Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi meets with Elon Musk in New York, U.S., on June 20, 2023. Indian Press Information Bureau | Anadolu Agency | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which brings you timely, insightful news and market commentary on the emerging powerhouse …
In September 2019, Bill Gates presented Prime Minister Narendra Modi of India with an award on behalf of his philanthropic organization, the Gates Foundation, for the Indian leader’s work on improving sanitation. An uproar followed. Three Nobel Peace Prize laureates wrote to Mr. Gates, arguing that Mr. Modi, who was …
Roy L. Prosterman, a lawyer who left a lucrative corporate law practice to champion land reform in the underdeveloped world, died on Feb. 27 at his home in Seattle. He was 89. His death was announced by the Seattle land-rights institute Landesa, of which he was a founder. The organization …
Nasir Shaikh, the sleeves of his suede jacket rolled up, used his phone camera as a pocket mirror to touch up his hair. Then he stepped onto the red carpet (it was blue, actually) and stood beneath banners dedicated to filmmaking giants like Chaplin, Scorsese and Spielberg. His own movies, …
Mizoram, a state in India’s remote northeast that shares boundaries with Bangladesh and Myanmar, has one. Surat, a city best known for its diamonds and textiles, has one. Bengaluru, the country’s tech hub with a touch of hipness, has one. Kolkata, whose residents take their reputation for erudition seriously, has …
An Indian Air Force pilot gets out of the cockpit of Rafale jet after a flight during an induction ceremony at the Ambala Air Force Station in Ambala on Sep. 10, 2020. Prakash Singh | Afp | Getty Images This report is from this week’s CNBC’s “Inside India” newsletter which …
As President Trump uses tariffs as a weapon in his quest to even the score on trade with the world, Asia is emerging as target No. 1. And it’s not just because of China. Asia is home to seven countries that run the biggest trade surpluses with the United States, …
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 looms as a potential swansong for some of the most iconic players in modern ODI cricket. For veterans like Rohit Sharma, Virat Kohli, and others, this tournament could be their last opportunity to etch their names into cricketing history by delivering more silverware for their nations. …
As the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 draws closer, eight skippers prepare to lead their teams in one of cricket’s most fiercely contested tournaments. Each captain carries the weight of expectations, hoping to guide their side to ODI glory in Pakistan over 19 days of high-stakes action. With the top eight …
The ICC Champions Trophy 2025 is set to bring high-stakes cricket action, with eight teams competing for the coveted title. From Pakistan’s formidable pace attack to Afghanistan’s debut campaign, here’s a breakdown of each participating team’s prospects, key players, and fixtures. Group A Bangladesh Coach: Phil SimmonsCaptain: Najmul Hossain ShantoBest …