India's calm amid South Asia's storm

IANS | November 9, 2025 5:25 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) From Kathmandu to Karachi, South Asia is in turmoil. Nepal has seen "Gen Z" protests erupt over inequality and political elitism, while in Bangladesh, students led a revolution last year that ended former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina's 15-year rule.

GST 2.0 comes as big boon for India’s artisans

IANS | November 9, 2025 4:41 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) The next-generation GST 2.0 rate cuts on several handicraft items from 12 per cent to 5 per cent have come as a major boon for the country's artisans, as demand for their products has gone up, leading to higher earnings and also enabling them to compete with factory-made goods.

FairPoint: Rahul Gandhi's Gen Z gamble, but is it listening?

Deepika Bhan | November 9, 2025 4:05 PM

New Delhi, Nov 9 (IANS) It is interesting to observe how Congress leader Rahul Gandhi is attempting to woo 'Gen Z' towards his perspective on India, the current Central government, and the broader social climate. Almost all his public rallies and mass-connect events seem designed to stir the imagination of a generation that has grown up with access to the Internet, smartphones, and social media.