Quote of the day by Irving Fisher: "A chief cause of crises, panics, runs on banks, etc., is that risks are not independently reckoned, but are a mere matter of imitation. A crisis is a time of general and forced liquidation"Economist Irving Fisher warned that investors copying one another can amplify financial risks. Rising optimism can fuel credit and asset pr...
29 Sep, 2026, 04.46 PM IST
Taking a gold loan? Key costs, repayment rules, and risks to check before pledging jewelleryCheap, quick and no credit check needed, yet your jewellery could be at risk.
28 Sep, 2026, 01.27 PM IST
Pakistani PM Shehbaz Sharif refuses to answer questions on Hafiz Saeed, LeT during UNGA visitDuring the 81st United Nations General Assembly, Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif avoided questions about Hafiz Saeed. Reporters aske...
26 Sep, 2026, 08.08 AM IST
‘Getting rich slowly is boring but…’: At 46, Ankur Warikoo shares 6 money rules he wishes he knew at 22Ankur Warikoo advocates for young professionals to adopt automatic savings habits and be wary of lifestyle inflation. He stresses that havi...
25 Sep, 2026, 11.18 AM IST
Worsening El Nino threatens Asia with drought, potentially raising food prices globallyExperts warn that the current El Nino phenomenon could become one of the most intense in recorded history, raising alarms over possible dev...
23 Sep, 2026, 11.21 AM IST
Economy’s swell, but reputation? Why India’s next growth story depends on how the world sees itIndia’s long-term economic prospects remain strong despite short-term geopolitical, currency and capital-flow challenges. As the country’s ...
22 Sep, 2026, 11.02 PM IST
In 1976, New York suspended a tram over the East River because another subway tunnel was too expensive; the Roosevelt Island Tram still links the island to ManhattanConstructed in 1976, New York City's Roosevelt Island Tramway began as a temporary fix meant to serve until a new subway line was completed...
22 Sep, 2026, 01.20 PM IST
Dollars no longer buy happinessDespite an unexpected increase in spending, US consumer sentiment is showing a notable decline. Economists are delving into the underlying ...
20 Sep, 2026, 10.54 PM IST
Uday Kotak lays out 7 priorities for Viksit Bharat, warns against economic complacencyVeteran banker Uday Kotak urged India to avoid complacency despite its strong global position, calling for tighter fiscal management, finan...
20 Sep, 2026, 01.39 PM IST
- UN General Assembly 2026: Trump returns to the world stage as Ukraine, Middle East wars and AI risks dominate agenda
The UN General Assembly takes center stage in New York this week, bringing together global leaders to debate pressing issues such as the Mi...
20 Sep, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
Private sector investment key for Viksit Bharat: DEA secretaryPrivate sector financing is crucial for India's ambitious Viksit Bharat vision. Government budgets alone cannot meet the scale of transform...
19 Sep, 2026, 12.02 AM IST
Who is Howard Buffett? The farmer, sheriff and middle-son taking the Berkshire Hathaway chairHoward Buffett now chairs Berkshire Hathaway, succeeding his father Warren Buffett. He will guard the company's culture and values, while A...
18 Sep, 2026, 04.26 PM IST
Electric mobility a strategic imperative for Viksit Bharat 2047: NITI AayogElectric mobility is a strategic imperative for India's Viksit Bharat 2047 vision. Global shifts and geopolitical friction accelerate the t...
16 Sep, 2026, 05.54 PM IST
Tech CEOs call for AI regulation. Trump and Congress are not rushing to actPresident Donald Trump is leading the opposition to recent calls by tech leaders seeking greater government oversight, including Anthropic'...
15 Sep, 2026, 09.46 AM IST
Iranian President Pezeshkian says unilateral sanctions directly impacting global food security, people's welfareIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian urged BRICS nations to expand trade using national currencies. He advocated for an inclusive global eco...
14 Sep, 2026, 03.38 PM IST
New Delhi scripts a post-US worldviewThe New Delhi Declaration signifies a transformative shift in global dynamics, asserting a multipolar world that transcends Western dominan...
13 Sep, 2026, 11.24 PM IST
PM Modi calls global governance a ‘pyramid of privilege’, seeks BRICS roadmap for reformPrime Minister Narendra Modi proposed reforming global governance structures. He described the current system as a pyramid with concentrate...
12 Sep, 2026, 03.35 PM IST