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₹615 crore, as per Isro. Getting to the south pole region is a leap in itself, as it makes India the first country to make a gentle landing here, but the advancements we hope for lie ahead. The whole idea is to expand the frontiers of human knowledge.

leadership change, said analysts. Plus, margins have been robust, driven by pricing and softening input costs.

Mumbai: Mirae Asset Financial Services (India) has inked a pact with FundsIndia to provide loans against securities on the FundsIndia platform through an entirely digital process.

Sonam Wangchuk on Saturday alleged that the administration has turned Leh into a war zone to instigate protestors and considering such situation the proposed Pashmina March towards the border on April 7 has been cancelled. Wangchuk informed that the government is behaving like a “mad elephant." With the deployment of forces across Leh, Wangchuk said, there is a possibility of reaction from people and something can be «orchestrated as well» so that the ongoing peaceful protest is labelled as violent and then scuttled. “Our aim was not to confront the administration or create any law and order situation. But considering the risk of violence we are withdrawing the protest march,” said Wangchuk.

Raga Nand. Artiste Kumar Gandharva.” Among the ragas, it doesn’t enjoy the popularity of, say, a Darbari or Bhairavi, or Yaman Kalyan. The three mentioned just now are embedded in Indian culture through film songs, bhajans and ghazals, but Nand is an unknown quantity. The radio crackled and the bandish, “Rajan ab toh aaja re/Thiraa na rahat kajraa aakhan mein rajan.” The carefree, imperious and muscular start to this delicate raga grabs the listener from the get-go. The interpretation is incendiary with gossamer touches on a few words like “kajra”. Nand has been sung by other artistes, but Kumar’s version stands alone; nothing quite like it has ever been sung in that raga. Almost like Rolling Stones’ “Satisfaction ” or Beatles ’ “Yesterday”; or if you like your analogy classical then Ustad Amir Khan and Pandit Jitendra Abhisheki’s rendition of Raga Marwa.

Bulgari’s jewellery and watches have been lapped up by Indians. “We recorded our best ever sales performance in India in 2023,” says Babin. According to consulting major Bain & Co, the luxury goods market, which includes personal luxury goods, jewellery, home décor, cars, boats and spirits, is now worth $17 billion in India, and is expected to be $90 billion by 2030. Out of the $17 billion market, the personal luxury goods market, which includes watches, leather, apparel and beauty, is $4 billion.

Yuvraj Singh, for many, remains the benchmark. Despite battling an early onset of cancer, he helped India win the 2011 World Cup on home soil. While it wasn’t known at the time, his achievement in earning the Player of the Tournament award seems even more significant considering his health struggles. Often, health issues are beyond anybody’s control. Abhinav Bindra, for instance, battled epilepsy during the shooting final at 2016 Rio Olympics.

NK Singh on Saturday said that India needs to rethink existing principles that guide country’s fiscal policy, including debt, which is expected to remain high in the post pandemic world. «The global average debt post-pandemic now approaches 100% and it is projected to remain above pandemic levels for about half the world,” Singh said. He was speaking at Kautilya Global Award 2023 and Fiscal Heritage award by TIOL, a platform for deliberations on public policy and taxation.

We have two dogs now: Sunny and Jinny. If I ever raise my voice at them, my mother threatens to leave me out of her will. They now spend afternoons sleeping at Ma's feet, getting into growling matches with crows on the window grill, and making it impossible for all of us to come home in a bad mood. Right now, both are in the only two office chairs at my desk. I'm sitting cross-legged on the floor typing this.

Mirabai Chanu, the esteemed Indian women weightlifter, has made a resounding comeback to the competitive weightlifting scene. Her remarkable performance at the IWF (International Weightlifting Federation) World Cup 2024 not only marked her return to the sport but also secured her qualification for the prestigious Paris 2024 Olympics. The 29-year-old Manipuri weightlifter sensation finished third in Group B of the women's 49kg (and 11th overall) at the IWF World Cup to book her berth at the Paris Games. Mirabai's path to Paris was paved with dedication and perseverance as she adhered to the rigorous qualification criteria set by the IWF. Her participation in at least five major events, including the World Championships and the 2024 World Cup, ensured her eligibility for the Olympic stage. Currently ranked second in the Olympic Qualification Rankings (OQR), Mirabai's return to form signals her readiness for the upcoming challenge.

Laos, who were lured into unsafe and illegal work, External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar on Saturday lauded the leadership of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his commitment towards the safety of citizens. Jaishankar took to social media platform X to express his gratitude to Indian Embassy im Laos for their diligent efforts in coordinating the rescue operation. He also extended appreciation to the authorities in Laos for their cooperation in ensuring the safe return of the workers. «Modi ki Guarantee works for all at home and abroad. 17 Indian workers, lured into unsafe and illegal work in Laos, are on their way back home. Well done, @IndianEmbLaos. Thank Lao authorities for their support for the safe repatriation,» said Jaishankar in a post on X.

wherein a woman was seen paraded, was also made viral by the accused persons," SSP Ashwani Kapur was quoted as saying. 1. The victim's son had married a girl against the wishes of the bride’s parents.

Wipro Limited on Saturday announced Srinivas Pallia as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director, effective immediately, according to the exchange filing on BSE. Pallia will succeed Wipro's former CEO Thierry Delaporte, who stepped down from the post after four years “to pursue passions outside the workplace". Srinivas Pallia will be based in New Jersey and will report to Wipro's Chairman, Rishad Premji.

Top News of the Day: On 6 April, a series of events are set to take place right from politics to business. The Leh Apex Body (LAB) on Saturday withdrew their proposed march to the Changthang border with China on April 7. Maharashtra Congress rebel Ashok Chavan, along with BJP national president JP Nadda and three other leaders, took oath as the Rajya Sabha MP on Saturday.

Wipro Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director. He will be succeeded by Srinivas Pallia, who has spent nearly three decades with Wipro. Till now he was the CEO for the company's Americas 1 area, said the company in its BSE filing on Saturday.

Snake venom case: Noida police on Saturday filed a 1,200 page chargesheet against YouTuber and Bigg Boss OTT winner Elvish Yadav in the November rave party snake venom case. The Uttar Pradesh's Noida police, in the chargesheet, said that Elvish was in contact with snake charmers. The chargesheet has been filed against Elvish and six others in connection with allegations ranging from snake smuggling to organising rave parties.

will take over as the new new CEO and MD from April 7, 2024, for a period of five years, said India's fourth-largest tech major in its statement on Saturday. Palia is a Wipro veteran and has spent over three decades at Wipro.

Wipro's share price rose 121.43 per cent during Thierry Delaporte's tenure as chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) of India's fourth-largest technology major. Delaporte took over as Wipro boss in July 2020 when the Wipro's closing price was seen at ₹219.05 (on July 1, 2020) compared to the latest closing price of ₹485.05 (on April 5, 2024).

Nilesh Shah while underscoring India's favourable economic situation due to cheaper oil prices and strong GDP despite geopolitical tensions. To prove that “god exists upstairs and is an Indian", Nilesh Shah, referred to double-digit oil prices in India despite the Israel-Hamas war, Red Sea disturbance and other geopolitical tensions. He also mentioned US Fed hints on rate cuts, and strong GDP growth rate numbers.

Vistara citied "various operational reasons" and "high utilisation of resources" as a cause of the cancellations and delays. In a statement, Vinod Kannan said the situation has already improved with its on-time performance improving for the last three days. "We hope to stabilise our operations for the rest of April 2024 by this weekend." Referring to the new contract for pilots, the CEO of the airline with 1,000 pilots, said “over 98 per cent of pilots have signed the new contract", however some pilots have some concerns and queries regarding the contract.

RR vs RCB IPL 2024: India's star batter Virat Kohli added another feather to his shiny cap on Saturday as he became the first batter to score 7,500 runs in the IPL. Virat Kohli is continuing his strong run in the IPL 2024 season and is the donning the prestigious Orange Cap, for scoring the highest runs in the tournament so far. The big milestone for RCB's star batter came as Virat Kohli dominated against Rajasthan Royals bowlers and slammed his highest score at the Sawai Man Singh Stadium, Jaipur in IPL.