Veteran banker Uday Kotak reacted to SpaceX’s blockbuster Wall Street debut, saying that the company’s massive valuation does not fit traditional ways of valuing businesses.In a post on X, Kotak wrote, “SpaceX IPO, listing, and beyond, is a true test for capitalism. The valuation does not fit any traditional matrix and is a huge bet…
Quote of the day by Alexander Fleming (Image source: Wikipedia) There is an old joke among travellers that the best part of many journeys is the bit that was never in the guidebook. Ask people about memorable holidays and they rarely begin with airport schedules or hotel reservations. Instead, they talk about the small café…
England’s Danni Wyatt-Hodge celebrates reaching her century. (AP Photo) England rewrote the history books in emphatic fashion at Edgbaston, posting the highest team total in Women’s T20 World Cup history — 219/1 — before cruising to an 87-run win over Sri Lanka in their tournament opener.On a sunlit evening in front of 14,865 fans, England’s…
President Donald Trump smiles after drawing USA’s name from a pot during the draw for the 2026 soccer World Cup at the Kennedy Center in Washington, Friday, Dec. 5, 2025. (Dan Mullan/Pool Photo via AP) The United States men’s national team received a message of support from President Donald Trump on the eve of their…
We tend to look at long-term marriages as the ultimate relationship holy grail. When a couple hits the 20, 30, or even 40-year mark, we collectively assume they’ve cracked the code and built something completely bulletproof. But time itself is not a magic barrier to human evolution. People evolve, priorities change and sometimes, after spending…
The Empire State Building, towering over the New York City skyline, is one of the world’s most recognisable architectural landmarks and the top Attraction in the U.S. in Tripadvisor’s 2026 Travelers’ Choice Awards. A symbol of American ambition, resilience, and innovation, the iconic skyscraper continues to captivate millions of visitors each year. With the Fourth…
Libra Horoscope Today, June 13, 2026: Blocked money may finally come backThe day carries mixed colours, Libra. One part looks rewarding, especially around money recovery, while another leaves you strangely unsettled. The Moon can trigger memories and emotions so even positive developments may not guarantee immediate peace. That’s fine. Not every day has to feel…
NEW DELHI: Retail inflation based on consumer price index (CPI) inched up for the fourth consecutive month to 3.9% in May from 3.5% in April on account of acceleration in food prices, data released by NSO on Friday showed. The food index rose 4.8% in May, above 4.2% in the preceding month.Despite the staggered increase…
Madhuri Dixit and Karisma Kapoor have given fans a major nostalgia hit by recreating the iconic hookstep of ‘Le Gayi’ from ‘Dil Toh Pagal Hai’, nearly three decades after the song first became a sensation. A behind-the-scenes clip from the upcoming episode of ‘India’s Best Dancer Season 5’ shows the two stars dancing together, and…
African proverb of the day (Image generated via Google Gemini) Not every proverb is meant to sound solemn or wise at first hearing. Some survive because they make people smile before they make them think. This African saying belongs to that category.“It is difficult for two long-nosed lovers to kiss.”The image is amusing. Two people…
NEW DELHI: India’s PV Sindhu saw her impressive run at the Australian Open 2026 come to an end after a straight-game loss to reigning world champion Akane Yamaguchi in the women’s singles semifinals in Sydney on Saturday. Sindhu fought hard in the opening game but eventually went down 22-20, 21-12, missing out on a place…
Kurt Vonnegut was one of the most influential American writers of the twentieth century. Known for his unique blend of satire, humour, science fiction and social commentary, Vonnegut authored several acclaimed novels, including Slaughterhouse-Five, Cat’s Cradle and Breakfast of Champions. His writing often explored the complexities of human nature, the absurdities of modern society and…
