Buying Bonds Online? SEBI’s New Proposal Could Change What You See On Bond Apps

Bond platforms may soon show a wider menu of products, including GIFT City-linked debt options. For investors, that means more choice - and a little more homework. The app shelf may get bigger. Anyone who has opened a bond app lately knows the pitch: higher-than-FD returns, tidy cards, ratings, maturity dates, and a big green “invest” button. Tempting, obviously. But bonds are not fixed deposits wearing a smarter shirt. On 5 May 2026, SEBI issued a consultation paper on modifying the regulatory framework for Online Bond Platform Providers, or OBPPs. The paper is open for public comments and includes proposals ...

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William Shakespeare’s Birthday: The Hilarious, Dramatic 'Desi' Insults We Unknowingly Stole From the Bard

Forget the flowery sonnets - the Bard of Avon was actually the undisputed king of the fiery, street-level roast. Honestly, if you think about it, the man was an absolute menace. April 23rd rolls around, and suddenly everyone starts quoting Romeo and Juliet like they didn't sleep through high school ...

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Remembering Alfred Hitchcock: The Bizarre Ways Bollywood Turned His Darkest Thrillers Into Singing, Dancing Melodramas

From shadowy suspense to shimmering song sequences, Hitchcock’s legacy took a curious detour in Hindi cinema. Somewhere between a knife’s glint and a playback singer’s high note, things get reinterpreted. That’s perhaps the politest way to describe how Alfred Hitchcock’s brooding, tightly-wound thrillers found new life in Bollywood. Not quite ...

Entertainment Bulletin: Top News of the Day (April 27)

Here are today’s most important updates from the realm of Entertainment. Michael box office: MJ Biopic earns $217 million globally in 3 days. Check India numbers Director Antoine Fuqua's musical biopic Michael has collected over Rs 19 crore at the Indian box office in its opening weekend. Globally, the box ...

International Dance Day: Reclaiming the Unplugged Nostalgia of the 90s Bollywood Hookstep

Before dance went digital, it travelled by memory - one hookstep at a time. It usually begins mid-thought. A beat drops in your head - no warning - and suddenly your hand is doing that thing. You know the one. On International Dance Day, it feels almost necessary to talk ...

Happy Birthday Samantha: From South Superstar to Pan-India Icon

Samantha Ruth Prabhu: From Regional Fame to Pan-India Powerhouse!  In today’s evolving film industry, where boundaries between regional and national cinema are rapidly fading, Samantha Ruth Prabhu stands tall as a true pan-India star. With her charm, versatility, and fearless choice of roles, Samantha has carved a space that goes ...

Sports

IPL 2026: What If THESE Indian Legends Had Played the Tourney

From Kapil Dev's power-hitting to Srikkanth's fearless strokes, these cricketers from the 80s and 90s could have ignited bidding wars in the IPL In an alternate reality, the golden era of Indian cricket in the 1980s and 90s might have met the flashy world of the IPL. Imagine Kapil Dev, the man who led India to its first World Cup title, making his way through the IPL auction. Or Kris Srikkanth, the fearless opener, sending the ball into the stands at will. The IPL, with its glitz and glamour, could have been the perfect stage for these legendary cricketers, who ...

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April 24, 1990: The Hubble Space Telescope Launched, Setting the Stage for NASA’s Most Terrifying Zero-Gravity Repair Mission

It was supposed to be our ultimate window to the cosmos, but NASA’s crown jewel went up legally blind. Here is how astronauts pulled off the ultimate cosmic eye exam. Imagine holding your breath for over a decade. That was the collective state of the scientific community on April 24, ...

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Yuri Gagarin: The Man Who Touched the Stars First, A Trivia to First Human Space Flight

Yuri Gagarin’s Historic Flight: A Journey Beyond Earth! On April 12, 1961, history was made when Yuri Gagarin became the first human to travel into space. His journey wasn’t just a scientific achievement — it was a moment that redefined humanity’s place in the universe. Even decades later, his story ...

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On Einstein's 147th Birthday : "It Has Become Appallingly Obvious”: A Look at the The Physicist's Prophecy on Technology

We built the ultimate toolbox, but maybe forgot who is supposed to swing the hammer. Albert saw the glitch coming a mile away. I caught someone totally ignoring a rather magnificent sunset the other evening. They were entirely lost in a digital void. It immediately dragged my mind to a ...

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