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'Fear of trolling stopping Indians from trying': UPSC mentor sparks debate after Saurabh Dwivedi's Kartavya Netflix debut goes viral
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (42+ words) Journalist Saurabh Dwivedi's acting debut in Netflix's 'Kartavya' sparked online mockery, igniting a debate on India's culture of online ridicule and fear of failure. A UPSC mentor has argued that this public humiliation discourages experimentation, leading to risk aversion among…...
Govt weighs options to revive stalled IDBI Bank privatization
1+ hour, 50+ min ago (61+ words) Indian authorities are exploring ways to revive the long-delayed sale of a majority stake in IDBI Bank after bids fell short of expectations earlier this year. Officials are considering lowering the reserve price by up to 20% and reducing reliance on…...
Fairfax India makes open offer to buy additional 26% in IIFL Capital Services
1+ hour, 48+ min ago (48+ words) Fairfax India Holdings Corporation has launched an open offer to acquire an additional 26% stake in IIFL Capital Services. This move follows a Rs 2000 crore investment that increased Fairfax's holding to 38. 47%. The offer is priced at Rs 350 per share for approximately…...
Market moves driven more by psychology than fundamentals: Samir Arora
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (49+ words) Indian stock markets are caught between global worries and strong domestic company profits. Foreign investor activity, oil price swings, and economic news are shaping market mood. Samir Arora of Helios Capital believes current market jitters are more about perception than…...
'Where is Modi?': Sanjay Raut questions PM's foreign tour
1+ hour, 42+ min ago (52+ words) Sanjay Raut of Shiv Sena (UBT) has strongly criticized the BJP. He questioned Prime Minister Narendra Modi's foreign visits while the country faces crises. Raut also alleged that national institutions, including NEET, are under BJP's complete control. He highlighted issues…...
Srinivasan Venu, Shruti Lohia-promoted firms to buy minority stakes in Jana Small Finance Bank
25+ min ago (54+ words) Jana Small Finance Bank is raising Rs 728 crore by selling equity shares, with Shruti Lohia's firm set to acquire around 4% and TVS Venu Group taking a 9. 9% stake on a fully diluted basis. The bank is planning to upgrade to a…...
Quote of the day by Ralph Lauren: ‘I always feel like I have to keep going. You can sit back and…’ – Legendary fashion designer highlights the drive to keep moving forward
1+ hour, 40+ min ago (59+ words) Quote of the day: Ralph Lauren built a global fashion empire by constantly looking ahead. He believes success is a starting point, not an endpoint. His designs offer aspiration and timeless American style. Lauren's dedication to innovation and reinvention, without…...
Watch: When Aamir Khan promoted debut film ‘Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak’ by pasting posters on auto-rickshaws, one driver even rejected him
1+ hour, 38+ min ago (51+ words) Bollywood's Mr. Perfectionist, Aamir Khan, once personally distributed posters for his debut film 'Qayamat Se Qayamat Tak' to rickshaw drivers in Mumbai. This grassroots effort to generate hype for his 1988 release contrasts sharply with his current status, where his films,…...
NEET UG paper leak: CBI arrests Renukai Chemistry Classes (RCC) founder in Latur
1+ hour, 51+ min ago (52+ words) The CBI has apprehended Shivraj Raghunath Motegaonkar, who runs Renukai Chemistry Classes in Latur. He is implicated in the NEET UG paper leak. Officials discovered a leaked question paper on Motegaonkar's phone during searches. The CBI alleges he was part…...
Congress president Mallikarjun Kharge slams Modi govt, says it failed to foresee inflation and price rise
1+ hour, 41+ min ago (49+ words) Mallikarjun Kharge criticized the government for delaying price hikes until after assembly elections, alleging that economic realities were hidden from the public. He pointed to recent increases in CNG, petrol, and diesel prices, and accused the BJP government and Prime…...