ET Opinion

12/09/2026

| Microphone summit

International summits often highlight communication breakdowns and cultural differences. At a climate summit, technical issues overshadowed serious discussions on global issues. Leaders at an infrastructure summit debated traffic norms and cultural expressions. The Indian delegate showcased chaot...

12/09/2026

| Qualitatively 'happy hours': India’s liquor problem is not what you think

India's food regulator has targeted popular alcohol brands for using neutral spirit and misleading ageing claims. Many Indian liquors are artificially flavored neutral spirits, not aged spirits as advertised. High import duties restrict access to better quality foreign spirits for consumers. Gove...

12/09/2026

| Adversity, The Deliverer

A story from Hanuman Ansh illustrates a timeless lesson: adversity demands action, not surrender. Drawing on the Aitareya Brahmana’s “Charaiveti, charaiveti” and Krishna’s counsel to Arjun, the passage argues that life is sustained by purposeful action and that waiting passively for circumst...

12/09/2026

| India’s food safety rules are giving restaurants heartburn: It’s the process, not just the product

India’s food safety regime has shifted from testing adulteration in the final product to policing the processes that prevent it. Restaurants are struggling with this change because food can be safe even when preparation practices violate prescribed standards. The larger challenge is building a “...

12/09/2026

| Playing it SAF and fair for our athletes

India's decision to participate in the 2027 SAF Games in Pakistan is a positive step. This move aligns with India's ambition to become a global sporting power. International competitions are crucial for athlete development and identifying areas for improvement. The policy recognizes the importanc...

12/09/2026

| Flips may no longer be a flop like before

Apple has introduced its iPhone Duo flip smartphone, entering a market pioneered by Samsung. This new design offers folding screens, addressing previous smartphone screen size limitations. However, these folding phones remain significantly more expensive than standard models. Precise manufacturin...

12/09/2026

| AI cracked the proof no human understands. Now what's a human? Navier-Stokes solve forces the question

An OpenAI system solved the Navier-Stokes problem, a Millennium Prize question. This AI achievement occurred after human mathematicians made significant progress on the same challenge. The resulting mathematical proof is correct but incomprehensible to humans who prompted it. This separation of a...

12/09/2026

| iPhone Duo bends, brand banter soars

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10/09/2026

| Man's search for God

The 20th century witnessed a perceived eclipse of God’s presence, often attributed to scientific progress and material concerns. Nevertheless, the essence of faith in God has endured, perhaps stronger than ever. Although the ways that people worship and connect with the divine have transformed, th...

10/09/2026

| Part 'cream' from Dalit quota mix: Why Chirag Paswan & Jitan Ram Manjhi are clashing over SC reservations

A lively discussion among Dalit leaders is underway regarding the sub-classification of Dalits and the implementation of a creamy layer principle for reservations. Recent data highlights notable disparities in job quotas among various Dalit sub-castes. In a significant move, the Supreme Court has au...