India’s fast-growing economy is drawing American corporate giants, even as the country faces scrutiny over ties to Russia and limits on political freedoms.
Category: India
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Ivan Menezes, Who Led a Liquor Giant, Dies at 63
As chief executive of Diageo for a decade, he presented alcohol as an attainable luxury and helped brands like Smirnoff, Guinness and Johnnie Walker grow.
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India Funds New Trains Ahead of Safety Improvements, Analysts Say
Train travel in the country has gotten much safer, Friday’s disaster notwithstanding, but the government still puts high-profile projects ahead of basic safety improvements, analysts say.
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After Nearly Collapsing, Indian Billionaire’s Stock Is Back on the Rise
Investors have again rushed into the conglomerate controlled by Gautam Adani after a panel signaled that the investigation into the company’s finances was getting nowhere.
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‘The Offbeat Sari’ Exhibit Opens at London’s Design Museum
“The Offbeat Sari” explores the influence and evolution of the traditional South Asian garment.
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Lavish Indian Weddings Are Back and Bigger Than Ever
After a more intimate turn during the pandemic, some wealthy Indian couples are now sparing no expense when it comes to planning their extravagant, multiday celebrations.
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In an Indian Village, Cultivating Girls’ Big-League Dreams
A new $500 million women’s cricket league is offering the kind of opportunities that never existed before in India. The girls of one Punjab village are ready.
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Apple Opens First Store in India, a Promising Frontier for the Tech Giant
Tim Cook, the chief executive of the iPhone maker, visited Mumbai to inaugurate the store. Apple is pushing to grow its market share in India, as well as shift some production there.
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Visa Backlog in Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico Takes Toll in U.S.
The pileup has left visitors from places like Brazil, Colombia, India and Mexico waiting months, even a year or more, to visit family or do business in America.
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How It Looks to Come of Age
The Where We Are series gives readers an inside look at the communities and coming-of-age traditions young people are creating today.
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Following a Folk Tale Through the Himalayas
The New York Times – Travel:On a trip through northern India, a writer was guided by the age-old epic story of “Rajula Malushahi,” which led him to a series of unexpected places.
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Sri Lanka, Its Economy Reeling, Is Approved for $3 Billion Rescue Loan
The New York Times – Business:The nation, having weathered negotiations with Japan, India and China, hopes the emergency funds from the International Monetary Fund will see it through its debt crisis.