India’s rupee remained close to its record low against the US dollar on Friday, 9 October, as foreign investment outflows, elevated crude oil prices and persistent demand for the American currency continued to weigh on the exchange rate. Intervention by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) helped contain the currency’s losses, but the broader pressures […]

Artificial intelligence is transforming India’s insurance industry, moving the sector beyond routine automation towards smarter, data-driven operations and more personalised customer services. From assessing risks and setting premiums to processing claims and detecting fraud, insurers are increasingly using AI to improve decision-making, streamline workflows and respond more effectively to policyholders’ needs. At HDFC ERGO General […]

Dhaka is preparing for a varied cultural programme on Friday, 9 October, with live music, art exhibitions and theatre performances scheduled at venues across the capital. Among the main attractions are Bangladeshi singer Bappa Mazumder and folk-fusion band Joler Gaan, offering music lovers two distinct live-performance experiences. The day’s programme extends beyond music. Visitors will […]

Dhaka has long been a popular destination for live music, with international performers, particularly singers and bands from India and Pakistan, attracting enthusiastic audiences. Yet a series of last-minute postponements and cancellations has cast uncertainty over the city’s concert scene, raising concerns among music fans, promoters and visiting artistes about the reliability of event arrangements […]