The government’s move to relax foreign direct investment rules for China and other nations sharing land borders with India has drawn support from experts, who say the step attempts to strike a balance between attracting capital and protecting strategic interests. They also noted that the proposal for a 60-day fast-track approval window for investments in…
Asteroids regularly pass through Earth’s cosmic neighbourhood, and most of them never attract public attention. Every so often, though, a newly discovered space rock sparks curiosity among scientists and space enthusiasts. That was the case with asteroid 2024 YR4, an object first detected in late 2024. Early calculations suggested it might pass unusually close to…
Holi is a festival of colors, joy, and togetherness and like most Indian festivals, it also revolves around delicious food. From gujiyas and fried snacks to thandai and festive beverages, it’s easy to overindulge. However, these changes can lead to bloating, acidity, dehydration, and energy crashes. With a few mindful choices, you can enjoy festive…
Oil prices have climbed above $100 a barrel for the first time in more than three and a half years as the escalating war involving Iran disrupts energy production and shipping routes across the Middle East. US President Donald Trump called it a “very small price to pay for world peace”.“Short term oil prices, which…
Humans aren’t built for tiny tribes anymore. We live in cities, corporations, and digital networks. Yet our brains still operate within social limits — often referred to as Dunbar’s number, roughly 150 meaningful relationships. Gossip helps manage that complexity. Gossip helps spread information about social norms, alliances, and risks. It helps communities coordinate without everyone…
New Delhi: The Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) is likely to constitute a high-powered committee to study its investment objectives, policy and guidelines as it eyes higher returns on its nearly Rs 31 lakh crore corpus based on contribution from over 30 crore members. The issue was discussed at last week’s investment committee meeting, which…
Pakistan’s Babar Azam (AP Photo/Eranga Jayawardena) Pakistan star batter Babar Azam has had a tough T20 World Cup so far, managing just 66 runs in four matches with a modest strike rate. Because of this, he has been moved down the batting order from his usual opening slot to the middle order, a move that…
Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana (PTI) Shubman Gill and Smriti Mandhana were crowned the Best International Cricketers (Men’s and Women’s) at the BCCI Naman Awards 2026 on Sunday, celebrating their exceptional performances during the 2024–2025 season. Gill claimed the prestigious Polly Umrigar Award, marking his second Cricketer of the Year title after first winning in…
As per a report by Bloomberg, State Bank of India (SBI) is currently not ready to process payments for Russian oil. This decision has been taken even after the US government gave a temporary waiver that allows India to continue importing Russian oil. According to people familiar with the matter, SBI is unsure how long…
As news of Ayatollah Ali Hosseini Khamenei’s killing emerged on Sunday, protests broke out in cities and towns across the country with a Shia Muslim presence — from Kashmir Valley and Ladakh to Uttar Pradesh and Karnataka. For Shias, including those in India, Khamenei was not just a political leader who was the “Supreme Leader”…