'Kohrra' actor Suvinder Vicky on life before acting: 'Would sell policies to people'-Entertainment News , Firstpost
The actor revealed, 'Acting isn't like a proper 9-5 ‘job’. The trend in our family was always that either you look after the farm or get a regular job. My father fortunately had a regular job and would do as a hobby, so I inherited that passion.' Key Points
FirstpostWorld Veterinary Day: Why vet visits are crucial for pets
Regular veterinary visits are important for your pet's well-being. On World Veterinary Day 2023, here are benefits of regular health check-ups for your pets. Key Points
Hindustan TimesWhat are the best investment instruments for senior citizens? Hemant Sood answers
Hemant Sood, MD of Findoc, recommends the top investment instruments for senior citizens as NPS, Atal Pension Yojana, and Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandana Yojana. These schemes offer low-risk or zero-risk investments backed by the government of India. The returns range from 6-7%, with regular interest payments. However, the regular monthly income from these schemes is taxable. Senior citizens should consider tax-efficient investment instruments, such as those linked with insurance, for long-term schemes. Key Points
Economic TimesHow SBI Annuity Deposit Scheme scores against SCSS, POMIS and LIC annuity scheme
SBI Annuity Deposit Scheme offers a good way to generate high regular monthly income. This product appears attractive, especially to senior citizens as it offers higher FD rates offered to senior citizens by the SBI. However there are other popular regular income products like SCSS, POMIS and Life annuity scheme from LIC. So which one should go for? Key Points
Economic TimesUrban jobless rate at 6-year low of 6.4% in Q2
India's urban unemployment rate hit a six-year low of 6.4% in the July-September quarter, driven by increased hiring and a record-high overall labor force participation rate of 50.4%. While Jammu & Kashmir reported the highest unemployment, female labor force participation saw a significant rise, with more women entering regular employment and self-employment sectors. Key Points
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India Inc reactivates Covid protocols as cases rise in India
Indian companies are introducing stricter measures after a rise in Covid-19 cases in the country. Measures include work-from-home policies, regular testing and temperature checks, and mask mandates. Companies such as Jindal Steel and Power are advising employees on Covid-appropriate behaviours and organising regular testing at corporate offices. Key Points
Economic Timesregular tax regime or simplified one? Here's how taxpayers can make the right choice
According to Deloitte India's Saraswathi Kasturirangan, although taxpayers have time till the tax return filing to choose a regime, there is no point in opting for the regular tax regime if the investments are not made before the deadline. and that It is crucial to do the homework right now. Key Points
Economic Times3 institutions headless for a year—Indian research, scholarship has an institutional problem
The Survey of India in Dehradun, the Indian Institute of Advanced Studies in Shimla, and the National Library of India in Kolkata have been without a chief for over a year. But administrative life goes on. Key Points
ThePrintLesser Googling and more naps may help reduce dementia
Daily brain exercises like memory workouts, developing an associative memory, moderating alcohol, using rest days and regular naps help enhance brain health.... Key Points
The Tribune IndiaNFL week 18 schedule: Football games to be impacted by winter storm
A winter storm has greatly impacted the regular season of the NFL during the weekend. Alerts have been issued surrounding the winter weather across the East Coast US. Here's everything to know more. Key Points
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Financing the growth in Bharat: 4 small finance banks with upside scope of up to 38%
It might surprise many of you, ask your driver, your help at home, or the small chai shop owner how much interest he pays when he or she takes an unsecured loan taken in the private loan market. He or she might be paying four to five times more than the interest rate which any regular bank charges on an unsecured loan. That is what led to the birth of microfinance companies, now many of them are small finance banks. They are providing lending at the lowest end of the pyramid. Their interest rates were higher than normal banks would charge, but would surely much lower than what private money lenders in these parts of the country charges. That is where the opportunities are present for these small finance banks. After a phase of tough regulatory challenges, they have emerged stronger. Key Points
Economic TimesMore TikTok users turning to the app for news, Pew study shows
The percentage of TikTok users who regularly access news via the app rose to 43% in 2023 from 22% a year earlier, according to a new study from the Pew Research Center, which found half of U.S. adults get at least some news from social media. Key Points
ReutersTreasury Secretary Janet Yellen defends US debt policy
“Well, I disagree with that assessment,” Yellen said when asked to respond to the accusation during an interview on CNN Thursday night. She said the agency has been lengthening the average maturity of its bond portfolio and “in fact, at present, the duration of the portfolio is about the longest it has been in decades.” Key Points
Economic TimesThis is how your regular ANC earbuds can be transformed into a heart rate monitor
Researchers at Google have demonstrated how your regular earbuds with Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) can be transformed into a heart rate monitor, without adding any extra hardware or sensors. The research claims that the tech can be added with a simple software update. Key Points
India TodayCryotherapy, a form of extreme cold exposure, lowered blood sugar and cholesterol for obesity patients in a new study
Cryotherapy helped lower blood sugar and cholesterol in obese patients in a small study. The practice exposes the body to extremely cold temperatures. Key Points
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No plans to extend ALMM for renewable energy player: Official
The government earlier extended the ALMM by one year till March 2024 amid industry raising concerns over raw material availability and supply chain. ALMM was introduced to boost domestic manufacturing. The official further said that the ministry on a regular basis keeps on interacting with industry stakeholders and actively addresses their issues with respect to projects . Key Points
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