While many are familiar with the strongest and most influential world currencies, the least-valued or cheapest ones often remain obscure. The names and issuing countries of these currencies can be elusive knowledge for most of us.Consider renowned national currencies like the British Pound Sterling, the Swiss Franc, and the US Dollar—these hold a reputation for … Read more
Shekhar Bajaj, chairman, Bajaj Electricals Image: Mexy Xavier Mumbai, July 22, 2024.Shekhar Bajaj was prompt, sharp and brutally honest. “I want to assure you that our company is driven by a robust and well-defined strategy and not by any single individual,” underlined the chairman of Bajaj Electricals during his terse business update call, which … Read more
A US armoured vehicle in the centre of Baghdad, after ploughing through a passenger car and causing civilian casualties on November 10, 2003. In Afghanistan, Iraq and several West Asian countries, the US, Nato and Israeli militaries have failed to an 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 18 2024 | 11:35 PM IST … Read more
5 min read Last Updated : Aug 18 2024 | 10:14 PM IST The stock market has witnessed considerable volatility over the past fortnight. From 81,867 on August 1, the Sensex fell to 78,593 on August 6, before recovering to 80,436 by August 16. While investors have weathered the recent bout, they should be … Read more
Climate activists protest against fossil fuels at COP28, in Dubai, last year. Fossil fuels have emerged as the primary factor driving climate change, pushing temperatures to record highs. (FILE: REUTERS) 5 min read Last Updated : Aug 18 2024 | 10:40 PM IST By Christopher Merchant A 13-month streak of record-breaking global warmth has … Read more
4 min read Last Updated : Aug 18 2024 | 4:48 PM IST The purchasing power of high-net-worth individuals (HNWIs) in India is on the rise, driving luxury car brands to expand their presence across the country, particularly in Tier-II and Tier-III cities. Mercedes-Benz India recently announced an investment of Rs 150 crore … Read more
At the stroke of midnight on 15 August 2024, as India ushered in its 78th year of independence, tens of thousands of people marched through the streets of Kolkata to protest the alleged rape and murder of a 31-year-old postgraduate trainee doctor at RG Kar Medical College and Hospital, and to ‘reclaim the night’. … Read more
Cognizant annually hires fresh engineers and non-engineering/IT graduates for varied roles. (Photo: Cognizant) 4 min read Last Updated : Aug 18 2024 | 12:29 PM IST Facing social media backlash over the Rs 2.52 lakh annual salary offer for freshers, IT giant Cognizant on Sunday said it offers Rs 4-12 lakh salary to fresh … Read more
State-owned Bharat Petroleum Corporation plans to invest Rs 1.7 trillion over the next five years to grow its core oil refining and fuel marketing business as well as in ‘future big bets’ of petrochemicals and green energy, its chairman G Krishnakumar has said. Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL), currently, owns about 14 per … Read more
The former diplomat said he felt that India and Bangladesh, since the 1971 independence and even during the Liberation War maintained two sets of relationships | Photo: Shutterstock India will benefit if it supports the current transition in Bangladesh and moves to build relationships with other political parties instead of focussing on one person … Read more