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Quote of the day by Niccolò Machiavelli: 'Wars begin when you will, but they do not.'

New Delhi, March 20 -- "Wars begin when you will, but they do not end when you please." - Niccolò Machiavelli LiveMint's quote of the day is by Niccolò Machiavelli, who was arguably the mos... Read More


Oil down 2% as US considers lifting sanctions on Iranian oil loaded on vessels

New Delhi, March 20 -- International oil prices fell over 2% on Friday after the US signalled potential easing of sanctions on Iranian oil and global powers backed efforts to secure shipping through t... Read More


RBI moves to prevent banks from mis-selling financial products: How will it protect customers?

New Delhi, March 20 -- At the time of taking a home loan, did the bank executive recommend that you take a home loan insurance policy? Legally, it is not mandatory to buy such a policy. However, many ... Read More


Gold rate jumps over 2% on MCX on value buying; dollar's strength, dimming US Fed rate cut hopes remain key risks

Gold price today, March 20 -- A day after suffering losses of 5%, Gold rate on MCX jumped more than 2% in morning deals on Friday, March 20, largely due to value buying amid persisting geopolitical ri... Read More


Silver rate today: White metal recovers to Rs.2.4 lakh on MCX on soft dollar, headed for a weekly decline

Silver rate today, March 20 -- Silver prices recovered over 3% on Friday, March 20, after 3 sessions of losses on the back of a softer dollar. However, the white metal was headed for a weekly decline ... Read More


Core sector growth slows to 2.3% in February from 4.7% in Jan

New Delhi, March 20 -- India's core infrastructure sector grew to 2.3% year-on-year in February, slowing from the revised 4.7% expansion recorded in January, as weakness in crude oil and natural gas c... Read More


Quote of the Day: American diplomat Henry Kissinger's words of wisdom on politics ― 'Power is the ultimate aphrodisiac'

New Delhi, March 20 -- Henry Kissinger was an influential American diplomat, political scientist, and foreign policy strategist. He served as U.S. Secretary of State and National Security Advisor unde... Read More


The oversharing effect: Is social media tired of vulnerability and 'radical honesty'?

New Delhi, March 20 -- Scroll through social media long enough, and in all likelihood you will find someone's life unfolding in real time. A breakup explained through a string of videos; a carousel un... Read More


The poetic injustice of Vairamuthu's Jnanpith Award

New Delhi, March 20 -- Close on the heels of a controversy about whether Indians read comes the news that this year's Jnanpith Award is being given to R. Vairamuthu, celebrated in Tamil Nadu for his f... Read More


Parag Parikh buys 3.65% in this cash management company. Betting on a dip or a structural winner?

New Delhi, March 20 -- Parag Parikh Flexi Cap Fund bought 3.65% in CMS Info Systems in the December quarter. The cash management company offers characteristics that align with Parag Parikh's typical a... Read More