Defence is not only about security, but it will be a key driver of tech and economic growth. India’s defence production hit a record Rs 1.52 lakh crore in FY 2024-25, with a target to reach Rs 3 lakh crore by 2029. 65% of defence equipment is now manufactured domestically, a significant shift from the…
Recently, Chief of Army Staff General Upendra Dwivedi revealed something extraordinary about Operation Sindoor, a revelation that cut through the noise of hyper-partisan commentary and reminded India what its military truly stands for. Speaking at the Ran Samvad 2026 forum in Bengaluru and separately on the podcast Before I Became Me, the Army Chief disclosed that during the…
Why gastronomic puritanism doesn’t work Mon Dieu! France, the Mecca of haute cuisine, is undergoing a gastronomic counterrevolution – rise of fast food chains. The hottest food joint in elegant Paris today, is a takeout that serves chicken tenders, over rice. Queues are long, and the buzz is on. Exit fine dining, pretty or elegant…
For centuries, sweet potatoes have quietly held their place in traditional cuisines across cultures, often seen as a humble, everyday staple. From rustic home kitchens to festive meals, they were valued for their natural sweetness, versatility, and ability to nourish families with simple, wholesome goodness. Yet, for a long time, their true nutritional power…
Smart use of coal can shield India from foreign crises When Trump’s blockade left Cuba without oil last month, 56-year-old Juan Carlos Pino modified his 1980 Fiat Polski to run on charcoal (bit.ly/41XQzqd). No, he didn’t strap on asteam engine. Rather, the eighth-pass mechanic added a homemade gasifier – a closed tank for heating charcoal…
For 40 days, the world witnessed a large-scale war between the Israel–US coalition and Iran. Now, a temporary ceasefire has been announced which will give room for talks. This conflict is not just a simple military confrontation. It is part of a broader reshaping of the balance of power in West Asia. Like in the…
It’s a risky game. As a new movie, The Drama , shows, radical honesty can also be radically destabilising for your relationship. And do each of our darkest thoughts really need sharing? Last year, it was Materialists . This year, it’s The Drama . It’s as if, after a long winter, spring’s here for romcom….
We like to believe leadership is built on vision, competence, and confidence. That is the official story. It sounds polished in annual reports, keynote speeches, and LinkedIn captions. But when I sit with leaders in coaching rooms, and when I observe teams in the wild theatre of organisational life, I often see something more human…
Last month, at a well-attended public event, a rising industry figure – articulate, widely read, and a columnist whose intellect I generally admire – took a playful swipe at an unnamed economist from the 1970s for coining the phrase “Hindu Rate of Growth.” His point was simple and delivered with the flourish that large audiences…
You are your passion. You need passion to do anything meaningful in your life. Without it, you can’t do anything. You are where you are because you were passionate for something at some point of time. You were passionate about money, about improving your social status, about providing for your family, about the dreams of…