Gujarat farmer distress: Where cotton clouds hang heavy

Gujarat farmer distress: Where cotton clouds hang heavy

Trigger warning: This article has references to suicide. Please avoid reading if you are distressed by the subject. A month ago, in Revaniya, less than 100 kilometres from the industrial hub of Rajkot in Gujarat, villagers woke up to the news of the suicide of a 60-year-old farmer, Dhanabhai Jadav. Dhanabhai’s son, Bharat Jadav, 28,…

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‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry denies shorting Tesla stock

‘Big Short’ investor Michael Burry denies shorting Tesla stock

Michael Burry attends the New York premiere of “The Big Short” at the Ziegfeld Theater in New York City on Nov. 23, 2015. Jim Spellman | WireImage | Getty Images Renowned investor Michael Burry on Wednesday denied shorting Tesla‘s shares after calling the EV maker “ridiculously overvalued.” In a social media post on X, the…

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Fed chair candidate Hassett says U S behind the curve on lowering rates

Fed chair candidate Hassett says U S behind the curve on lowering rates

National Economic Council Director Kevin Hassett said Tuesday that the Federal Reserve is not cutting interest rates quickly enough, even though the U.S. economy grew at a much faster-than-expected pace in the third quarter. Hassett, a leading contender to succeed Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell when his term ends in May, said the artificial intelligence…

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Gen Z, millennial spending cutbacks reshape holiday shopping season

Gen Z, millennial spending cutbacks reshape holiday shopping season

Alfonso Soler | Istock | Getty Images As holiday shopping season begins, younger Americans are preparing to scale back their participation more than any other generation. Gen Z and millennials plan to shop with tighter budgets, shorter gift lists, and more creative cost-saving measures, whether it is for Black Friday, Small Business Saturday or Cyber…

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Positive on China tech, but neutral on the overall market: Analyst

Positive on China tech, but neutral on the overall market: Analyst

ShareShare Article via FacebookShare Article via TwitterShare Article via LinkedInShare Article via Email 👉 Visit the Official SleepLean Website Kieran Calder, Head of Asia Equity Research at UBP, explains why he is neutral on Chinese markets but maintains a positive view on the Chinese tech sector. He also shares his outlook for Japanese markets, noting…

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Birkin bag prices are sinking at auction despite high-profile sales

Birkin bag prices are sinking at auction despite high-profile sales

Close-up view of a gray Hermes Birkin bag in grained leather, during a photo shoot in Paris, Oct. 28, 2025. Edward Berthelot | Getty Images Entertainment | Getty Images Despite two recent blockbuster auctions for Birkin bags, overall auction prices for the iconic Hermès handbags are falling, according to a study. Earlier this month, a…

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Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

Bank of England cuts interest rates to 3.75%

The Bank of England (BOE) in the City of London, UK, on Monday, Dec. 15, 2025. Bloomberg | Bloomberg | Getty Images The Bank of England voted narrowly to cut interest rates on Thursday, in its last monetary policy move of 2025. The central bank’s nine-member monetary policy committee (MPC) on Thursday voted 5-4 to…

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Hyphen automated makelines get investments from Cava, Chipotle

Hyphen automated makelines get investments from Cava, Chipotle

At a challenging time for the restaurant industry, major chains like Chipotle and Cava are putting money behind automated makelines from startup Hyphen. The San Jose, California-based company aims to help restaurants achieve two key goals in a hyper-competitive environment: speedy throughput and good customer service. The technology makes for a less chaotic and more…

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Bank holiday on New Year: Will banks remain closed on December 31, 2025 & January 1, 2026? Check state-wise list

Bank holiday on New Year: Will banks remain closed on December 31, 2025 & January 1, 2026? Check state-wise list

As 2025 comes to an end and the new year is almost here, customers across India are looking for clarity on whether banks will be open on December 31 and January 1. While banks in some states will remain closed on December 31, 2025, others will continue normal operations on New Year’s Eve and the…

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Indian pharma sector’s value can grow 150% to ₹10 lakh crore by partnering with academia: PM Modi

Indian pharma sector’s value can grow 150% to ₹10 lakh crore by partnering with academia: PM Modi

Prime Minister Narendra Modi addresses a post-budget webinar on boosting job creation virtually, in New Delhi on March 5, 2025 | Photo Credit: ANI With proper coordination between the private sector and academia, the Indian pharma sector’s valuation could grow to ₹10 lakh crore, from its current worth of ₹4 lakh crore, Prime Minister Narendra…

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