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Physical Research Laboratory, Ahmedabad, and Delhi Technological University focused on nanoparticles (PM1 or smaller) and their impact on pedestrians, the report (by Kushagra Dixit)

Meenal Goel, is facing criticism for a LinkedIn post about her maid's resignation, which she used to draw "corporate lessons." In the post, Goel admitted to refusing her maid's request for a salary increase from Rs 2,000 to Rs 3,000. The maid's confident departure, with a promise to return only when offered the raise, prompted Goel to reflect on professional growth.

Microsoft is doubling down on artificial intelligence. CEO Satya Nadella has announced the formation of CoreAI – Platform and Tools, a new engineering division to kick off Redmond’s “next innings” of AI platform shift with seasoned technology leader of Indian origin, Jay Parikh, in the lead.

«The worry is that if DXY goes back to 121 and that is the one big risk I want to highlight, it is a high probability that it can play out. And if it plays out, that can be a longer-term top also,» says Sandeep Tandon, CIO, Quant Mutual Fund. It is not turning out to be a great year so far. Will it be a great year by the time it ends? Sandeep Tandon: So, if you ask me purely from a numbers perspective can CY25 be higher than CY24, December 2024, maybe the answer could be yes globally. But what is very important for us to understand, this year is not about market or market return.

SN Subrahmanyan's recent comments about long workweeks. L&T's HR head Sonica Muraleedharan has defended Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, portraying him as a visionary leader who treats employees as part of an extended family and fosters a strong sense of unity and belonging within the organisation. Muraleedharan's comments come after Subrahmanyan's remarks about 90-hour workweeks sparked controversy and were misinterpreted, leading to widespread debate.

N Jayakumar, MD, Prime Securities, says despite ongoing market challenges, financials are the best investment option for the next rally. Additionally, the dollar-rupee exchange rate will benefit the pharmaceutical sector, particularly generics and exports. The IT sector may also see gains, with some benefits reaching consumers. Moreover, India's manufacturing and Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) initiatives will attract investment alongside financials. For a market where bulls were looking immortal, they are running for cover now. At the beginning of the year, the general narrative was that we are in for a good year. Now everyone is guessing what is coming next. What is your view on what lies ahead for us? N Jayakumar: The way I see this is that complacency had set in in a pretty major way and we saw that the last six months gave virtually no returns. Indices did not fall by more than 8-10% and yet portfolios were down 15% and 20%. Individual stocks were down up to 30-35%. Complacency had settled, people said it is a buy on dips. Now that particular thesis, in a sense, got challenged with this most recent correction. In the last few days, especially the last three-four days, I have seen all around capitulation coming through.

Jaguar Land Rover and Tata Communications have strengthened their collaboration for connected car technologies, the companies said in a joint statement on Tuesday. As part of the enhanced collaboration, Tata Communications will offer its MOVE platform to enhance JLR's connected vehicle ecosystem, transforming the driving experience for customers worldwide.

BrightNight on Tuesday said it has commissioned the first phase of its 115 MW hybrid renewable power project in Maharashtra. BrightNight has achieved its first energy delivery into the Indian power grid, furthering its mission to decarbonise energy globally, a company statement said.

Indian Hotels Company Ltd. traded 1.49 per cent in Tuesday's session at 01:08PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 760.00 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 770.70 and Rs 751.35, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 894.15 and a 52-week low of 450.55. About 54,939 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

telecom spectrum in 6-Ghz band could lead to a radio wave crunch for high-speed 5G services, a key growth driver for the country's digital economy and development of emerging technologies specially artificial intelligence, industry body COAI said on Tuesday.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. As India strengthens its strategic position amid evolving global security dynamics, the nation's defence sector stands at a pivotal moment in 2025. The defence ministry has recently declared that 2025 will be the ‘year of reforms’ for Indian defence, suggesting that there could be massive changes in the sector, simpler procurement, and much more.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. India recently unveiled a report to guide the governance of artificial intelligence (AI), marking the country’s first structured vision in the era of Generative AI and transformative foundation models. While acknowledging AI’s far-reaching and cross-sectoral impact, the report risks repeating past governance missteps by leaning too heavily on a centralized vision.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. A war is brewing in online delivery as fast food takes on a new twist in India. After shaking up the retail market for online deliveries with their quick commerce services, Zomato’s Blinkit and Swiggy recently launched standalone apps to deliver meals, snacks and beverages in 15-20 minutes.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Fixed income investments have traditionally been a cornerstone for Indian investors, offering stability and diversification in volatile markets. However, building a robust fixed income portfolio involves navigating complexities, particularly the challenge of balancing income, duration, and liquidity.

Shapoorji Pallonji Group firm Afcons Infrastructure’s shares surged 3.5% in early trade to a high of Rs 496.70 on the BSE on Tuesday, January 14, as the company emerged as the lowest bidder (L1) for the Rs 4,787.20 crore tender floated by the Maharashtra State Road Development Corporation (MSRDC). The civil construction company has been selected for two projects to construct the access-controlled Pune Ring Road (East) Packages PRR E5 and E7. Both projects are to be completed within 36 months.

aircraft carriers after former presidents Bill Clinton and George W Bush. Clinton, a Democrat, was the 42nd US president, holding office between 1993 and 2001. He was succeeded by Bush, a Republican, who held office from 2001 to 2009.

Elon Musk said a third person has received an implant from his brain-computer interface company Neuralink, one of many groups working to connect the nervous system to machines.

JSW Energy jumped 4.39% to Rs 540.50 in early trade on Tuesday after the company successfully emerged as the applicant to acquire KSK Mahanadi Power Company, which owns 3,600 MW of thermal power plants, under insolvency proceedings. According to a company statement, this follows the approval of the Committee of Creditors, with the transaction pending regulatory approvals from the National Company Law Tribunal and the Competition Commission of India.

Indian IT sector, represented by the Nifty IT index, has consistently delivered superior returns compared to the broader Nifty 50 index over longer timeframes, underscoring the IT sector's attractiveness to investors seeking long-term value. Data from StockEdge reveals a compelling performance differential: Nifty IT has returned 27.2% over the past year and a remarkable 55.6% over the last two years, significantly outpacing the Nifty 50's returns of 7.4% and 29.6% respectively for the same periods.