The Indian rupee hit a fresh record low of 88.73 against the US dollar, extending its slide amid growing external headwinds and domestic concerns. Today’s close marks a 41-paise drop from Monday’s 88.32 finish, underscoring persistent downward pressure on India’s external position and financial markets. Key drivers include the Federal Reserve’s hawkish stance, which keeps the dollar…
President Donald Trump’s announcement that China approved a TikTok deal and his plan to visit China early next year mark a pivotal moment in U.S.-China relations. This development signals reduced bilateral tensions, reshapes global tech regulation dynamics, and could bolster investor sentiment by easing the prospect of a prolonged TikTok ban in the United States….
Big Billion Days represents Flipkart’s flagship annual sale event that has become a cornerstone of India’s e-commerce landscape. Launched during the festive season to coincide with celebrations like Dussehra and Diwali, this mega sale event attracts millions of shoppers across the country seeking significant discounts on various product categories. The 2025 edition began on September…
The H1B visa lets skilled workers from other countries come to the United States to work in specialized roles. Each year employers and applicants prepare for the lottery that decides who receives one of the limited visas available. Recent changes and proposals have stirred debate about the future of this visa category. This article explains…
Living in a city or a countryside village and surroundings shapes our everyday experience in many ways. How people work, learn, rest, celebrate and form values often depends on whether they are in a dense urban area or in a rural setting. Below I examine in depth how urban and rural life differ in pace,…
Smartphones and cheap data are changing rural life. Still, many young people in villages lack the skills to use those tools confidently. This report explains how internet access is growing in rural areas, what programs are teaching digital skills, the practical challenges that remain, inspiring success stories, and how digital skills can create jobs and…
Smartphones are one of the defining technologies of our era. For children and young adults, they are not only tools for communication but also gateways to learning, entertainment, identity, and social life. That makes their effects complex and sometimes contradictory. Smartphones can help young people discover ideas, express themselves, and access educational resources. At the…
We hear the claim all the time. Wages barely move for most people, while the very wealthy seem to get wealthier each year. The question is partly empirical and partly about mechanisms. Empirically, wealth and income have become more concentrated in many countries over recent decades. For example, research finds that the bottom half of…
The Supreme Court of India has delivered an important and nuanced interim order on the Waqf (Amendment) Act, 2025, a law intended to overhaul the registration and management of Waqf properties nationwide. In doing so, the Court has struck what many see as a careful middle path, stopping certain controversial provisions from taking effect while…
Introduction The global housing crisis has become one of the most pressing challenges of the 21st century. Rapid urbanization, population growth, rising inequality, and restrictive zoning laws have made housing unaffordable for millions of people worldwide. Policymakers and urban planners are facing mounting pressure to balance economic development with the fundamental right to adequate housing….
