NY Guv signs legislation making Diwali a holiday in public schools

In a historic move, New York State Governor Kathy Hochul has signed legislation making Diwali a holiday for public schools in the major American city. IMAGE: Devotees celebrate Diwali inside the......

Can Israel's Army Win The War?

If military power is all it would take to finish the menace of an awful terrorist organisation like Hamas, how come five Israeli wars in Gaza since 2003 have failed to do so? asks Shekhar Gupta.......

Punjab's Water Woes And Stubble Burning

Irrigation woes have contributed to the problem of stubble burning in the state, reports Sarthak Choudhury. IMAGE: A farmer burns dry paddy stubble at a field in Patiala, October 7, 2023.......

2000 Notes: What RBI Learnt From 2016

The communication was clear, transparent and worded in a manner that did not induce any fear in the minds of the people, asserts A K Bhattacharya. IMAGE: People exchange their Rs 2000 currency......

'New Investors Won't Digest Such Falls'

'If individual stocks start falling 25% to 30% or more, then I doubt how many of them will be able to withstand that (kind of selloff). That is when you'll see panic coming in.' Illustration:......

Darjeeling tea hits 8-yr low in auctions

Geopolitical headwinds leading to lower demand from export markets, coupled with lower domestic buying, have dragged the auction average of Darjeeling tea to its lowest level since 2015.......

Crisis Brews In Darjeeling's Tea Gardens

In the last three years, 20 gardens have changed hands, and 90 per cent of the buyers are from non-tea background. IMAGE: A worker gathers tea leaves at the Happy Valley tea garden estate in......

J P Morgan to add G-Secs to its emerging markets index from next year

Global financial firm J P Morgan has said that it plans to include Indian government bonds (IGBs) or government securities (G-Secs) into its benchmark Emerging Market index from next year, a move......

Fukrey 3 Review: Slapstick And Susu

The mental age of Fukrey 3's humour is the same as the ones who titter at number one-number two jokes.And this one certainly has more loo than laughs on its mind, observes Sukanya Verma. Ten years......

Can Zheng spring a surprise on defending champ Sabalenka?

IMAGE: While Aryna Sabalenka (right) would match compatriot Victoria Azarenka's feat of 2012 and 2013 by retaining her title, Qinwen Zheng is hoping to give China its second Australian Open crown......

Aus Open: Sabalenka beats Gauff to set up Zheng final

IMAGE: Belarus' Aryna Sabalenka celebrates after winning her semi final match against Coco Gauff. Photograph: Eloisa Lopez/Reuters Aryna Sabalenka took a big step towards retaining her......

Aus Open PIX: Djokovic, Sinner, Sabalenka in semis

IMAGES from Day 10 of the Australian Open in Melbourne on Tuesday. Sabalenka demolishes Krejcikova IMAGE: Aryna Sabalenka extended her winning streak at Melbourne Park to 12 matches as she reached......

Aus Open PIX: Teenager Noskova stuns World No 1 Swiatek

Images from Day 7 of the 2024 Australian Open in Melbourne on Saturday. Swiatek crashes out in third round IMAGE: Czech Republic's Linda Noskova in action during her third round match against Iga......

Australian Open: Nagal Creates History

IMAGE: Sumit Nagal celebrates winning his first round match against Alexander Bublik of Kazakhstan at the Australian Open on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. Photographs: Ciro De Luca/Reuters  ......