The root of the problem in the Middle East is the ongoing slaughter in Gaza. US strikes on Houthis demanding a stop to the carnage will not help
The speed of scaling up, front-loaded investments in infrastructure and Lord Ram’s universal appeal have contributed to the creation of an economic force
Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave a rousing call of unity and peace; hinted at inclusion while reaching out to minorities for creation of a developed Bharat, and asserted the political domination of the majority
Modi’s pre-‘pran prathistha’ tour of the South is aimed at ensuring the Ayodhya effect there
IDFC First Bank wants to expand its branches to bring in more deposits, a strategy adopted by almost every bank. But keeping operating expenses under control could be a challenge.
The government managed to increase the capital outlay on defence services despite a rapid rise in defence pensions.
A change in the methodology of calculating poverty by using the global multidimensional poverty index methodology’s indicators and adding two more to it call into question the accuracy of these claims
Technically, 20630 is confirmed on the charts. The zone's weekly gap level of 20450 (not specific) will be filled very soon, before March 31, 2024.
If DeSantis had any courage, he wouldn’t have used his withdrawal to criticize Haley for upholding the norms once embraced by the Republican Party.But he was so consumed by his own selfish ambitions that he ignored Trump’s assault on conventional norms
2024 might be an especially hard time to keep to a new diet because there are so many contradictory claims — and so little left on the menu that isn’t being vilified by someone with initials after their name
There are no quick fixes to the challenge of migration for wealthy countries. By combining deterrence measures with a stronger commitment to burden sharing, the EU’s migration and asylum pact offers the glimmers of a constructive path forward. Now it’s up to Europe’s leaders to follow through
The common people never had any doubt that they own a rich civilisation. They saw the world through the Ramayana and Mahabharata. Unlike other gods and goddesses, people visualise Ram in blood and flesh. That’s a very strong visualisation for a god. And, that explains why there are 350 railway stations, thousands of towns, villages and neighbourhoods in Ram’s name
The unprecedented manner in which the Ram Temple inauguration has been spotlighted has ensured that it will continue to dominate the popular discourse even after January 22. The dissemination of the Ram Mandir message by everyone from PM Modi to Youtubers to affiliates of the Sangh Parivar and BJP is sending strong messages to the grassroots of a cultural nationalism project that is on the ascendancy
A startup Elysian Aircraft BV deserves credit for kicking the tires on some widely held views about electric aviation. The duopoly of Airbus and Boeing have made only fitful attempts to develop such vehicles
A study of IPOs since 2004 over a ten-year trading cycle reveal that they yielded negative returns for investors. Though it’s the regulator’s job to ensure that companies with reasonably solid prospects come to public markets and offer stock at a price that allows long-term wealth creation, SEBI's measures have proven too contentious
India is continuously evolving, working towards realising the true essence of Ram Rajya. Ram Mandir represents a tangible embodiment of the concept of Ram Rajya, serving as a perpetual reminder for governments and rulers to aspire toward achieving the ideals of justice and fairness.
ICICI Bank’s net interest margin for the quarter stood at 4.43 percent, far superior to HDFC Bank’s 3.43 percent. The management has guided that margins for FY24 will remain similar to the previous financial year
Future growth in Reliance will be driven by digital and retail businesses, with the entire benefit of its capex flowing in over the next few quarters
Where US interest rates are headed will still be the biggest influence on investment performance
Ferrous and non-ferrous metals are enjoying consistent and healthy demand on the back of a growing economy
In 2023, US did not fall into a recession. The Federal Reserve hiked rates by a further 1 percentage point, sparking a phenomenal surge in the equity markets that left many financial pundits scratching their heads in disbelief. Plus, the Chinese market continued to plunge. The scorecard? Zero out of 4 to the consensus.
Government bond yields are likely to head lower in the next financial year mainly led by expectations of lower global policy rates, expected foreign inflows after global bond index inclusion and in-line government borrowings
Our credit rating is just investment grade; there is a case for an upgrade
Even after investing heavily behind its brands and sacrificing margins, HUL’s sales growth has not picked up pace
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