The distribution of global wealth in 2026 shows a pattern that feels both familiar and slightly shifting. The United States continues to dominate the list of high-net-worth individuals, holding a lead that remains difficult to close. At the same time, countries such as India are beginning to gain attention for their rapid pace of wealth…
Image credit: Bangladesh Cricket Board NEW DELHI: The debate around the “spirit of cricket” resurfaced after the controversial run-out of Salman Ali Agha by Mehidy Hasan Miraz during the second ODI between Pakistan national cricket team and Bangladesh national cricket team at the Sher-e-Bangla National Cricket Stadium in Dhaka.The incident unfolded in the 39th over…
NEW DELHI: Parents can pay school fees monthly basis without being compelled to make advance or lumpsum payments, the Directorate of Education (DoE) has said in a recent order.It has directed all private unaided recognised schools to collect fees monthly. The order states that no school can mandate or compel any parent or guardian to…
Mumbai traffic curbs announced for Ambedkar Jayanti (Image used for representational purpose only) MUMBAI: The Traffic Police have issued restrictions for vehicular movement from 11 am on Monday till midnight on Tuesday in central Mumbai as a large number of followers of Dr Babasaheb Ambedkar will visit Chaityabhoomi to mark his 135th Jayanti. One way/…
We’ve all swooned over those butterflies-in-your-stomach moments – the ones immortalised in Bollywood movies, Hollywood rom-coms, and countless diary entries. Falling passionately in love feels like the ultimate human high, right? That intense, can’t-eat-can’t-sleep obsession that poets rave about. But here’s a question no one’s crunched the numbers on until now: How many times does…
After giving away more than $26 billion since 2019, including roughly $7 billion in 2025 alone, MacKenzie Scott has continued to emphasise a message that runs counter to the scale of her philanthropy. In a 2025 essay published on Yield Giving, she highlighted the importance of everyday generosity, arguing that small, consistent acts of kindness…
Avijit Ghosh Avijit Ghosh is a associate editor with The Times of India. He is addicted to films, music, cricket and football—and not necessarily in that order. He is the author of Bandicoots in the Moonlight, Cinema Bhojpuri, 40 Retakes, and now, Up Campus, Down Campus, a novel set in 1980s JNU. He tweets from…
When the School of Oriental and African Studies (“SOAS”) released its report into the 2022 Leicester unrest, it claimed to bring clarity. But for many British Hindus, it was an expected betrayal. Instead of acknowledging that Hindus faced intimidation and targeted violence, the compromised inquiry and its resulting report shifted blame onto the victims. Community…
Something shifts in your personal life today, like the first breeze before rain. Unmarried persons may get a proposal for marriage, or at least a clear hint from family. The Moon and Venus bring this opening, making conversations softer and more hopeful.Young unmarried couples might get a chance to meet after a long time. If…
Thailand has taken another step toward reshaping its visa framework as part of a broader strategy to boost tourism and economic recovery. Ms. Airin Phanrit, Deputy Spokesperson for the Prime Minister’s Office, made an official announcement recently stating that the Cabinet has recognised a comprehensive series of visa policy guidelines that was proposed by the…