In 1919, German crews sank their own fleet at Scapa Flow. 100 years later, its steel became prized by industry for being radioactive-freeIn 1919, German crews deliberately sank much of their surrendered fleet at Scapa Flow rather than allow the ships to be divided among the A...
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Moving back to India? What NRIs need to know about US tax obligationsFrom RSUs to retirement accounts, what returning Indians must settle before—and after—they land. The first thing to understand is that immi...
17 Aug, 2026, 12.41 PM IST
Being Indian Army Agniveer far better than working in Gulf: Gorkha soldiers protest in NepalFormer Gorkha soldiers demonstrated in Pokhara, Nepal, urging India to restart recruitment. They submitted a memorandum requesting immediat...
14 Aug, 2026, 09.24 AM IST
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11 Aug, 2026, 05.25 AM IST
To Compete in the Global Economy, Europe Needs to Boost Its VC EcosystemEurope’s struggle to produce globally dominant companies is not a mystery—it is the predictable result of a weak and fragmented venture cap...
08 Aug, 2026, 05.22 PM IST
India weighs friendlier investment treaty rules as Cabinet nod nears: DEA SecretaryIndia is reviewing its bilateral investment treaty model to attract more foreign capital. This review aims to make the treaty more investor...
08 Aug, 2026, 12.14 AM IST
Are you an NRI who sold an under-construction property? Here's what actually counts as your “Date of Purchase” for capital gains calculationNRIs selling under-construction property must use the allotment date for capital gains. This date determines long-term versus short-term ca...
29 Jul, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
US is ready to help end the 'senseless war' in Ukraine but no quick deal ahead, Rubio saysSecretary Rubio expressed the Trump administration's commitment to ending the Ukraine war. He acknowledged that diplomacy requires sustaine...
24 Jul, 2026, 07.38 AM IST
Iran's demands over the Strait of Hormuz would set a dangerous precedent, Rubio warns Asian leadersUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio warned Asian leaders about Iran's actions in the Strait of Hormuz. He emphasized the global economic thre...
22 Jul, 2026, 07.56 PM IST
India's clean energy growth like Tendulkar, Vaibhav Sooryavanshi rolled into one: UN climate chiefIndia possesses strong competitive advantages in the global clean energy race. The nation's tech-savvy workforce and renewable energy growt...
21 Jul, 2026, 05.53 PM IST
India exports $140 million worth of goods at zero duty on first day of UK trade pactThe CETA allows entry of nearly 99% of Indian exports at zero duty, and offers significant duty concession to a host of UK imports such as ...
16 Jul, 2026, 01.22 AM IST
India-UK trade pact comes into force, gold standard of FTA for bothIndia and the UK have operationalized a free trade agreement, enhancing economic ties. This pact allows zero duty entry for many Indian goo...
15 Jul, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
Food Fables – The other time Cabo Verde influenced the worldBefore its World Cup exit against Argentina, Cabo Verde emerged as one of the tournament's biggest surprises, drawing attention to its rich...
15 Jul, 2026, 04.52 PM IST
NATO's Ankara Summit was more of a warning than an escapeNATO's recent summit focused on maintaining American commitment to collective defense. Donald Trump's unpredictable stance created signific...
13 Jul, 2026, 09.39 AM IST
Best advice for life by John F. Kennedy: 'Change is the law of life. And those who look only to the past or present are...' - inspiring quote by first Roman Catholic president of the United States explains why future belongs to those who embrace changeLife advice by John F. Kennedy: John F. Kennedy emphasized that change is life's constant law. He believed looking only to the past or pres...
09 Jul, 2026, 05.11 PM IST
Trump’s Iran ceasefire was built to failDonald Trump's claims of victory over Iran are undermined by ambiguous ceasefire terms. The agreed Memorandum of Understanding allows both ...
09 Jul, 2026, 12.53 PM IST
NATO chief Mark Rutte may have to match his made-for-Trump sales pitch to keep a summit on the railsNATO Secretary-General Mark Rutte faces a tough challenge keeping the US committed to the alliance, especially with President Trump demandi...
05 Jul, 2026, 11.15 AM IST