US midterms: Two Indian-origin face-offs to watch, and why they matterUS Midterm election 2026: Two US House races in the 2026 midterms feature Indian-origin candidates competing against each other, with Ro Kh...
27 Oct, 2026, 03.49 PM IST
France protests reason, latest update: 1,000 arrested, tear gas, grenades, water cannons used as nearly 800,000 people hit streets against President Emmanuel Macron in Paris, other areasFrance protests today: More than a month of unrest that started with protests in high schools for more funding and teachers is testing Pres...
25 Oct, 2026, 12.39 AM IST
Ellen DeGeneres bought Adam Levine’s 10,376-square-foot Beverly Hills mansion for $42.5 million; less than two years later, she listed it for $53.5 million and sold it for $47 millionEllen DeGeneres has successfully sold a glamorous mansion that was formerly owned by Adam Levine, turning a significant profit. Levine acqu...
23 Oct, 2026, 06.00 PM IST
When it comes to Trump's economy, these are the numbers that matter before mid-term electionsUnited States President Donald Trump attempted to convince voters before the upcoming mid-term elections that the American economy is growi...
21 Oct, 2026, 05.15 PM IST
United Airlines CEO Scott Kirby calls for inheritance taxes near 100% and a national wealth tax. What he wants the US to change and why it mattersScott Kirby, the CEO of United Airlines, has called for a nationwide wealth tax and higher inheritance taxes. He argues that wealth inequal...
20 Oct, 2026, 10.16 PM IST
France protests reason: Why are angry demonstrators looting Louis Vuitton, Hermès stores?France Protest News: France protests turned violent as demonstrations over rising living costs, inequality, education and public services s...
19 Oct, 2026, 09.11 AM IST
French riot police fire tear gas as more than 2,50,000 join student protests nationwideProtests in France have seen over a quarter of a million people rally for education funding support. High school students began demonstrati...
07 Oct, 2026, 02.11 PM IST
Europe’s Gen Z is out on the barricades: What's bothering the youth?In a wave of activism, youth in France, Belgium, Ireland, and Spain are taking to the streets to address critical challenges affecting thei...
06 Oct, 2026, 06.53 PM IST
There could be a pretty big global shock, says Nobel laureate & economist Michael SpenceMichael Spence highlights the economic growth of India and China, noting India's potential growth trajectory. He emphasizes India's advance...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.45 PM IST
Google cofounder Sergey Brin has spent over $100M to oppose California's billionaire tax. Here's how much he could lose if the proposal is passedBrin has contributed over $100 million to oppose California's proposed wealth tax on billionaires. Proposition 40 would impose a one-time 5...
04 Oct, 2026, 08.04 AM IST
Jeff Bezos' ex-wife MacKenzie Scott gave $30 million to Silicon Valley housing group; here’s how her mega donation could help create affordable homes across the Bay AreaMacKenzie Scott has made headlines by donating $30 million to Housing Trust Silicon Valley, a game-changing support for the nonprofit. This...
03 Oct, 2026, 06.59 PM IST
India should tax capital income, not wealth or inheritance: Economist Daniel WaldenstromIndia should focus on taxing capital income, such as corporate profits and dividends, to address inequality. Economist Daniel Waldenstrom s...
03 Oct, 2026, 02.21 PM IST
Ruchir Sharma’s India scorecard: How it fares on his 10-rule benchmarkRuchir Sharma says India remains a middling investment story rather than a clear outperformer, with strengths in demographics, inflation an...
28 Sep, 2026, 02.32 PM IST
Billionaires abound in California. Why not tax their wealth?No state may be a more natural fit for a tax on billionaires than California. The state leans left politically, needs funds for healthcare ...
20 Sep, 2026, 04.58 PM IST
Quote of the Day by Malala Yousafzai: ‘One child, one teacher, one book, one pen can…’ - How one person can spark global change with the simplest toolsIndividual determination can spark meaningful global change without massive institutions. Malala Yousafzai’s iconic 2013 United Nations quo...
20 Sep, 2026, 03.41 PM IST
Japanese Proverb of the Day: “Even the judgement of hell depends on money” — A timeless lesson that while money cannot guarantee every outcome, financial power can shape opportunities, influence decisions and affect access to justice, highlighting the importance of fairness and equality in societyJapanese Proverb of the Day: A Japanese proverb highlights money's power over judgment. This saying suggests wealth can sway even ultimate ...
17 Sep, 2026, 11.36 PM IST
In 2011, 'Occupy Wall Street' started in New York, prompting similar protests around the U.S., world, decade later Manhattan lady was rich by $431,000Occupy Wall Street quickly became known for the slogan “We are the 99%,” which was used to express concerns about the distribution of wealt...
17 Sep, 2026, 08.15 PM IST