Should we swear by our swear words?A Hindi swear word has entered the global lexicon, highlighted by its recent use by a Georgetown University professor while discussing the ...
30 Aug, 2025, 11.00 PM IST
The rebel army behind one of the world’s major rare earth suppliesMyanmar, a key rare earths supplier to China, faces disruption as rebel forces seize control of mines. This complicates Beijing's position,...
20 Aug, 2025, 01.15 PM IST
Canada under siege: Is Trump planning a 'Canschluss'?Donald Trump's foreign policy towards Canada, marked by economic coercion and misinformation, starkly contrasts with Reagan's era of peacef...
19 Mar, 2025, 04.22 PM IST
How Trump tariffs are skidding just at the outsetPresident Trump's newly imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico, and China are facing significant backlash. Despite initial resistance, Trump gra...
06 Mar, 2025, 08.07 PM IST
'Bear with me', Trump says as both farmers, consumers brace for tariff effectsNew tariffs on Mexico, Canada, and China are expected to significantly impact US farmers and meat producers, potentially hurting their prof...
06 Mar, 2025, 08.38 AM IST
'Bear with me,' Trump says as both farmers and consumers brace for tariff effectsThe new tariffs on Mexico, Canada and China are expected to impact U.S. farmers and meat producers, potentially resulting in higher prices ...
05 Mar, 2025, 10.31 PM IST
Randhir Singh becomes first Indian to be elected as OCA presidentVeteran sports administrator Randhir Singh has been elected as the president of the Olympic Council of Asia during its 44th General Assembl...
08 Sep, 2024, 06.16 PM IST
California case could deal blow to high-interest online lenders in the USThe California Department of Financial Protection and Innovation (DFPI) is seeking a ruling that would block Chicago-based Opportunity Fina...
31 Aug, 2023, 03.41 PM IST
10 Best Personal Finance Books You Must ReadPersonal finance is all about managing your money wisely. An individual with sound personal finance knowledge can manage their investments,...
03 Mar, 2023, 04.47 PM IST
Setback for India: WTO draft text silent on country’s demandsThe draft will go through intense negotiations during the course of the day giving India a chance to put its point.
17 Dec, 2015, 03.07 PM IST
Delhi polls: Vote and be counted, NE people toldThe NE groups claim to have mobilized more than 30,000 voters who will click a selfie showing their inked finger and post it on social netw...
07 Feb, 2015, 11.05 AM IST
Having a free press is a necessary condition for responsive government and reduced corruptionResearch has unequivocally shown that increased press freedom has real benefits which are disproportionately higher for vulnerable sections...
25 Jun, 2014, 12.40 PM IST
Caribbean nations are wooing Indian immigrants with attractive cash-for-citizenship offersThe latest to launch a citizenship-by-investment program is Antigua & Barbuda, a tiny independent Commonwealth state in the eastern Caribbe...
11 Aug, 2013, 09.45 PM IST
- US cos must cash in on high-growth emerging markets: Geithner
The Obama Administration wants American companies to cash in on opportunities arising out of the rapid growth of economies like India, Braz...
12 Jan, 2011, 10.07 PM IST
- Top economic adviser to leave White House
President Barack Obama's top economic adviser, Lawrence Summers, plans to leave the White House at the end of the year.
22 Sep, 2010, 07.16 AM IST
- Oil above $41 as investors eye US stimulus plan
Oil prices rose above $41 a barrel on Tuesday as investors looked to a massive US stimulus package to counter falling crude demand.
10 Feb, 2009, 08.32 PM IST
- Obama orders plan to create 2.5 million new jobs by 2011
US president-elect Barack Obama announced on Saturday that he had ordered his economic advisers to produce an economic recovery plan to cre...
22 Nov, 2008, 05.28 PM IST