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A changing India looks ahead: economy, cities and public life enter a new phase
A closer look at the forces reshaping everyday life — from jobs and infrastructure to technology, climate resilience and democratic institutions.
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Global leaders focus on trade, security and climate as diplomatic calendar intensifies
New partnerships and regional tensions are redefining the international agenda.
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Markets watch inflation, jobs and consumer demand for the next big signal
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Business
Companies increase investment in digital infrastructure and automation
Executives are balancing growth plans with a sharper focus on productivity.
Cabinet committees review infrastructure progress across key corridors
Asian markets trade cautiously ahead of major data releases
New research highlights faster adoption of clean-energy technologies
Major sporting federations announce expanded youth programmes
Streaming platforms invest more heavily in Indian-language originals
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Nation
India’s next decade will be shaped by the quality of growth
Jobs, skills, infrastructure and services are moving to the centre of the development debate.
Cities
Urban India races to upgrade mobility and public spaces
Transit, walkability and cleaner streets are becoming competitive advantages.
Society
Small-town ambition is reshaping education and entrepreneurship
A younger generation is building careers without always moving to the biggest metros.
Climate
Heat, rain and water security push resilience up the agenda
Local governments are adapting planning systems to more extreme weather.
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Global Affairs
A multipolar world is changing the way nations build alliances
Economic security, technology access and energy are increasingly intertwined with diplomacy.
Europe debates competitiveness as economies search for new growth
Industrial policy is back at the centre of discussion.
Asia’s major cities experiment with new approaches to housing
Density, affordability and transit remain connected challenges.
Global south pushes for a stronger voice in financial institutions
Reform discussions gather fresh momentum.
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How public policy is adapting to a faster, more digital economy
Data, federalism and service delivery are creating a new generation of governance questions.
Key committees take up legislation and implementation reviews
Regional governments compete for investment with new industrial plans
Digital public services widen their reach across districts
Why local government capacity matters more than ever
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Markets
Investors balance optimism on growth with caution on inflation
Equities, currencies and commodities move in a narrow range as traders await fresh signals.
Lenders focus on deposits, digital services and credit quality
Founders shift from growth-at-all-costs to durable revenue
Exporters diversify markets as global demand patterns evolve
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AI
The AI boom moves from chatbots to real-world infrastructure
Computing, data centres, chips and energy are becoming strategic priorities.
Cybersecurity
Why digital trust is the next competitive advantage
Businesses are spending more on identity, resilience and secure-by-design systems.
Consumer Tech
Smartphones mature as the ecosystem around them expands
Services, wearables and AI features are driving the next upgrade cycle.
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Selection battles intensify ahead of the next major series
Clubs put youth development at the heart of long-term strategy
Athletes target consistency as qualification cycles gather pace
Technology and strategy remain decisive in ultra-close racing
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Cinema
Indian storytelling enters a more global, more multilingual era
The lines between theatrical, streaming and regional audiences continue to blur.
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Style
Craft and contemporary design find common ground
Living
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Ideas
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ANANYA KAPOOR
India’s biggest opportunity is to make growth feel local
National ambition succeeds when cities, districts and communities can convert it into everyday progress.
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RAHUL MENON
Technology policy now belongs at the centre of economic policy
AI, chips, data and energy cannot be treated as separate conversations anymore.
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SARA NAQVI
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In a high-speed information environment, context is not a luxury. It is the product.
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VIKRAM SETHI
Why the future of cities will be decided on ordinary streets
Mobility, shade, safety and public space determine how growth actually feels.
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Education
Universities rethink skills, research and employability for a changing economy.
Science
Space, climate and biotechnology open new research frontiers.
Travel
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Food
Regional cuisines find new audiences without losing their roots.
Environment
Conservation strategies turn increasingly local and data-driven.
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