MUMBAI: Axis Bank has no ‘spandana’ left to be involved in the boardroom battle at microfinance lender Spandana Sphoorty. The private sector bank told reporters today that it is no longer in talks with Spandana Sphoorty to acquire the microfinance lender. Axis Bank’s reasons may be fairly obvious given the turn of events at the…Continue Reading
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Hilaria Baldwin has said that her husband, Alec Baldwin, “shushed” her as she gave birth to their son, Rafael, back in 2015.The couple, who tied the knot in 2012, share six children—Carmen, 8, Rafael, 6, Leonardo, 5, Romeo, 3, Lucia, 22 months, and Eduardo, 15 months. Alec Baldwin is also dad to daughter Ireland Baldwin,…Continue Reading
Abortions aren’t necessary because women can always give their babies up for adoption. That was the argument Justice Amy Coney Barrett appeared to be making during oral arguments in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization earlier this month.The Supreme Court’s conservative justices signaled they were leaning towards upholding Mississippi’s 15-week abortion ban in that case,…Continue Reading
When we arrived in Glasgow for the U.N. Climate Change Conference (COP26) in November, we didn’t expect President Joe Biden to put the U.S. on track to meet the Paris agreement climate goals overnight. But we did hope that, given the mounting climate crises this summer and alarming military and intelligence reports from his own…Continue Reading
The argument that authoritarian governments outperform democracies in a crisis has found new life during the coronavirus pandemic. The data tell a different story.The AtlanticAbout the author: Justin Esarey is an associate professor of politics and international affairs at Wake Forest University who specializes in political methodology. The idea that dictatorships get things done while…Continue Reading
Social Security rewards long careers and high pay, all but guaranteeing that parents who focus on child-rearing receive the smallest payouts. My mom is one such parent.Klaus Vedfelt / Getty; The AtlanticAbout the author: Stephanie H. Murray is a public policy researcher turned freelance writer. My dad didn’t believe my mom when she announced that…Continue Reading
Charleston, South Carolina, has one of the highest material standards of living for college graduates in America Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Charleston, South Carolina, has one of the highest material standards of living for college graduates in America Michael Ciaglo/Getty Images Natchez, Mississippi, is a town of about 15,000…Continue Reading
News brief: Mark Meadows, tornadoes’ aftermath, gymnastics abuse settlement House panel votes to hold Mark Meadows in contempt. Searches continue for the missing after Kentucky’s tornadoes. Abuse survivors reach a settlement with USA Gymnastics and Olympic committee. December 14, 20215:10 AM ET News brief: Mark Meadows, tornadoes’ aftermath, gymnastics abuse settlement Download Embed House panel…Continue Reading
As COVID patients pack Colorado hospitals, anger grows against the unvaccinated In Colorado, there is a backlash from people who can’t get into hospitals because they are full of unvaccinated COVID-19 patients. Administrators say facilities “are on the verge of collapse.” December 14, 20215:10 AM ET From As COVID patients pack Colorado hospitals, anger grows…Continue Reading