A weaker monsoon poses risks to India’s rural economy and farm incomes. This could increase food inflation and slow down consumption demand in coming months. Agriculture and related sectors face the biggest impact from below-normal rainfall. Microfinance institutions are more vulnerable than banks due to rural borrower exposure. Hydroelectric generation may decline, but broader economic
Rishabh Agrawal, an IIT Bombay graduate, declined a substantial offer from Meta. He chose to leave the company to establish his own artificial intelligence startup. Agrawal’s decision reflects a growing trend among young engineers in India. Many are now prioritizing entrepreneurship over corporate roles in deep tech. This move highlights a shift in the nation’s
The warning comes at a time when Beijing’s massive dam project has already become a geopolitical flashpoint. India has repeatedly expressed concerns over China’s upstream activities on the Brahmaputra, citing potential risks to water security, ecology and downstream communities. The latest study now raises fresh questions over whether the project also carries significant geological risks
England secured an emphatic three-nil series victory over India in the T20I matches. Congress MP Shashi Tharoor expressed his profound disappointment and speechlessness following the defeat. Captain Shreyas Iyer acknowledged the team’s shortcomings in all aspects of the game. Assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate admitted India’s underperformance in foreign conditions.
India’s assistant coach Ryan ten Doeschate expressed disappointment with the team’s overseas T20I results. The team has now lost consecutive bilateral T20I series against England and Ireland. Ten Doeschate emphasised the need for players to accept underachievement in foreign conditions. He urged the squad to focus on excelling in challenging overseas environments for future tournaments.
Delhi’s air quality reached the ‘good’ category for the first time in nearly three years. Continuous monsoon rains washed pollutants away, lowering the Air Quality Index significantly. This event highlights how quickly weather can cleanse the city’s atmosphere. However, maintaining this improvement remains a significant environmental challenge for Delhi. Experts emphasize that year-round emission reduction
Former Tech Mahindra network engineer Sai Marthand has emerged as one of Telugu cinema’s breakout directors after his debut film Little Hearts became a surprise box office success in 2025. In a resurfaced Instagram post, he humorously recalled watching films and filmmaker interviews during his work-from-home days before quitting in 2023 to pursue filmmaking. The
Morocco’s coach questioned a handball in Kylian Mbappé’s goal during their World Cup quarter-final loss. He admitted France deserved their victory after a difficult first half for his team. Morocco struggled with possession transitions and lacked creativity against the strong French side. Despite the defeat, the coach believes his team is closing the gap on
Gold price prediction today: Gold prices – MCX Gold August futures – are seeing a positive bias and a buy on dips strategy is favoured, says Jateen Trivedi, VP Research Analyst – Commodity and Currency, LKP Securities.
