Toronto: In 1835, when Thomas Babington Macaulay submitted his now-infamous ‘Minute on Indian Education’, he could not have foreseen the world he was helping to conjure. The document is often recalled for its hauteur – that single shelf of English books allegedly outweighing all the learning of India and Arabia. But a quieter line sits
HydroMingle 2025, hosted at the India Habitat Centre by GuruJal in partnership with FluxGen Sustainable Technologies, AIM–NITI Aayog, AIC–IIT Delhi, Sonipat Innovation Foundation, Water Digest, TERI School of Advanced Studies, and several industry collaborators, brought together innovators, policymakers, and experts to explore India’s water challenges and solutions. The event was attended by Union Minister Rao
Millions of Americans are about to see bigger paychecks starting January 1, 2026, as the minimum wage increase 2026 takes effect. Workers in New York and at least 20 other states will earn more thanks to new laws adjusting pay for inflation and living costs. In New York, fast food workers, home health aides, and
Synopsis A scientific breakthrough in teleportation from Madurai has been reportedly suppressed. Powerful business interests are said to have shut down operations and blacked out news. Companies reliant on fast delivery and airlines fear obsolescence. A group called the Confederation of Commerce Luddites argues against instant gratification. Despite the suppression, the future of this technology
Synopsis Unilever CEO Fernando Fernandez sees “massive” opportunities in India, citing high GDP growth and recent GST reductions. He believes the company and its Indian arm, Hindustan Unilever, will be primary beneficiaries of a more dynamic economic environment. Fernandez highlighted significant growth potential across various income segments in India. Listen to this article in summarized
Synopsis Tata Steel unveiled its next growth phase in India, including a five-fold capacity expansion at Neelachal Ispat Nigam to 4.8 million tonne. The company will also establish rolling facilities at Meramandali, acquire a 50.01% stake in Thriveni Pellets, and partner with Lloyd Metals and Energy for mining and steelmaking ventures. Listen to this article
Synopsis Farm fires are down, but farmers are reportedly evading detection by burning stubble after satellite passes. This gaming of the system impacts pollution forecasts. India needs policies to reward compliance and punish those who cheat. This requires round-the-clock monitoring, ground verification, and economic incentives for farmers to sell crop residue. Fines for burning stubble
NEW DELHI Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Thursday said that the South Asian nation and the US will “continue to work together for global peace, stability and prosperity.” His remarks came after Modi spoke to US President Donald Trump on the telephone on Thursday. “Had a very warm and engaging conversation with President Trump.
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Synopsis SBI’s Ashwini Kumar Tewari voiced worries about the Account Aggregator system. He highlighted that customers often give one consent for all financial services without fully grasping the details. Agencies MUMBAI: SBI managing director Ashwini Kumar Tewari on Wednesday expressed concerns over Account Aggregator’s mechanism of obtaining a single consent from customers for all financial