India’s preparations for the 2026 Asian Games have entered a crucial phase, but the focus is no longer limited to medal hopes and athlete performances. The selection policy adopted by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has become one of the biggest talking points ahead of the Aichi-Nagoya Games in Japan. The Sports Ministry…
Gold has traditionally been viewed as a store of value and a way to diversify savings. However, buying physical gold comes with practical concerns such as storage, security, purity verification, and making charges. A Sovereign Gold Bond (SGB) was designed as an alternative way for eligible investors to gain exposure to the price of gold…
Government securities are an important part of the fixed-income market and can be useful for retail investors who want to understand alternatives to traditional savings products and market-linked investments. These securities are issued by governments to raise money and are generally designed around predetermined payment and maturity terms. For an individual investor, government securities can…
When people hear the word investing, they often think about stocks, mutual funds, or property. Bonds are another important investment category, but they work differently from shares. Instead of becoming a part-owner of a company, a bond investor generally lends money to a government, company, or other issuer. In return, the issuer agrees to make…
India’s stock market is supported by several important institutions, but two names appear most often when investors discuss buying and selling shares: the National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) and the BSE (formerly Bombay Stock Exchange). Both provide organized marketplaces where securities can be traded, but they have different histories, benchmark indices, trading characteristics, and…
Chennai Super Kings are entering a new chapter after the departure of long-time head coach Stephen Fleming, and former Australia opener Matthew Hayden has already put forward a name he believes could be the right fit for the five-time IPL champions. Hayden has backed former India wicketkeeper-batter Dinesh Karthik to take charge of CSK, arguing…
When investors calculate the potential return from an investment, they often focus on the purchase price, selling price, dividends, and overall market performance. However, there is another factor that can quietly reduce the amount of money they actually earn: brokerage charges and other investment-related costs. A charge that appears small on a single transaction may…
Marnus Labuschagne’s position in Australia’s Test batting order is facing its biggest challenge in recent years, with the selectors now having to seriously consider whether the experienced No. 3 should remain part of the side for the upcoming tour of South Africa. His latest failure against Bangladesh has intensified the debate around his place, just…
Dhruv Jurel’s second Test century against Sri Lanka in Colombo was memorable for more than just the runs he scored. After reaching the landmark, the India wicketkeeper-batter removed his helmet, raised his bat and then pulled up his sleeve to reveal a tattoo on his left bicep that read. What initially looked like an unusual…
India’s hopes of reaching the semi-finals of the 2026 FIH Men’s Hockey World Cup came to a disappointing end after a 3-5 defeat against Argentina in Amstelveen. The result was particularly painful because India entered the match knowing that only a convincing victory would keep their semi-final hopes alive. Instead, a slow start and repeated…
