Month: April 2025

[ad_1] Zoho's Sridhar Vembu agreed with Uday Kotak and said, "Gold is money." As gold prices soar past Rs 1 lakh per 10 grams, Kotak Mahindra Bank founder Uday Kotak has sparked a conversation by calling the Indian housewife “the smartest fund manager in the world.” His statement, highlighting the long-standing tradition of Indian households investing in gold, has drawn widespread attention—including support from Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu.Zoho founder Sridhar Vembu’s take on gold’s role in India’s economyBacking Kotak’s sentiment, Vembu emphasized that gold is real money, reinforcing the idea that Indian families have instinctively understood its value far better than financial institutions. In a post on X, he stated, “I agree wholeheartedly with Uday Kotak-ji. Indians' love of gold and a corresponding distrust of paper assets is the foundation of our long-term stability and civilizational continuity.”Vembu also took a […]

[ad_1] Over 100 universities and colleges across the US issued a joint letter on Tuesday, denouncing the Trump administration’s "unprecedented government overreach and political interference," in the country’s education system.The letter was signed by leaders from a wide range of schools, including large state universities, small liberal arts colleges, and Ivy League institutions like Harvard, Princeton, and Brown.The move follows Harvard University's lawsuit against the Trump administration, which had threatened to cut funding and enforce external political oversight.The joint statement emphasised their unified opposition to governmental interference in academic institutions, rejecting excessive governmental control over campus communities."We speak with one voice against the unprecedented government overreach and political interference now endangering American higher education," the letter read."We are open to constructive reform and do not oppose legitimate government oversight. However, we must oppose undue government intrusion in the lives of […]

[ad_1] Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a warm and heartfelt welcome in Jeddah on Tuesday where an Arabic singer performed a soulful recital of the Indian song ‘Ae Watan.’The Saudi singer, Hashim Abbas, performed the song from Bollywood movie Raazi to welcome the Indian leader. As the performance proceeded, Prime Minister Modi also joined in by clapping along, while spectators waved Indian flags in the background.Prime Minister Modi’s arrival was marked by high ceremonial honours. As his aircraft entered Saudi airspace, it was escorted by the Royal Saudi Air Force, a rare mark of respect. Upon landing, he was also greeted with a traditional 21-gun salute, further underlining the significance the Kingdom attaches to the visit.The PM is in Saudi Arabia at the invitation of the Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman.During his visit, PM Modi will co-chair […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Australia on Tuesday rejected the reports that claimed that it was "banning" student visa applications of Indian students from states like Punjab, Haryana, Gujarat, UP, Uttarakhand and Jammu and Kashmir."The assertion that Indian university student applications from specific Indian states are being banned or restricted is incorrect," spokesperson of Australian high commission, New Delhi said."Over 125,000 Indian students are currently studying in Australia—the second largest cohort of students from any country—and the Australian Government continues to process Indian student visa applications in line with our global standards. India and Australia continue to have a very strong relationship in the field of education. Australia deeply values Indian students, and the Australian Government welcomes their contribution to our classrooms and Australian society," they noted.This comes a day after media reports suggested that Australia had joined the US and Canada […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: US Vice President JD Vance on Tuesday shared experience of his visit to Prime Minister Narendra Modi's official residence in national capital. He visited there with second lady Usha Vance, and their three kids. "Our kids just like him. And I think that, because kids are such good, strong of characters, I just like Prime Minister Modi, too. And I think it's a great foundation for the future of a relationship," he said, further noting how "good" the food was.He noted how the hospitality made his kids so comfortable that his eldest kid expressed the desire to live in India. "My firstborn Ewan is 7, and after PM Modi’s hospitality, he came to me and said - I think I can live in India," he said.Vance also held bilateral talks with PM Modi on Monday where the […]

[ad_1] NEW DELHI: Panic gripped Pahalgam in South Kashmir on Tuesday after terrorists attacked a popular tourist spot, leaving at least 20 people injured, according to PTI.The attack occurred around 3 PM when terrorists descended from the mountains of Baisaran Valley and opened fire on tourists in the area, which is often called 'mini Switzerland' for its scenic green meadows.Videos circulating online showed security forces and police rushing to the scene, with several people lying injured or motionless on the ground. Distressed women were also seen crying and searching for their loved ones.'My husband was shot in the head'Ambulances were rushed in to assist the victims. At Pahalgam hospital, medical staff confirmed 12 tourists were receiving treatment, adding that all were in stable condition."My husband was shot in the head while seven others were also injured in the attack," a […]