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New criminal laws in India have taken effect, and posters have been put up in police stations to inform the public. The Indian Penal Code, CrPC, and Indian Evidence Act have been replaced with Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita, Bharatiya Nagrik Suraksha Sanhi...

We were not unique in choosing 'simplicity' for our wedding. Most of our friends, Bengali and otherwise, had relatively straightforward weddings too, back in the day. A generation before us, brides and grooms had little say in how their nuptials wou...

As the G20 finance ministers' meeting approaches, a new survey shows overwhelming public support for a wealth tax on the super-rich. Conducted by the Earth4All initiative and Global Commons Alliance, the survey reveals that 74 per cent of Indians su...

During the month a bigger chunk was garnered under the NRE (RA) with deposits worth $583 million, while $483 million flows were in FCNR(B) scheme. In addition to these two schemes, NRIs also park funds in NRO or non-resident ordinary deposit schemes...

Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Law and Justice, Arjun Ram Meghwal announced the implementation of new criminal laws—Bharatiya Nyay Sanhita, Bharatiya Suraksha Sanhita, and Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam—from July 1, 2024. These laws, extens...

UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak's recent remarks about his childhood experiences, including the absence of luxuries like Sky TV, have sparked criticism on social media. Sunak, born to parents of Indian origin, highlighted his family's sacrifices and v...

Chili flakes add a spicy touch to our dishes, infusing them with a burst of heat and a hint of smokiness. Just a sprinkle can transform the flavor profile, making meals more exciting and dynamic. Whether added to pizzas, pastas, soups, or stir-fries...

Wrapping up the Lok Sabha election 2024 , 57 parliamentary seats cast their vote in the final round of the election on Saturday registering a near 59.50 % turnout vis a vis the 65.3% in 2019 for the same phase. The overall voter turnout for the 2024...

The Election Commission expressed gratitude to voters for participating in the Lok Sabha elections, emphasizing the importance of Indian democracy and voters' rights.

Covid-induced lockdowns, which spared millions of ordinary officegoers the daily commute and spawned a loyal army of equity investors, appear to have drastically altered the asset-class mix of household savings in India.

IiAS does not see any substantial value unlocking for ITC’s hotel business and thus recommends shareholders to vote against the proposed demerger of the business. The advisory firm called it a lack of clarity on the part of the board of directors on...

Tamil Nadu BJP president K Annamalai has defended Prime Minister Narendra Modi's "3X" superiority in terms of fitness and mental attitude during the poll campaign. Annamalai compared Modi to younger rivals like Rahul Gandhi, stating that he is far s...

Indian Prime Minister Modi predicts a post-election rally could propel the market to new highs, with Sensex nearing a record peak. Amidst volatility, analysts advise focusing on long-term goals and quality stocks for navigating market fluctuations.

Ashwini Vaishnaw challenges Kerala Congress's 50% Vande Bharat occupancy claim, proving it's 98%. IRCTC data analysis shows economic disparities in access. Vande Bharat's popularity is evident with over two crore travelers by March 31 this year.

Himanshu Tyagi, an IFS officer, who is also an IIT graduate, provides five tips for attaining genius status if one is not inherently gifted. Tyagi discussed the concept of a "born-genius" versus a "made-genius." He recalled an incident from his time...

The Singapore-flagged vessel collided with one of the pillars of the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Maryland, leading to its collapse on Tuesday. Following the collapse, the US Secretary of Transportation said that bringing everything back to normal wo...

In the latest December quarter's shareholding report, they publicly disclosed their ownership in 50 BSE-listed stocks, with a combined value of around Rs 2,07,848 crore as of January 24, 2024.

We need a universal healthcare approach across people, systems and processes. The fragmented healthcare system needs to reverse the fragmentation of funding and service provision to enable the emergence of a strategic buyer (government, both at the ...

The Government of Singapore (GoS) is a prominent investor in Indian equities through the foreign institutional investors' platform. In the June quarter shareholding report, they made a public disclosure of their ownership of 50 BSE-listed stocks, wh...