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Mcap of top-10 most valued firms surges Rs.2.51 lakh crore; Bajaj Finance biggest winner

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The combined market capitalisation of nine of India's 10 most-valued companies rose by Rs.2.51 lakh crore last week, led by Bajaj Finance, as domestic equity markets ended the wee... Read More


Manu Joseph: Why it isn't very hard to get laughs in a country where jokes are rarely aired in public

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- A reason why the recent student protests were a triumph is that they were highly entertaining, though not for everyone. And they were fun because India has become such a suffocati... Read More


Cautious RBI likely to hold rates amid inflation and global risks

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Heightened geopolitical tensions and uncertainty have complicated the task for global central banks. With mounting concerns around energy prices and inflation, we have seen major ... Read More


Upcoming IPOs: Ardee Industries IPO, Technocraft Ventures IPO among new issues to open next week; check full list

Upcoming IPOs, Aug. 2 -- The initial public offerings (IPO) buzz in the primary market will remain intact as six new public issues are scheduled to open for subscription in the coming week. Among the... Read More


Friendship day 2026: Homebound, Karwaan, Lipstick Under My Burkha and more, underrated films to watch with friends

Friendship day 2026, Aug. 2 -- Move over from Yeh Jawaani Hai Deewani, Dil Chahta Hai and Zindagi Na Milegi Dobara! Here's a list of underrated, heart-warming films to watch with your buddies on this ... Read More


Mountaineer Nirmal Purja's final message before fatal broad peak avalanche: 'Never took a mountain for granted'

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Record-breaking mountaineer Nirmal Purja, widely known as Nimsdai, has died after an avalanche struck Broad Peak in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir's Gilgit-Baltistan region, where he w... Read More


'GenZ against addiction': PM Modi launches 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' - Explained

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Nasha Mukt Yuva for Viksit Bharat Sankalp Abhiyan' on Sunday, August 2. Speaking at the event, PM Modi said, "As the country moves towar... Read More


Quote of the day by Charles Eastman on valuing bonds beyond blood: 'Friendship is held to be the severest..'

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Quote of the day by Charles Eastman: "Friendship is held to be the severest test of character. It is easy, we think, to be loyal to a family and clan, whose blood is in your own v... Read More


India Inc weighs carbon credits as net-zero goals demand faster action

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- India Inc. is preparing for a fundamental shift in how it cuts emissions. As the country's compliance carbon market moves towards launch later this year, companies that have large... Read More


Water metro set for national push as govt weighs policy framework, dedicated law

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- The Centre is preparing to scale up water metro systems across India's cities, with the Kochi Water Metro emerging as the template for a nationwide network aimed at easing urban c... Read More