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Rome to Kabul, ancient India was a global player in trade. Kautilya’s Arthshastra tells all

Ancient Indians carried out a thriving global trade in a dazzling array of goods, from pearls, corals, and silk to wine, warhorses, and elephants.

HydraFacial isn’t actually a facial. Opt for clinical one instead

HydraFacial is a trademarked treatment renowned for its multi-step approach to facial rejuvenation. Many Indian salons use a cheaper alternative and charge you the same for it.

Disgruntled pilots are a sign of worry. Vistara should fix HR before resuming operations

In a letter, dated 4 April, to Tata Sons Chairperson N Chandrasekaran, Air India pilots' unions alleged that pilot are being subjected to conditions and treatment ‘reminiscent of bonded labourers’.

Diljit Dosanjh’s lonely childhood is not an ingredient to his fame. It’s trauma

When BeerBiceps asked Diljit Dosanjh why he’s so deep, the singer-actor pointed to his lonely childhood where his parents abandoned him. It’s packaged as the secret to his success.

Muslims must turn away from leaders like Mukhtar Ansari. They will not bring true reform

Mukhtar Ansari, Atiq Ahmed, Mohammad Shahabuddin did not rise to power on their own accord; rather, they were nurtured and supported by political parties serving their interests.

BJP or Congress? It’s a choice between plunge into poverty and cautious optimism

The economic agendas of I.N.D.I.A/Congress and BJP/NDA present contrasting paths for India. One, as evident in the Congress manifesto, leads to ruin, while the other signals progress.

Europe is Trump-proofing Ukraine on 7 counts. NATO is latest to join the pursuit

While the reality is clouded with oodles of rhetoric, Europe’s support for Ukraine today stands on seven interrelated verticals.

Mamata and Modi opened north Bengal campaign. What they didn’t say matters more

Modi scored a big minus on the Jalapaiguri tornado issue. He didn’t say a word about it despite the tornado hitting barely 125 km from the site of his public rally.

Eric Garcetti’s red-line remark is unreasonable. Exposes US double standards on security

The US should stop marking red lines and draw a longer line of cooperative framework.

BJP wants to emerge as a power in Sikkim. First, it must assure Article 371F will stay as is

Gaining the Sikkimese people's trust will hinge on whether the BJP can project itself as a vehicle for positive transformation rather than centralised dominance.

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Hormuz crisis won’t replace the dollar with yuan. De-dollarisation is a myth

Recent data does not support any dramatic shift away from the dollar. As per IMF, the share of international transactions conducted in dollars has declined from 56.90% to 56.77%.

Haryana’s new industrial policy in the works, but industry says old problems remain unsolved

Increase in employment subsidy, Rs 500 crore for estate revamp, new townships in pipeline—but land cost, power breakdowns and inspector raj top among key worries for industry leaders.

Military pushes for private participation in space, more Indian satellites. ‘Can’t rely on single entity’ 

CDS Anil Chauhan says future space capability will not be built by government agencies alone. ‘It will be co-developed with industry, start-ups, and technology innovators’.

Trump, Netanyahu’s Iran gamble: The regime change rebound

American objectives are unmet. They neither have muscle nor motivation to resume the war. As for Iran, the regime didn’t just survive, it’s now led by more radical individuals.