India Creates Headache

Temples, treasures and trade: The astonishing legacy of India's Chola dynasty

The Cholas were a powerful south Indian dynasty known for military conquests, grand temples and shaping global trade and culture.

BBC News - Jan. 18

Investors are reportedly trying to create a rival league to the NBA, but they're facing an uphill battle

LeBron James' business partner and longtime ally, Maverick Carter, is reportedly advising the group and its $5B venture

CBS Sports - Jan. 17

Bitkraft Ventures hires Anuj Tandon to kick off game investments in India

Anuj Tandon has joined Bitkraft Ventures, a seed-stage investor for interactive media and games, as partner focused on the fast-growing Indian game market.

VentureBeat - Jan. 17

India is staring at an 'oil shock' as U.S. sanctions on Russian crude loom

India is now staring at the possibility of an oil shock after the U.S. decided to implement sweeping sanctions on Russia's oil industry.

CNBC - Jan. 17

Biden Administration Creates Final Limits for Oil Drillers in Alaska

Republicans said they were seeking ways to quickly reverse the restrictions in the state’s North Slope region.

The New York Times - Jan. 17

India’s best cities to work in?

Also in this newsletter, IT sector pins hopes on Trump’s America and trade deficit narrows

Financial Times - Jan. 17

Mike Johnson has a new headache in the narrowly divided House: From the Politics Desk

After Mike Johnson narrowly secured the speakership after a brief revolt from the right, he’s now drawing ire from the opposite wing of the Republican Party.

NBC News - Jan. 16

Ovechkin's pursuit of goals record creates betting frenzy

Alex Ovechkin's chase for the NHL career goals record has made him, and the Washington Capitals, the NHL's hottest bet.

ESPN - Jan. 16

India Edges Closer to Acknowledging Role in Plot to Kill American

A government inquiry called for legal action against an unnamed person involved in the foiled conspiracy.

The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 16

Republicans are exploiting the diploma divide they helped to create

The widening gap between Americans with and without college education is a result of the Republican-led attack on the American working class.

The Hill - Jan. 16

Video of Chile rail tragedy sparks false reports of train crash in India

Yahoo News - Jan. 16

NIL money in college athletics creating "have-not" sports

It's been over three years since college athletes have been able to be paid above-board, a ruling that has permanently changed college sports. But as Scott MacFarlane reports, the change -- and the ...

CBS News - Jan. 15

Why global stars like Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are hitting India

Coldplay and Ed Sheeran are set to start their tours to sell-out crowds in the country.

BBC News - Jan. 15

Trump Plans to Create an ‘External Revenue Service’ to Collect Tariffs

Despite vows to shrink the federal government, the President-elect wants to create a new agency for these taxes, even though the Commerce Department and the Customs and Border Patrol now handle ...

Inc. - Jan. 15

Trump says he'll create "External Revenue Service" to collect tariffs

The federal government already collects tariffs, and deposits them in the General Fund of the United States.

CBS News - Jan. 14

Ash-smeared holy men lead India bathing spectacle

Millions are taking a dip in the sacred Ganges river on the first major bathing day of Kumbh Mela festival.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Ice Castles return to New Hampshire, created from 25 million pounds of ice

An annual architectural celebration of ice is up and running again in New Hampshire and several other states.

NBC News - Jan. 13

How last season's indefinite suspension created 'a nicer Draymond'

Green reflects on finding balance through therapy and NBA-mandated check-ins with league officials while serving his indefinite suspension.

ESPN - Jan. 13

The Los Angeles Wildfires Have Created Another Problem—Unsafe Drinking Water

Melted plastic pipes and drastic water-pressure drops are potentially leaching toxic chemicals and contaminants into local supplies. Multiple water authorities in north Los Angeles have issued Do ...

Wired - Jan. 13

TikTok ban could create a valuable prize: users’ brain space

For Mark Zuckerberg the biggest coup would be to buy the video app outright

Financial Times - Jan. 13

India's Modi marks the opening of a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir

India’s prime minister marked the opening of a tunnel in the northeast of disputed Kashmir that will grant all-year accessibility to a town that is isolated by heavy snow each winter

ABC News - Jan. 13

India's Modi marks the opening of a strategic tunnel in disputed Kashmir

Yahoo News - Jan. 13

In photos: World's biggest religious festival begins in India

The Maha Kumbh is a colourful religious festival where millions gather in Prayagraj city to take a holy dip.

BBC News - Jan. 13

Air India chief hails ‘climb’ phase in carrier’s ‘national mission’ of revival

Former state-run airline now owned by Tata is spending billions to win back customers who had lost faith in its service

Financial Times - Jan. 13

Millions start bathing in holy rivers at India's biggest Hindu festival

The Hindu festival of Kumbh Mela, described as humanity's biggest gathering, begins in India's Prayagraj.

BBC News - Jan. 12

2 Sabres Stars Continue To Create Trade Buzz

These two Sabres are continuing to create chatter in the rumor mill.

Yahoo Sports - Jan. 12

A murder that shook British India and toppled a king

A businessman was shot dead in India 100 years ago. Then, a sensational tale unfolded.

BBC News - Jan. 12

‘They created a Vegas in 10 years’: photographing the hedonistic gambling mecca of Macau

Photographer Adam Lampton discusses capturing the vice, cash and sheer excess of the special administrative region of China – a place built on contradictions. “I am not a huge gambler,” says Adam ...

The Guardian - Jan. 10

Clip of vandalised mosque in India falsely linked to attack against minorities in Bangladesh

Yahoo News - Jan. 10

Nadella’s micro gift to India

Also in this newsletter: the bull run in defence stocks, and the car industry’s software problem

Financial Times - Jan. 10

Medicare can cover Zepbound for sleep apnea, creating a significant opportunity for Eli Lilly

Zepbound is not covered by Medicare or many other insurance plans as a treatment for weight loss. The injectable treatment costs about $1,000 a month without insurance.

MarketWatch - Jan. 9

The wrong trousers: how sporting dress codes can create an image problem | Emma John

Magnus Carlsen’s jeans put the spotlight on chess’s sartorial intransigence but it is not the only sport struggling to adapt. Wallace and Gromit is a festive TV staple in many a household – but it ...

The Guardian - Jan. 9

WATCH: Smoke from wildfire creates eerie haze shrouding Los Angeles skyline

Southern California residents awoke to a hazy sunrise over the Los Angeles skyline choked by smoke from multiple nearby wildfires.

ABC News - Jan. 9

How to Create the Most Productive Office Space in 2025

Kick the year off by refreshing your space with products and tools to help you stay organized and on task.

Inc. - Jan. 8

Saudi Arabia May Partner With UFC Owner TKO to Create Boxing League

A company owned by the country’s sovereign wealth fund is poised to team up with TKO, which owns Ultimate Fighting Championship, the kingdom’s latest foray into pro sports.

The New York Times - Jan. 8