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BOXING is, by its very nature, a sport fraught with danger and risk. One could even argue that its inherent danger and risk is what ensures it is both a niche sport and a profession appealing only to a minority. Most, given the obvious risk…

Can surging corporate profits actually spur inflation? Rising corporate profits accounted for almost half the increase in Europe’s inflation over the past two years, according to the International Monetary Fund. This is a result of…

The Supreme Court is all set to reopen on Monday after a 42-day summer break and will take up a batch of pleas related to the strife in Manipur and a petition by the sister of slain gangster-turned-politician Atiq Ahmad and Ashraf seeking…

With multiple deadlines and significant financial changes taking place, July becomes a pivotal month to closely monitor. Here, we highlight five key factors that are reshaping the financial landscape. All important financial…

Will this be the Chinese economy’s ‘lost decade’? The annual business confidence survey released recently by the European Chamber for Business in China showed a sharp deterioration in sentiment. It said 64% of respondents reported that…

Is GDP the right way to measure a nation’s progress? UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres recently said that GDP is not the most accurate way to measure a nation’s progress and wealth. In his speech to mark World Environment Day, he urged…

Credit: Shutterstock Amid an ongoing cost-cutting effort, Twitter has now refused to pay the bills to renew its multi-year contract with…

What does RBI pausing on rates mean for the Indian economy?  The Reserve Bank last week decided not to act on the benchmark interest rate. It retained the rate at 6.5%. The last time this was raised was in the February 2023 policy meeting…

Seven-time Ballon d'Or winner Lionel Messi (AFP Image)Lionel Messi, who has won the prestigious Ballon d'Or for a record seven times, is once again one of the prime contenders to win the golden ball this yearLionel Messi has stated that…

The first time Alexis de la Rosa heard about Jacob Riis Beach, he was told it was gay, diverse, and safe. “That was enough for me to make the journey despite the long distance ,” the actor and DJ says. He was not disappointed: “Riis is a…