Uneasy relations between Rajya Sabha chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar and opposition parties on Friday erupted in a heated exchange between the chair and Samajwadi Party MP Jaya Bachchan, leading to a walkout by opposition parties and Dhankhar calling it “disrespect to democracy and constitution”. The cine star objected to the “tone” in which Dhankhar … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Aug 10 2024 | 12:30 AM IST By Daniel Moss Three decades ago, economics underwent a revolution that doesn’t get sufficient credit. Instead of shrouding policy shifts in secrecy, central banks began shouting hikes or reductions in interest rates from the rooftops. Moving by stealth in markets was out. … Read more
Puneet Chhatwal MD & CEO, Indian Hotels Company Limited (IHCL). Photographed at IHCL Office, Nariman Point, Mumbai. Image: Bajirao Pawar for Forbes India. Puneet Chhatwal is beaming with pride—and he has every reason to. “As one of the largest hospitality players…”, as I begin my question, Chhatwal interrupts: “We aren’t one of the largest, we … Read more
An Indian passport is an essential document that serves as a legal identification proof of citizenship for all Indian nationals travelling abroad. It contains vital information such as the holder’s name, date of birth, photograph, signature, and other relevant details. The applicant provides this information by submitting multiple documents, making the process seem bureaucratic and … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Aug 09 2024 | 2:30 PM IST The Galaxy Z Flip 6 is a 2024 clamshell-style foldable smartphone from South Korean electronics maker Samsung. It introduces incremental upgrades over its predecessor, but most importantly, it brings new capabilities through software powered by artificial intelligence (AI). These enhancements allow … Read more
Namit Malhotra, Producer and CEO of British visual effects company DNEG Image: Neha Mithbawkar for Forbes India Namit Malhotra was deeply enamoured by filmmaking as a youngster. Born into a film family—his grandfather [MN Malhotra] was a cinematographer while his father [Naresh] produced blockbusters like the Amitabh Bachchan-starrer Shahenshah—in Mumbai, he was initially inclined … Read more
Bhavish Aggarwal has started companies operating in a range of industries from online payments to AI. Image: Bloomberg 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 09 2024 | 11:25 AM IST By Satviki Sanjay, Advait Palepu and Pui Gwen Yeung Just two years ago, Bhavish Aggarwal was facing one of his biggest tests. A … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Aug 08 2024 | 11:18 PM IST The Waqf (Amendment) Bill was introduced in the Lok Sabha on Thursday and referred to a joint parliamentary panel for wider scrutiny after the INDIA bloc parties termed it an “attack” on the Constitution, and aimed at targeting Muslims. Lok … Read more
Sheikh Hasina resigned and fled the country following violent protests against her government. 6 min read Last Updated : Aug 08 2024 | 10:25 PM IST Sheikh Hasina, who quit as prime minister and fled Bangladesh, will be back in the country as soon as democracy is restored, his son Sajeeb Wazed Joy said … Read more
Reserve Bank of India Governor Shaktikanta Das (centre) with Deputy Governors Swaminathan J (extreme left), Michael Debabrata Patra, M Rajeshwar Rao, and T Rabi Sankar at the bank’s headquarters in Mumbai on Thursday. (Photo: PTI) 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 09 2024 | 1:20 AM IST Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor … Read more