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That something, the mandarins reckoned, could only be a government-backed investment option that allowed investors to earn some cash while speculating on the price of their best-loved commodity — without actually having to buy it. But the officials forgot a cardinal rule. If a trade looks too good to be true, it probably is. As it’s becoming painfully evident now, India’s 10-year-old sovereign gold bond program is just a $13 billion naked short position for the government, an albatross around its neck at a time when bullion prices have gone parabolic and show no sign of subsiding. It’s the taxpayers who are on the hook for paying that money to bondholders. This wasn’t how the program was supposed to run. The special debt, it was decided, would pay a 2.75% coupon (reduced later to 2.5%), and the investment itself would be measured in grams of gold. Upon redemption eight years later, investors would be given the prevailing market value of the metal in rupee terms.

Trump made the comments at a White House event after signing an order to increase U.S. production of critical minerals. «We're doing very well with regard to Ukraine and Russia. And one of the things we are doing is signing a deal very shortly with respect to rare earths with Ukraine.» Trump referred to his separate discussions this week with Russian President Vladimir Putin and Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy aimed at ending Russia's war in Ukraine. Those talks, which fell short of Trump's aim to secure a full 30-day ceasefire, resulted in Putin agreeing to stop Russian attacks on energy infrastructure for 30 days and Zelenskyy saying he would also accept such a pause.

Michelle Obama recently shared heartfelt insights on family life and parenting during a candid chat with Kylie Kelce on the Not Gonna Lie podcast. Reflecting on raising daughters Malia, 26, and Sasha, 23, with Barack Obama, she revealed their differing views on family size. While Barack once suggested having a third child, Michelle emphasized feeling “lucky” with their two girls, quipping that adding another might invite chaos. Kylie, pregnant with her fourth child, related to Michelle’s humor about parenting dynamics, especially raising daughters in households dominated by “girl energy.”

Occurring on March 29 at 6:57 a.m. EST, this celestial event signals the start of a six-month cycle of change, ambition, and clarity. This eclipse aligns with Pluto’s transformative energy, encouraging self-discovery and reinvention. However, with Mercury retrograde in play, patience is advised—this is a time to reflect, recalibrate, and avoid impulsive decisions.

Bryan Johnson’s Blueprint, a strict regimen designed to slow and even reverse biological ageing. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Max shared that after nearly two years on the programme, his biological age had dropped from 28 to 18. According to him, 90% of his biomarkers are now within optimal ranges. “Almost 2 years on @bryan_johnson's Blueprint: in 2023: always tired, carb-loading, night owl habits. In 2024: turned things around, focused on health & longevity. 2025: 10 YEARS YOUNGER biologically (18 vs 28) with 90% of all biomarkers in optimal ranges,” he wrote. The claim quickly gained traction, drawing curiosity and scepticism in equal measure.

Donald Trump has revealed the «only thing» he «totally admired» about his predecessor- former US President Joe Biden. Trump hilariously roasted Joe Biden's sleeping habits during a recent interview with Fox News. Trump was speaking with Laura Ingraham who is the host of Fox News’ ‘The Ingraham Angle’ in which he discussed several policy matters.

Virat Kohli will hope to make it 18th time lucky as he embarks this weekend on his latest quest to finally win the Indian Premier League while a 13-year-old could make tournament history. The high-octane T20 competition sees the 10 teams pack 70 league matches into eight weeks before the top four battle for supremacy in the playoffs, culminating in the May 25 final at Kolkata's Eden Gardens. The 36-year-old Kohli, who retired last year from T20 internationals, silenced his critics as India lifted the Champions Trophy this month. But his Royal Challengers Bengaluru (RCB) have never won the IPL, the richest competition in cricket, despite reaching the final in 2009, 2011 and 2016. «It's pretty much come down to just the pure joy, enjoyment, competitive streak and love for the game. And as long as that is there, I will continue to play,» Kohli said this week after speculation about his future.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Gen Z in India is falling flat for re-released romantic films, never mind if some of them were flops of yesteryear. While there have been re-releases galore in cinemas over the past few months, there is a significantly higher draw for romantic dramas, including flops such as Laila Majnu, Rockstar and Sanam Teri Kasam.

High Point Panthers were elated after the team achieved a historic milestone in the Big South Tournament Championship game last week. The Panthers booked a spot for the first time in the NCAA Tournament with their victory. Two High Point University students, Jimmy Rosselli and Griffin Wright, have now gone viral for their exuberant celebration to the Panthers’ 81-69 win against Winthrop.

Donald Trump has publicly proclaimed that the United States ‘doesn’t need anything’ Canada has, but Americans can’t seem to get enough of this “export.”

Criterion Collection has announced physical media releases of the film, with pre-orders available before the official release date.

Liv Morgan, who is the on-screen love interest of Dominik Mysterio, has hinted towards a potential betrayal and ignited break up rumours on social media. This comes after The Judgement Day faced a tough time on this week's Monday Night RAW, when Mysterio's mistake cost Finn Bálor his title shot against Bron Breakker.

NASA astronaut Sunita Williams has safely returned to Earth after spending nine months aboard the International Space Station. She, along with fellow astronauts Nick Hague, Butch Wilmore, and Roscosmos cosmonaut Aleksandr Gorbunov, splashed down in SpaceX’s Dragon capsule on Wednesday. Williams has always embraced her Indian heritage, carrying symbols of her cultural roots with her on her space missions. Over the years, she has taken a variety of Indian-origin items to space, each holding personal and spiritual significance.

Radhika Munshi, an alumna of IIT Roorkee and IIM Ahmedabad, left a high-paying corporate job to start Anorah, a contemporary saree brand. She shared her journey on Instagram, revealing how her career priorities changed over time. Reflecting on her past, Munshi admitted that her initial focus during her MBA was securing the highest salary package. «I was the topper at IIM Ahmedabad, and back then, my focus was entirely on landing the best job offer,» she wrote. However, life took a different turn, leading her to entrepreneurship.

Hindu festival celebrated on Phalguna Krishna Paksha Panchami, the fifth day of the waning phase of the Hindu month of Phalguna. This day comes five days after Holi and is celebrated with joy and the tradition of smearing coloured powder, much like Holi. Rang Panchami is celebrated in Maharashtra, Madhya Pradesh, and some regions of North India.

Mercury Retrograde arrives to shake things up. Although this planetary event is frequently blamed for confusion and miscommunication, it does not always spell doom for love. Astrologer Lisa Stardust explains how each zodiac sign can maximize its potential. Every sign of the zodiac is predicted to experience major astrological implications from Mercury Retrograde, a quarterly occurrence in March. Mercury, which is thought to be the planet of transportation and communication, moves backwards because its orbital speed differs from Earth's. This has important astrological ramifications, even though it might not have much of an impact on daily life. Although Mercury retrogrades are frequently interpreted as periods of uncertainty and chaos, different astrologers have differing views on what this means for each sign.