Gold isn’t just a precious metal in India — it’s a way of life. As of June 2025, India holds a staggering 34,600 tonnes of gold, valued at approximately ₹3,35,76,735 crore (US$ 3.785 trillion), according to a Morgan Stanley note. That’s 88.8% of India’s GDP — and 3.1 times more than the current equity holdings […]
When the phone rang on a quiet Tuesday morning, Teresa Puthussery was sipping her coffee at home in California. Assuming it was spam, she ignored the call — even after several persistent rings. It wasn’t until the caller began describing her research in intricate detail that the UC Berkeley neurobiologist realized this was no prank. […]
Former British Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has taken on new senior advisory roles with technology giant Microsoft and AI startup Anthropic, according to the BBC. Sunak announced on Thursday that he plans to donate all earnings from these roles to charity. Sunak, who continues to serve as Member of Parliament for Richmond and Northallerton, said […]
India and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) are taking their economic partnership to the next level. The two nations have set an ambitious goal to double bilateral trade in non-oil and non-precious metals to $100 billion within the next three to four years, up from the current $50–55 billion. The announcement came during the 13th […]
India’s path to becoming a developed nation — or ‘Viksit Bharat’ — requires collective commitment, and industry must play a central role in this transformation. This was the message delivered by Mr. N. Chandrasekaran, Chairman of Tata Sons, while speaking at a symposium organized by the Indian Foundation for Quality Management (IFQM). Mr. Chandrasekaran emphasized […]
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is poised to become a major growth engine for India’s economy over the next decade. According to a recent report by NITI Aayog, titled AI for Viksit Bharat: The Opportunity for Accelerated Economic Growth, rapid adoption of AI could add ₹44–53 lakh crore (US$ 500–600 billion) to India’s GDP by 2035. The […]
When the United Nations adopted the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) in 2015, the world was given 15 years to achieve 17 ambitious targets for human development. Now, with less than five years to go, India faces a sobering reality. Despite making progress—advancing 7.6 points since 2015—the country is projected to reach the SDGs only by […]
From August 25, India joined nearly 25 countries—including major economies like the UK, Germany, Japan, Australia, and others—in temporarily suspending most parcel shipments to the United States. The decision stems from confusion and operational challenges following a major shift in U.S. import tariff policy. 📦 What Just Changed? The Trump administration, through an executive order […]
The relationship between the United States and India has always been one of both collaboration and complexity. While the two nations share strong democratic values and strategic interests, their differences—particularly on trade and energy—continue to create friction. Recently, Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary under the Trump administration, addressed these challenges, expressing both frustration and optimism. […]
Art has always been a language that transcends borders, cultures, and generations. This spirit of connection comes alive at Singart, an ongoing exhibition at Forum Art Gallery, Chennai, which celebrates 60 years of diplomatic ties between India and Singapore. Organised as part of Singa60 by Hindu Tamil Thisai, in collaboration with The Hindu and Business […]
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