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Adani saga heads for a messy closure
SEBI-Hindenburg clash escalates, questioning SEBI's actions and hindering the closure of the Adani controversy, showcasing the evolving dynamics in the financial market regulatory landscape.
Indian eateries now New York's gastronomic toast
They are among the notable, far-ranging Indian dining spots around town, many at the higher tiers of the price spectrum. Collectively, Indian restaurants are becoming something of a power dining scene, drawing customers from the upwardly mobile population of New Yorkers with roots in the subcontinent. To this already impressive list, you can now add Kanyakumari, which dishes out delicacies from India's 4,700-mile coastline at the more easily accessible Union Square.
12 Best Sidney Sheldon Books: Journey through Gripping Tales of Suspense (2024)
Sidney Sheldon, a multifaceted talent who transitioned from Broadway playwright and screenwriter to a prolific novelist, left an indelible mark on the literary world with his best-selling suspense novels. His works, including "Master of the Game," "The Other Side of Midnight," and "Rage of Angels," epitomize his mastery of intricate plots and compelling characters. Read on to discover some of the best Sidney Sheldon books. These novels explore themes of ambition, betrayal, and passion across different eras and settings, captivating readers with their gripping narratives and unexpected twists.
I want to be one of the nicest guys they knew: Titan MD CK Venkataraman
Titan MD CK Venkataraman, who has been MD of Titan and Tanishq for four years, shares his experience in balancing the interests of various stakeholders, securing employee buy-in, and life after Titan. He explains that most decisions are about optimising stakeholder interest, but dealing with strong personalities with contrasting views is crucial.
From 'Aadujeevitham' to 'Pavi Care Taker': Latest Malayalam OTT releases on Netflix, Prime Video, Disney+ Hotstar
This week, Malayalam cinema fans can look forward to an exciting lineup of new releases on OTT platforms. Major films such as 'Aadujeevitham,'which tells the compelling story of an expatriate's struggles, and 'Malayalee From India,' a tale of friendship and political antics, will premiere on Disney+ Hotstar. SonyLiv will debut 'Varshangalkku Sesham,' exploring decades-long friendships, while Amazon Prime Video brings the star-studded drama 'Nadikar.'
Hospitality beyond the usual hotspots
India's hospitality industry is expanding its tourism portfolio, despite limited availability in urban areas. The country's geographical diversity has limited tourism potential, putting strain on existing infrastructure and leaving many areas underserved. The industry is now focusing on newer, riskier locations to meet service quality expectations of a growing number of travelers. The scale of the sector allows for distribution outreach with local government support, easing the financial burden on states.
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'NASA-type' NSA: Why India's next National Security Adviser should be a space scientist
If the Government of India decides to appoint a new National Security Adviser (NSA) in June, it should consider someone outside the traditional choices of diplomats or spymasters. The role of the NSA should be more like the American model, focusing on coordination between security-related government wings. India's previous NSAs have varied in their approaches, with some acting more like deputy prime ministers. A space scientist could bring a fresh perspective, especially considering India's advancements in space technology and the strategic importance of space in defense and telecommunications.
INDIA bloc leaders scared of Pakistan's nuclear power: PM Modi
Addressing an election rally in Muzaffarpur Lok Sabha constituency of Bihar, Modi made an apparent reference to a recent statement of National Conference leader Farooq Abdullah, without mentioning him by name. "The INDIA bloc seems to have leaders who are scared of Pakistan and have nightmares of its nuclear power," he said.
Tariffs and timidity are driving US carmakers into a ditch
Biden's Inflation Reduction Act aims to boost the economy and shift to zero-emission cars. Ford, GM struggle with EV targets. Tesla cuts workforce, US EV sales rise modestly. Biden plans tariffs on Chinese clean tech, facing challenges ahead.
Won't go back to BJP even if it opens door: Uddhav Thackeray
Thackeray accuses BJP of betrayal, criticizes PM Modi over Pakistan comments. He vows to not return to BJP, mentions Poonch terror attack, Maha Vikas Aghadi govt collapse, Eknath Shinde, and upcoming Lok Sabha constituency candidates.
Matthew Lillard aka Shaggy unveils exciting Scooby-Doo project: New adventures await fans
Matthew Lillard, best known for his iconic role as Shaggy in the Scooby-Doo franchise, has excitedly revealed insights about the upcoming Scooby Doo project. Here’s what he said.
How NRI parents can make their children accept India as part of their identity
It is common for children to consider anything they do not encounter regularly in their quotidian lives as weird or alien. More so if they happen to be born in and growing up in places other than the homeland of their parents or grandparents. It is then up to their elders to orient and acquaint them with their heritage and culture in an organic manner, so that they as second and third generation migrants-often biracial-have open minds towards unfamiliar customs and practices.
Sean Abbott leads Australia to series deciding 83-run win against West Indies
Abbott made a better than a run-a-ball 69 and lifted Australia to a competitive 258-9 at his home ground after West Indies won the toss and opted to field. The tall fast bowler then struck inside the batting powerplay before he picked up key wicket of Keacy Carty, who top-scored with 40, in his return spell to finish with 3-40 as West Indies was held to 175 all out in 43.3 overs.
Sad, amusing that a think tank of scholars should scare government: Congress
Congress has been consistently backing non-profit independent organisations. The open support also comes at a time when the party is trying to garner their support ahead of 2024 Lok Sabha elections.
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This very adjustment, this very balance, brings about benediction to society and the individual entity is also benefited. The absence of this balance disturbs one's spiritual practice too. As a result, our individual progress is hampered. Not only this, retardation too starts taking place.
Dalal Street timid to pay commission award, weighs cost to economy
Analysts on Dalal Street say the pay panel boost could be much less and may underwhelm investor expectations.
Why Team India look 'timid' in Finals? This could be the real reason and it's not related to cricket
The defeat raises a pressing question: is India developing a reputation as cricket's new "chokers," a term previously associated with South Africa in the 1990s and 2000s? South Africa always had a brilliant cricket team — starting from the Hansie Cronje-Bob Woolmer era all the way to AB de Villiers’ flamboyant side — but didn’t manage to win the important matches that really mattered.
Not Virat or Shami: Nasser Hussain picks this Indian player as the real hero behind invincible India
India secured their 10th consecutive victory in the ICC World Cup semi-final against New Zealand, displaying authority and dominance throughout the match. Rohit Sharma emerged as the true hero, leading the team with a fearless approach. Virat Kohli and Shreyas Iyer also played crucial roles with their impressive centuries. Mohammed Shami's record-breaking figures of 7/57 sealed the victory. India will now face the winner of the second semi-final in the title match on Sunday.
Hardik Pandya leaves field after twisting ankle during World Cup clash against Bangladesh
India suffered an early setback in their World Cup contest against Bangladesh when all-rounder Hardik Pandya left the field after twisting his ankle while bowling his first over here on Friday. The incident took place during the third delivery of the ninth over when Pandya attempted to stop a straight drive from Bangladesh opener Litton Das with his right foot on his followthrough.
Tech View: Conviction missing from timid Nifty. What traders should do on Wednesday
On the derivatives front, the strikes of 19400 saw the addition of call open interest. Negative chart patterns like lower tops and bottoms continued as per daily chart and Nifty seems to be forming a smaller lower top as of now within a narrow range, analysts said
Rail infra stocks are not for the timid, be ready for huge swings: Deepak Shenoy
Experts recommend investing in infrastructure stocks like L&T, RVNL, and IRCON for a long-term basis, due to the increasing number of government contracts flowing their way. ABB also predicts a 46% YoY increase in Indian order flows. However, experts urge investors to be cautious of the high volatility of these stocks, with a possible downside of 25-30%. While
India play 'Timid cricket': Nasser Hussain points out India's major issue in ICC events
Indian cricket team won an ICC Champions Trophy in 2013 under the captaincy of MS Dhoni. Since then, India have been knocked out of the semi-finals of four ICC tournaments and have been runners-up in two, including the inaugural World Test Championship. Nasser Hussain, in a podcast on Sky Sports, said if India have to win the ICC tournament they have to come out of their shell.
New Zealand a little bit timid in the final, "didn't fire any bullets" against Australia: McCullum
Former New Zealand skipper Brendon McCullum feels the Black Caps were "a little bit timid" against Australia in the T20 World Cup final, saying they brought a gun to the fight, except they "didn't fire the bullets".
Timid Leadership At Rome G20 Summit
The G20 agreed on the tax accord reached by 136 countries, for a minimum rate of corporate tax across nations and the right of countries to tax large enterprises operating in their land. How tough is endorsing a done deal?
Q4 earnings: Reduction in provisions, finance costs help Bajaj Finance tide over timid loan growth
Provisions on bad loans fell 37% to Rs 1231 crore in the quarter ended March 2021 from Rs 1954 crore last year while finance costs fell 14% to Rs 2196 crore from Rs 2547 crore in March 2020.
We took bold steps to counter terror, Congress response timid: Modi
Modi's remarks at a poll rally here in Nashik district of Maharashtra came a day after a terror attack in Sri Lanka killed 290 people in a series of eight blasts.
Montek’s brother slams PM for ‘timidity’, says quit now
A blog asking PM to quit is no surprise. After all, the cyberspace is hardly a friendly arena for the PM or the Congress, dominated as it is by right wing opinion.
Gas price hike: Veerappa Moily says government can't be timid, time to be bold
"We cannot be afraid of the ghosts of 2G, CBI, CAG, (when we take decisions of national importance)," Oil Minister M Veerappa Moily said.
RIL ends 3% lower on BSE on poor Q3 results, timid buyback offer
Market analysts said the slump in the counter was a knee-jerk reaction to the weak third quarter numbers announced after market hours on Friday.
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