India won political freedom in 1947. Financial freedom is the next frontierNavneet Munot, MD and CEO of HDFC AMC, writes on how Indian households are building financial freedom through capital markets, UPI, and sys...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.17 AM IST
Silver Lake in talks to buy Workday, sources saySilver Lake and the human-resources and financial management software company have held discussions about a potential deal in recent month...
14 Aug, 2026, 12.32 AM IST
In 1995, at age 74, she was named California’s Woman of the Year. At age 86, she became a permanent NPS employee, carrying memories of Amelia Earhart's tragic loss and the 1944 Port Chicago disasterBetty Reid Soskin lived through some of America’s defining moments, remembering Amelia Earhart’s tragic disappearance and the 1944 Port Chi...
13 Aug, 2026, 09.16 PM IST
In 1863, a Civil War survivor decided to build a new life in Nebraska with the woman he loved. Soon, he became the first homesteader in American history and started a family in the 160 acres he claimedDaniel Freeman made history in 1863 when he became the first person to file a claim under the Homestead Act, taking 160 acres of land in Ne...
13 Aug, 2026, 07.01 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: The hidden role of food in India's fight against British ruleIndependence Day 2026: Chapatis secretly moved across India, alarming British officials before the 1857 uprising. Later, Tiranga Barfi symb...
13 Aug, 2026, 02.19 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: The Kolkata chemist who sold foreign medicines, backed Swadeshi and built a pharma empireIndependence Day 2026: Butto Kristo Paul & Co. started as a modest establishment focused on importing foreign medicines. Over time, it blos...
12 Aug, 2026, 09.01 PM IST
CAS chaos: Retail traders call for boycott, declare 'No Trade Day'Retail traders are observing a proposed ‘No Trade Day’ on August 12 to protest the newly introduced Closing Auction Session (CAS), higher s...
12 Aug, 2026, 07.53 PM IST
Market wrap: Bharti Airtel , Hindalco, TCS, M&M top gainers and losers on Nifty and Sensex on WednesdayIndian equities extended losses as Middle East tensions, rising crude prices and selling in Tata Group stocks pressured sentiment. Nifty fe...
12 Aug, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry: How Alexander Parkes created Parkesine, the first man-made thermoplastic?In 1856, an English chemist invented a unique material which set the foundation stone for huge global industry. Alexander Parkes developed ...
11 Aug, 2026, 11.57 PM IST
Independence Day 2026: Sabse bada rupaiyah! The rupee's journey to becoming truly IndianKnow about history of Indian rupee: India's currency evolved from diverse regional money to a unified rupee. The Reserve Bank of India was ...
11 Aug, 2026, 01.59 PM IST
US stocks: Retail investors sold SpaceX shares for first time on FridayFor the first time since its launch, retail investors sold off SpaceX shares, coinciding with a rebound towards its IPO price. This change ...
10 Aug, 2026, 07.51 PM IST
Market overreactions create opportunities, says Bajaj AMC MD Ganesh Mohan; explains whyA prolonged consolidation in Indian equities has tested investors’ patience. But Bajaj Asset Management’s Managing Director Ganesh Mohan te...
10 Aug, 2026, 12.05 PM IST
India stages a comeback as AI trade gets crowded: What fund flows revealAs global investors crowd into AI-linked markets in South Korea and Taiwan, India is re-emerging as an anti-AI portfolio diversifier. Moder...
09 Aug, 2026, 05.01 PM IST
Top 5 stock market lessons from legendary investor Peter Lynch that you should followLegendary investor Peter Lynch’s investing philosophy emphasises understanding what you own, conducting thorough research and focusing on a...
08 Aug, 2026, 11.04 AM IST
Everyone loves biryani, but its real origin is a mystery: Know the incredible story behind this culinary masterpieceBiryani is one of the world's most loved dishes, but its origin remains a topic of debate. While historians trace its earliest roots to anc...
05 Aug, 2026, 11.56 PM IST
$25 billion FII comeback? HSBC explains why foreign money may return to IndiaHSBC says India could attract up to $25 billion in foreign equity inflows if underweight global emerging-market funds restore allocations t...
05 Aug, 2026, 01.15 PM IST
Dissent is fine, but should stay within constitutional limits: Author Amish on Gen Z protestsAuthor Amish Tripathi emphasises that the protests led by Gen Z are a natural part of civic life, advocating for change through constitutio...
02 Aug, 2026, 09.55 AM IST