Second Coming

Blue Chip

With the US and China engaged in a trade war over semiconductors, India is stepping up to take a slice of the global business

VK Pandian: A Very Special Officer

Is VK Pandian the second most important public figure in Odisha?

An Affirmation of Merit

John B Goodenough (1922-2023): Vital Energy

The Nobel-winning inventor of lithium-ion batteries refused to profit from it

The Remains of a Rebellion

Govt unveils ambitious plan to set India’s research priorities

The National Research Foundation’s Rs 50,000 crore budget will support smaller state universities, correcting a skew that favours pedigreed institutions like the IITs

The Lighter Side of Legislators

When lawmakers engage in a frank discussion on the pitfalls of politics

The Fraying of Manipur

Old faultlines have brought the state to the edge of civil war

High Spirits

India sustains employment and investment despite slower global growth