OPINION Stories
Creating jobs in manufacturing in the US and India is a study in contrast
Trump and Modi are focusing on manufacturing to boost their economies. Historical trends suggest Trump's approach is likely to fail. India is hindered by rigid labour laws and excessive holidays
- Swaminathan S Anklesaria Aiyar
- ET Bureau
God in the courtroom: Should judges swear to justice or faith?
Some statements by CJI DY Chandrachud, and judges PN Bhagwati and SK Kaul raise questions on courts seeking solutions from God
- K Chandru
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why new leaders in Lanka, Bangladesh, Nepal, Maldives have India worried
For years, India tolerated less-than-democratic leaders in its neighbourhood. The short-sighted policy is now backfiring
- Mihir Sharma
- Bloomberg
India's elite homeowners of a hill resort are now slumdog millionaires
The high-profile failure of a luxury development near Pune, 3-4 hours from Mumbai, has laid bare the limits of India's bankruptcy laws
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
Malayalam film industry’s sleazy sex code: Is govt protecting the predators?
Why else would it insist on survivors — after all that they have gone through — to come forward with formal complaints? The high court is now the only hope
- Sarita Mohanan Bhama
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
How Ambani is drawing on Chinese firm's help in his battle with Tata
To shake the older conglomerate’s dominance in India’s fast-fashion industry, Mukesh Ambani is reportedly getting Shein on board
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
How automaker Ola Electric’s IPO is putting Modinomics to the test
Ola Electric saw its IPO shares soar by 42% early on. But the company's future success is closely tied to government policies and subsidies for electric vehicles
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
What 'childless cat lady' remark says about conservative America's values
JD Vance, Trump's vice-president pick, who called Kamala Harris 'childless cat lady' some years ago, is himself from a dysfunctional family; his own life thus contradicts his ideology
- Anahita Mukherji
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Techies to drivers, all kinds of Indian workers should head to Japan
For better jobs, don’t just look West or to Gulf countries, it’s time to now seek out the East and look to countries like Japan
- Neeraj Kaushal
- ET CONTRIBUTORS
Why Modi is right about Congress' elitism
Modi's remarks on Congress' imperious mindset will resonate widely, including with many of the party's rapidly shrinking circle of friends
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why India needs more leaders like Manmohan Singh & how history is proving him right
Former PM Manmohan Singh passed away on December 26 at the age 0f 92. He may have lacked Narendra Modi's wild popularity, but it's clear Singh's reform credentials are the highest
- Mihir Sharma
- Bloomberg
Why Pakistan needs to get India to say yes on trade
Resuming business with its larger, fast-growing neighbour clearly makes sense for Pakistan, but Indian companies will require some convincing
- Mihir Sharma
- Bloomberg
What 2 Rajya Sabha upsets tell us about BJP’s Mission 370
With shock results in Himachal and UP, the BJP has revealed its hunger for winning at any cost, and exposed Opposition’s weakness just before LS polls
Should interfaith lion pair Sita and Akbar be renamed?
Indian courts are way too busy and tied up to get involved in renaming animals in a zoo. But let this case be a lesson for us to know the spirit of our Constitution
- Dushyant
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
Why Pakistanis have lost faith in their leaders
As the country heads to an election this week, sadly the mood is dark and dismal, with many believing the outcome is already decided
- Hasan Suroor
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
INDIA alliance: Parties wake up to its fragility
The motivation of some regional parties to go with a Congress-led formation appears to be waning after the assembly election results
Ayodhya is buzzing but can it make the big leap to tirth sthal?
For Hindus, a tirth sthal is about seeking and fulfilling a search for one’s own salvation
Fighting the world's most powerful militaries: Some lessons for India
The Revolution in Military Affairs has percolated downwards. That enables Ukrainians to fight Russia, Hamas to battle Israel and Houthis to take on the US
- Swagato Ganguly
- TIMESOFINDIA.COM
The four fortunes riding on a Modi win in 2024
A handful of tycoons will shape India’s economy in an important election year — and beyond
- Andy Mukherjee
- Bloomberg
Bangladesh & Pakistan: Tale of two elections, and implications for India
The nine-lived Nawaz Sharif seeks a fourth term in Pakistan where elections are scheduled for February 8, while Sheikh Hasina heads for a win in Bangladesh on January 7