A falling currency is never merely a number flickering on a trading screen. It is a mirror — reflecting confidence and caution, global power shifts and domestic discipline, history replaying itself in quieter, more sophisticated forms. The Indian rupee’s gradual decline against the US dollar has triggered anxiety, political rhetoric, and headline alarmism. Yet beneath…
For decades, Japan has quietly anchored the global financial system as its largest marginal provider of liquidity. The Bank of Japan (BOJ), through its Yield Curve Control (YCC) regime, has suppressed long-term bond yields, artificially lowering borrowing costs worldwide and subsidising duration risk across asset classes. This imported stability has inflated risk assets—from US Treasuries…
The sage Chyavana, deeply delighted with the devotion and virtue of Sukanya, resolved to test her with a subtle trial, knowing well its consequences and the extent of his own ascetic power upon the world and his kin. With calm detachment, he said to her, “Follow the counsel of the divine twins, the Asvins.” Obedient…
Shri Dev Vetoba Devasthan is located at Aravali village, near Shiroda, in Vengurle Taluka of Sindhudurg District, Maharashtra.The worship of Shri Dev Vetoba at Aravali is believed to be several centuries old, with strong references tracing back to the early 17th century. Oral traditions, ritual practices, and the long-standing Kaul system confirm that this temple…
New Delhi: The Centre has notified the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnet (REPM) with an outlay of Rs 7,280 crore. The initiative aims to reduce dependence on China for critical inputs and secure supply chains for EVs, electronics, aerospace, and green energy. The scheme, approved earlier by the Union Cabinet,…
New Delhi: IndiGo’s widespread flight cancellations in early this month resulted in aviation turbine fuel (ATF) sales falling by over 4 per cent in the first fortnight of December, according to preliminary industry data on Tuesday. Jet fuel or ATF demand had been consistently rising for the past two years as India’s aviation sector rebounded…
Mandya (Karnataka): President Droupadi Murmu on Tuesday said as India moves towards the vision of a developed nation by 2047, the country needs both the power of technology and the strength of values. She was speaking at the inauguration of the 1066th Jayanthi celebrations of Adi Jagadguru Sri Shivarathreeshwara Shivayogi Mahaswamiji at Malavalli in this…
Addis Ababa: Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Ethiopia on Tuesday on the second leg of his three-nation tour, aimed at strengthening ties between the two countries. Prime Minister Dr Abiy Ahmed Ali received PM Modi at the Addis Ababa International Airport. In a unique gesture, he also drove Modi to the hotel. On the…
Guwahati: Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Thursday said the BJP has already fulfilled its electoral promise of providing one lakh government jobs in the state. He was speaking at a function after distributing appointment letters to 300 newly recruited employees. “Not only has the state government fulfilled the promise, but we have also…
Hyderabad: Sajid Akram, one of the suspects in the recent mass shooting at Bondi Beach in Australia, is a native of Hyderabad, the Telangana Police said on Tuesday. He migrated to Australia 27 years ago and had limited contact with his family in Hyderabad, the Telangana DGP office said in a statement. The factors that…
