He owned almost nothing. A walking stick. A pair of round glasses. A few metres of white cloth. That was it. No army. No fortune. No palace. And yet, when Mahatma Gandhi walked into a room — or walked out of a prison — the world stopped and paid attention. Because he had something no […]

When most investors buy a bond, they assume one thing: regular interest payments until maturity, and then their money back. It feels predictable. But some bonds come with a twist. A Callable Bond gives the issuer the right to repay the bond before maturity. That small clause can change how the bond behaves — especially […]

There are some festivals that feel festive on the outside. And then there are some that touch something deeper. Guru Purnima belongs to the second kind. It is not really about celebration in the loud sense. It is about respect. It is about remembering the people who shaped a person’s mind, values, and direction. A […]

Onam in 2026 will be more than a festival for many families. It will be a time of homecoming, happy noise, good food, and being with people who matter. That is what makes onam so special. It does not feel like a formal event. It feels warm, familiar, and close to the heart. A few […]

Muharram in 2026 is expected to be observed in India in late June, most likely on 26 June 2026, though the final date depends on the moon sighting. Muharram is the first month of the Islamic calendar, but it is not welcomed like a joyful New Year celebration. For many Muslims, Muharram is a quiet […]

There is something special about the way Bakra Eid feels. The early morning air, the sound of the azaan, families dressed up and heading out together, and the entire neighbourhood smelling of slow-cooked meat by afternoon. It is one of those festivals that does not just stay on a calendar — it stays in memory. […]

If there is one festival that truly feels alive, it is Dussehra. The noise, the crowd, the giant burning effigies, the smell of street food at the fair — everything about it just hits differently. People do not just observe this festival, they feel it. Also called Vijayadashami, Dussehra is celebrated across every state, every […]

There is a particular kind of stillness that settles over India on the morning of the 15th of August. Not silence — India is rarely silent — but something closer to a collective pause. Shopkeepers unfurl flags before opening their shutters. Auto-rickshaw drivers tie small tricolours to their dashboards. Somewhere down the lane, a loudspeaker […]

When someone buys or sells a stock, the trade feels instant. A click happens. The order is filled. The price updates. But trades don’t fill by magic. Behind that smooth execution, there is usually someone willing to take the other side of the deal. That “someone” is often a market maker. Most investors don’t see […]