Good morning. In a plot twist fit for political theater, Bihar’s roadside VVPAT slips turned out to be mock ballot debris, not voter fraud confetti. While officials suspended a presiding officer for botching the paperwork cleanup, the Election Commission assured everyone that the real votes are safer than a magician’s secret. Cue opposition demands: “Encore investigation, please!” MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83216.28 -0.11% ▼ NIFTY 50 25492.3 -0.07% ▼ NASDAQ 23004.537 -0.21% ▲ USD to INR 88.66 0.01% ▲...
2 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning. Politics and steel tariffs make strange bedfellows: A U.S. Supreme Court ruling just yanked Trump’s “national security” tariffs, leaving India’s $7.3B export lifeline dangling. Imagine revoking a Monopoly “Get Out of Jail Free” card mid-game—suddenly, cheaper global metals flood the board, undercutting Indian industries. While trade tensions cool, New Delhi’s exporters face a high-stakes pivot: diversify or brace for cheaper competitors. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83216.28 -0.11% ▼ NIFTY...
3 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning. Singtel is selling a sliver of its Bharti Airtel stake—just 0.8% for ₹10,300 crore—like downsizing from a bucket of popcorn to a large soda but keeping prime cinema seats. The move funds data centers and infrastructure bets, hinting they’re prepping for India’s 5G marathon. Shares wobbled, but analysts say it’s less "exit strategy," more "strategic snack break." MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83311.01 -0.18% ▼ NIFTY 50 25509.7 -0.34% ▼ NASDAQ 23053.992 -1.90% ▲ USD to INR 88.648 0.00% ▲ Asian...
4 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning. India’s election drama just got a spicy plot twist: the Congress claims the umpire (ECI) secretly teamed up with BJP in a political IPL, rigging voter lists and penalty calls. The ECI denies bias like a toddler caught with cookie crumbs, while BJP shrugs it off as Congress’ "skill issue." Cue debates on democracy’s health—because fair elections shouldn’t need a replay button. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83459.15 -0.62% ▼ NIFTY 50 25597.65 -0.64% ▲ NASDAQ 23499.797 0.65% ▲ USD to INR 88.514...
5 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning. Rahul Gandhi’s math skills are… divisive. The Congress leader ignited a Bihar election firestorm by claiming 10% of Indians “control the Army,” sparking BJP accusations of disrespect. While he later reframed it as a call for diversity in leadership, the debate now overshadows Bihar’s caste-driven polls—proving that whether in hashtags or headlines, percentages pack political landmines. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83459.15 -0.62% ▼ NIFTY 50 25597.65 -0.64% ▼ NASDAQ 23348.637 -2.04% ▲ USD to...
6 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning. Delhi’s air is accessorizing like the grim reaper these days—thick with smoke from Punjab and Haryana’s farm fires (blamed for 30% of PM2.5), while the Supreme Court fumes at official inertia. Meanwhile, a marathon plowed through AQI 400, proving lung capacity challenges aren’t just for athletes. Residents want more than seasonal bandaids; turns out breathing shouldn’t be an extreme sport. MARKET ▲ SENSEX 83978.49 0.05% ▲ NIFTY 50 25763.35 0.16% ▲ NASDAQ 23834.723 0.46% ▲ USD to...
7 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning. ISRO’s LVM3-M5 rocket just sent the CMS-03 satellite skyward, but the mission details seem to have pulled a disappearing act rivaling Houdini. While engineers celebrate a flawless launch, journalists grapple with a cosmic case of "data drift." Lesson learned: even satellites can’t outrun Earth’s chronic connectivity issues. Stay curious… and maybe check your Wi-Fi. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83938.71 -0.55% ▼ NIFTY 50 25722.1 -0.60% ▲ NASDAQ 23724.957 0.61% ▲ USD to INR 88.719 0.00% ▲...
8 days ago • 5 min read
Good morning. The tech world’s 2025 job apocalypse just hit six figures: Amazon’s Alexa is ditching helpers for AI, Microsoft’s cloud got stormy post-mergers, and Intel’s chip demand crumbled like a stale cookie. Companies claim bots, budgets, and post-pandemic “oopsies” made 100,000 roles obsolete. While laid-off workers pivot to cybersecurity (or therapy), AI labs keep hiring—proving even robots need chaperones. Your job? Maybe next. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83938.71 -0.55% ▼ NIFTY 50 25722.1 -0.60%...
9 days ago • 6 min read
Good morning. Madras High Court just served a piping-hot reminder: public spaces are a communal platter, not a private buffet. Ruling that *annadhanam*—free meal services—can’t be gatekept by any group, the court seasoned its verdict with constitutional spice (Articles 14 and 25), ensuring secularism stays on the menu. Takeout? India’s diversity thrives when no one hoards the table. Pass the unity, please. MARKET ▼ SENSEX 83938.71 -0.55% ▼ NIFTY 50 25722.1 -0.60% ▲ NASDAQ 23724.957 0.61% ▲...
10 days ago • 5 min read