In Anchorage today—a moment both cinematic and strategic unfolded as President Donald Trump welcomed Russian President Vladimir Putin at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson. The first meeting between the two in six years, and Putin’s first visit to the U.S. since 2015, began with dazzling ceremony—but ended with cooler reality.The GuardianThe Times of IndiaWikipedia Spectacle, Not Substance…
On this sacred day of Janmashtami, the birth of Lord Krishna is celebrated with immense devotion, joy, and spirituality. Across India and around the world, temples are adorned with lights, devotees fast with faith, and celebrations echo with the sound of bhajans and the enchanting tunes of Krishna’s flute. Lord Krishna, known as the eighth…
New Delhi, August 15, 2025 — In a historic departure from tradition, Prime Minister Narendra Modi, addressing the nation on Independence Day from the Red Fort, for the first time in his 12 consecutive addresses, publicly praised the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS). He termed the organisation “the world’s biggest non-governmental organisation” and lauded its century-long…
New Delhi, August 15, 2025 – In his Independence Day address, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced a bold overhaul of India’s Goods and Services Tax (GST), promising sweeping relief for consumers, micro and small businesses, and general economic momentum in the coming festivals. Describing the reform as a “double Diwali gift,” PM Modi unveiled plans…
In the ongoing wave of the Quit India Movement, Ballia—a restless district in eastern Uttar Pradesh—blazed into history on August 19, 1942, when brave revolutionaries led by Chittu Pandey succeeded in forcing out British officials and briefly took the reins of local governance. Chittu Pandey, affectionately known as the “Lion of Ballia” (or “Sher-e-Ballia”), was…
In a bold move to modernize banking, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) announced a sweeping makeover of the cheque clearing process. Beginning October 4, 2025, cheques will be cleared within hours during business hours—bid farewell to the frustrating two-day wait. Currently, the Cheque Truncation System (CTS) works on batch processing, clocking up to two…
Every morning in Mumbai, a remarkable routine unfolds across the city’s bustling streets, pulsing trains, and chaotic markets. A legion of dedicated individuals known as dabbawalas takes charge of delivering over 200,000 home-cooked meals daily—mastering a logistic feat with an almost perfect 99.99 percent accuracy. It may sound like an exaggeration, but in a city…
Every August 15, India pauses to remember the day in 1947 when the nation finally broke free from British colonial rule. In 2025, that historic moment turns 79—though a quick calculation of 2025 minus 1947 might suggest 78, the first celebration in 1947 is counted as year one, making this year’s observance the 79th IndiatimesThe…
Perplexity Makes an Audacious Play for Chrome In a move that’s equal parts daring and dramatic, San Francisco-based AI startup Perplexity has launched an unsolicited, all-cash bid of $34.5 billion to acquire Google’s Chrome browser. That figure stands in sharp contrast to the company’s own valuation of around $18 billion.ReutersThe Times of IndiaFinancial TimesIndiatimes The…
Mumbai, August, 2025 — HDFC Bank has announced that starting August 1, 2025, the minimum average monthly balance (MAB) requirement for new savings accounts in metro and urban branches will be ₹25,000, more than double the previous ₹10,000. The change applies only to new accounts opened on or after this date. Existing savings account holders…