Economic Times
The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) will implement new merchant fees for UPI transactions above ₹2,000 starting October 16. The change
The strike at Samsung's Tamil Nadu plant is an isolated issue that can be resolved with state government intervention. The Indian government is ready
A study by Daniel B Sands from University College London reveals that receiving a Michelin star increases the likelihood of restaurant closures in New
The article discusses the growth of digital financial services (DFS) with a focus on UPI's role in India and strategic partnerships abroad. It highlig
Kolkata's trams, introduced in 1902 and the last remaining in India, are facing their final days. Despite their historical significance, they have bee
With winter approaching, north India is preparing to tackle rising farm fires and deteriorating air quality. Key stakeholders are evaluating readiness
UPI's appeal lies in its free transactions, but banks bear costs. Questions arise on who should pay for UPI services and how charges should be structu
The US Federal Reserve's decision to cut rates by 50 basis points in September signals a shift for global central banks. While inflation is declining,
Vicky Cheng, after two decades in French fine dining, opened Wing in Hong Kong. The restaurant offers an 80-dish menu blending traditional Chinese cui
This reflective piece captures the passage of time and how we evolve through life’s transitions—from childhood innocence to adult responsibilities
India, a lower-middle-income country, faces the risk of falling into the middle-income trap (MIT) despite its economic progress since 1991. The World
The US Federal Reserve has cut interest rates by 50 basis points and signaled further reductions by 2026. This move could influence India's Reserve Ba
The Union Cabinet's approval of the Kovind Committee recommendations has sparked a debate on simultaneous polls. With frequent elections disrupting go
Jamie Dimon, JPMorgan chairman, highlights conflict as the biggest risk to the global economy, surpassing pandemic recovery issues. He points out that
India's Defence Acquisition Council has approved acquisition proposals worth ₹1.45 lakh crore, with 99% allocated for indigenous procurement. This m
The British Museum in London is hosting an exhibition on the Silk Roads from Sep 23 to Feb 23, 2025. A related 2016 Getty podcast features Peter Frank
The ongoing debate on secularism in India has been reignited by Tamil Nadu governor R N Ravi. He traces secularism to the French principle of 'laicite
The ego can manifest as judgment, a desire for control, fear of the unknown, and attachment to identity and possessions. It often leads to insecurity
In recent political developments, NCP-SP chief Sharad Pawar reconciles with nephew Ajit Pawar, while Delhi CM Atishi Marlena leaves an empty chair for
India's ports have undergone a remarkable transformation, with nine container ports making it to the top 100 globally in 2023. Visakhapatnam leads, fo
