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Gold loans are a secured loan where borrowers pledge their gold ornaments or coins as collateral in exchange for funds from a lending institution. The value of the loan is determined based on the purity and weight of the gold pledged.

Anant Ambani and Radhika Merchant's extravagant pre-wedding celebrations continue in Jamnagar, Gujarat, Day 2 promises a blend of wildlife encounters and traditional activities, following the glamorous kick-off. Day 2 Itinerary: A Blend of Wildlife and Tradition The schedule for Day 2, themed «A Walk to the Wild Side» and «A Potpourri of Desi Activities,» offers guests a unique experience. Starting with a visit to the Ambanis' animal rescue and rehabilitation centre, guests are encouraged to dress in «jungle fever» attire, emphasizing the wildlife theme. This visit aligns with the recent announcement by Reliance Industries and Reliance Foundation about the Vantara (Star of the Forest) programme, aimed at aiding injured, abused, and threatened animals.

NEW DELHI : All existing single-lane national highways will be converted to double lanes, and having two lanes with paved shoulders will be mandatory to get an NH tag in future, two people aware of the road ministry’s plans said. The new criterion will be defined in the rules governing construction of national highways. A paved shoulder is part of a highway adjacent to the regularly travelled portion on the same level.

“I WEAR EVERYTHING to work out," said Dr. Jaime Knopman, a Manhattan reproductive endocrinologist, describing her jewelry strategy for morning group workouts and private training sessions at the Limit, a high-end studio. By “everything" she means a haul of gold and precious stones: a pair of diamond studs plus two additional Foundrae fob earrings in her left ear; an emerald pendant and a gold chain necklace; a stack of five gold, diamond, and ruby bracelets; and, on her fingers, four gold and diamond bands plus a Spinelli Kilcollin ring.

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CorporatEdge (CE), a premium serviced workspace solutions company plans to expand its total footprint by 10x to 1.7 million square feet across major cities over the next 5 years. “CorporatEdge has tapped into the growing demand for flexible workspaces and would deploy over Rs. 300 crore in the next 5 years. The expansion will be spread across 10 cities pan-India and densify presence in the existing cities as well,” said Aashish S Shukla, Managing Director of CorporatEdge. Recently, the firm launched its third facility named ‘Marquee’ in Bengaluru, at the Prestige Trade Tower spread over 29000 sq.ft. The is pegged as a Offitel — Office hotel facility with serviced offices, team offices, private office suites, director cabins and range of F&B offering and has a capacity of 350 workstations.

Looking to retire early? LIC's Jeevan Dhara policy could be a valuable tool, especially for young couples. This policy offers a range of benefits that align with the goals of those seeking early retirement. With its financial security, flexible options, tax benefits, and focus on early retirement planning, this policy can serve as a valuable asset in achieving the goal of financial independence and early retirement.

investment strategy. Her success as an investor can be attributed to her active management approach, frequently directing investments toward companies with substantial growth prospects, albeit accompanied by higher risks. Here are several fundamental tenets of Wood’s investment approach: Emphasize disruptive innovation: At the core of Wood’s strategy is the recognition of companies leading the way in transformative technologies and trends that have the potential to disrupt established industries significantly.

Pakistan: Nawaz Sharif nominates younger brother Shehbaz for premiership The 16th National Assembly commenced its proceedings earlier in the day, with newly elected MNAs taking their oaths administered by Speaker Raja Pervaiz Ashraf. The session, scheduled for 10 am, commenced after 11 am amid a turbulent atmosphere, with PTI-backed lawmakers aligned with the Sunni Ittehad Council (SIC), encircling the speaker's rostrum.

LPL Financial has added a Fort Wayne, Indiana-based team that was managing $515 million in client assets at PNC Private Bank Trust. Endeavor Wealth Strategies, which is led by Seth Marshall, will use LPL’s broker-dealer, RIA and custodial platforms, and it will align with another LPL firm, Exemplar Financial Network.

Bhatt kicked off the event, setting the tone for a discussion focused on the transformative potential of executive MBA programs. She emphasised the relevance of the topic, acknowledging the challenges faced by mid-senior career professionals as they navigate through dynamic industries. Sanjay Gupta's insights Sanjay Gupta, a veteran with over 27 years of experience in advanced automotive technologies, shared profound insights into the challenges faced by mid-senior career professionals. He highlighted the initial enthusiasm and continuous learning experienced in the early years, but pointed out the potential stagnation that can occur after a decade or more in a particular role.

Six years after it launched in the U.S. before expanding across the globe, Webull is about to take a big step in its journey.

NPST on Thursday announced that it has secured a contract for an Online Dispute Resolution (ODR) solution from DCB Bank. Private sector lender DCB Bank will implement NPST's ODR to streamline customer complaint addressal, enhance efficiency and rationalise operational and compliance costs, the company said in a release. NPSI focuses on UPI payments and digital banking solutions. It functions as a Technology Service Provider (TSP) and a Third-Party Aggregator Provider (TPAP), it said. «NPST's Online Dispute Resolution solution aligns with DCB Bank's customer-centric ethos, ensuring safe and secure payments while fostering loyalty-building interactions and driving productivity and cost savings,» Deepak Chand Thakur, Co-founder and CEO of NPST, said.

Shares of WW International (NASDAQ:WW) plummeted roughly 25% in premarket trading Thursday after the human-centric technology company offered below-expectations guidance for 2024 revenue and operating income.

Google has marked the occasion of Leap Day on Thursday, February 29, with a lively doodle featuring a frog. The doodle portrays a frog adorned with the date ‘29’, symbolizing the unique occurrence of Leap Day. The animated depiction shows the frog leaping from one end of a pond to another, with the date vanishing as it jumps, all set against a serene backdrop of stones and leaves. Accompanying the doodle, Google provided a cheerful message, stating, “Ribbiting news, it's Leap Day! Leap Day, February 29th, only occurs about every four years, to keep our calendars in alignment with the Earth and sun… Enjoy this bonus day of February — Happy Leap Day!” In addition to celebrating Leap Day, Google took the opportunity to share insights into the history of its iconic doodles. Exploring the roots of these imaginative illustrations, Google reminisced about its inaugural doodle in 1998 and highlighted milestones such as the first doodle series and special doodles for events like Bastille Day in 2000.

leap year with 29 days in February instead of 28. But why do we need this adjustment, and what would happen if we ignored it? In this article, we will explore the origin and importance of leap years, and how they help us keep track of time and seasons.

FedEx has ended its naming rights agreement to the Washington Commanders stadium that had been known as FedEx Field since 1999

Zoom's recent statement, the upcoming changes will require iOS users to have devices running iOS 13 or newer versions to continue receiving app updates. This means that iPhone and iPad users who are unable to upgrade their devices to iOS 13 will no longer be able to utilize the Zoom app.

Climate change may be causing more competition for food in oceans, leading to a reduction in the weight of fish, according to a study. Researchers at the University of Tokyo in Japan found that fish weight in the western North Pacific Ocean dipped in the 2010s due to warmer water limiting food supplies. They attributed the first period of weight loss to greater numbers of Japanese sardines, which increased competition with other species for food. «With higher temperatures, the ocean's upper layer becomes more stratified, and previous research has shown that larger plankton are replaced with smaller plankton and less nutritious gelatinous species, such as jellyfish,» Professor Shin-ichi Ito from the University of Tokyo said.

Pathaan and Jawan and Ranbir Kapoor’s Animal are expected to have bumped up revenues for multiplexes by 20-24% in FY24. But for the upcoming financial year, Crisil expects revenue growth to slow to 10- 15% to ₹7,300 crore despite a lineup of movies such as Allu Arjun’s Pushpa 2 and Ajay Devgn’s Singham Again.

Band Baaja Baaraat, Shaandaar, Veere Di Wedding, and Made in Heaven. Weddings are not mere unions, they are extravagant displays of luxury and significant investments in a booming industry. The global wedding services market, which reached $160.5 billion in 2020 and is projected to hit $414.2 billion by 2030, solidifies the notion that weddings are more than just emotional events — they’re big business.