Experts say that instead of timing the interest rate cycle, fixed deposits should be opted for based on goals and cash flow. Even as investors become more risk savvy and financial literacy brings investment avenues like stocks, mutual funds, bonds closer, the humble fixed deposit continues to hold importance in portfolios. And this ‘safe haven’…
Saurav Das has slammed critics over the widespread scrutiny faced by the party’s top leadership. NEW DELHI: Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) spokesperson Sourav Das Wednesday accused “certain YouTubers and media channels” of “breaking into” his house and “showing the visuals from inside”.Calling it a “an invasion of privacy” and “a grave security threat,” Das said:…
KOLKATA: “Didi, my best friend is not talking with me,” a budding gymnast ran up to her coach seeking intervention. The coach was all ears and promised to look into the matter.This has been a new journey for coach Dipa Karmakar, who almost single-handedly put Indian gymnastics on the world map. The girl from Agartala…
Virat Kohli and Ravi Shastri (Image: X) Former India vice-captain Ajinkya Rahane believes the appointment of Virat Kohli as Test captain after MS Dhoni’s retirement marked a defining moment in Indian cricket, saying Kohli and head coach Ravi Shastri transformed the team’s mindset and made it a fearless force, particularly in overseas conditions.Rahane, who recently…
File photo: DMK president M K Stalin (left) and Tamil Nadu CM Vijay (Picture credit: ANI, PTI) NEW DELHI: Former Tamil Nadu chief minister and DMK president M K Stalin on Wednesday launched a scathing attack on the TVK government’s maiden Budget, calling it a “waste” that merely repackaged schemes introduced during the previous DMK…
FSUI urges PM to deploy Indian Navy assets to protect Indian-flagged vessels & Indian seafarers in the Hormuz, Black Sea and Red Sea The Forward Seamen’s Union of India (FSUI) has urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi to deploy Indian Navy assets to protect Indian-flagged vessels and seafarers in the Red Sea, Black Sea and Strait…
Lok Sabha secretariat director found dead at Noida flat NEW DELHI: A director in the Lok Sabha Secretariat allegedly died by suicide at his flat in a Noida housing society, police said on Wednesday.The deceased, identified as Gaurav Gautam, was found hanging from a ceiling fan in his apartment at Kendriya Vihar-II Society in Noida’s…
AICF confirms new dates GM Abhijeet Gupta flags 2026 chess nationals snub (Photo by Amit Sharma) NEW DELHI: The All India Chess Federation (AICF) has officially announced new dates for the senior National Chess Championship, ensuring the event is held in 2026 rather than being pushed into 2027. The tournament will now take place from…
North Korea’s state media recommends dog meat soup to combat summer heat as temperatures soar above 40°C across the peninsula. North Korea’s state media has served up an unusual recipe for beating the summer heat: dog meat soup. The recommendation comes as a severe heatwave grips the Korean peninsula, with temperatures soaring above 40°C in…
Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) Rijiju meets Rahul Gandhi as govt seeks to end Parliament deadlock. (File photo) NEW DELHI: Parliamentary Affairs Minister Kiren Rijiju on Wednesday met Leader of Opposition in the Lok Sabha Rahul Gandhi in an effort to end the continuing deadlock in Parliament,…