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In the Patuli area of West Bengal, 51-year-old Kalidas Haldar has been inspiring children to read. The English teacher currently runs 19 public libraries across the state, including four in Sunderbans, offering free books to students.However, what many are unaware of is how the school teacher’s initiative began with a defunct refrigerator and 500 children’s…
In a sad reminder of the volatility within the technology sector, a former software engineer who once earned an annual salary of Rs 40 lakh per annum is now navigating the streets of the National Capital Region (NCR) as a Rapido Bike Taxi rider. The ‘shocking’ career shift is a desperate attempt to keep up…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell called the heads of America’s biggest banks to an urgent, short-notice meeting at the Treasury Department on Tuesday. The agenda wasn’t interest rates or tariffs—it was Anthropic’s newest AI model and the cybersecurity risks it poses to the financial system.The CEOs of Bank of…
A month into the Middle East conflict, its ripple effects are felt across economies worldwide. The crisis was triggered on February 28, when the United States and Israel launched joint strikes on Iran, setting off a chain of events that has tightened Tehran’s grip over the strategically vital Strait of Hormuz. This narrow sea passage,…
Singapore is globally famed as one of Asia’s most expensive real-estate markets. The country is a magnet for billionaires, founders, and investors from across the globe. Because there’s limited land here and planning rules are extremely strict, some prime residential addresses in Singapore demand whopping rates. Some of the premium streets, home to luxury condos…
Preet Vihar is among the most established residential and commercial hubs in East Delhi. The best part of the region is that it benefits from excellent road and metro connectivity and seamless metro connectivity on the Blue Line, offering easy access to Central Delhi, Connaught Place, and Noida. Residential options along Vikas Marg primarily include…
Delhi, the capital city of India, is an attractive real estate hub driven not just by property, but with history and power coming together. Among the city’s many streets, some stand out as symbols of elite living with historic value. From colonial planning to modern billionaire houses, these addresses represent India’s most iconic and prestigious…
Milan’s Via Monte Napoleone is often regarded as Europe’s most exclusive street. At the heart of the Quadrilatero della Moda fashion district, this street is flanked by Italian design legends and international luxury boutiques. Cobblestone paths, historic architecture, and world-class style define its character, and its remarkably high price of around $1800 (around Rs. 1,63,672)…
Travelling to any foreign place can be overwhelming, with unfamiliar customs, new languages, different food habits, and the list can go on. And then there are some destinations that have the potential to amplify that feeling, not because they are unwelcoming, but because they operate at an intensity that few places can match.Likewise, travel accounts…
Asian markets started the week higher, with Tokyo leading the gains after Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi won a historic election victory. A strong lead from Wall Street also helped lift sentiment across the region. The sharp swings seen last week eased, as investors took comfort from hopes that Japan, the world’s fourth-largest economy, could now…
