‘We are not indebted to BJP. Actually, BJP owes its growth in Karnataka to S. Bangarappa’

‘We are not indebted to BJP. Actually, BJP owes its growth in Karnataka to S. Bangarappa’

A file photo of Minister for Primary and Secondary Education Madhu Bangarappa. | Photo Credit: ARUN KULKARNI Karnataka’s Minister for School Education Madhu Bangarappa has said his sister Geetha Shivarajkumar will defeat the BJP in the Lok Sabha elections in Shivamogga, and that will be her reply to the defeat of their father and former … Read more

‘Ghus ke marenge’ comments from Rajnath | U.S. encourages India, Pakistan to find resolution via talks

‘Ghus ke marenge’ comments from Rajnath |  U.S. encourages India, Pakistan to find resolution via talks

U.S. State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller on April 16, 2024. Photo: YouTube/@StateDept Quizzed about reported statements by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on crossing borders to kill terrorists, the Biden administration said the U.S. would not involve itself on the matter but “encouraged India and Pakistan to avoid any escalation and … Read more

Looking for a Fight

Looking for a Fight

There are many reasons a foreigner might enlist to fight a war that has nothing to do with him. One, of course, is money. The open-ended contracts in Ukraine pay, on average, about $2,500 a month, a tempting sum for some of the men who came there from countries with few good economic opportunities for … Read more

Sitaram Yechury interview | ‘Why is ED not using PMLA in open-and-shut electoral bonds cases?’

Sitaram Yechury interview | ‘Why is ED not using PMLA in open-and-shut electoral bonds cases?’

Sitaram Yechury, the general secretary of the Communist Party of India (Marxist), was in Kannur on April 16, 2024 to campaign for the Left candidate from the constituency, M.V. Jayarajan. The Hindu caught up with him for a quick chat at the district office of the Communist Party of India [CPI(M)] at Parakkandy in the … Read more

Invest in mutual funds or prepay your home loan: What should you be doing?

Invest in mutual funds or prepay your home loan: What should you be doing?

Investing in mutual funds versus prepaying your home loan is a decision that hinges on various factors, primarily your financial goals, risk tolerance, and rate of returns and interest rates. Deciding between investing in mutual funds or prepaying your home loan depends on several circumstances.  Here’s a tailored scenario for one to understand mutual funds … Read more