Category: India

Zakir Hussain, Peerless Indian Tabla Player, Dies at 73

Considered a national treasure in his homeland, he transcended genres and brought classical Indian music to a global audience.
India’s Luxury Property Market Is a Boon to Trump’s Business

The Trump Organization finds a warm welcome in India, where status-hungry home buyers clamor for a famous American brand.
Trump’s Threats About the Dollar Could Push Other Countries to Find Alternatives

President-elect Donald J. Trump threatened to impose tariffs on countries that seek to replace the dollar in trade or undermine its global reserve currency status.
Some Agates Display Scenes Painted by Nature

Mineral deposits can create markings that look like forests or mountains, and experts say each stone is distinctive.
The Gems of the Mughals

A dagger with a jewel-covered gold hilt and scabbard is a highlight of an exhibition at the Victoria and Albert Museum in London.
Bribery Charges Against Gautam Adani Strike at Heart of Modi’s India

The U.S. indictment names Gautam Adani, one of India’s richest businessmen, but it points to an even bigger target: how business is done in India.
Companies Brace for the Return of Trump’s Old Trade Gripes

The president-elect is again calling out companies by name in his campaign against what he sees as other countries’ unfair practices.
Ratan Tata, Whose Indian Business Empire Went Global, Dies at 86

The patriarch of a powerful family, his Tata Group put an indelible stamp on Indian life while acquiring British brand names like Tetley Tea and Jaguar.
India’s Elections Offer Mixed Results for Modi

Two closely watched elections, in Haryana and the turbulent Jammu and Kashmir, kept the surprises coming after this summer’s shocking national outcome.
Motel 6 Is Sold to Oyo, an Indian Hotel Company Expanding in the U.S.

A roadside chain for more than 50 years, Motel 6 was owned by Blackstone, the private equity giant. Oyo will pay $525 million in an all-cash deal.
Tiny Love Stories: ‘This Quiet, Handsome Cowboy Would Never Notice’

Modern Love in miniature, featuring reader-submitted stories of no more than 100 words.
India Has Become the Watch Industry’s Next Big Prize

Experts say that, given the rising wealth and a pending cut in customs duties, it won’t be long before the country ranks among the top export markets.