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Nasdaq tumbles: A look back at the biggest stock market crashes

With Nasdaq's steep fall reigniting recession fears, we look at history's biggest stock market crashes-from the Great Depression to demonetisation-and their causes

Updated On: 11 Mar 2025 | 4:03 PM IST

Decoded: Trump calls Japan security deal unfair, but US made the rules

Trump questioned why the US must defend Japan while Japan has no such duty. But history shows the US itself designed the post-war security pact to serve its own strategic goals

Updated On: 10 Mar 2025 | 2:31 PM IST

Decoding row over Sri Lanka's Muralitharan getting 'land for free' in J&K

Jammu and Kashmir faces political turmoil over alleged free land allotment to ex-Sri Lankan cricketer Muttiah Muralitharan for a Rs 1,600 crore beverage plant in Kathua

Updated On: 09 Mar 2025 | 3:39 PM IST

Decoded: How you should choose the best index fund for wealth creation

A well-structured index should mirror the underlying market composition.

Updated On: 07 Mar 2025 | 9:08 AM IST

Explained: Why Infosys, Cognizant are battling it out in a US court

Infosys and Cognizant are locked in a legal battle over trade secrets, anti-competitive practices, and executive poaching in healthcare IT. Here's a deep dive

Updated On: 06 Mar 2025 | 6:37 PM IST

Ranya Rao gold smuggling controversy: What India's customs rules say

Kannada actress Ranya Rao was caught smuggling gold at Bengaluru Airport. Here's a look at India's customs rules on gold, cash limits, and penalties under the Customs Act of 1962

Updated On: 06 Mar 2025 | 5:28 PM IST

Excessive competition within China: Why leaders are worried about 'Neijuan'

Decoded: What is 'Neijuan' and how is China planning to crackdown on excessive, self-defeating competition within the country

Updated On: 05 Mar 2025 | 6:10 PM IST

Bai Lan movement: Why Chinese youth are 'lying flat' and 'letting it rot'

The West 'quiet quits', the Chinese choose 'Bai Lan': How youth is rejecting hustle culture amid rising unemployment

Updated On: 05 Mar 2025 | 5:08 PM IST

Decoded: Best global citizenship options to secure your child's future

The index evaluates how combining premium education with additional investment-based residence and citizenship rights creates significant opportunity for the next generation

Updated On: 05 Mar 2025 | 12:08 PM IST

Delimitation explained: Why Stalin wants people to have more kids in TN

MK Stalin has sparked a delimitation debate, urging Tamil Nadu couples to have kids -fearing a loss of political power due to slower population growth. What's at stake?

Updated On: 04 Mar 2025 | 12:26 PM IST

What are capital gains tax: Are they the Indian govt's 'biggest mistake'?

Decoded: What is capital gains tax, how do India's rules compare to global standards, and why is it causing investor concerns?

Updated On: 03 Mar 2025 | 7:13 PM IST

Trump wants Ukraine's rare minerals: What makes them so valuable?

For Ukraine, leveraging its mineral wealth could yield economic gains - but only with strategic agreements. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky seeks security guarantees in any potential deal

Updated On: 03 Mar 2025 | 1:20 PM IST

MMRDA-Systra dispute: Payment held, contract cut, French Embassy steps in

The conflict began in early 2024 when MMRDA suspended payments to Systra for its consultancy work on Mumbai Metro projects and sent a termination notice in Jan 2025

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 3:52 PM IST

Decoded: Why beverage giants are pushing against govt's new PET bottle rule

Beverage manufacturers in India cites capacity constraints in recycling plastic waste and cost impact ahead of peak summer demand, as govt sets April 1 deadline for the use of 30 per cent rPET bottles

Updated On: 26 Feb 2025 | 11:36 AM IST

Decoded: What is the border tussle between Maharashtra and Karnataka?

The Maharashtra-Karnataka border dispute dates back to the linguistic reorganisation of Indian states in 1956 and remains unresolved to date. Here's a deep dive

Updated On: 24 Feb 2025 | 5:23 PM IST

Decoded: Why Tamil Nadu is engaged in a tussle with Centre over NEP

The latest row erupted after the Centre withheld Rs 2,150 crore meant for Tamil Nadu after the MK Stalin-led government refused to implement the NEP in the state

Updated On: 23 Feb 2025 | 4:04 PM IST

Bengaluru metro row explained: Fare hike, protests, and govt blame game

Namma Metro's decision to hike fares led to widespread outcry in Bengaluru. Here's what happened

Updated On: 17 Feb 2025 | 2:12 PM IST

US visa interview waiver cut from 48 months to 12 - impact decoded

Visa applicants now qualify for the dropbox process only if their visa expired within the past 12 months

Updated On: 17 Feb 2025 | 10:49 AM IST

Decoded: Why RBI stopped New India Co-operative Bank's operations

The RBI has barred the New India Co-operative Bank Ltd from issuing loans or permitting withdrawals for six months

Updated On: 14 Feb 2025 | 5:14 PM IST

What are Trump's reciprocal tariffs and which countries will be affected?

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and US President Donald Trump have agreed to initiate discussions on trade and tariff-related matters, as confirmed by Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri

Updated On: 14 Feb 2025 | 3:32 PM IST