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The Indian corporate world mourns the loss of Susim Mukul Datta, former Chairman of Hindustan Unilever Ltd. (HUL), who passed away in Mumbai on July 5, 2025. A towering figure in the fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) sector, Datta’s legacy spans over four decades of transformative leadership. This article reflects on his illustrious career, contributions, and […]

Cambodia has reported its 12th human case of H5N1 bird flu in 2025, a 5-year-old boy from Kampot province, highlighting a worrying uptick in infections. With a mortality rate exceeding 50%, H5N1 is a serious threat, particularly for those exposed to infected poultry. This article outlines the early symptoms, risks, and precautions for H5N1, drawing

In a significant move to reduce travel costs, the Indian government has cut toll rates by up to 50% on National Highway sections featuring structures like bridges, tunnels, flyovers, and elevated stretches. This reform, effective from July 2, 2025, amends the National Highways Fee Rules, 2008, and introduces a new formula for calculating toll charges.

The landscape for debt funds in 2025 is shaped by the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) monetary policy shifts, particularly its repo rate cuts. When the RBI hiked rates in 2022, debt fund returns plummeted from 8–10% in 2020 to 2–3%. This occurred because rising interest rates reduced the value of existing bonds with lower

The newly completed Bandikui-Jaipur Spur, a 66.9-km section of the Delhi-Mumbai Expressway, has slashed travel time between Delhi and Jaipur to 2.5–3 hours, down from 5–6 hours. Opened for a toll-free trial on July 2, 2025, this four-lane, access-controlled highway, built at a cost of ₹1,368 crore, connects Bandikui in Dausa district to Jaipur, bypassing

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Microsoft’s announcement of 9,000 layoffs in July 2025, its largest since 2023, has ignited a firestorm of criticism due to the company’s simultaneous filing of thousands of H-1B visa applications. Social media and media reports have accused the tech giant of replacing American workers with lower-paid foreign labor, labeling it “economic treason.” However, Indian-origin tech

Managing personal finances can feel like navigating a maze, with countless products and services vying for your attention. Whether you’re saving for a home, building wealth, or securing your family’s future, professional guidance can be invaluable. But who’s the right expert for you—a financial planner, wealth manager, mutual fund distributor, or insurance agent? Each role

A proposed US remittance tax, part of the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” has sparked widespread discussion among Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) due to its potential to increase costs for sending money to India. Initially set at 5%, the tax has been slashed to 1% in the latest Senate draft, effective January 1, 2026, with crucial

Gold has been a standout performer, soaring over 20% annually in 2023 and 2024, and already up 27% in 2025, hitting a record $3,500 per ounce on April 22. This rally, doubling prices in under 30 months, has been fueled by geopolitical tensions and a weakening US dollar. With the dollar index dropping 12% to