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08.03 / 09:25

markets Progressive Aware security Analysis Trade reports Women, Wealth and Worth: Debunking 3 investment myths

This progress is evident in corporate leadership, where women in India make up 21% of directors of the TOP 200 companies, an increase from 19% in 2023, according to a Russell Reynolds Associates study—a trend that is no longer just driven by regulatory requirements. This shift is not limited to boardrooms; women are making significant strides across traditionally male-dominated fields, reflecting a broader transformation in both corporate and economic leadership.

08.03 / 09:25

markets Digital Platform Analysis Trade inclusion reports Happy Women’s Day 2025: How women investors have evolved in the past few years

women investors make their mark in the financial world, it is important to explore the factors of this shift, the development of their investment strategy, and the wider influence of their increasing presence in shaping contemporary finance.

08.03 / 09:25

markets UPS FIVE Manufacturing electronic information Karnataka Budget: Key points for AI, startup and technology

Key announcements: Centre for Applied AI for Tech Solutions (CATS)

08.03 / 09:25

markets Sustainability Death track country India most likely undercounting heat-related deaths: Former WHO chief scientist Soumya Swaminathan

WHO chief scientist and health ministry advisor Soumya Swaminathan has said. In an interview with PTI on the sidelines of TERI's World Sustainable Development Summit, she also stressed the urgent need for better tracking, preparedness and policy interventions as the country braces for another extreme summer. Asked if India was undercounting heat-related deaths, the former director general of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) said, «Most likely. We do not really have a good record of every death in the country and so we have to make some estimations. We have to do some sort of calculations or modelling based on what is happening.» But recently, there have been several scientific papers that have actually tracked what are called excess deaths, Swaminathan said.

08.03 / 09:25

markets Manufacturing Trade President RAI country Videos Take Parliament into confidence: Congress to PM on Trump's India cutting trade tariff claim

«Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal is in Washington DC to talk trade with the Americans. Meanwhile, President Trump says this...,» he said in a post on X, tagging a video of the US president speaking on trade tariffs. US President Donald Trump said India has agreed to cut its tariffs «way down» as he reiterated his claim that the country charges America massive tariffs that make it difficult to sell products there.

08.03 / 09:25

markets President RAI reports Courts Investigations South Korea's impeached President Yoon leaves detention, trial continues

Yoon Suk Yeol left a detention centre in Seoul on Saturday, after prosecutors decided not to appeal a court decision to cancel the arrest warrant of the impeached leader. Yoon remains suspended from his duties and under insurrection charges over his short-lived martial law imposition on December 3. The criminal case is separate from his impeachment trial, in which the Constitutional Court is expected to decide in coming days whether to reinstate him or remove him from office. The Seoul Central District Court cancelled Yoon's arrest warrant on Friday, citing the timing of his indictment and «questions about the legality» of the investigation process.

08.03 / 09:25

Citi Aware Remark Discover Highways Experts information 'Chhaava' starts a gold rush: How Vicky Kaushal's blockbuster triggered a treasure hunt in this sleepy Madhya Pradesh village

Speculation of a hidden pot of treasure gained momentum after a JCB excavator engaged in constructing a national highway near a dargah unearthed soil that was subsequently dumped onto the farmland of a local resident, Haroon Sheikh. Shortly after, laborers allegedly discovered metal coins that appeared to be of historical significance. Some individuals even asserted that gold and silver coins from the Mughal period had surfaced. Word of the discovery quickly spread, drawing curious villagers from nearby areas who hoped to uncover hidden treasure. The situation was further intensified by references to Burhanpur in Chhaava, which shed light on the city's rich Mughal past, including its association with a major military campaign led by Chhatrapati Sambhaji Maharaj and an alleged «gold mine.»

08.03 / 08:11

markets Discover Hennessy love beautiful travelers Interviews Why Kilian Paris wants to seduce India's perfume buyers

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Whether you wish to smell like Rihanna or find your own fragrance stamp, Kilian Hennessy of the cult fragrance label Kilian Paris is here to help you smell good. The brand launched in India last year with ELCA Cosmetics.

08.03 / 07:33

markets UPS Citizens Pool WhatsApp 2020 Canada to send invitations to apply for Parents and Grandparents PR pathway in 2025

IRCC) had announced that they would be sending no new invitations under the Parents and Grandparents Program (PGP) this year, and would instead only be processing applications submitted in the 2024 intake. This year Canada intends to accept up to 10,000 complete applications for sponsorship under the PGP Program. «Given there remains a number of interest to sponsor forms in the pool from 2020, IRCC plans to send invitations to apply to randomly selected potential sponsors from that pool instead of accepting new forms. This is the same approach taken for the intakes conducted from 2020 to 2024,» said IRCC in a statement. ALSO READ: Canada pauses permanent residency sponsorship applications for parents, grandparents

08.03 / 07:33

markets Target Career CEO Gap Diversity India Inc focuses on diversity and flexibility to retain female talent

In the post-pandemic return-to-office era, flexibility has become crucial for women managing both professional and personal responsibilities. According to the Randstad Workmonitor Survey 2025, more than half of Indian employees (52%) would consider leaving a job that does not offer adequate flexibility, with women placing particular importance on work-life balance. Viswanath P S, MD & CEO of Randstad India, a talent company, said, «Women are actively seeking greater flexibility, meaningful career development, and upskilling opportunities, particularly in AI and emerging technologies. The demand for full-time remote work is also significantly higher among women.»

08.03 / 07:33

markets Citi Digital RAI Celebrity Apogee Lunar Eclipse 2025: A rare cosmic event coincides with Holi in March 2025; check timings, images and date

total lunar eclipse coinciding with the joyous celebration of Holi. This unique occurrence will showcase a breathtaking "Blood Moon," where the Moon takes on a striking red hue as it slips into Earth's shadow. In addition to the dramatic color shift, this eclipse will be a MicroMoon event, meaning the Moon will appear slightly smaller due to its distance from Earth.

08.03 / 07:33

markets Digital Action Trade President RAI Samsung India workers end strike, company welcomes decision

Samsung India workers at the Sriperumbudur factory near here has been called off, and they will resume work in batches from March 8, CITU state president A Soundararajan said on Friday. Commenting on the development, the company stated, «Samsung welcomes the workers' decision to call off the illegal strike and resume their duties at the Chennai plant.» The company's initiative to welcome back striking workers and its proactive engagement have facilitated their return, effectively ending the strike, a spokesperson said in a release. «We remain committed to enforcing discipline on the premises and resolving outstanding issues directly with our workers to maintain a positive work environment,» the spokesperson added.

08.03 / 07:33

security Research Experts cover infection Interviews 18-year-old from Madhya Pradesh enters the Guinness World Record for having the world's hairiest face. What is the Werewolf Syndrome?

Lalit Patidar has become a public figure. The Madhya Pradesh resident entered the Guinness World Record for having the hairiest face on a male. For the unversed, the youngster, who suffers from a rare medical condition, has over 95 per cent of his face covered in hair. Known as hypertrichosis, this condition causes an abnormal amount of hair to grow on the face. In an interview with GWR, Patidar revealed that living with this condition was far from a bed of roses. “They were scared of me but when they started knowing me and talking to me they understood I was not so different from them, and it was just on the outside that I looked different, but I’m not different inside," he explained.

08.03 / 07:33

markets security Strategy Analysis Trade Experts Pharmaceuticals Trump tariff threat: What it means for stock market investors in India

volatility into global stock markets, with India finding itself in the crosshairs of the U.S. president’s push for trade realignment. With India’s effective tariff rate on U.S. goods at 9.5%, compared to the 3% that the U.S. imposes on Indian goods, the threat of reciprocal tariffs looms large, sparking concerns across key industries, from automobiles and pharmaceuticals to textiles and steel. Even after this week's relief rally, Nifty is still down around 14% from peak while smallcaps and microcaps are locked in bear market territory as FIIs have pulled out over $15 billion from Indian stocks in 2025 alone.

08.03 / 07:33

markets Merit Entertainment RAI show cricket India look to rise above spunky NZ, emotional bubble around Rohit, Kohli

If curated further, New Zealand have a 3-1 edge over India in the ICC knockout matches. It's a disturbing loop for them. A section of the cricketing world has been vilifying them for the whole of last fortnight for having an unfair advantage because of their extended stay in Dubai.

08.03 / 07:33

markets Provident Action Airlines economy Parke International Denied wheelchair by Air India, elderly woman falls down at Delhi airport, lands in ICU

Indira Gandhi International Airport. The elderly passenger, the widow of a decorated Lieutenant General, had pre-booked a wheelchair with Air India for her Delhi-to-Bengaluru flight on 4th March. But when she arrived at Terminal 3, no wheelchair was provided despite repeated requests. Her granddaughter, Paraul Kanwar, recounted the ordeal in a viral post on X (formerly Twitter). “We tried for almost an hour, requesting airline staff, the airport help desk, even alternate airline staff from IndiGo (who had a free wheelchair but refused to share).” With no help in sight, the frail woman attempted to walk across three parking lanes with the support of a family member. But exhaustion took its toll. Near the Air India premium economy counter, her legs gave way. She collapsed.

08.03 / 07:33

markets Strategy Analysis Research Trade Experts rights Celebrating women and their financial freedom: A smart approach to SIP, STP, and SWP

Women are making waves in the world of finance, which is an exciting development of the last few years. While women now account for 22% of India’s stock market investors (a significant 6.8x surge since 2015), many are still letting their hard-earned money sit idle. It's time for more women to take charge of their financial futures. Research by the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI) shows that 17% of female investors across B30 and T30 cities are now regularly contributing to SIPs (Systematic Investment Plans). More women are entering the stock market and their share of mutual fund industry assets has grown significantly in the last few years. This growth is powered by increased financial literacy, rising financial independence, and more women entering the workforce. Thanks to initiatives by SEBI, fund houses are now hosting women-centric educational sessions, making investing more accessible and empowering for women.

08.03 / 07:33

WhatsApp reports Twin earthquakes hit Nepal, no casualties reported

An earthquake measuring 4.1 magnitude on the Richter scale hit Baglung district, about 300 kilometres from Kathmandu, at 6.20 a.m., the National Earthquake Monitoring Centre said. The epicentre of the tremor was the Khukhani area in the district.

08.03 / 07:07

Ethereum BTC Altcoins cryptocurrency market Bitcoin Bitcoin drops below $90K as Trump’s executive order falls short of market hopes

Bitcoin fell sharply on Friday despite US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to establish a strategic Bitcoin reserve and a stockpile of other digital assets. Bitcoin and other tokens declined as the White House order clarified that taxpayer money would not be used to acquire cryptocurrencies. Instead, the reserve will be funded exclusively with Bitcoin confiscated in criminal and civil forfeiture cases. «The reserve will be capitalized with Bitcoin owned by the federal government that was forfeited as part of criminal or civil asset forfeiture proceedings,» the White House order stated.

08.03 / 07:07

crypto market Bitcoin Bitcoin Price Drop Why Bitcoin is falling despite Trump’s executive order establishing a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve

Bitcoin fell on Friday despite US President Donald Trump signing an executive order to establish a Strategic Bitcoin Reserve. The move, which was initially expected to boost market sentiment, instead disappointed investors as it became clear that the government would not be buying fresh Bitcoin but would rely solely on confiscated assets.

08.03 / 06:51

markets Target Strategy trends Trade performer hospital Lemon Tree Hotels stock trades at a discount, but is the juice worth the squeeze?

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India’s hospitality industry is seeing an unprecedented surge in demand, driven by economic growth, rising disposable incomes, and a resurgence in both business and leisure travel. At the forefront of this transformation is Lemon Tree Hotels Limited, a company that has not only carved out a significant niche in the mid-market segment but is now strategically positioning itself for premiumisation, asset-light expansion, and stronger financial performance.