India’s Trade Deficit Narrows in August, But Oil Could Quickly Change the Story India’s latest trade figures offer a mixed but important message: the country’s merchandise trade deficit narrowed sharply in August, but the improvement may be vulnerable to a…
When Ganga Aarti Reached the Thames: London Witnesses a Historic Indian Cultural Moment For centuries, the evening glow of oil lamps on the banks of the Ganga has been one of India’s most recognisable expressions of faith, gratitude and reverence…
UPI Is Going Global: What India’s Digital Payment Revolution Means for Indians Abroad For Indians travelling, working or living overseas, one of India’s most familiar digital habits is beginning to cross national borders. UPI is no longer only an Indian…
When AI Gets a Wallet: Is India Ready to Let Agents Shop, Book and Pay? The next big step in artificial intelligence may not be another chatbot. It may be an AI that actually does things for you—including spending your…
Ganesh Chaturthi 2026: How Canada’s Indian Community Is Celebrating Bappa Across Generations Ganesh Chaturthi 2026 begins today, September 14, bringing one of India’s most beloved festivals into homes, temples and community spaces across Canada. For the Indian diaspora, the celebration…
How an Old Hindi Song Became a New Diplomatic Moment Diplomacy normally has a familiar soundtrack: formal statements, handshakes, carefully negotiated phrases and microphones that seem to multiply whenever a leader enters a room. But in New Delhi this week,…
When the Gulf Shakes, India Feels It: The Jobs, Money, Oil and Families Behind India’s Gulf Relationship A conflict thousands of kilometres away can begin with a headline about missiles, oil facilities or shipping routes. In India, its consequences can…
From Sightseeing to Self-Discovery: Why Indian Travellers Are Looking for More Meaning in 2026 For decades, the classic holiday formula was simple: arrive, see the famous place, take photographs, buy souvenirs and move on to the next destination. In 2026,…
Does India Really Need Billions of Dollars of AI Compute to Become a Superpower? India wants to become a major artificial-intelligence power. But there is a difficult question behind that ambition: does a country need to own enormous amounts of…
iPhone 17 After the iPhone 18 Launch: Is the Older iPhone Now the Smarter Buy in India? The iPhone 18 generation has arrived—but if you are an Indian consumer looking for an iPhone today, the most interesting question may not…