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GDP data this week will indicate FY23 outlook. But analysis shows growth still below pre-Covid yrs

Analysis of industrial & consumer data not included in usual ‘high-frequency indicators’ shows although demand seems to have recovered from pandemic, it remains weak.

Iran’s people have begun an irreversible process—tearing off the theocratic veil

Iran’s ruling establishment will fight to the end. Locked in confrontation with the West, its leaders know they are on the edge of an existential threat.

Bihar ready for new makhana millionaires. After GI tag, R&D and start-up boom

The sleepy world of makhanas just opened up with new shelf-worthy packaging for Indian and global consumers. If the optimism continues, makhanas can be Bihar’s next big thing.

In bizarre crime of many passions, how Udaipur tantrik plotted couple’s ‘perfect murder’ with glue

Bhalesh Kumar allegedly watched crime thriller Drishyam to prepare himself, conducted reconnaissance to detect CCTVs & cultivated likely witnesses, before 'murdering' Rahul Meena & Sonu Kunwar.

Gang wars to battle of ballots — in Porbandar, mafia descendants seek votes, promise development

Between late 1960s & mid 1990s Mahatma Gandhi's birthplace became 'Chicago of Gujarat'. Now, relatives of former gangsters have forayed into politics, in a bid to retain their clout.

Prithviraj Kapoor to Kiara Advani—Delhi’s Delite Cinema remains a Bollywood favourite

While many other single screen theatres have packed up due to new market pressures, Delite Cinema continues to draw crowds from old Delhi.

Lalai Singh published Periyar in Hindi. But he’s still not a social justice hero in North India

Lohia-BSP-led social justice movement in North India had a different frame and trajectory than in the South. Periyar and Lalai Singh didn't fit in them.

Modi govt moves with Arunachal Frontier Highway, among India’s ‘toughest’ projects yet, China in mind

The 2,000 km-long highway will be of strategic importance to military. Same equipment used on other side of LAC being deployed to carry out work on tough terrain, say officials.

Assam teen had Oscar on vision board. His film The Horse From Heaven just got closer

A mix of nationalism, dogged determination, and an incident from Maharshi’s grandmother’s funeral played a big role in the audacity of his teenage ambition.

Netflix’s Khakee star IPS officer Amit Lodha is Bihari Singham, nightmare for ganglords

Bihar’s worst time, steeped in criminality, is now OTT’s golden opportunity. Amit Lodha tracked down and arrested the ‘Gabbar Singh of Sheikhpura’.

On Camera

Mumbai blasts acquittal must not set a precedent. It’ll hurt both agencies and judiciary

Several terror attack cases have been concluded by following the methods Maharashtra ATS used in the 7/11 case. It’s surprising that the high court didn’t find them worthy of legal scrutiny.

India-US set to ink mini trade deal soon, reach understanding on agricultural & dairy products

Mini deal will likely see no cut in 10% baseline tariff on Indian exports announced by Trump on 2 April, it is learnt, but additional 26% tariffs are set to be reduced.

During Operation Sindoor, Pakistan likely used NATO-style aerial tactics taught by China

The Chinese are said to have hired ex-fighter pilots & air force operators from NATO countries over the past several years to help them fine-tune their operational & flying capabilities.

Strategic partner one day, tactical nightmare the next: India’s learning Trumplomacy the hard way

Public, loud, upfront, filled with impropriety and high praise sometimes laced with insults. This is what we call Trumplomacy. But the larger objective is the same: American supremacy.