Warren Buffett's right hand man Charlie Munger passed away just before his 100th birthday. Munger was a constant at Berkshire Hathaway AGMs, and was admired by investors for the depth of his knowledge, his wisdom, and definitely his wisecracks! Along the years, Munger dropped many pearls of wisdom on how to invest and manage investments & finances. Moneycontrol's N Mahalakshmi discusses with one of India's foremost behavioural finance experts, Professor Sanjay Bakshi. Watch!
This year's UN climate conference in Dubai marks the world's 28th leadership gathering to confront global warming since the first "Conference of the Parties" in 1995. The world's 28th leadership gathering to confront the existential threat posed by climate change is underway in Dubai. As world leaders address climate change, here's a look at some key moments in the history of climate negotiations.
Stand-up comedian Vir Das won an Emmy for his Netflix special ‘Vir Das: Landing’. In conversation with Moneycontrol, he highlights how the stand-up comedy industry is growing in India and how streaming apps have opened new doors of opportunities for comedians. Watch this interview for more.
Israel-Hamas War: On November 21 four-day ceasefire was declared, which has now been extended. The extension of two days was agreed on November 27, according to Qatar, which has been facilitating indirect negotiations between both sides. The agreement lengthens a four-day ceasefire after seven weeks of warfare, which has seen thousands killed and laid waste to the Palestinian enclave. To know more about the truce watch this video
The onset of wedding season in India has created multiple jobs for the traders especially the local ones. In the 107th episode of Mann Ki Baat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi urged the fellow Indians to conduct their weddings in India and not to fall for the trap of destination weddings and its extravaganza. Watch to know more
Qatar has helped achieve ceasefire amidst the severe war situation of Israel and Hamas by convincing both ends for a four-day truce, which started on November 24. Seventeen hostages were released by Hamas so far and sent back to Israel as a part of the four-day truce. The truce is also allowing a moment of reflection on the devastation caused in Gaza and the uncertain path ahead. Watch to know more
A mysterious Pneumonia outbreak sweeping through schools in China, has started affecting the children. According to multiple media reports, Chinese hospitals have been overwhelmed with sick children” as the Pneumonia outbreak escalates in cities across the country, including Beijing. But why is it happening in China? Watch to find out
Gaza is a home to several tunnels built by the militant group -Hamas. One such tunnel was discovered which is 260 feet deep. Watch to know more about the network of tunnels which are an Israeli nightmare
North Korea on November 23 said that it would scrap a military deal with the South and deploy more troops along their shared border. This is after Seoul suspended part of a 2018 pact with the North a day earlier, in protest over Pyongyang’s launch of a spy satellite earlier this week. The statement came hours after Pyongyang fired a ballistic missile toward the sea on November 22. Know more about the satellite launch in this video
In a historic shift, Javier Milei has emerged victorious in Argentina's presidential election with the widest margin of victory since the country's return to democracy in 1983. He won with 55.7% votes in the run-off. With powered-up chainsaw, the right winger Javier Milei has upended the country's politics. But who is he? Watch to find out.
On 21st November Israel approved 4-day ceasefire deal with Hamas with 50 hostages to be freed. Today during the G20 virtual summit PM Modi welcomed the decision and said he hopes all hostages reach safely. But what is the Israel-Hamas deal all about? How did U.S. play a part in this? Watch this video to find out.
China launched the world's first ultra-high-speed next-generation internet backbone with a bandwidth of 1,200G bits per second. An internet backbone refers to one of the principal data routes between large, strategically interconnected networks and core routers on the internet. The ultra-high-speed next-generation internet backbone, jointly developed by Tsinghua University, China Mobile, Huawei and CERNET Corporation. To know all about how the internet works watch this video
Gaza's premature babies were evacuated Al shifa Hospital to Egypt by the UN & Red Cross as the hospital ran out of electricity to treat them. Watch to know more.
For the first time in US history that incarcerated students have been conferred a bachelor’s degree from a top 10 university. On November 15, Northwestern University’s Prison Education Program welcomed its inaugural graduating class of 16 prisoners, marking the first time a top-ranked US university has awarded degrees to students in prison. Watch for more!
Extrenal Affairs Minister, Dr S Jaishankar spoke about India's role in establishing the global oil and gas markets amid the Russia- Ukraine war. Watch to know more
Driven by a desperate plea for their loved ones' safe return, families of Israeli hostages held in Gaza embarked on a five-day march to Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu's office in Jerusalem. Netanyahu faces intense criticism from relatives for not doing enough to secure their release as the Israeli military aims to dismantle Hamas in Gaza. Watch the video to know more!
Heavy rains bring new concerns and challenges for Palestinians, many are homeless and living in makeshift tents after weeks of the Israel-Palestine war. The World Health Organization said last week that Gaza faced an increased risk of disease spreading because Israeli air bombardments had disrupted the health system. Watch this video for more.
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau stated that 'fight' with India was not something Canada wanted to be having right now. He said Ottawa wants to "work constructively" with New Delhi on this "very serious matter". During a media briefing on Friday, Trudeau claimed that India breached the Vienna Convention when more than 40 Canadian diplomats were relocated from the country in response to New Delhi's warning of revoking their diplomatic immunity. Watch to know what he said!
UK Prime Minister celebrated the festival of lights with his family at 10 Downing Street in London. He also shared pictures from his official handle on Instagram.
Israel has been carrying out strikes on Gaza since the October 7 attack by Hamas. Over 10,500 people are killed in Gaza, including more than 4,300 children according to the Hamas-run health ministry.Apart from bombarding Gaza from the air, Israel Defence Forces' (IDF) troops & tanks are advancing on the ground to wipe "Gaza Metro". What is Gaza Metro & WHY does it pose a threat to Israel? Watch to finf out
US Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken meets External Affairs Minister Dr S Jaishankar during the 5th India-US 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue.
UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and his wife Akshata Murty celebrated Diwali with members of the Hindu community in Britain on November 8. The couple hosted a special celebration at 10 Downing Street ahead of the festival of lights, which this year will fall on November 12. Watch to know more!
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskiy praised as a "historic step" a recommendation by the European Union executive on Wednesday to invite Kyiv to begin membership talks as soon as it meets final conditions, even as it fights to repel Russia's war. Watch to know more.
The first images from Europe's Euclid telescope were released on November 8, 2023 revealing a stunning nebula, and distant galaxies. This telescope is all set to help us explore the dark matter which makes upto 95% of our universe. Watch to know more!
On November 5, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken visited the occupied West Bank, where Palestinian President Mahmoud Abbas pushed for an immediate ceasefire from Israel. Abbas made this plea following an Israeli strike on Gaza's Maghazi refugee camp that resulted in the loss of many lives, as reported by the health ministry in Gaza, which is controlled by Hamas. Abbas characterised the Gaza assault as a "war of genocide and destruction" carried out by the "Israeli war machine".
Decode the secrets of India’s booming content creator economy and learn the secrets of content creation of the GenZ era from the top experts. Watch Delshad Irani in conversation with Harshil Karia, Founder, Schbang, Zeel Patel, Cyberzeel, Content Creator, Ayush Shukla, Founder & CEO, Finnet Media, Rohit Raj, Founder and CEO, BB Ki Vines Production, Co-Founder, BB Ki Vines & Ganesh Prasad, Think School, Content Creator to know more!
The Israel-Hamas war continues to escalate as Yemen's Houthi Rebels have also now waded into the war. They fired drones and missiles at Israel on 28TH October. This fresh attack has drawn their main sponsor Iran closer into the ongoing Israel-Hamas war in the Gaza Strip and further raised the risks of the eruption of a regional conflict. Who are Yemen's Houthis and what's their motive behind attacking Israel? Watch to find out.
Base metals trade steady after China's financial policy meeting outcome and the US Federal Reserve holding interest rates. Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Anuj Gupta, Head-Commodity & currency, HDFC Securities as they tell more about recent trends in metals.
Tata Motors declared its win against the Mamata Banerjee led TMC Government in the Singur Case. It will now receive a compensation of Rs 766 from the WBIDC. Watch to know more.
Some 1,000 people gathered at a major monument in Argentina's capital on Sunday dressed as Spider-Man, aiming to break a world record for the most people dressed as the famous Marvel superhero at a single public event. Argentine influencer Uki Deane organized the gathering via Instagram, aiming to outdo an event in June in Malaysia where 685 people dressed as Spider-Man. Watch to know more! #Spiderman
European Central Bank chief Christine Lagarde holds press conference to discuss monetary policy and answer questions
In September, Britain's iconic Old War Office (OWO) of Prime Minister Winston Churchill which was frequented by James Bond creator Ian Fleming, opened its doors to the public as a luxury hotel - Raffles London at the OWO- for the first time since its completion in 1906. It was acquired by the Hinduja group in 2014, and the uber-premium destination was completed post more than eight years of renovation. Moneycontrol's Ashwin Mohan speaks to Sanjay Hinduja, Gulf Oil Chairman - watch!
A mass shooting left multiple people dead in the city of Lewiston, Maine on Wednesday evening, about 35 miles north of the state’s largest city, Portland. Eyewitness video from one location showed people running away, and ambulances arriving. Authorities said a “person of interest” was at large, armed and dangerous, warning people there to shelter in place
Russia successfully tested its ability to deliver a massive retaliatory nuclear strike by land, sea and air. A display of force which coincides with Moscow de-ratifying a landmark nuclear test ban treaty. Moscow says revoking the treaty’s ratification will line it up with Washington’s stance. A de-ratification bill was unanimously passed in Russia’s upper house of parliament on Wednesday.
Canada's opposition and Conservative Party leader Pierre Poilievre has slammed Prime Minister Justin Trudeau of being incompetent amid worsening diplomatic relations with India. Speaking to Namaster Radio Toronto, Poilievre said that he would "improve relationship with the world's largest democracy", if he becomes the PM. Watch to know more!
Unverified reports indicate that Putin collapsed in his bedroom after suffering a cardiac arrest on October 22. Reports also suggest that the 71-year-old Russian leader had to be resuscitated and taken to a special intensive care unit after security heard him falling on the floor. So, what did Kremlin say on this? Watch to find out.
On 17 October 2023, China completed 10 years of its Belt and Road Initiative. After completing a decade, the country has announced plans to make BRI smaller and greener. Xi Jinping has promised to stop coal power plants and push green infrastructure. But does China have the plans to execute it? Watch this video to find out
Canada's Foreign Minister, Melanie Joly, has expressed strong disapproval of India's decision to revoke the official status of Canadian diplomats, labeling it as "unreasonable and unprecedented" and a violation of the Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations. Joly also clarified that due to concerns regarding the safety of Canadian diplomats, the government has actively supported their departure from India. India, on the other hand, has removed a minimum of 41 Canadian diplomats from its territory, justifying this move by citing the state of bilateral relations, the notably higher number of Canadian diplomats present in India, and their continued involvement in India's internal matters. India argues that this step is necessary to maintain a balanced and equitable diplomatic presence in New Delhi and Ottawa. Watch to know more.
Live: IRM Energy, Yatra Online, Blue Jet Healthcare: Your Weekly IPO Roundup With Prakash Diwan. Watch this live chat with Moneycontrol's Nickey Mirchandani.
Israel-Hamas War: The Rafah border crossing is in the spotlight as the conflict intensifies. Hundreds of thousands of Palestinians have headed towards south Gaza in recent days. The Rafah border in the south represents the only viable escape from Gaza and a lifeline to the outside world. Watch this video to understand why the Rafah border is essential to Palestinians
After talks with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and his war cabinet, visiting US President Joe Biden Israel had agreed to allow the opening of the Egypt-Gaza Rafah crossing for deliveries of food, water and medical supplies on the condition that the humanitarian assistance was not diverted by Hamas for its own use
U.S President Joe Biden arrives in Israel amid the tensions between Israel and Hamas. Addresses joint briefing with Netanyahu. Watch!
U.S. President Joe Biden will make a high stakes visit to Israel on October 18. With Biden's visit, Washington will covey a strong message to Iran and Iran-backed proxy groups active in the region. US has shown its strong solidarity with Israel. U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken also held nine hours of negotitations and said that US and Israel have agreed to develop a plan for aid to go inside Gaza.
After the Israel-Hamas conflict started, gold prices have indeed risen by just over 5 percent on the MCX, primarily due to increased interest from investors seeking a safe haven. But how much of this gain has been led by safe-haven buying? What's next for the metal which has gained 17.45 % since October last year.. Catch Manisha Gupta in conversation with Amit Goel, Chief Global Strategist at Pace360 as they discuss what's next
Supreme Court Live: India's highest judicial bench at SC will deliver the verdict today on the same-sex marriage case.
On 7th October Hamas launched an attack on Israel that killed thousands. But the Israel-Arab Conflict dates back to the 1897. From pre Christian era this tiny land has been over run and its people enslaved by Egyptians, Babylonians, by Romans, and the Ottoman Turks. In this video we trace the history starting from the first ever conflict. How was Israel created? And when we take a look back at history, how many times were Palestanians and Israelis attacked? Watch as Latha Venkatesh explains.
US President Joe Biden has said that it would be a “big mistake” for Israel to reoccupy Gaza, but that Israel “has to respond” and “go after Hamas” after last week’s terror attacks. Biden noted that “the extreme elements of Hamas did not represent all the Palestinian people." Israel military had issued an evacuation deadline for the people in Gaza ahead of their ground offensive. An estimated 1.1 million residents of northern Gaza – amounting to almost half of Gaza's 2.3 million-population were directed to move south. Watch to know more!
Israel and Palestine have been in a conflict for myriad reasons for decades now. The Two-State solution suggest by the United Nations in 1974 is backed in the international community as the most feasible option to resolve the underlying issues. Watch to know more.
At least four people have died and over 70 injured after 21 coaches of Delhi-Kamakhya North East Express train derailed near Buxar, Bihar on 11 October. Watch to know more.