The simmering tension between China and Taiwan casts a long shadow across the Indo-Pacific region, with the potential to erupt into a full-blown conflict. This potential flashpoint has significant implications…
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US Fed sees signs of disinflation, but labour market remains tight
The US Federal Reserve continues to reduce the magnitude of its rate hikes, from 75 basis points to 50 basis points, and now to the typical 25 basis point level.…
ChatGPT is helping people in rural India – Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella
At this year’s World Economic Forum in Davos, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella threw his support behind the revolutionary potential of Artificial Intelligence (AI). In a discussion with Klaus Schwab, founder…
Mukesh Ambani’s next big plan, after telecom & retail
After placing his children in charge of other businesses, Mukesh Ambani, the billionaire chairman of Reliance Industries Ltd., will focus on the company’s transition to green energy, according to people…
Adani to renovate the biggest slum, Dharavi
The most populous slum in the world. One million people lived in 100,000 decrepit dwellings. Eighty individuals share a single toilet. And a slum occupying an area of approximately 300…
Where did Jet Airways go?
This was the year they were supposed to overcome their unfortunate bankruptcy and make a triumphant comeback. They hired aviation expert Sanjiv Kapoor (formerly of Spicejet and Vistara) to oversee…
Softbank cuts stake in Paytm, share tumbles
After Reuters reported that SoftBank Group Corp may sell up to $215 million worth of shares in the Indian e-payment platform, shares of Paytm’s parent company, One 97 Communications Ltd,…
Will Credit Suisse be the cause of a major financial crisis?
Credit Suisse is a well-known investment bank with Swiss headquarters. It has existed since 1856 and is one of the world’s largest banks. Many people, however, feel that the bank…
Indian traders expecting 32 Lakh weddings in next one month
After two years of decline due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the wedding season is in full swing, and celebrations are expected to be more significant. The Confederation of All India…
When A “Himalayan Yogi” Manipulated Markets – SCAM
You’ve undoubtedly heard everything there is to know about Chitra Ramkrishna, the former CEO and MD of the NSE, and her affair with a “Himalayan Yogi” by now. But, in…