A sharp sell-off in U.S. government bond markets has sparked fears about the growing fallout from President Trump’s sweeping tariffs and retaliation by China, the European Union and others, raising questions about what is typically seen as the safest corner for investors to take cover during times of turmoil. Yields on 10-year Treasuries — the…
Virat Kohli and Rohit Sharma (Photo credit: BCCI) NEW DELHI: In the build-up to the high-voltage IPL 2025 clash between Mumbai Indians and Royal Challengers Bengaluru at the Wankhede Stadium on Monday, RCB shared a heartfelt video of Virat Kohli speaking about his enduring bond with India teammate and MI stalwart Rohit Sharma.Kohli reflected on…
In September 2019, Bill Gates presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India with an award on behalf of his philanthropic organization, the Gates Foundation, for the Indian leader’s work on improving sanitation. An uproar followed. Three Nobel Peace Prize laureates wrote to Mr. Gates, arguing that Mr. Modi, who was given the award on the…
Sanju Samson with MS Dhoni (Picture Courtesy: Facebook) NEW DELHI: As the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025 approaches, Rajasthan Royals (RR) captain Sanju Samson has shared insights into his cherished bond with former Indian skipper MS Dhoni and expressed his excitement about RR’s young sensation, Vaibhav Suryavanshi. In a candid conversation on JioHotstar’s ‘SuperStar’ program,…
Former New Zealand cricketer Shane Bond believes that despite a series of injury setbacks, the Black Caps still possess strong squad depth heading into the Champions Trophy. Bond emphasized that the number of all-rounders in the squad provides balance and flexibility, making New Zealand a competitive force in the tournament. New Zealand has suffered multiple…
“Paddington 2 is the greatest film ever made,” one user posted on X in 2022. This tweet was not ironic. In the seven years since its release in January 2018, the film about a marmalade-loving bear’s quest to find the perfect gift for his beloved aunt has become an internet phenomenon, spawning memes, think pieces…
Booing during “The Star-Spangled Banner” at sports games in Canada. “Buy Canadian” signs multiplying at grocery stores amid a brewing boycott of U.S. goods. Cross-party calls to find new friends and customers on the global stage. President Trump may have paused his plans to impose crushing tariffs on Canada, pulling the two countries back from…
NPS operates through a two-tier structure. The Tier-I Account functions as the principal retirement savings vehicle. (AI image) The National Pension System or the NPS is gaining recognition as a popular retirement-focused investment option. Financial experts highlight that NPS combines essential features of an ideal retirement savings product, offering extended investment opportunities with cost-effective management…
This marks the second cancellation of an Adani Green bond issuance. Gautam Adani indictment impact: Adani Green Energy Ltd. has called off its $600 million bond offering, which was priced at approximately 7.45-7.5%. This decision follows a U.S. Department of Justice and SEC announcement related to a court order that indicted senior Adani Group executives,…
Tesla CEO and department of government efficiency (DOGE) head Elon Musk on Tuesday hosted the US President-elect Donald Trump at SpaceX‘s South Texas facility near the Mexican border. Trump observed attentively as Musk, using a model, explained the test procedures for the Starship rocket launch. The president-elect then watched the lift-off under the bright sunlight.The…