A Trailblazer in Global Economics Gita Gopinath, one of the world’s most influential economists, is preparing to step down from her role as the First Deputy Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) this August. Her departure marks the end of a significant chapter at the global financial institution, where she made history as…
A Political Journey Etched in Constitutional Fidelity Jagdeep Dhankhar’s political life has spanned over three decades — a journey marked by adaptability, legal acumen, and quiet ambition. From his early days as a Member of Parliament and minister in the Chandra Shekhar government to his tenure as Governor of West Bengal and later, as the…
The Rise of India’s Entrepreneurial Powerhouses India’s startup landscape is undergoing a quiet but formidable transformation. Once synonymous with male-led innovation hubs in metro cities, the narrative today is changing — and changing fast. Leading this change are women entrepreneurs who are not just contributing to the economy, but rewriting its rules. According to Union…
A Legacy of Leadership and Enterprise In Andhra Pradesh, politics and business often intertwine — none more prominently than in the family of Chief Minister N. Chandrababu Naidu. Beyond his decades-long political influence, Naidu’s family has quietly built one of India’s leading dairy companies: Heritage Foods Limited. At the center of this enterprise is Nara…
India’s Startup Boom and the New Age of Entrepreneurship India’s startup ecosystem has undergone a dramatic transformation over the last decade. From fledgling tech ventures in Bengaluru’s modest co-working spaces to billion-dollar unicorns disrupting global markets, the country has become the third-largest startup hub in the world. With over 100,000 registered startups, India’s innovation-driven economy has been…
A City Shattered — July 11, 2006 On the evening of July 11, 2006, Mumbai’s lifeline — its suburban railway network — became the target of one of India’s deadliest terror attacks. Within just 11 minutes, seven synchronized bomb blasts ripped through first-class compartments of the Western Railway trains during rush hour. The carnage was catastrophic: 189…
Brothers Reunited, Maharashtra Awaits After decades of estrangement, Uddhav Thackeray and Raj Thackeray — once political allies, later ideological rivals — have come together in a public display of reconciliation. Their reunion has stirred a mixture of nostalgia, hope, and political curiosity across Maharashtra. In an exclusive interview with Saamana, the Shiv Sena (UBT) mouthpiece,…
RMRC Bhubaneswar: At the Forefront of Medical Innovation The Regional Medical Research Centre (RMRC) in Bhubaneswar, a leading institute under the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR), has long been a hub for tropical disease research and public health solutions. In its latest breakthrough, RMRC has developed a next-generation malaria vaccine — a development hailed…
A Strategic Visit with Political Undertones Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s recent visit to Motihari in Bihar’s East Champaran district is more than just an inauguration of development projects — it is a strategic move loaded with electoral significance. Launching infrastructure schemes worth over ₹7,200 crore, PM Modi’s tour comes at a crucial time, just months ahead…
In response to the dynamic growth and increasing complexity of India’s mutual fund ecosystem, the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has released a comprehensive consultation paper proposing a series of regulatory changes. The paper, aimed at improving scheme flexibility and maintaining strategy consistency, also seeks industry and public feedback by August 8. These proposals come…
