Singapore diplomat, Myanmar activist, Bangladeshi aid giver win Magsaysay awardsThree Asian individuals received the Ramon Magsaysay Awards for their significant contributions. A Singaporean lawyer led the adoption of t...
China’s Pacific push gets a boost as key leaders skip island forumSeveral Pacific island leaders are absent from a key regional summit in Palau. This fragmentation complicates efforts to project unity amid...
How to turn the light off and keep it onSome places are intentionally becoming unattractive to deter unwanted migrants. This strategy aims to keep out certain groups while welcomi...
Independence Day electronics deals 2026: Top TVs and speakers worth buying in India right nowExplore the best TV and speaker deals this Independence Day 2026, with top picks across different budgets. Bring home your preferred model ...
ISM 2.0 will offer 30% capital subsidy, five-year PLI for chip ecosystemThe PLI will be set at 10% of the domestic bill of materials (BoM) value in the first year, staggered to 8%, 6%, 4% and 2% over the next fo...
Fed says too little, RBI is too predictable. Both may have a problemThe US Fed and RBI face opposite communication risks: Kevin Warsh’s reduced guidance leaves markets uncertain about how the Fed will react,...
Cement, bricks and AI: India's $650-billion real estate industry has a new formulaArtificial intelligence is transforming India's real estate sector beyond customer interactions. Developers now use AI for crucial decision...
Seven K-Dramas to watch in August 2026 on OTT: Our Sticky Love to Four Hands Two Sonatas to Mousetrap, more on Netflix, Prime Video, VikiFrom romantic comedies and office dramas to revenge sagas, military comedies and edge-of-the-seat thrillers, August 2026 has one of the str...
Bank of Baroda may trigger cyber insurance claimBank of Baroda has filed a preliminary claim under its cyber insurance policy after a suspected data breach exposed nearly 1 TB of customer...
Bank of Baroda data breached: Is your account in danger? 7 things you can do to protect your accountBank of Baroda confirmed a data breach originating from a compromised employee email account. The lender insists its core banking systems r...
Kotak Mahindra Bank taps HSBC and CTBC for $600-million overseas loanKotak Mahindra Bank plans a $600 million loan from HSBC and CTBC Bank. Bank of India also secured $600 million through a dual-tranche term ...
An eye for dollars: SBI brings in $1.9 billion in foreign-currency resources via special scheme, way ahead of peersState Bank of India mobilized nearly two billion dollars under a central bank incentive. This amount significantly surpasses other state-ow...
Quote of the day by Eric Clapton: 'To sing in a lower key is harder work. You have to use your...' - inspiring life lessons by Grammy-winning guitarist and singer-songwriter of Tears In Heaven and Layla on success, discipline, hard work and why toughest paths often leads to best resultsQuote of the day by Eric Clapton: Eric Clapton's quote emphasizes discipline and consistent effort for lasting excellence. Performing in a ...
Warsh task force members get an A at the outset, but results will need broad buy-inFederal Reserve Chairman Kevin Warsh has enlisted a team of fifteen renowned external experts to spearhead reform task forces. This diverse...
Psychology of self-reward says bringing reusable bags to the grocery store doesn't guarantee a purely virtuous cart; research found shoppers also added more indulgent foodsBringing reusable shopping bags can subtly encourage more indulgent purchases. Research indicates shoppers buy more snacks and sweets when ...
Mumbai airport operations disrupted as heavy rain lashes city; 17 flights cancelledMumbai faced severe disruptions on Monday as heavy monsoon rains and strong winds lashed the city. Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj Internationa...
Bank of Baroda to pay $600 million to settle NMC Health insolvency claimsBank of Baroda has agreed to a $600 million settlement with administrators of the insolvent NMC Health Plc. The bank faced allegations of g...