About chameleons and 'snollygosters': Tharoor's sharp-witted swipe at political defectorsIn May this year, Tharoor shared his "word of the era" -- doomscrolling. He helpfully shared the meaning too. "The act of continuously seek...
18 Nov, 2022, 02.19 PM IST
Doomscrolling: Shashi Tharoor tweets 'word of the era'"Word of the Era! Merriam Webster Dictionary says they are watching the increasing use of this term (along with 'doomsurfing'). Increased c...
31 May, 2022, 11.05 PM IST
Wordsmith Shashi Tharoor strikes again, adds 'Quockerwodger' to his 'Tharoorosaurus'The 66-year-old was kind enough to share the meaning of the word as well.
21 Apr, 2022, 04.34 PM IST
Asian shares rise, yen falls as traders shrug off Omicron fearsAsian shares gained on Tuesday, cruising in the slipstream of another record-setting day on Wall Street amid strong retail figures, while t...
28 Dec, 2021, 08.33 AM IST
PEs, VCs mull recast to get around GST on carry feeFund managers tend to earn millions in carry fees when they invest the money of PE or VC funds and also when they exit such investments. A ...
22 Jul, 2021, 09.26 AM IST
Breed like rabbits, begone ye bunnies!There is something eerie about culling cuteness, that too in New Zealand
14 Jul, 2021, 11.33 PM IST
On his 125th birth anniversary, a bit of Netaji for everyoneThe epithet of ‘Netaji’ has been better distributed among our leaders.
23 Jan, 2021, 10.02 AM IST
Is your financial advisor misleading you?Financial advisors have a critical role to play in times of volatility in the financial markets. However, is your financial advisor guiding...
21 Oct, 2019, 10.43 AM IST
As rupee takes a deep dive, importers dodge the fall with short-term hedgesThe rupee has lost about 3.5 per cent to the greenback since the US presidential election, which triggered a significant rise in US Treasur...
25 Nov, 2016, 08.27 AM IST
How's falling rupee drove importers“Some importers are rushing for short-term hedges with the rupee hitting an all-time low,” said Anindya Banerjee, currency analyst, Kotak S...
24 Nov, 2016, 10.06 PM IST
PDP's President Mehbooba Mufti visits shelling-hit Balakote areaPDP President Mehbooba Mufti today visited the Balakote area of Poonch in J&K where five civilians were recently killed in shelling.
01 Sep, 2015, 07.07 PM IST
CM Mufti Mohammad Sayeed condemns killing of civilians in Pakistan firingChief Minister Mufti Mohammad Sayeed today strongly condemned the killing of three civilians in shelling by Pakistani troops along the bord...
28 Aug, 2015, 06.25 PM IST
- The twin chills of Delhi and Kolkata
Across the Gangetic plain, as people shudder and scurry for warmth of a roadside fire, people wonder whether such intense chills are here t...
21 Jan, 2013, 05.13 AM IST
- The daily scam
When the Maharashtra CM rushed to Delhi on Saturday, more than one TV news channel flashed Breaking News.
03 Nov, 2010, 05.53 AM IST
- Bill of lading
Despite these difficult times, when world shipping is passing through doldrums, numerous research reports and studies keep coming up from t...
25 Oct, 2010, 12.49 AM IST
- Crude at $90: Will govt cut fuel price?
The day of reckoning on fuel prices may be nearing for the UPA government, with crude briefly going below the $90/barrel mark in the London...
17 Sep, 2008, 07.43 AM IST
- Home loan customers may need to prepay
Those in their late 30s may face pressure to repay loans in advance as banks beef up to avoid debts.
02 Jul, 2007, 05.26 PM IST