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Decoding the rise of Tollywood in North India

SOUTH RULES THE ROOST

Tabla maestro Zakir Hussain critical after heart ailment

TABLA MAESTRO ZAKIR Hussain has been admitted to the ICU of a San Francisco hospital with heart-related problems, his friend and flautist Rakesh Chaurasia said on Sunday.

39 ministers join Fadnavis government

THE MUCH-AWAITED CABINET expansion of the Devendra Fadnavis-led government in Maharashtra took place on Sunday with 39 ministers taking oath at a function in Nagpur.

Delhi govt plans to set up AI labs in schools

THE DELHI GOVERNMENT has announced plans to set up Artificial Intelligence (AI) Labs in select schools under its jurisdiction to foster advanced technological learning and innovation among students.

Do not criticise EVMs when results not in favour: Omar

OPENING ANOTHER POINT of friction with an important ally, Jammu and Kashmir Chief Minister Omar Abdullah has dismissed the Congress party's vehement objection to Electronic Voting Machines, and echoed the BJP's defence — you can't accept election results when you win, and blame EVMs when you lose.

Delhi Assembly polls: Kejriwal to contest from New Delhi

AAP releases 4th list of candidates for elections

'We use technology as a force for good'

As IBM's first chief impact officer, Justina Nixon-Saintil drives the company's strategic alignment with business goals and ESG considerations.

Pricey, but a good choice for content creators

● It takes photos and videos that rival digital cameras

Bridging language divide in Gen AI

● LLMs enable multi-language communication

Wireless audio for your music, movies and games

These earbuds offer a snug fit and strong battery

A car fest along the lines of IBW

•Will be held on Feb 22-23 in Aamby Valley, Lonavala

From a rollercoaster ride to the calmness of the ocean

TRAVELLING WITH A CXO: TAKUYA TSUMURA

Uniqlo takes a contra bet in fashion

● Japanese retailer stays clear of path taken by Zara, H&M

Saudi-backed LIV Golf forcing PGA to pay players fairly

FOR NEARLY FOUR years, the world's two most prominent professional golf tours battled over players, the moral high ground and outright survival. Now, the feud appears to be ending.

Slow-moving zero

Sebi needs to hasten slowly on T+0 as stakeholders are yet to be convinced

Defining UPSI

SEBI'S PROPOSED CHANGES TO DEFINITIONS OF PRICE-SENSITIVE INFORMATION HAS MERITS AND DEMERITS

How will we assess the PARAKH

Only if it can integrate assessment standards of India's 69 school boards

NPS: Annuity plan without return of purchase price maximises payout

● Go for joint life plan if you have dependent spouse

Claim denied? You may be at fault too

● Withholding crucial details can lead to rejections

RBI intervention ensures rupee stability

THE RUPEE HIT new lows in CY24 but outperformed most Asian currencies, thanks to timely interventions by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).

India Inc raises record ₹1.21 L-Cr via QIPs till Nov

FUNDRAISING THROUGH QUALIFIED institutional placements (QIPs) reached an all-time high in 2024, surpassing the ₹1 lakh crore-mark for the first time ever in a calendar year, fuelled by strong stock market conditions and higher valuations.

Nifty breaks out, set to soar higher

FRIDAY THE 13TH turned out to be an eventful day for the Nifty. It initially plunged 368 points during late morning trade but rebounded strongly to close with a gain of 220 points, or 0.89%.

Sebi eases listing & disclosure rules for public companies

THE SECURITIES AND Exchange Board of India (Sebi) has notified a slew of amendments aimed at easing the listing obligations and disclosure requirements for public companies, effective from December 12.

Nissan's India turnaround plans intact

JAPANESE AUTO MAJOR Nissan's plans to turn around its Indian operations remain intact, and it is looking to increase headcount in the country despite the turbulence it is facing globally, according to a senior company official.

Pharma, FMCG, oil and gas lead hiring for AI/ML roles

PHARMACEUTICALS, FMCG, and oil and gas were among the top hirers for niche profiles like artificial intelligence/machine learning (AI/ML), cybersecurity, cloud computing, data science and big data analytics and blockchain in 2024.

Myntra's in vogue with M-Now

QUICK COMMERCE WILL HELP THE PLATFORM ADD CONSUMERS

Airlines' need to diversify their revenues hit by slim margins: IATA's Thomsen

AIRLINES ARE PRICE takers as they do not have an influence on the prices they pay, IATA chief economist Marie Owens Thomsen has said, adding that the need to diversify revenues is complicated by slim profit margins and weak balance sheets.

Confident of meeting sales guidance for FY25'

Bengaluru-based Prestige Estates Projects plans to launch multiple projects in Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Mumbai, among others, comprising a total area of 53 million sq ft with total sales value of ₹52,114 crore by March 2025.

Jet's liquidation may take off with auctioned planes

AFTER A DELAY of more than two years, three Boeing 777s, formerly owned by Jet Airways and lying at the Mumbai airport, may finally be transferred to Malta-based Challenge Group.

Traveltech startups taking to acquisitions to drive growth

TRAVELTECH STARTUPS LIKE Oyo, ixigo, EaseMyTrip are driving growth through a surge in acquisitions, targeting market expansion, customer reach and enhanced capabilities, given the post-pandemic travel boom.