Hindus in Bangladesh hold torchlight protest against alleged disrespect to Lord Ram NEW DELHI: India on Tuesday called on Bangladesh to act against extremist groups and ensure the safety of minorities, following protests by the Hindu community over the alleged desecration of an image of Lord Ram during an Islamist demonstration in Gaibandha in northern…
Quote of the day by Margaret Thatcher (Image source: Wikipedia) Margaret Thatcher was not known for backing down. She built her whole career on firm opinions and was happy to defend them to anyone who would listen. So it can come as a surprise that one of the things she claimed to enjoy most was…
New chip-supply deals and cheerleading from President Trump are giving Intel momentum it hasn’t had in years. But the recent jump in the company’s stock belies years of technical missteps that investors shouldn’t be quick to forget. Intel expands its AI and data centre portfolio with new chips and networking solutions. (Intel) Excitement about Intel…
Rui Hachimura (Photo by NBA Rising Stars Invitational) TimesofIndia.com in Singapore: By mid-morning, the courts inside the OCBC Arena had already settled into their rhythm.On one end, South Korea’s Kyungbock High School looked every bit the early favourites, their players physically bigger and noticeably more imposing than most of their opponents. Singapore, with four teams…
In a quiet stretch of Tasmania’s west coast, where the weather shifts without much warning and the land feels older than anything built on it, a large steel structure has been slowly entering the conversation around climate records. The project, known as Earth’s Black Box, has been described in plain terms by its creators, though…
Days after the Centre granted approval to the University of Liverpool to open a campus in India, three more globally ranked institutions- the University of Bristol, the University of York and Australia’s University of New South Wales (UNSW), received Letters of Approval from the University Grants Commission (UGC).The approvals are part of the National Education…
Vikrant Massey shares a unique insight into Rajkumar Hirani’s films ahead of the release of ‘Pritam and Pedro’: ‘You can never truly hate the villain in his films’ With the release of ‘Pritam And Pedro’ just around the corner, excitement is steadily building around the upcoming cybercrime comedy-drama. Set to premiere on JioHotstar on July…
Image credits: Instagram/thebetterindia Most people wait for the perfect opportunity to make a difference. They wait for funding, resources, or support. But Uttam Teron decided to start with what he had: a small cowshed, ₹800 in his pocket, and a determination to ensure that children in his community had access to education. More than two…
Invexa Capital’s Tushar Bohra India’s equity markets may appear subdued at the benchmark level, but significant action is unfolding beneath the surface, according to Tushar Bohra of Invexa Capital. While large-cap indices have struggled to generate excitement, broader market segments have delivered strong returns, driven by investor interest in select sectors and structural themes. Speaking…
Endowment plans are life insurance products that combine financial protection with long-term savings. Unlike pure term insurance plans that only provide life cover, endowment plans are designed to help policyholders build a savings corpus while also protecting their family financially. These plans are commonly used for long-term goals such as children’s education, marriage planning, retirement…
