Spending by states grows at slowest pace in…

NEW DELHI: Amid low spending by the private sector, some of the top states in the country have slowed down spending due to their inability to increase the tax base. During the current financial year,…

S.Korean stocks snap 6-day win streak after touching…

SEOUL: South Korean shares saw a six-day winning streak snapped on Monday, with early gains erased as local institutions accelerated their stock-selling in the afternoon. The Korea Composite Stock Price Index (KOSPI) closed down 0.1…

Why OPEC Couldn't Move Oil Prices Higher

Shutterstock photoThe latest OPEC meeting was uncharacteristically tranquil, with little of the eleventh hour infighting and arm-twisting that has been so prevalent in previous meetings. The cooperative spirit has allowed OPEC to roll over its…

How I got my startup idea

Students hesitated to get help fromcounsellorsThe idea:YourDost, online platform for counselling and emotional wellness Eureka moment: When she was at IIT Guwahati in 2008, the suicide of a batchmate upset Richa Singh. The classmate hadn't…

E-Commerce deals up after year-long decline

Deals to e-commerce startups worldwide increased for the first time since the first quarter of 2016, reaching 190 deals in the first quarter of 2017. Funding also increased, more than doubling the $ 2.3 billion…

Coolest gadgets to kick off summer

It's time to power-down your phone, put on some SPF 30 and head outside for BBQs, hikes and the beach days. But you don't have to give up all technology to relax. Here are some…

Investing Basics: What You Need to Know

Shutterstock photoBy Dan Timotic, CFAWe were all taught as kids that knowledge is power. This statement is especially true when it comes to investing. In my opinion, the more knowledgeable an investor, the better decisions…