Middle east crisis: GCCs may see short-term hit; here’s why India might ultimately win

As Middle East tensions continue to intensify, India’s global capability center (GCC) landscape could face some temporary headwinds. Experts, however, said that the country may ultimately gain as companies prioritise stability in their global operations. Multinational corporations including Microsoft, Visa, Intel, Qualcomm, Siemens Healthineers, DHL, Nokia, HP, PepsiCo, Emerson, Lenovo, Johnson Controls and Eaton currently…

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India gets its 93rd GM: Mother quit job for chess — the making of Aarav Dengla influenced by D Gukesh and Arjun Erigaisi | Chess News

Aarav Dengla becomes India’s 93rd Grandmaster (Special Arrangements) NEW DELHI: “Chess is war over the board.” The line, often attributed to former World Champion Bobby Fischer, has long defined the brutality of the 64 squares. For some, the game is a battlefield. For others, it is an escape from reality.For India’s 93rd Grandmaster (GM), Aarav…

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Holi 2026: Urmila Matondkar, Ali Fazal, Richa Chadha and others attend Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi’s special party | Hindi Movie News

Veteran couple Javed Akhtar-Shabana Azmi hosted a vibrant Holi party at their Mumbai home. Shabana posed with Baba Azmi, Tanvi Azmi; Urmila Matondkar, Rahul Bose, Ali Fazal-Richa Chadha joined festivities. Shabana recalled Javed buying a florist shop, winning her heart despite mom’s warning. Veteran couple, Javed Akhtar and Shabana Azmi invited top stars to their…

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‘India must be morally clear’: Rahul Gandhi urges PM Modi to ‘speak up’ on Iran crisis | India News

NEW DELHI: Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Tuesday urged Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to take a clear and moral stand amid escalating hostilities between the United States, Israel and Iran.In a post on X, Rahul said the region was being pushed “toward wider conflict” and warned that millions, including nearly a crore Indians, faced…

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Middle East crisis: Should you invest in gold ETFs or silver ETFs? Here’s what experts suggest

Increasing geopolitical tensions after the US-Israel strikes on Iran have once again pushed investors towards long-time safe haven assets. Many traders are struggling to choose whether they should go for gold ETFs or towards silver ETFs, or allocate their portfolio to a combination of both.According to market participants, current environment favours gold, although silver could…

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Upcoming OTT releases in the first week of March

The first week of March is packed with exciting OTT premieres across genres. From the much-anticipated Korean drama Boyfriend on Demand to the intriguing origin story in Young Sherlock, this week has full-pack entertainment. Whether you’re in the mood for a digital-age love story or a pulse-pounding survival drama, here’s a list of options from…

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NMC to verify medical colleges’ patient load through digital systems | India News

NEW DELHI: The way medical colleges are assessed in India is quietly changing. Instead of depending mainly on inspection visits and paperwork, the National Medical Commission (NMC) now wants to verify their clinical work through digital systems.In a recent communication, the regulator has asked all medical colleges to submit details of their hospitals’ Health Facility…

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Us Iran War Impact On Stock Market: Rs 11 lakh crore wiped out! How US-Israel-Iran war is hitting stock market investors hard

Market experts anticipate continued turbulence in the near term as tensions between Iran and the Israel-US alliance intensify. (AI image) Rs 11 lakh crore gone! Middle East tensions, the ongoing war of the US and Israel with Iran have bled the Indian stock markets, with investors rushing for cover to safe haven assets as economic…

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Neeraj Phogat: BFI selection criteria questioned after female boxers allege favouritism | Boxing News

File picture of Neeraj Phogat (PTI Photo) NEW DELHI: The Boxing Federation of India’s (BFI) selection criteria to pick the national team for the forthcoming Asian Championships in Ulaanbaatar on Monday ran into a controversy after two leading female boxers, Neeraj Phogat and Jyoti Gulia, alleged favouritism and manipulation of results in the selection of…

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