Technology
Japan to help India with 5G to counter China's growing influence
Tokyo will receive cooperation in nurturing digital technology professionals
India
Startups
Used-auto seller Cars24 becomes India's newest unicorn
AI-based pricing popular as virus-wary commuters steer clear of mass transit
Economy
India hit by recession as GDP shrinks 7.5% in July-September
Contraction eases but real picture on sustainable recovery yet to emerge
Politics
Indian farmers clash with police in protest over market reform
Water cannons used on marchers who fear loss of bargaining power
Obituaries
FC Kohli, father of Indian IT and founder of TCS, dies at 96
Modi praises contributions to tech sector as tributes pour in from all quarters
Opinion
ASEAN must counter Chinese attempts to own RCEP trade agreement
Multilateral trade agreement will shore up the group's Asia centrality
Startups
Unicorns surge to 500 in number as US and China account for 70%
India, South Korea and Indonesia make top 10 on global list with Japan at No 11
Business trends
Consumer goods companies in India take on Amazon and Flipkart
Tata and ITC launch e-commerce platforms despite challenges ahead
Century of Data
Asian countries build data fortresses to protect new national assets
Limits on cross-border flows hurt business and risk leaving countries poorer
