Viswanathan Anand ‘checkmates’ kidnappers: Grandmaster manages to escape, thanks to his chess expertise
Chess legend Anand was ‘kidnapped’, but his move 'Kd5' promised swift release. Check out how. Key Points
mintMom shares story her child helping specially-abled kid, Anand Mahindra reacts
“Wow. Incredible story,” wrote an X user while reacting to Anand Mahindra's tweet about a 4th grader helping a specially-abled kid. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesWho is Akash Anand, Mayawati's nephew and successor to lead BSP
Mayawati has named her nephew, Akash Anand, as her successor to lead the BSP. On social media, Akash Anand describes himself as a young supporter of BR Ambedkar's vision. Key Points
India TodayPNC sees growth opportunity in capital-led market disruptions
PNC Financial Services (PNC.N) CEO William Demchak on Tuesday said that the market disruptions caused by the Basel III endgame proposal is an opportunity for the bank to grow. Key Points
ReutersMore US home buyers willing to purchase despite high rates -BofA study
U.S. home buyers are becoming more willing to purchase properties even as interest rates stay high, according to a study by Bank of America (BAC.N) published on Monday. Key Points
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HSBC taps UBS' Gautam Anand for key South Asia private banking role - memo
HSBC Holdings (HSBA.L) has hired UBS Group (UBSG.S) banker Gautam Anand as the global coordinator for affluent Indian clients across the Middle East, North Africa and Europe, according to an internal memo seen by Reuters on Tuesday. Key Points
ReutersCustomised car design for wheelchair-bound drivers impresses Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra shared a video of a customised car for wheelchair-bound drivers. He added that it is a “super smart and super useful design". | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAnand Mahindra lauds Asian Para Games gold medalist, pledges customised car
An individual reacted to Anand Mahindra’s post on athlete Sheetal Devi and expressed, “She is truly an inspiration for all of us. Great to see this sir.” | Trending Key Points
Hindustan Times‘Forever yes, young I don’t know’: Recalling my last meeting with Dev Anand
Dev Anand was always polite, always dashing and so charming even in his twilight years. On his 100th birth anniversary we remember the legend. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesExclusive: JPMorgan shuffles bosses as Rivas to retire as head of North American investment banking -memo
JPMorgan Chase (JPM.N) reorganized the leadership in its investment bank, promoting a new head in North America to succeed Fernando Rivas, who plans to retire, according to a memo seen by Reuters. Key Points
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From coolie to IAS officer: How don Anand Mohan's mob cut short an inspiring story
G Krishnaiah, who was the District Magistrate of Gopalganj in Bihar, was killed in a mob led by don Anand Mohan in 1994. But did you know that the IAS officer, who belonged to a landless Dalit family in Telangana, began his journey as a coolie? Read to find out how he defied all odds and fulfilled his dream of becoming an IAS officer. Key Points
India TodayReconsider release of Anand Mohan from jail, IAS officers' association urges Bihar govt
The Indian Civil and Administrative Service (Central) Association urged the Bihar government to reconsider its decision to free Anand Mohan, who was convicted in the 1994 murder of IAS officer G Krishnaiah. It said that the move to set free the don "leads to erosion in the morale of public servants". Key Points
India TodayAnand Mohan release: Slain DM's wife urges PM to step in, says killer of honest officer freed
The Bihar government tweaked jail rules and facilitated the release of gangster-politician Anand Mohan. He was jailed for leading a mob that lynched then Gopalganj district magistrate G Krishnaiah. The slain IAS officer's wife is now crying for justice. Key Points
India TodayDaily brief: What’s controversy, says Tejashwi Yadav on Anand Mohan's release
Here are today’s top news, analysis, and opinion. Know all about the latest news and other news updates from Hindustan Times. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesWho is don Anand Mohan and why Nitish Kumar govt got him freed from jail
Gangster-politician Anand Mohan was in jail after being convicted of leading a mob to lynch a district magistrate in 1994. The Nitish Kumar government, in a volte-face from its 2021 stand, tweaked the jail rules to free Anand Mohan, a Rajput. What was the compulsion that led Nitish Kumar get him freed from jail? Key Points
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Bihar don Anand Mohan freed from jail, gets news during son's ring ceremony
Bihar gangster-turned-politician Anand Mohan was released from jail in a 30-year-old murder case. The Nitish Kumar government tweaked prison rules to facilitate his release. Anand Mohan got the news of his release when he was at the engagement ceremony of his son, attended by leaders of the ruling coalition, including CM Nitish Kumar. Key Points
India TodayFor the record: A Wknd interview with historian Anita Anand of Empire
She has the popular podcast, Empire, with William Dalrymple; three books on India’s entwined history with Britain and a fourth one in the works. For too long, colonisers depicted themselves as heroes and Indians were in the backdrop of their own story, says the British historian of Indian origin. She’s now unearthing forgotten tales, placing new heroes and heroines in the spotlight. Key Points
Hindustan TimesStarry, starry knight: The Wknd Dev Anand tribute
He was a superstar, social commentator, even – briefly – a politician. Dev Anand would have been 100 this year. How has his legacy unfolded? Take a look. Key Points
Hindustan TimesBSP chief Mayawati names nephew, Akash Anand, as her successor
BSP chief Mayawati named her nephew, Akash Anand, as her successor at the party meeting on Sunday afternoon. The announcement was made at the party meeting for the upcoming 2024 Lok Sabha elections. Key Points
India TodaySonam Kapoor pens note for Anand on anniversary, son Vayu also makes appearance
Sonam Kapoor took to her Instagram to pen a heartfelt note for husband Anand Ahuja to mark their fifth marriage anniversary. See the pictures below. | Bollywood Key Points
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Ahead of 2024, BSP chief Mayawati names her nephew, Akash Anand, as her successor
The crucial announcement comes just months before the next general election to be held in April-May. Akash is the son of Mayawati's younger brother, Anand Kumar, who is considered next to the former chief minister in the BSP. Key Points
Business TodayAnand Ahuja praises Sonam Kapoor's commitment as a ‘full time mom’
Anand Ahuja in his latest post on Instagram, praised wife Sonam Kapoor for her dedication as a mother. The couple welcomed son Vayu last year. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesSiddharth Anand on Fighter box office, says 90% Indians haven't flown in planes
Siddharth Anand's Fighter failed to bring in the opening day numbers at the box office. Now the director has addressed why he thinks that's the case. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesAnand Mahindra praises Asaram Bapu ashram's bull Ramu, social media hails it as 'Employee of the Month'
Billionaire Anand Mahindra shares a video of Ramu, an extraordinary bull. Ramu autonomously performs tasks at a gaushala, carrying a cart and dropping goods without guidance. Anand Mahindra praises Ramu's self-sufficiency and suggests he would give better advice than motivational speakers, if he could speak. Key Points
Economic TimesHrithik Roshan, Ameesha Patel, Kajol steal attention at Anand Pandit's bash
Mallika Sherawat, Rahul Vaidya and Disha Parmar, Sunny Leone and Tanishaa Mukerji also attended Anand Pandit's birthday celebrations. See pics here. | Bollywood Key Points
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Vishwanathan Anand sings along to Sting at Lollapalooza. Watch
As Viswanathan Anand was seen singing Roxanne at Lollapalooza 2024, many people said he looks ‘cool’. Several also added that this is an unseen side of him. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesNifty IT looks poised to breach 2022 peak: Anand James
Anand James says: Throughout the most part of 2022 as well as 2023, the sector had been going through a period of correction as well as consolidation, before starting the reversal moves late 2023. A pause in the last few days augurs well for the trend to breach the 2022s peak on the Nifty IT index. Key Points
Economic TimesSRK leaves Anand Mahindra shocked with his energy in Jawan's new song
Industrialist Anand Mahindra praised actor Shah Rukh Khan's new music video from the film Jawan. The actor later replied to the industrialist as well. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesDemand mounts to free 2 jailed upper-caste politicians after ex-Bihar MP Anand Mohan's release
After the Bihar government set free former MP Anand Mohan, there have been calls for the release of former MP Prabhunath Singh, and former MLA Anant Singh, two upper-caste politicians. Posters demanding their release were put up by Krishna Kumar Kallu, who heads the Swarna Kranti Dal. Key Points
India TodayAnand Mahindra meets ‘classmate’ Bill Gates, says ‘Did not discuss IT but…’
Mahindra posted two images, one of which had Gates’s handwritten note on his book ‘The Road Ahead’ that read, “To Anand, best wishes to my classmate. Bill Gates.” | Latest News India Key Points
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Akash Anand is Mayawati's successor in BSP: 5 things to know about him
Akash Anand is named the successor of Bahujan Samajwadi Party (BSP) chief Mayawati. Here's all you need to know about him. Key Points
mintAnand Mahindra lauds this technique of saving water, says it needs to be 'standardised' across India
Anand Mahindra emphasised on the need to make this technique a 'standard' across India. Many people were impressed by his post. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAnand Mahindra calls for ranking change as list ranks IIT JEE tougher than UPSC
As per the list of the ‘world’s toughest exams’, the IIT JEE exam is harder than the UPSC. Anand Mahindra has reacted to it and called for a ranking change. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesInflatable t-shirt for kids impresses grandpa Anand Mahindra
Anand Mahindra took to Twitter to share a video that shows an inflatable t-shirt for kids. The video is interesting to watch. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesAnand Rathi management met yearly target in 6 months & revised guidance upwards. Here’s how
Anand Rathi, chairman of Anand Rathi Group says that their equity mutual fund has seen increased inflows, accounting for 50% of their AUM. Despite market outflows, they have had positive inflows in mutual funds, and they expect continuous inflows. Rakesh Rawal, CEO of Anand Rathi Wealth, mentions that they have achieved their FY24 AUM guidance of Rs 47,000 crore in the first half and have set a revised target of Rs 51,000 crore. They have also revised their profitability target to Rs 220 crore and their revenue target to Rs 720 crore. Key Points
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HSBC hires UBS's Gautam Anand for role serving India's rich diaspora
“Our strategy is grow Singapore as an international wealth hub as part of our ambition to be Asias leading wealth manager,” Tommy Leung, the banks head of private banking for South Asia, said in the memo. Anands appointment will support the banks ability to serve clients across markets, said Leung, who joined the bank earlier this year also from UBS. Key Points
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