Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren opposes Centre's VB-G-Ram-G, calling it an attack on MGNREGA. State ministers warn of a Rs 5,640 crore annual burden and threat to rural poor. Read the full story.
Noted economist Jean Drèze demands the rollback of the new VB-G-Ram-G Act, warning it will centralize power, reduce rural jobs, and harm states like Jharkhand. Activists plan protests.
Activists warn VB-G RAM G Act weakens job guarantee, may spur distress migration. Congress holds 'Save MGNREGA' protest, BJP claims new law boosts days, curbs graft. Key details inside.
IIM Mumbai partners with TalentSprint to offer PG Diplomas in Financial Economics & Public Policy Management. These 45-credit programs address India's growing need for professionals skilled in data, governance, and markets. Apply now to future-proof your
The Pune Public Policy Festival is back at Gokhale Institute on Jan 9-10, 2026, exploring 'Decoding Technology and Society'. Discover insights on tech's role in India's global future. Read more!
Jean Smart won Best Actress in a Comedy Series at the 31st Critics Choice Awards. In her speech, she humorously explored the complex artist-critic dynamic. Read more.
India's exclusion from the US-led Pax Silica initiative highlights decades of underinvestment in R&D and mineral exploration. To be a global player, India must urgently boost innovation and unlock its buried mineral wealth. Read the analysis.
Jaguar TCS Racing driver Antonio Felix da Costa celebrated New Year 2026 in Portugal with wife Ines Castro and ex-teammate Jean-Eric Vergne. See photos and get his Formula E season 12 update.
A new report reveals subsidies for electricity, water, and women's bus travel consume over a third of Delhi's budget. Revenue receipts are projected to surge by 43.57% by 2025-26. Explore the detailed fiscal analysis.
Nobel laureate Jean Tirole analyzes crypto's risks vs innovation. Are Bitcoin & stablecoins a threat to India's financial system? Key insights on GENIUS Act & future of digital money.
Aryna Sabalenka faces Nick Kyrgios in a Dubai exhibition. Billie Jean King says it's nothing like her historic 1973 match with Bobby Riggs, which was about social change. Read the key differences.
India's home services market, valued at $60B, sees a VC rush. But startups like Snabbit & Pronto struggle with differentiation & high costs. Can they crack unit economics?
The Global Child Prodigy Awards 2025 celebrated 100 brilliant minds under 15 at London's House of Commons. From chess champion Gukesh to kindness crusader Orion Jean, meet the kids reshaping our future. Discover their inspiring stories.
Delhi University's 'Economics of Gender' elective faces revision after committee members argue topics like domestic violence are 'ideologically loaded' and not core to economics. Read the full story.
A French court denied a request to ban livestreaming platform Kick nationwide following the death of streamer Jean Pormanove. The ruling highlights the debate over platform responsibility and online safety.
Mastercard Economics Institute forecasts India's GDP growth at 6.6% in 2026, with inflation rising to 4.2%. Digitisation and demographics to keep India among fastest-growing major economies.
Drishyam actor Esther Anil graduates from London School of Economics, shares emotional journey of parental sacrifice and battling impostor syndrome. Details inside.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has filed a lawsuit against the Nobel Foundation, claiming its 2024 peace prize to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado 'tipped the balance in favour of war'. Read the full details of this explosive legal challenge.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange files a lawsuit against the Nobel Foundation for awarding the 2024 Peace Prize to Venezuela's Maria Corina Machado. Explore the legal battle and its global implications.
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange sues Nobel Foundation over rejected nomination, while Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado receives peace award. Explore the legal and political implications.
Actress Esther Anil, known for 'Drishyam', earns a degree in International Development from LSE with distinction. She shares her emotional journey of overcoming self-doubt and financial hurdles.
Civil society groups, including MGNREGA's founding members, announce nationwide protests against the bill to end the rural job guarantee scheme, calling it a betrayal of national consensus.
Three Latin American authors pull out of Hay Festival Cartagena over invitation to Venezuelan opposition leader and Nobel Peace Prize winner María Corina Machado, sparking a debate on neutrality in literary platforms. Read the full story.
Three Latin American authors withdraw from Colombia's Hay Festival over the invitation to Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado, sparking a debate on neutrality in literary platforms. Read the full story.
Nifty and Sensex extend losses amid weak global cues. Akzo Nobel India, OLA, Dixon Tech lead losers. Get the full list and analysis of the December 17 market action.
Economist Jean Drèze argues the VB-G RAM G Bill 2025 dismantles India's rural job guarantee by shifting burdens to states. Analysis of funding changes and worker rights.
Nobel Prize-winning chemist Joachim Frank and cell biologist Bhanu P Jena will deliver a lecture at Cochin University. A key MoU for hydrogen catalyst research will be signed. Read more.
Chennai's small Tibetan community gathers annually on Dec 10 to celebrate the Dalai Lama's Nobel Peace Prize. Discover their stories of exile, cultural preservation, and the taste of home through momos.
Former US President Donald Trump was honoured with FIFA's new peace award at the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony. Gianni Infantino presented the prize, citing Trump's global peace efforts. Read the full story.
Former US President Donald Trump receives FIFA's first-ever peace award during the 2026 World Cup draw ceremony for his global dialogue efforts. Read the full story.