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Husham Al-Husainy, who is an Iraqi-American imam from Michigan has been eventually selected to deliver a benediction at US President- elect Donald Trump's inauguration on the date of January 20 of the year 2025, reported Fox News.

Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Mark Zuckerberg, the world's richest men, will receive VIP treatment at Donald Trump's 2025 inauguration. With front-row seats and significant contributions to the Trump campaign, their presence highlights Big Tech's alignment with the administration and raises questions about power dynamics in the tech-industrial complex.

Signs of a burgeoning housing rebound fell flat as temperatures cooled across the country in December, but the Canadian Real Estate Association sees the stars aligning for a busy spring market.

integrated dental products company with presence in India and overseas. It is rolling out an initial public offering of ₹698 crore comprising a fresh issue of ₹138 crore and an offer for sale of ₹560 crore that dilutes the promoter shareholding from 46.5% to 42.6%. Of the issue proceeds, ₹27.5 crore will be used to repay borrowings and ₹68.3 crore for funding capex. Business: Incorporated in 2004, the company manufactures a range of branded dental products ranging from crowns, bridges, and aligners to thermoforming sheets, intraoral scanners and paediatric dental products. It is the largest and most profitable vertically integrated and indigenous B2B2C dental aligner solutions company.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The PM internship scheme, which is currently in pilot stage, is likely to see a host of changes before it is officially launched. The scheme, which was announced in the previous budget, will see changes based on inputs from the pilot and from industry, according to three persons informed about discussions in the government.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The instant commerce avalanche has caught Avenue Supermarts Ltd's DMart Ready stores off-guard, forcing India's largest listed retailer to shutter many of these pick-up points and shift focus to the home delivery space. Avenue Supermarts rolled out the DMart Ready model following the covid pandemic outbreak in 2020, where customers could order online and collect groceries from a pick-up point.

Named by Native Americans to mark the winter season, the Wolf Moon symbolizes heightened emotions and unspoken feelings. As the Moon transits through Gemini, ruled by Mercury, this celestial alignment promises clarity, emotional expression, and new beginnings in matters of the heart.

SN Subrahmanyan: pay employees who work over 40 hours a week. Taking to X on Saturday, Nirmalya Kajuri, an IIT professor, wrote, “ If India strictly implements overtime pay for 40+ hours of work per week, all the corporate bosses who are now advocating that employees work 70-90 hours a week will become the biggest champions of work-life balance.”

Amnesty Scheme for customs to foster ease of doing business. «The main asks of the industry would certainly be aligned with the objectives of the government and one objective of the government has been litigation reduction. On that front, having an amnesty scheme for customs especially covering pre-GST legacy taxes like additional duty, special additional duty has been one of the asks of the industry,» Price Waterhouse & Co LLP managing director Anurag Sehgal said. The government had in the past announced amnesty schemes for excise and service tax and even for the income tax but not for customs. There are estimates that over 40,000 cases were pending in various courts and tribunals pertaining to customs duty alone.

Adar Poonawalla, CEO of the Serum Institute of India, echoed Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra's views on the necessity of work-life balance. In a lighthearted remark, Poonawalla noted, “Even my wife enjoys staring at me on Sundays,” aligning with Mahindra’s earlier statement about cherishing personal time. Mahindra, a prominent voice on social media, had previously quipped, “I’m on social media, not because I’m lonely. My wife is wonderful; I love staring at her. I’m here because people don’t realize it’s an incredible business tool.” His comment, delivered at a recent event, was widely interpreted as a witty critique of L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan. Subrahmanyan had controversially questioned the utility of Sundays, provocatively asking, “How long can you stare at your wife? What do you do sitting at home?” The debate around work-life balance gained further momentum after RPG Group Chairman Harsh Goenka dismissed the notion of relentless work schedules. Taking to social media platform X, Goenka humorously proposed renaming Sunday as “Sun-duty” while stressing that excessive work hours lead to burnout, not success. He added, “Work-life balance isn’t optional; it’s essential.”

long working hours gained renewed attention this week following controversial remarks by L&T Chairman SN Subrahmanyan, who suggested employees should work up to 90 hours per week, even on Sundays. Former HCL CEO Vineet Nayar joined the conversation, presenting a contrasting perspective focused on living a fulfilling life rather than measuring productivity by hours worked. In a LinkedIn post, Nayar expressed concern about the glorifying excessive working hours. “The real question isn’t how much you work. It’s how fully you live.” Criticizing relentless schedules and constant connectivity, he emphasized that such lifestyles drain energy, stifle creativity, and erode purpose. “We glorify long hours, back-to-back meetings, and being always on. But an unlived life drains energy, creativity, and purpose,” he argued. The entrepreneur shared a picture of him getting a head massage from a street professional named Shah Rukh and wrote, «Today, I didn’t just get a head massage. I took back a moment of my life. nd by the way, Shahrukh gives the best head massage ever. Grateful he kept going till I almost fell asleep.»

Daily Horoscope for January 12, 2025: Today’s Horoscope for January 12, 2025, highlights a unique celestial event as the Moon in Cancer opposes Mercury in Capricorn, creating a balance between emotions and logic. This cosmic alignment inspires self-reflection, deeper connections, and thoughtful communication. Whether you’re seeking clarity in relationships, career decisions, or personal goals, the stars offer meaningful guidance for every zodiac sign to make the most of the day’s energy.

Wolf Moon crosses paths with Mars. This rare occurrence offers a unique celestial experience to astronomy enthusiasts.

Aditya Birla Sun Life Mutual Fund (MF), ICICI Prudential MF, HDFC MF, Kotak MF, Mirae Asset MF, Tata MF, Birla Sunlife Insurance, Max Life Insurance, Abu Dhabi Investment Authority, Nomura, Goldman Sachs, Al Mehwar Commercial Investments and Natixis Investment Managers, among others, have been allotted shares in the anchor round.

A One-Time Mandate (OTM) is a directive given by an investor to a mutual fund house to invest a specific lumpsum amount in a particular mutual fund scheme. Unlike systematic investment plans (SIPs), which involve regular, periodic investments, an OTM involves a single, one-off investment. This approach allows investors to deploy their funds immediately based on their financial goals, market outlook, or specific investment opportunities. Also Read | Small cap mutual funds see inflows of over Rs 34,000 crore in 2024

Cognizant has increased the retirement age for its employees in India from 58 to 60 years, bringing it in line with broader market practices, ToI reported. This change applies to all employees in the country, including those who have relocated on-site without a change in payroll. “This change aligns with common market practice and our commitment to attract and retain experienced talent,” the company stated in a memo reviewed by The Times of India. Most IT companies in India currently set their retirement age at 58, making Cognizant’s move a notable shift in policy aimed at leveraging experienced professionals in a competitive talent landscape. Speaking at an event in India, Cognizant CEO Ravi Kumar S shared with PTI the company’s vision for India’s role in its global operations. Ravi, who recently received the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman 2025 award from President Droupadi Murmu, highlighted India’s growing significance in the global technology landscape.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The Union government is looking to fire up manufacturing activity—a crucial engine of economic growth that’s significantly slowed—by announcing factory clusters near major infrastructure projects and changes to tax and customs duties in the upcoming Budget.

Trump Inauguration 2025: Donald Trump's inauguration as the 47th President of the United States is scheduled for January 20, 2025. As the nation anticipates this significant event, attention turns to the lineup of performers who will grace the ceremony. While official announcements are pending, several artists are speculated to participate, drawing from past affiliations and performances.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Association of Mutual Funds in India (Amfi) recently released the updated half-yearly data on market capitalization classifications for listed stocks. As defined by the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi), largecaps are the top 100 companies by market capitalization, midcaps are ranked 101 to 250, and smallcaps are those ranked 251 and beyond.

Budget 2025 approaches, Non-Resident Indians (NRIs) are keenly watching for reforms that could make India a more attractive destination for their investments. By addressing key challenges in taxation and simplifying regulatory processes, the budget has the potential to boost inward remittances and encourage NRIs to invest more confidently in India.