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World Baniya Forum wants to mentor the next Adani, Ambani. Post-1991 India is about hustle

While the founders of all the top businesses — from Ambani to Adani — are Baniya, it’s not enough anymore. Now, even the MSMEs within the community want to run the world and outpace the non-Baniya business players.

Chinese immigrant ban in 1882, European inflow, H-1B tussle—US immigration debate is 150 yrs old

To allow or not to allow: A deep dive into US research & records shows how advantages & disadvantages of immigrants have been part of American public discourse since the 19th century.

How PM Modi seeks to reposition his brand in his 12th year in office

The hallowed-but-hackneyed Vishwaguru stature has been dented by Trump’s impetuousness. Events in neighbouring countries don’t offer any solace either.

1979 Mecca siege flashback—Saudi resorts to Pakistan to protect the Kingdom

Even though the Western media sometimes gives the impression that young Saudis overwhelmingly back Prince Salman’s efforts, some data suggest there is a deep pool of resentment.

Small towns are new front in India’s cancer fight. Max & AIIMS doctors in Amroha to Panipat

Cancer care in India is moving beyond AIIMS or Tata Memorial. Doctors are shifting to their hometowns to open hospitals, and district centres are starting to offer chemo and diagnostics.

A Gujarati horror movie is such a big hit that the sequel released in Hindi

Gujarati films weren’t much on the radar for National Awards. But with Pan Nalin’s ‘Chhello Show’ and Yagnik’s ‘Vash’, the awards committee too seems to have an eye out for the industry.

Meant to tackle pirated DVDs, ‘Ashok Kumar orders’ are now potent weapon in defamation cases

John Doe injunctions, known as ‘Ashok Kumar orders’ in India, were meant to stop piracy, but are now being weaponised to silence journalists, publishers and activists.

The DNA dilemma: How Indian courts differ on ordering paternity tests in rape cases

Though question is primarily about whether intercourse was consensual or forced, and SC has warned against 'casual' use of DNA tests, HCs interpret that caution in different ways.

Lalu vs the ‘Seshan Code of Conduct’: EC was key player, not umpire, in Bihar polls 30 years ago too

If Rahul Gandhi's charges against ECI seem too strident today, they still pale in front of Lalu Prasad's fulminations against TN Seshan, for whom Bihar was the ultimate challenge.

Gurugram affordable housing isn’t affordable for builders or buyers

Haryana’s Affordable Housing Policy attracted a different clientele in Gurugram. Instead of serving the lower-income groups, houses were pocketed by white-collared professionals.

On Camera

‘I am Assam,’ Zubeen Garg had said. He was the soundtrack to our lives

Zubeen Garg's funeral entered the Limca Book of Records as the fourth-largest such procession in the world.

Market regulator SEBI clears Adani Group of impropriety alleged by Hindenburg Research

SEBI probe concluded that purported loans and fund transfers were paid back in full and did not amount to deceptive market practices or unreported related party transactions.

China navy achieves breakthrough with new fighter jet launch system. What are electromagnetic catapults

China’s most advanced aircraft carrier—Fujian—uses electromagnetic catapults, a core component of future aircraft carriers.

India doesn’t give walkovers to Pakistan in war. Here’s why it shouldn’t do it in cricket either

Many really smart people now share the position that playing cricket with Pakistan is politically, strategically and morally wrong. It is just a poor appreciation of competitive sport.