Equity indices on Thursday finished in green with the benchmark BSE sensex rising over 300 points ahead of Prime Minister Narendra Modi's swearing-in ceremony. Sensex soared 330 points or 0.84 per cent to finish at record closing of 39,832, while the broader NSE Nifty moved 85 points or 0.71 per cent to settle at fresh closing high of 11,945.
The eBooks will initially be launched in English, French, Italian, and German. They are currently available for pre-order.
The former finance minister has decided to opt out of the new government citing health reasons, asking for some time off.
One cannot deny that rejection is a part of life, and you have to learn to handle the situation effectively rather than trying to escaping from it.
The first ever ‘Corporate Tax Haven Index’, released on Tuesday night by the Tax Justice Network (TJN), has identified the UK with its network of British overseas territories — such as British Virgin Islands, Bermuda and Cayman Islands — as the largest enabler of corporate tax avoidance.
Y Combinator, famed Silicon Valley accelerator, has picked a record 15 startups for its summer batch of 2019. Typically, Y Combinator picks four-five startups from India for each of its summer and winter batches. Till now, Y Combinator has backed 40 startups from India since 2014. The firm had selected four startups for the recently concluded batch.
The inventory pileup is resulting in a space crunch for several automakers, most of it for the market leader — Maruti Suzuki. While Maruti Suzuki’s production dropped by 10% in April, Toyota and Ford saw a decline of 29% and 28%, respectively.
At least half a dozen people have been identified for the CEO’s post at Tata Trusts, the country’s largest public charitable organisation, which also controls the Tata Group. The Trusts, following the exit of R Venkataramanan in March, has been looking at candidates for the top position.
Amazon is asking several sellers, including FMCG companies that sell small ticket items, to increase the value of goods being sold on its platform to Rs 200 by bundling several products together. This is for pin codes where Amazon Pantry, the e-tailer’s grocery arm, is not available.
Han Kang submitted her book to the Future Library where it will remain unseen until 2114. Read on to know more.
Boeing CEO Dennis Muilenburg who has repeatedly rejected suggestions of a design flaw in the 737 MAX, acknowledged implementation shortcomings. He said, "The implementation of this angle of attack alert was a mistake. Our communication on that was not what it should have been." He said that he believes in the plane and would have no reservations putting his family aboard.
A senior B777 examiner pointed out that since India has only a few airports that can handle wide-bodied aircraft, it’s a tight-rope walk.
One of the passengers, British group HR director Heather Gupta, told TOI there was "utter chaos" when passengers cleared customs and security only to be given no gate and no details of any airplane to board.
A majority of Indian airports are handling passenger way beyond the built capacity of terminals..
Realising that the second term of Prime Minister Narendra Modi could see unprecedented focus on infra development, the Airports Authority of India (AAI) has asked state governments to identify sites for second airports in relatively smaller cities also.
Observers say that as US pounds on Huawei, Apple is the likely target for China to pound back. As the trade war accelerates between the US and China, Apple and Huawei are the two firms likely to get the damage. Trump has said that Huawei's fate could be included in any deal to resolve their trade war, but such a deal has proved elusive, meanwhile, tensions remain high.
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Make the most of summer with fashionable clothes. From breezy dresses to quirky prints, getting dressed during the hottest days of the year can be fun. If you want to look stylish yet presentable in office, then we have got the right inspiration for you.
Hair shedding is a common problem faced by many women. From seeing chunks of strands at the shower drain to finding hair on your pillow, hair fall is normal but to some extent. Losing 80 strands a day is ordinary, but if it's not growing back, then it can be a problem. H
A lot depends on how a couple behaves after a fight and especially, how they break the awkward silence after their quarrel. So, here are a few tips to start a conversation.
Many of these institutions, and the students therein, pass it off under the garb of tradition, or dismiss it saying it is a bit of ‘harmless ragging’.
Yoga, exercise and dance define the enviable physique of Bollywood actress Aditi Rao Hydari. For Aditi, her body is meant for fitness and she makes sure to work hard for a healthier tomorrow. As a part of her fitness regime, food is all about her small appetite and 'Never Say No' attitude to food. In her own words, when she is hungry, she becomes like a kid who wishes to eat anything and everything. Here's a glimpse of her love for food that has to be gluten and dairy free.
US IT services firm DXC –formed in 2017 with the merger of CSC and HP Enterprise’s service business – let go of 10,000 people, or 7% of its workforce, in the last fiscal as part of a turnaround plan. At least half of these job cuts were in India. The entity’s total headcount was 1.7 lakh around the time the merger was announced, but it’s now down to 1.33 lakh.
Sundar Pichai was, for years, one of the world's highest-paid corporate executives. Now he's facing the opposite reality: No big paychecks at all. The Google chief executive officer hasn't received an equity award in more than two years.
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The 737 MAX 8 was grounded by US authorities on March 13 after several other countries had already done so.
State-run Power Grid Corporation on Wednesday reported about 52 per cent jump in standalone net profit at Rs 3,053.56 crore in March quarter, mainly on the back of higher revenues. The company's standalone net profit was at Rs 2,010.31 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2018, a BSE filing said.
Home grown auto major Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) on Wednesday reported a 19.85 per cent decline in its standalone profit after tax (PAT) to Rs 848.81 crore for the fourth quarter of 2018-19. The company had posted a PAT of Rs 1,059.09 crore in the corresponding period of 2017-18.
From socks and sneakers to washing machines and watches, Asian countries are hoping the US-China trade war will permanently boost manufacturing as brands dodge the row by choosing cheaper locations to make their goods. Business has fanned out from China, often referred to as the 'factory of the world', into Vietnam, Cambodia, India and Indonesia for years.
The country was one of the fastest growing domestic aviation markets in the world for the past many months.
The flag carrier of Netherlands said the flights will operate from Bengaluru on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.
The Aviation Secretary is, however, learnt to have advised Air India to discuss its financial issues separately.
When on Tuesday, WHO called “burnout” a medical condition, most professionals who find it extremely difficult to disengage from work (and this feeling) were taken by surprise. However, WHO quickly retracted their statement and clarified that it remains an “occupational phenomenon” that could lead someone to seek care but it is not considered a medical condition.
The bedrock of electrical manufacturing, rare earths are 17 elements that serve as key components in various electronic devices. China dominates the global supply chain and Washington relies heavily on the Asian superpower to access the metals. But Chinese state media is now suggesting that rare earth exports to the US could be cut, sparking fear among manufacturers.