Retail investors are continuing to pour large sums into mid and smallcap mutual fund schemes, chasing high returns even as experts warn of stretched valuations and recommend a shift to safer ground.According to data from the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), investors allocated Rs 20,255 crore into mid and smallcap schemes in the […]
370 abrogation anniversary: ‘New J&K’ for LG, ‘Black Day’ for others | India News
SRINAGAR/JAMMU: The sixth anniversary of Article 370’s abrogation drew contrasting responses Tuesday with J&K lieutenant-governor Manoj Sinha asserting the move heralded the “birth of a new Jammu and Kashmir” and most parties, barring BJP, protesting the “Black Day”.“On Aug 5, 2019, dismantling of the terror ecosystem began. The new J&K is one where tears are […]
WhatsApp is testing a new guest chats feature
WhatsApp is testing a new guest chats feature that allows users to start a chat with people who do not have a WhatsApp account. As uncovered by WABetaInfo, the feature is present in the WhatsApp beta for Android (version 2.25.22.13), and it is expected to be implemented in the regular WhatsApp Android and iOS apps […]
Ahead of Market: 10 things that will decide stock market action on Wednesday
The Indian market ended in the red on Tuesday as investor sentiment weakened amid renewed tariff threats from U.S. President Donald Trump over India’s continued imports of Russian oil, while sustained foreign portfolio outflows continued to weigh on market confidence. The BSE Sensex slipped 308.47 points, or 0.38%, to end at 80,710.25, while the NSE […]
‘Over the last two months … ‘: Gautam Gambhir opens up on Shubman Gill | Cricket News
Shubman Gill and Gautam Gambhir (Getty Images) NEW DELHI: India head coach Gautam Gambhir lauded skipper Shubman Gill for leading from the front during the recently concluded Test series against England and backed him to continue shining in the years ahead.Gill was instrumental in India’s hard-fought 2-2 draw, amassing 754 runs with four centuries across […]
Pakistan political standoff deepens as PTI marks Imran’s two years in jail
ISLAMABAD: Two years after former prime minister Imran Khan was jailed, Pakistan is caught in a dangerous political deadlock. Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) marked the anniversary with nationwide protests on Tuesday, confronting an increasingly dominant military establishment led by Field Marshal Asim Munir.Demonstrators took to the streets in Lahore, Karachi, Peshawar, and other cities, demanding […]
How Columbia’s federal deal could affect your campus job, stipend, or research opportunity
Columbia University has regained access to over $400 million in federal research funding following a controversial settlement with the US government. The move brings temporary relief for students involved in research and federally funded programs, but questions remain, especially for international students and those planning academic careers. Why it matters to students Federal research funding […]
Viveck Vaswani defends Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award win for Jawan: ‘It’s not small. It’s a relevant film for the times’ | Hindi Movie News
Shah Rukh Khan’s National Award win for Jawan at the 71st National Film Awards has sparked both celebration and controversy. While fans hailed the recognition, some netizens questioned whether the Atlee directorial was the right film to earn him the coveted Best Actor honour, suggesting instead that SRK should have won for other performances in […]
Nayara Energy trade: Russia-backed refinery exports first gasoline shipment after EU sanctions; diesel shipment to follow
Amid tightening international scrutiny, Russian-linked Indian refiner Nayara Energy has exported its first gasoline shipment since the European Union imposed sanctions on the company on July 18, Reuters reported citing four sources and LSEG data.According to shipping sources and LSEG data, the vessel Tempest Dream departed on Monday with around 43,000 metric tons (over 363,000 […]
‘Statehood must be restored’: Omar Abdullah writes to 42 parties; says people of J&K have waited long enough
J&K CM Omar Abdullah (PTI image) NEW DLEHI: Jammu and Kashmir chief minister Omar Abdullah has written to the presidents of 42 political parties, including Congress chief Mallikarjun Kharge, requesting them to press the centre to introduce legislation during the ongoing Parliament session to restore statehood to J&K. In his letter dated July 29, Abdullah […]