US banks rely on a 65-year-old programming language; companies are paying a premium for developers who know itA 1959 programming language, COBOL, is powering global finance and government systems. As experienced programmers retire, companies face a ...
02 Jun, 2026, 03.42 PM IST
How Donald Trump's Ukraine aid cuts undermine justice for Russian war crimesUS funding cuts are impacting Ukraine's pursuit of justice for war crimes. Organizations documenting atrocities face reduced capacity. This...
01 Jun, 2026, 12.02 PM IST
Chinese Proverb of the Day: 'If you govern people by punishment and regulations, they will avoid...'-Life lessons from Chinese philosophy on leadership, morality, character, and why true influence comes from virtue instead of fearAncient Chinese proverb highlights a key leadership principle. Ruling through fear and strict rules makes people avoid punishment but lack ...
30 May, 2026, 08.43 PM IST
Green card rules change: An immigration lawyer answers all your key questionsA new USCIS policy memorandum, PM-602-0199, impacts Adjustment of Status applications. Immigration officers will now scrutinize application...
27 May, 2026, 11.17 AM IST
Welcome to Trump’s America, where the visa dream is getting harder to keep alivePresident Trump's second term is tightening legal immigration pathways, including student visas and green card applications. New policies r...
25 May, 2026, 11.20 AM IST
Born out of microfinance, Bandhan Bank now bets big on AI and digital bankingAs Bandhan Bank accelerates its transition from a microfinance-led institution into a universal bank, Executive Director & COO Ratan Kumar ...
20 May, 2026, 01.17 PM IST
Why India cannot build a world-class fintech champ yetIndia boasts world-class digital finance but lacks global consumer fintechs. Regulatory hurdles prevent innovation, unlike in markets with ...
18 May, 2026, 05.46 PM IST
Parking space dispute: What national building code says & what you can doHomeowners facing inadequate parking spaces from builders have recourse beyond RERA, which doesn't mandate specific parking dimensions. Whi...
16 May, 2026, 07.11 AM IST
Don't panic, don't rush into deals: Why Trump's trading partners should let US courts fight the tariff warUS courts are consistently striking down President Trump's tariffs. This offers a clear lesson for America's trading partners. They should ...
15 May, 2026, 11.05 PM IST
India’s invisible workforce gets a new safety net: Key labour reforms for migrant employees decodedIndia's inter-state migrant workers gain significant protections under new labour code rules notified on May 8, 2026. The Occupational Safe...
15 May, 2026, 03.00 PM IST
India's R&D punches above its weight, but grant delays and red tape hold back researchersIndia is an innovation 'overperformer' but its research systems lag behind. Improving 'ease of doing R&D' is crucial. This requires faster ...
11 May, 2026, 11.00 PM IST
Beyond the prompt: The rise of the agentic organisationAI is evolving beyond assistants to become autonomous agents. This shift requires enterprises to redesign their operations. New goal-driven...
05 May, 2026, 12.38 AM IST
Inspection scheme soon to flag firms dodging EPFOIn a bid to strengthen worker protections, the Labour and Employment Ministry is launching a comprehensive inspection program. This proacti...
29 Apr, 2026, 06.29 AM IST
India’s trade map enters a world that’s threatened by missiles & bombsIndia's ambitious trade deals are now facing their crucial test. Agreements signed with countries like the UK and Oman are in transition. W...
28 Apr, 2026, 02.17 PM IST
After tariff wars, Trump is opening a new front in US-China rivalryThe US accuses China of stealing AI intellectual property, escalating the tech rivalry beyond tariffs. This move, potentially impacting chi...
24 Apr, 2026, 03.03 PM IST
UK visa reforms trigger international student slump, raise sanctions fears at universitiesMany UK universities anticipate sanctions due to new visa compliance rules. This is impacting international student numbers, with significa...
20 Apr, 2026, 11.00 AM IST
UK universities warned against relying on international students as demand weakens despite recruitment pushUK universities are being cautioned against relying on international students for financial stability as demand for UK education weakens. D...
16 Apr, 2026, 01.56 PM IST