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A photographer from Rajasthan brought dying wildlife back to the state by offering them a basic commodity: water

A wildlife photographer Sharvan Patel from Rajasthan, has transformed 130 dry land sections into small water ponds that now support blackbucks, peacocks and various desert animals. His initial idea about a small pond developed into a wildlife protection movement that protected animals during the harsh summer of western Rajasthan. (pics courtesy: Sharvan Patel)A photographer’s moment…

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Gold seen as top commodity of 2026 driven by central bank buying, geopolitics; silver to shine too: Goldman Sachs

Gold is set to be the top performer in 2026, driven by strong central bank buying and rising global tensions, according to Goldman Sachs’ latest commodities outlook report. The bank forecasted gold prices to reach $4,900 by December in the new year, with central banks expected to purchase 70 tonnes monthly, which is four times…

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Commodity market boost: Sebi plans to boost institutional participation; derivatives and bonds in focus

Markets regulator Sebi is taking steps to enhance institutional participation in both agricultural and non-agricultural commodity markets, aiming to make them more appealing for hedging activities, its chairman Tuhin Kanta Pandey said on Thursday, PTI reported.Speaking at the Bloomberg Forum for Investment Management, Pandey said, “We are looking to enhance institutional participation to make this…

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