Richard Pollak, 91, Dies; Edited Magazine That Criticized the Media
He was a founder of More, which skewered the foibles of the press in the 1970s, and later wrote a critical biography of the psychoanalyst Bruno Bettelheim. Source link
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Chip ambitions: India targets top-four semiconductor rank by 2032; Ashwini Vaishnaw outlines 2035 roadmap
India is set to emerge as one of the world’s top four semiconductor manufacturing nations by 2032 and aims to become the best by 2035, driven by its talent base and expanding ecosystem, Union minister for electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw said on Friday, reported PTI .Speaking on the sidelines of an event announcing approval…
Export push: Govt unveils Rs 7,295 crore credit support package; interest subvention, collateral guarantee for exporters
The government on Friday announced a Rs 7,295-crore export support package aimed at improving exporters’ access to credit, comprising a Rs 5,181-crore interest subvention scheme and a Rs 2,114-crore collateral support measure, officials said.Both interventions will be implemented over a six-year period from 2025 to 2031 and form part of the Rs 25,060-crore Export Promotion…
A Study Is Retracted, Renewing Concerns About the Weedkiller Roundup
Problems with a 25-year-old landmark paper on the safety of Roundup’s active ingredient, glyphosate, have led to calls for the E.P.A. to reassess the widely used chemical. Source link
EV race: Tesla loses top spot after second year of delivery decline; BYD overtakes in global sales
Tesla has lost its position as the world’s largest electric vehicle maker after deliveries fell for a second consecutive year in 2025, weighed down by intensifying competition and weakening demand in key markets, AP reported.The US electric carmaker said it delivered 1.64 million vehicles in 2025, a decline of 9 per cent from the previous…
Big Changes Are Coming to Student Loans. Here’s What to Know if You’re Struggling.
Millions of borrowers who are behind can expect the government to tighten the options in 2026. Experts say take action now to get help. Source link
US market today: Wall Street opens 2026 on firm note; global stocks hit records on AI-led rally
Wall Street and major global equity markets began 2026 on an upbeat note on Friday, buoyed by optimism around artificial intelligence-led growth and strong gains in technology stocks, AP reported.In early trade, the S&P 500 rose 0.4 per cent, extending gains after closing 2025 with a rise of more than 16 per cent. The Nasdaq…
Tesla Car Sales Dropped 9% in 2025, Falling Behind China’s BYD
As the largest maker of electric vehicles in the United States, Tesla suffered more than other carmakers from the elimination of federal incentives. Source link
Ask Dhirendra: ‘Why do I panic and stop my SIPs during every market fall — and how can I stop doing this?’
So the next time the market is falling and you feel the itch to stop your SIP, remember this: the feeling is normal, the action is costly. (AI image) Let me guess your SIP journey.You start with great enthusiasm. You’ve read about compounding, you’ve seen the long-term Sensex chart, you’ve promised yourself, “Yeh SIP toh…
India-US trade deal soon? Oil refiners asked to share weekly data on crude oil imports from Russia, US: Report
Since the start of the Ukraine conflict in 2022, India has been the largest buyer of discounted Russian seaborne oil. (AI image) India is looking to seal a trade deal with the US and is monitoring weekly data on crude oil purchases from Russia and America, according to a Reuters report. Oil refiners have been…