Trump linking them with a potential Iran deal? Subscriber Only

Abraham Accords explained: Donald Trump has urged Saudi Arabia, Pakistan, Turkey and others to join the Abraham Accords amid the Iran conflict. Why is Trump linking the two?

Europe’s record heat will end soon. But for the world, why the worst may be yet to come Subscriber Only

El Niño, the unusual warming of the equatorial Pacific Ocean, could be among the strongest ever this year. It could reduce India's monsoon rainfall and increase temperatures.

Iran war & the monsoon: Why Salaya port is critical to Gujarat’s dhow trade Subscriber Only

A regulatory tweak to get past restrictions imposed by the new immigration law has potentially saved hundreds of mechanised sailing vessels (MSVs) from massive damage in the coming rough-sea season. Here’s what was at stake,