Vruddhi Engineering works IPO: Check GMP, subscription status on day 1, other details
Vruddhi Engineering works IPO open for subscription from March 26 to March 28 with a price band of ₹66 to ₹70 per share. The company specialises in rebar couplers for infrastructure and construction sectors. Grey market premium at ₹0 indicates shares trading at issue price of ₹70. Key Points
mintBengaluru to face scheduled power cuts till Thursday. Details
Bengaluru city is expected to face scheduled power cuts due to maintenance works being undertaken by power supply companies. Several areas will be affected. | Bengaluru News Key Points
Hindustan TimesBullet train project speeds up with completion of 50 km of viaduct, 180 km of pier works construction
This includes a stretch of 9.1 km of continuous viaduct near Vadodara and 41.06 km erected at different locations. Key Points
The Hindu‘Yeh hai Aam Aadmi’: BJP jabs Kejriwal on RTI over work at Delhi CM's house
Responding to the application, the RTI stated, “Total expenditure incurred during the period from 2015 to 2022 is Rs. 295635074/- for Civil works only.” | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesGRAP Stage-III imposed in Delhi-NCR. What is allowed, what is banned?
The AQI at 10am persisted in the ‘very poor’ category, registering at 397. At 4pm, the AQI was in the ‘severe’ category at 409. | Latest News Delhi Key Points
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Spice of Life | Valuing the first step to happiness we all seek
When we value something, we end up catching the goodness, and this works for everything, be it health, relationships, career, dreams. Unfortunately, most of us value something only when it is no more with us. Key Points
Hindustan TimesAdani's proposed Air works deal has long passed its stop date, says Crisil
Adani Group's proposed acquisition of aircraft maintenance firm Air works has passed its long stop date and the two companies are not discussing an extension, ratings agency Crisil has said. The acquisition plan, worth INR400 crore ($53m), was aimed at boosting Adani's airports business, although no reason was given for the deal's collapse. Crisil had put Air Works' ratings on watch following the proposed acquisition by Adani, although these have now been restored. Adani has recently halted several high-profile deals, including a stock offering, power assets acquisition and the suspension of the Mundra petrochemicals project. Key Points
Economic TimesBerlin museum presents 100 works by artist Gerhard Richter
Gerhard Richter. 100 works for Berlin shows for the first time the long-term loan from the artist's foundation. Key Points
Hindustan TimesMetro line to Bengaluru Airport to be ready by June 2026: D K Shivakumar
The line from Kasturinagar to KIAL is being constructed under the Phase-2B of the Bengaluru Metro works. It will be a part of the Blue Line and will have 17 stations. Key Points
The Indian ExpressChandigarh prof delves into Nayantara Sahgal’s work in new book
Professor Maninder Sidhu released her book "Nayantara Sahgal: A Century of Political Insights" at the Government Museum and Art Gallery in Chandigarh. The book provides a comprehensive critical re-reading of Sahgal's works and includes her engagement with historical events and political dilemmas linked to the colonial, anti-post-neo-/colonial discourse in India. The launch was followed by a discussion between the author and prominent 20th-century thinkers and writers. Key Points
Hindustan Times
Art diary: Following footprints of art to raise climate concerns
Works of 32 artists are part this exhibition in Delhi, which deals with the concern of climatic change. The canvases and sculptures are a comment on the imbalance created in the ecosystem, often due to the human greed. Some artists also reflect on the affects of global warming. Key Points
Hindustan TimesSujalam Sufalam Jal Abhiyan: Will take govt to court if work not done in my constituency, says Vora
The proposal by Kargatiya was to hold discussion on the Sujalam Suflam Jal Abhiyan Yojana and to make it more active and successful. The scheme was started by Gujarat government in 2018 with an aim to increase water storage capacity of the state. Key Points
The Indian ExpressIndia to get back 15 smuggled sculptures from New York's Metropolitan Museum of Art
The Metropolitian Museum of Art in New York will return 15 smuggled sculptures to India. This comes after it was learnt that these sculptures were removed illegally and sold by disgraced seller Subhash Kapoor, who is currently serving a prison sentence in India. Key Points
India TodayLouvre museum exhibits icons from Ukraine
Sixteen Byzantine icons were evacuated from a Ukrainian museum under fire. They are among the most precious works in art history. Five of them are now on display at the Louvre in Paris. Key Points
The Indian Express‘Custody’ movie review: Venkat Prabhu’s mix of conflict and humour works for this Naga Chaitanya, Arvind Swami actioner
The Telugu-Tamil bilingual “Custody” starring Naga Chaitanya, Arvind Swami and Krithi Shetty also has several trademark Venkat Prabhu flourishes such as peppering the narrative with humour without diluting the tense moments. These segments work to the advantage of this action entertainer and help overlook some of the rough edges. Key Points
The Hindu
BSP MP meets PM, draws his attention towards works done in Amroha
BSP MP Kunwar Danish Ali met PM Modi and discussed development works in his constituency and issues related to the welfare of Muslims. He also highlighted the need for addressing key issues associated with the Muslim community to make them a massive human resource for India's growth. Additionally, he drew attention to the problems faced by residents in Amroha and urged for the construction of a railway line, passport processing center, high court bench, and institutes like IIT and AIIMS in west UP. Key Points
Hindustan TimesUSBRL Project: Preparation for laying ballastless track in progress on Katra-Banihal section
The USBRL project is aimed at providing seamless and hassle-free connectivity to Kashmir Valley. The 272 km-long USBRL project was declared a National Project in 2002 and is expected to be completed by the end of this year. Key Points
FirstpostConstruction of international airport in Punjab's Halwara likely to end by July: Minister Harbhajan Singh
Punjab Cabinet Minister Harbhajan Singh on Sunday said construction work for the upcoming international airport in Halwara, about 40 kms from here, is likely to be completed by July. The minister, who was in the city to inspect the construction, Singh said the tenders of the project have already been allotted by the Public works Department (PWD). Key Points
Economic TimesThe Generative AI Copyright Fight Is Just Getting Started
The Authors Guild and other artists’ groups say that it's unfair to train AI algorithms on their work without permission. Tech companies generally argue that it counts as “fair use.” Key Points
WIREDIs Lloyds Engineering works still a 'buy' after a 196% rally in 2023? Here's what Ventura Securities says
Domestic brokerage firm Ventura Securities has initiated coverage on Lloyds Engineering Works, giving it a 'buy' rating with a target price of ₹71 per share. The brokerage expects the company's revenues to grow at a CAGR of 47% and its EBITDA and PAT to grow at a CAGR of 59% and 66% respectively. Key Points
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The Generative AI Copyright Fight Is Just Getting Started
The Authors Guild and other artists’ groups say that it's unfair to train AI algorithms on their work without permission. Tech companies generally argue that it counts as “fair use.” Key Points
WIREDExperts weigh in on Roshni Chopra’s #BeautyDIY hack for dark circles, puffy eyes
While sharing that it works for her when "I have tired eyes or lack of sleep", Roshni Chopra cautioned, "I generally don’t have extreme dark circles. Please do consult a doctor if your dark circles are chronic." Key Points
The Indian ExpressPatents, Trademarks and Copyrights: How key forms of intellectual property protection differ from each other
Difference Between Patents, Trademarks and Copyrights: According to the FY22 annual report of the Office of the Controller General of Patents, Designs, Trademarks and Geographical Indications India (CGPDTM), the overall filing of applications for various intellectual property rights (IPRs) increased to 5.68 lakh in FY22 from 5.28 lakh in FY21, exhibiting an increase of 7.5 per cent. Key Points
FinancialexpressRefine your palette: How to develop your own interest in art
Don’t let galleries, abstracts and jargon intimidate you. To build your own taste in art, start small, stay with familiar words and build on your experiences bit by bit. Key Points
Hindustan Times3 get chemistry Nobel for protein design and structure prediction
The Nobel Prize in chemistry was awarded Wednesday to three scientists for their breakthrough work predicting and even designing the structure of proteins, the building blocks of life. The prize was awarded to David Baker, who works at the University of Washington in Seattle, and to Demis Hassabis and John Jumper, who both work at Google DeepMind, a British-American artificial intelligence research laboratory based in London. Key Points
The Tribune
Jeff Bezos invests in AI-powered startup: Can Perplexity challenge Google?
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has invested in Perplexity, which can challenge Google. It works as a chatbot-style search engine that responds to queries using OpenAIs GPT technology. It has been reported that it produces a direct text response to questions, rather than website links, using information from online sources. Know in detail. Key Points
Economic TimesLack of protection works in Gangotri National Highway: NGT issues notices to authorities
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has issued notices to authorities, including the National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation Ltd (NHIDCL), over a petition claiming a lack of protection works on the Gangotri National Highway in Uttarkashi district of Uttrakhand. The petition claims NHIDCL failed to take action for the construction of landslide protection galleries, slope protection work, and river protection work. Key Points
Economic TimesBritish author AS Byatt, who won Booker prize for 'Possession', dies at 87
Byatt, whose career spanned nearly 60 years, was best known for her 1990 novel "Possession: A Romance". She was the sister of the novelist Margaret Drabble, and the siblings drew parallels with the Brontes, a comparison they tended to spurn. Key Points
India TodayWhy India's diverse literary heritage must go national
It would not be far-fetched to speculate that many non-South Indian MPs present there would have been at a loss if asked what Silappatikaram-The Story of an Anklet-composed in the 6th century is about, much less who Kannagi and Kovalan were. Indeed, though Kalidasa composed his works in 4th century north India, many of those living in or hailing from that region today would be hard-pressed to name any of his plays or poems or quote from them either. Key Points
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