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Finmin in historic decision allows senior woman IRS officer to change name, gender
As per an office order dated July 9, 2024, the Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs has said the authority considered her request and "henceforth the officer will be recognised as Mr Anukathir Surya in all official records." The order was issued with approval of competent authority, it said.
Maharashtra council passes resolution to rename seven local train stations
The Maharashtra legislative council unanimously passed a resolution to rename seven Mumbai local train stations. The Mahayuti government, led by Chief Minister Eknath Shinde and Deputy CM Ajit Pawar, will seek Union government approval for the new names. The resolution, proposed by Minister Chandrakant Patil, aims to replace colonial-era English names. Currey Road will become Lalbaug, Sandhurst Road as Dongri, Marine Lines as Mumbadevi, Charni Road as Girgaon, Cotton Green as Kalachowki, Dockyard Road as Mazgaon, and King's Circle as Tirthankar Parswanath.
Should investors take a fresh bet on railway stocks just ahead of Budget? Gurmeet Chadha answers
I think you have to be selective here and probably differentiate between life and non-life insurers. If you see the June data, there are some green shoots. Even LIC has had 30% APE growth. APE is your annualized premium equivalent because a lot of policies are also sold as single premium or where the premiums are upfronted. HDFC Life reported a decent set of numbers.
France elections 2024 results: French PM Gabriel Attal offers resignation. Is Paris heading for political turmoil?
France elections 2024 results projections have predicted bad news for President Emmanuel Macron’s centrist alliance and the far right as left coalition is in the pole position.
OnePlus names Robin Liu as India CEO
The smartphone maker also reappointed Ramagopala Reddy as vice president for India region. He will be spearheading product strategy efforts. The reshuffle also saw Samrudh Pai, head of retail expansion, move on from the company.
Why has Kotak re-initiated inflows into smallcap fund? Harish Bihani explains
There is FOMO in certain sectors and themes across caps and not only in smallcaps. Harish Bihani thinks there is scope for identifying ideas and deploying large sums of money in the smallcap category. The probability of any event specific to India disrupting the market is low at this point and they thought that it was an opportune time to reopen the fund
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Padmanabhan named COO for GroupM South Asia
Ashwin Padmanabhan appointed COO for South Asia, leading key practices and driving investments. He aims for long-term success and optimization for GroupM clients, while Praseed Prasad becomes Chief Growth Officer to oversee growth and marketing strategies.
Indiabulls Housing Finance rebrands itself, name changed to Sammaan Capital
Indiabulls Housing Finance has rebranded itself as Sammaan Capital after receiving the necessary approvals from regulatory authorities. This includes the Certificate of Incorporation from the Registrar of Companies and the Certificate of Registration as an NBFC-ICC (Investment and Credit Company) from the Reserve Bank of India.
Russia plans to create core of new space station by 2030
Russia aims to establish the core of its new orbital space station by 2030, according to its space agency, Roscosmos. The agency's head, Yuri Borisov, approved the timeline, which includes launching an initial scientific and energy module in 2027 and adding three more modules by 2030, with two additional modules planned between 2031 and 2033. Previously collaborating on the International Space Station (ISS), Russia plans to exit the ISS by 2028 and focus on its own station to address scientific, technological, and national security needs.
Bima Bharosa portal for insurance grievances: Step-by-step process to register an insurance-related grievance
Bima Bharosa has been launched by the Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (Irdai) to serve as an online platform for grievance redressal of insurance policyholders. Here’s a step-by-step process to register an insurance-related grievance on the portal.
Retail traders are getting bigger than ever in US stock options
Retail traders were responsible for 18.3% of the total options activity in June, a record, the bank’s strategists led by Bram Kaplan wrote Friday in a note to clients on Friday. More than 60% of their orders were for contracts expiring a week out or less, with technology options being of the highest demand among single-stock trades.
New NPS rules: 7 major NPS changes in last 6 months
The CRAs that are registered with the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority (PFRDA) continuously enhance their systems to meet the needs of the Nation Pension System (NPS) and Atal Pension Yojana (APY) architecture. Here are the 7 important NPS functions recently announced to enhance user experience and operational simplicity. The functionality that CRAs created in Quarters Ill and IV of FY 2023–24 are mentioned below, as mentioned in a Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority dated June 14, 2024.
Ice cream from Hershey's, Friendly's, Jeni's, Frozen recalled over possible fatal bacteria. Details here
Ice creams such as Hershey's Ice Cream, Friendly's, Jeni's and the Frozen Farmer have been recalled.
Shifty Shellshock death: What is the reason behind 'Crazy Town' lead singer's demise?
Shifty Shellshock's death has shocked fans as "Crazy Town" lead singer has passed away at his residence. The question remains - What has caused Shifty Shellshock's death?
World's Tallest Dog Kevin dies. Check breed name, height, Guinness Book records
World's Tallest Dog Kevin has died. We have all details regarding breed name, height and Guinness Book records as family has mourned.
Kerala to have a new name? Assembly passes resolution for second time to change state's name
The Kerala Assembly unanimously adopted a resolution on Monday to urge the Centre to officially change the state's name to 'Keralam'. This resolution, moved by Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan, came for the second time after the Union Home Ministry suggested some technical changes to the first one.
Want to name asteroids that orbit the Sun? Here is how you can do it
The International Astronomical Union and Radiolab are hosting a naming contest for Earth's quasi-moons, asteroids orbiting the Sun. Submissions open until 30 September for a chance to name a quasi-moon officially recognized by IAU.
US steps up watch against counterfeit goods; Indians leave your fake Adidas, Gucci back home
The US Customs and Border Protection (CBP) has recently intensified efforts to combat the smuggling of counterfeit luxury products, leading to the confiscation of numerous fake Adidas, Nike, and Gucci items from travelers, particularly from India. Many students and visitors arriving in the United States have reported having their counterfeit Puma, Adidas, or Nike items seized at ports of entry.
Social media user tired of 'world's most embarrassing name', netizens find his woe relatable
A social media user has shared his woe, claiming he has the 'world's most embarrassing name', and that his moniker is just like a walking dad joke. Netizens have shared a few laughs around this anecdote and found his story quite relatable.
Facebook, Instagram, Twitter to have cigarette box-like warning labels soon? Here's what US surgeon general Vivek Murthy says
Dr. Vivek Murthy said that social media is a contributing factor in the mental health crisis among young people. Will Facebook, Instagram, Twitter act?
Armie Hammer was really a cannibal? 'Call Me By Your Name' actor speaks about cannibalism allegations
Armie Hammer has denied allegations which destroyed his Hollywood career. He was divorced in July 2020 with Elizabeth Chambers, the couple had two kids.
Jerry West cause of death: What we know about Basketball legend who inspired NBA logo
Basketball Hall of Fame Jerry West is no more. West is still the NBA Finals' all-time leader in total points.
Brad Pitt upset after his and Angelina Jolie’s child, Shiloh filed petition to drop Pitt's surname. What will he do now?
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie’s child, Shiloh, filed a legal petition for a name change on her 18th birthday. Brad Pitt is finding it extremely difficult to take the news.
PSU banks still remain top bet in financial space: Rahul Shah
I think the mood is very positive. Obviously, as you rightly said, a lot of people missed out last Tuesday when we saw the sell-off in the markets and obviously, so I think luckily most of them are still holding on to their positions and not sold it and they are just riding it.
Hunter Biden case: Meet US Judge Maryellen Noreika who will decide fate of President Joe Biden's son
US President Joe Biden's son Hunter Biden has hogged the limelight for all the negative reasons and now his fate will be decided the US Federal Judge Maryellen Noreika.
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt files to change her name, wishes to drop dad's last name | All about it
Amid the ongoing conflict between Angeline Jolie and Brad Pitt for a winery, daughter Shiloh decides to change her name. She paid for her own lawyer for the name change.
Brad Pitt & Angelina Jolie's daughter Shiloh moves court to get rid of her father's surname
The third-eldest of the former couple's six children was born in Swakopmund, Namibia, on May 27, 2006. The siblings also include Maddox, Pax, Zahara and twins Knox and Vivienne.
Down with autocratic Anglo autocorrects!
The modern horror story is autocorrect, which often mocks non-Anglophonic names. The 'I am not a typo' campaign in Britain demands technology to be more inclusive and aware of diverse names. Names like Vivekananda should not be autocorrected to 'Vivekamunand' or 'vindaloo'. All names should be treated equally, but software biases often show through. The campaign found that thousands of names were autocorrected in 2021 alone. Non-Anglophone name-holders are urged to unite against this 'correctional' tyranny.
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