Women's Day 2024: Shweta Kawaatra on how she overcame postpartum depression
On the occasion of Women's Day Shweta Kawaatra opens up about her battle with postpartum depression. She also shares tips for new mothers to deal with it. | Health Key Points
Hindustan TimesSoftware engineer shares how she landed a job with Microsoft India, says consistency is key
An Indian software engineer shared how she landed a role with Microsoft as a fresher. She says that consistent preparation and active participation in competition helped her secure a job. Key Points
India TodaySoaring High! 132 BSE500 stocks hit 52-week highs in May. Do you own any?
The positive momentum in the country's markets helped their case. Some big names on the list include IndusInd Bank, Hindustan Aeronautics, Titan, Ultratech, Kotak Mahindra Bank, and Indian Oil Corp. In contrast to the three consecutive months of decline beginning in January, the S&P BSE Sensex index gained approximately 2% in May 2023, helped by consistent FII buying despite mixed global cues. Key Points
Economic TimesACC beats Q3 profit estimates on price hikes, strong demand
India Business News: ACC reported a higher-than-expected Q3 profit of 5.27 billion rupees ($63.4 million), driven by price hikes and strong demand for cement. The company' Key Points
Times Of IndiaClinical Gujarat Titans outclass Mumbai Indians by 55 runs; ‘little disappointing,’ says Rohit Sharma
This is a big win for GT. The winning margin of 55 runs have helped them to improve their IPL rankings. Now, they are at number 2 in the PL points table. Key Points
FinancialexpressStocks gain as European shares hit new highs, dollar slips
By Herbert Lash and Marc Jones NEW YORK/LONDON (Reuters) - World stocks edged higher on Thursday, helped by surging European stocks and a larger-than-expected rise in U.S. weekly jobless claims that Key Points
ThePrintMaharaja helped British against Siraj-ud-Daulah to save Sanatan religion: Krishnanagar 'Rajmata'
India News: TMC alleges ancestors supported British for Sanatan religion. Amrita Roy raised with PM Modi. Reference to Maharaja Krishna Chandra Roy, Mir Zafar, Um Key Points
Times Of IndiaIndia's ICICI Bank posts record high profit in Q3
MUMBAI (Reuters) - India's ICICI Bank reported a record high profit for the fiscal third quarter on Saturday, helped by strong loan growth. The private bank reported a standalone net profit of 102.72 Key Points
ThePrintAs shutdown looms, congressional leaders ready stopgap bill to extend government funding to March
Hard-right members have criticised the deal, including several of those who helped oust former Speaker Kevin McCarthy from the speaker’s office. Congressional... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaImproved forex reserve provided India's policymakers room for manoeuvre: BIS report
BIS is an international financial institution which is owned by member central banks with primary goal to foster international monetary and financial cooperation. Several members noted that the development of deeper and more liquid FX markets in the past facilitated efficient price discovery during 2022 and reduced the need for FX interventions or capital flow measures (CFMs) (including China, Indonesia and Malaysia), the report said. Key Points
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India's Marico posts Q1 profit beat as lower costs offset sluggish demand
Indian consumer goods maker Marico (MRCO.NS) reported a bigger-than-expected rise in quarterly profit, as a drop in input costs helped overshadow a fall in revenue due to sluggish rural demand. Key Points
ReutersThis Rally Is All About a Few Star Stocks—And Some Investors Are Worried
Investor exuberance about Big Tech has helped buoy the U.S. market, but some warn that may be masking trouble Key Points
mintMy body image issues almost ruined my wedding after I couldn't find a ring or suit that fit me
His body image issues were triggered by shopping for a wedding ring and suit. He almost didn't get married. His partner helped him overcome cold feet. Key Points
InsiderI had sex with the 'straight' players on my brother's soccer teams
At 13, George Tzintzis started hooking up with several of his brother's teammates. But they all kept him a secret, so he started to feel invisible. Key Points
InsiderIFS officer details 4 useful tips from his IIT preparation days. Read them here
IFS officer Himanshu Tyagi shared four useful tips that helped him during his preparation. Check out what he shared here. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesIndia's JSW Energy posts higher Q3 profit on demand boost, lower fuel costs
BENGALURU (Reuters) - India's JSW Energy reported a jump in third-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by greater power demand and lower fuel costs. India's electricity generation rose 8.7% year-on-year Key Points
ThePrintWith 8% weekly gains, Indian IT stocks shrug off US slowdown fears
The rally helped IT stocks shed the tag of underperformers as the Nifty IT indexs 1-year gains jumped to 24%, outclassing all its sectoral peers. The broader Niftys 12-month gains stand at 16%. Key Points
Economic TimesCummins India posts 23% rise in Q2 profit on lower costs
Diesel and natural gas engine maker Cummins India (CUMM.NS) reported a 23% rise in second-quarter profit on Tuesday as lower expenses helped offset slowing engine demand. Key Points
ReutersRupee rises on oil pullback; dollar liquidity remains inadequate
The Indian rupee rose marginally on Wednesday, helped by retreating oil prices and U.S Treasury yields, while the dollar/rupee cash swap rate indicated that dollar liquidity was less than sufficient. Key Points
ReutersIndian shares set to open lower as Powell fans rate worries
India's blue-chips are set for a lower open on Friday after U.S. Federal Reserve Chair Jerome Powell's comments fanned worries over higher-for-longer interest rates, adding to mounting concerns over the Middle East crisis. Key Points
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Hollywood saves India's PVR Inox as Bollywood bombs at box office
International cinema helped India's biggest movie operator PVR Inox (PVRL.NS) post a rise in first-quarter revenue as Hindi films failed to bring moviegoers to theatres. Key Points
ReutersAllegion raises profit forecast on price hikes, strong demand for security systems
Allegion (ALLE.N) raised its annual profit forecast on Wednesday after price increases and solid demand for its electric security devices helped it beat quarterly earnings estimates. Key Points
Reuters‘Different guys are standing up at different times’: Trent Boult credits ‘hungry’ batting unit for winning the match
Rajasthan tops the standings with eight points after four wins in five games. Gujarat is third with six points. Key Points
The Indian ExpressAfter a child died in my arms, I needed ibogaine to heal my PTSD
He served in the Marines and tried to ignore his trauma from deployment. Taking the psychedelic drug ibogaine helped him process what he'd gone through. Key Points
InsiderMama cow shows gratitude to man who helped deliver her baby
A video of a mama cow showing her gratitude to a man who helped delivery her baby was posted on Reddit. The heartwarming video will leave you with a smile. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesHow I quit drinking: Therapy for child abuse, sexual assault traumas
I developed an alcohol addiction and complex PTSD after a sexual assault. Trauma therapy helped me confront childhood abuse and quit drinking. Key Points
InsiderUS man claims ChatGPT helped him get $210. Here's how
A man in the US claimed that ChatGPT helped him reclaim $210. Several people tried his method too. | Trending Key Points
Hindustan TimesMy twins are heading off to Fordham; It's hard to cope
Cheryl Maguire is overwhelmed with emotions as her twins head to New York's Fordham University. She's turning to friends for support. Key Points
InsiderHow a daily budget of Rs 120 helped a Japanese woman buy 3 houses and start a cat café
The woman named Tamogami began her journey towards financial freedom in her early twenties. She adopted a strict budget, meticulously tracking her expenses and cutting back on unnecessary costs. She cooked her meals at home, opting for affordable and nutritious ingredients, and limited her spending on entertainment and leisure activities. Key Points
Business TodayMore playtime outside, limiting online gaming help China fight kids’ sedentary behaviour
Findings are based on surveillance data gathered from more than 7,000 primary and secondary school students. In a world-first, China’s recent laws... Key Points
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Trinamool says Amrita Roy's family helped British, BJP candidate hits back
The Trinamool Congress alleged that the family of Krishnanagar BJP candidate Rajmata Amrita Roy had sided with the British. Roy dismissed the claims and described them as "false". Key Points
India TodayRupee flat, far forward premiums extend decline to 2-1/2-month low
By Jaspreet Kalra MUMBAI (Reuters) - The Indian rupee was largely flat on Wednesday as sustained dollar inflows helped ease the pressure from weakness in most Asian currencies. The rupee was at 82.90 Key Points
ThePrintReady for re-rating once again? 4 stocks from textile sector with upside potential of up to 24%
In past 3 years, a host of sectors have been making a comeback. There are two kinds of comebacks, first is in terms of macro structure of the business witnessing an improvement and hence the bottomline showing an improvement and second is in the stock price performance. Both are very different and that's the most important needed to be taken into account. In last 8-9 years, there has been a policy-level effort to revive sectors like textiles for two reasons. First, it is a labor-intensive sector and impacts a large number of people. Second, there was an opportunity to cut imports and push exports. All the policy efforts were having a moderate impact but then came Covid and China plus one came into the picture, changing the whole picture externally. Internally, help came in the form of the PLI scheme which helped some companies reduce cost of capital and resources for expanding. This list is drawn from Stock Reports Plus, powered by Refinitiv, with over 4,000 listed stocks along with detailed company analysis focusing on five key components - earnings, fundamentals, relative valuation, risk and price momentum. Key Points
Economic TimesBitcoin hits highest in more than two years
LONDON (Reuters) - Bitcoin rose by 4% to $49,477.75 on Monday, its highest since December 2021. The cryptocurrency has risen some 15.7% so far this year, helped by regulators approving U.S. spot Key Points
ThePrintSuniel Shetty didn't study 'beyond bachelor's,' says education could have helped
Suniel Shetty shared how having a higher education would have helped him. He also mentioned a few points that ‘would have made him better at certain aspects.’ | Trending Key Points
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Japanese tech lobby warns against EU cybersecurity labelling scheme
Lobby group Japan Association of New Economy has joined U.S. Big Tech to warn against proposed EU cybersecurity labelling rules that they said could hamper their access to the bloc's markets, according to a letter sent to the EU industry chief. Key Points
ReutersFor me, it is the biggest moment: Rohit Sharma ahead of World Cup final against Australia
Rohit Sharma says, 'Emotionally it is a big thing, it is a huge game. There are big expectations. As a player, it is important for us to keep the focus rather than thinking about the occasion' Key Points
mintIndia's Alembic Pharma Q2 profit roughly in-line with estimates
India's Alembic Pharmaceuticals (ALEM.NS) on Tuesday reported second-quarter profit roughly in line with estimates, as higher sales in its domestic and overseas markets offset a jump in expenses. Key Points
ReutersIndian battery maker Eveready posts rise in Q2 profit on lower costs
Battery maker Eveready Industries India (ERDY.NS) on Tuesday reported a more than 72% rise in second-quarter profit, helped by diminishing costs. Key Points
ReutersMohammed Shami gets fifer against Sri Lanka to become leading wicket taker for India in ODI World Cup hist
Shami's 5-wicket haul against Sri Lanka helped India register a massive 302-run victory at the Wankhede on Thursday. This was Shamis second fifer in this World Cup, with the earlier one coming against New Zealand in Dharamsala. Key Points
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As Sikkim rescue op winds down, the search continues for local hero
Two weeks after flash floods in northern Sikkim, most rescue teams have called off their searches, except for a team of 31 rescuers who are still looking for one man, Dr Pema Norden Lachungpa. Lachungpa, a local hero, helped save over a hundred people when tragedy struck Chungthang district. He is missing after entering the dam to rescue trapped workers. The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has stayed back to search for him. | Latest News India Key Points
Hindustan TimesEU industry chief warns Alphabet CEO on tech rules compliance after Hamas attack
EU industry chief Thierry Breton on Friday warned Alphabet (GOOGL.O) Chief Executive Officer Sundar Pichai to adhere to EU tech rules after the spread of disinformation on YouTube following Hamas' attacks in Israel, the latest company to be rebuked. Key Points
ReutersUBS, Credit Suisse face wider US probe over Russia sanctions -Bloomberg News
UBS (UBSG.S) shares plunged on Wednesday after a report the U.S. Department of Justice has stepped up its scrutiny into suspected compliance failures that helped Russian clients evade sanctions. Key Points
ReutersIndia's Delhivery says Q1 loss narrowed as demand rose, expenses fell
Indian logistics firm Delhivery (DELH.NS) on Friday reported a narrower quarterly loss helped by a rebound in demand for online shopping and lower operational costs. Key Points
ReutersIndian basmati rice exporter LT Foods' Q1 profit surges on higher prices
India's LT Foods (LTOL.NS), which sells Daawat basmati rice, reported a 53% surge in quarterly profit on Friday, helped by robust demand for its packaged rice and strong export prices. Key Points
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Foreign holdings in Reliance rises from six-year low on spinoff
Foreign ownership in billionaire Mukesh Ambanis company rose to 22.55% in the three-months ended June after dipping to the lowest level since 2017 earlier this year, according to the latest shareholding filed by the firm on Thursday. A recent special session that saw Jio Financial Services Ltd. valued at about $20 billion also helped sentiment in Reliance, which has risen more than 26% from a low in March. Key Points
Economic TimesIndia's ICICI Prudential posts jump in Q1 profit on investment gains
India's ICICI Prudential Life Insurance (ICIR.NS) reported a 33% jump in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, as gains in securities it invested in helped offset muted premium income growth. Key Points
ReutersPolycab India's Q1 profit soars 82% on strong wires and cables business
Polycab India (POLC.NS) posted an 82% surge in first-quarter profit on Tuesday, helped by higher sales in its mainstay wires and cables business. Key Points
ReutersFrom selling street food to dazzling India debut, Yashasvi Jaiswal scripts rags-to-riches story
A lot of people have helped me in this journey. I want to thank each and everyone...I want to thank the selectors and captain for showing faith and allowing me to express. Rohit said he never doubted Jaiswal's talent and, during their opening partnership, kept telling the debutant that he belonged at the test level. Key Points
Economic TimesSamaira Sandhu: Avenues are aplenty, one just needs to work with open mind
Computer engineer turned actor Samaira Sandhu believes that working in the regional and musical industry has provided her with better opportunities and helped her progress in her career. She emphasizes the importance of staying relevant in any industry, whether it be Tamil, Telugu, Punjabi, or music. Sandhu also credits her education for her success and mentions her upcoming projects, including a Hindi film and songs in both Hindi and Punjabi. She expresses her interest in exploring television in the future and expresses her desire to visit Lucknow again for future projects. | Bollywood Key Points
Hindustan TimesWall Street advances, dollar softens after solid economic data
By Stephen Culp NEW YORK (Reuters) -U.S. stocks advanced and the dollar softened on Tuesday as robust economic data helped alleviate recession fears stoked investors' risk appetite. All three major Key Points
ThePrintTaking psychedelics with my brother helped us get over our dad's sudden death
The author shares how his dad passed away suddenly at age 60. Taking psychedelics helped the brothers open up and share their emotions. Key Points
InsiderStock Market LIVE: Sensex, Nifty to start on muted note; SGX Nifty in red
Share Market LIVE Updates: Benchmark indices are expected to remain cautious at the start as SGX Nifty is trading lower. Wall Street ended higher on Thursday on back of tech rally fueled by Nvidia. Asian markets are also mostly trading higher in the morning session on Friday. Key Points
MintAshok Gehlot's boss in Vasundhara Raje, alleges Sachin Pilot; Says he will launch pad yatra on May 11 agai
He was commenting on Ashok Gehlot's stunning comment at the weekend that Vasundhara Raje helped save his government during a rebel crisis in 2020. Pilot also announced that he will start a five-day Jan Sangharsh Pad Yatra from Ajmer to Jaipur on May 11 to raise the issues of youth like paper leak, corruption. Key Points
Economic TimesMarkets climb in early trade on continuous foreign fund inflow
Benchmark indices extended their winning run on May 9, in the morning, helped by continuous buying from foreign institutional investors and on signs that recession fears in the U.S. are easing. Key Points
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Markets gain more than 1% helped by easing slowdown concerns
The Sensex ended the day up by 1.16% while Nifty was up 1.08% Key Points
mintMatheesha Pathirana shine as CSK beat MI, break ‘Chepauk jinx’ after 13 years
Nehal Wadhera's 64 off 51 helped MI to get triple-digit score on the board. Apart from him, cameos by Tristan Stubbs and Suryakumar Yadav also kept MI ticking. Key Points
FinancialexpressQ4 results this week: HDFC, Adani Enterprises, Tata Steel, Titan, Varun Beverages, others
Mixed Q4 earnings season so far with IT companies disappointing, but strong results from financial and banking sector helped markets. Investors will track corporate earnings and global trends to gauge market direction. This week, Adani Enterprises, Titan Company, HDFC, TVS Motor, Hero MotoCorp, Tata Steel, and several other companies will announce their results. Notable companies announcing include Tata Steel, Titan Company, HDFC, Adani Enterprises, TVS Motor, Hero MotoCorp, Britannia Industries, and Marico. Key Points
Economic Times4 stocks from consumer electrical space with upside potential of up to 30%
Electrification not only in terms of reach across the country but also the number of hours it is available has increased in large parts. It has helped companies expand not only geographically but increase their product range from just electrical wire to white goods. The high valuations have been taken partially care off by the multiple coming down and also partly by the fact that earnings did catch up. Key Points
Economic TimesSamarth Shandilya: Playing lead on TV gave me mass reach
Actor Samarth Shandilya believes that writing and directing early in his career helped him understand the filmmaking process better. He has played multiple roles on the sets of his short films, including that of a spot boy, and believes that actors should not be tied down to one platform. Shandilya was recently seen in the OTT series Rana Naidu and is eagerly waiting for his next production, a short film called Medic, to release. Key Points
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Rohit Raaj: Being child artiste helped me in my career
Actor Rohit Raaj, who worked as a child artist in TV soaps, will feature in an upcoming film with Arjun Rampal and is currently shooting for another. Having roots in the Hindi belt worked in his favour, and he has been learning different skills such as dance, boxing and mixed martial arts for the past nine years. Raaj's debut film, Mystery of the Tattoo, was delayed due to the pandemic but is now complete and he is looking forward to its release. He is also shooting for his next film, Super Woman, with Meera Chopra, Tigmanshu Dhulia and Poonam Dhillon. | Bollywood Key Points
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