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sword. But for some writers, both objects hold equal fascination. Take Amir Khusrau and Babur. Or Samudragupta from an earlier time. Or Valmiki if we go mythological, who is said to have been the fierce bandit Ratnakar, adept with the bow and arrow before taking up the quill. 19th century French poet Arthur Rimbaud, who would become, among other things, a gunrunner in the Horn of Africa, found the calling to be much more lucrative and satisfying than writing poetry. What fascinates most writers with the pen and the sword — or its modern avatars, laptop and gun — is that both can be used to right a wrong or commit a wrong. Both assure its owner that he or she is well protected. When you see a wrong committed, you could write a story, poem or report about it. Or air your grievances on social media. Sometimes you could just take out your Mauser and point it at the mob about to lynch a man, fire a few rounds in air, to disperse them. The effect of the gunshot is immediate. A good write-up may take days, even weeks, a poem or story years to gain ground.

Reserve Bank of India has urged asset reconstruction companies (ARCs) to follow the regulations in letter and spirit, and directed them to conduct the recovery process responsibly by following transparent and non-discriminatory practices. This was conveyed by senior RBI officials at a closed-door conference the banking regulator held with top management of 27 registered ARCs. RBI deputy governors M Rajeshwar Rao and Swaminathan J gave keynote addresses in the conference, 'Governance in ARCs — Towards Effective Resolutions'. It was attended by senior-most RBI officials and 80 participants from the ARC sector.

Nagaland People's Organisation (ENPO) on Friday rejected the Nagaland government’s appeal and stated that it remained firm on its decision of abstaining from participating in the Urban Local Bodies (ULB) elections, scheduled on June 26. ENPO Secretary W. Manwang Konyak said that they did not receive any written appeal and only saw in the media that the state government has made an appeal not to boycott the ULB polls.“We have to go by the decision of our grassroots level people and organisation. We would abstain from participating in the ULB polls,” Konyak said. After a cabinet meeting chaired by Chief Minister Neiphiu Rio, the Nagaland government on Thursday urged the ENPO not to boycott the vital ULB polls.

renewable energy secretary Bhupinder Singh Bhalla reiterated India's position as a global leader in renewable energy affordability, emphasizing the nation's low cost of renewable energy. Bhalla highlighted India's integrated grid infrastructure as a key enabler for the seamless integration of renewable energy sources into the national energy mix while speaking at the World Hydrogen Summit 2024 in Rotterdam, Netherlands. He assured the global industry of India's capability to meet any scale of production provided there is sufficient market demand and support, a government statement said.

A couple from Nova Scotia say they’re permanently throwing in the towel on housework after waking up $5-million richer on Sunday morning.

United Airlines says it has regained some privileges that were suspended after a series of incidents on flights earlier this year

India’s biggest asset management company SBI Mutual Fund has announced the launch of its new thematic fund – SBI Automotive Opportunities Fund.

Nagaland People’s Organisation (ENPO) announced that it would also abstain from the Urban Local Body (ULB) elections scheduled on June 26. The body has earlier abstained from participating in recently held Lok Sabha polls resulting in not a single vote cast in six districts of Nagaland. ENPO which has been demanding a separate 'Frontier Nagaland Territory' or a separate state comprising the six eastern Nagaland districts, boycotted the election to the lone Nagaland Lok Sabha seat on April 19 in support of its demand, is the apex body of seven tribes from the six eastern districts of Kiphire, Longleng, Mon, Noklak, Shamator, and Tuensang. ENPO Secretary W. Manwang Konyak on Thursday said that they have already informed the State Election Commission (SEC) that the people of the six districts would abstain from voting in the ULB polls, covering three Municipal Councils and 36 Town Councils.

Tech Mahindra, has passed away at 85. Former Tech Mahindra MD and CEO CP Gurnani shared the news via the social media site X (formerly known as Twitter). “Heartbreaking news..

Vodafone Idea (Vi), boosted by a recent equity funding, plans to open more retail outlets across this fiscal in a bid to grow sales and improve customer stickiness, crucial for the cash-strapped telco to intensify its competition against stronger and bigger rivals Reliance Jio and Bharti Airtel. «Our objective is to get as close to the customer as possible. We want to ensure our presence in all key markets and towns. In FY25, you will see us launching more Vi shops and Vi mini stores,» Abhijit Kishore, chief operating officer, Vi, told ET over email. Vi, promoted by the Aditya Birla Group and UK's Vodafone Group, has three formats of retail outlets — Vi stores, Vi shops, and Vi mini stores. The telco is also focusing on extensive automation and digitisation to connect with consumers across touch points.

Mumbai once had the dubious distinction of being Asia's largest slum. Then, an embarrassed Mumbai Municipal Corporation claimed Orangi in the Pakistani port city of Karachi has inherited that rather ignominious moniker. However, Dharavi still is home to a very large number of people — more than half a million — jostling for meagre resources on a relatively tiny patch of land — of about 550 acres. And, the area remains central to the outcome of the parliamentary polls in the Mumbai South Central seat. Dharavi is populated largely with 50 to 70 square foot homes, interspersed with leather and plastic recycling and pottery and other small-scale units. Successive state governments for several decades have been promising to redevelop Dharavi, which is part of the Mumbai south central constituency.

JetSynthesys announces the appointment of Raj Thadani as CEO of its joint venture (JV) with Digital Hearts Holdings (DHH), a Japanese holding company listed on the Tokyo Stock Exchange. In his capacity, Thadani will spearhead strategic initiatives, drawing on DHH’s expertise to bolster India’s gaming supply chain pipeline.

Go Digit General Insurance Ltd, which launched its Rs 2,615 crore initial public offering (IPO) Wednesday, saw the retail portion of the issue getting fully subscribed by 1.45 pm. The IPO, priced between Rs 258 to Rs 272 per share, will close on Friday. The company had reserved 9.6 million shares for retail investors. Here are the key highlights of the i

Also Read: Benefits of Critical Illness Plans: A Must-Have in Health Insurance The surge in medical tourism from India to other countries can be attributed to several factors. Firstly, the increasing affluence index in India has empowered individuals to think big when it comes to their healthcare. As people strive for healthcare treatment equivalent to their lifestyle, the ability to pursue medical care abroad becomes an aspiration.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has kept the repo rate unchanged for the past 12 months, thus rendering the investments in debt instruments reasonably attractive. Now, RBI is expected to cut the interest rate later this year, as per a Reutersreport thus triggering the onset of a declining interest rate cycle. Among debt mutual funds, there are multiple options which investors can opt for.

nation's GDP and approximately 45% to India’s total exports. With the government's pro-SME policies, including easier loans through the Mudra Scheme, tax benefits, and initiatives like ODOP & PLI scheme, the future looks even brighter. This presents accredited investors with an opportunity to make exponential gains by investing in SME companies.

The UK government’s Insolvency Service has shut down a London-based crypto advisory firm that claimed to offer investment advice in cryptocurrencies.

Storied French soccer club Saint-Étienne is in exclusive talks for a sale to the owner of the Toronto Raptors and Toronto Maple Leafs

Gujarat Titans' hopes of qualifying for the Indian Premier League play-offs was dashed on Monday as rain washed out their must-win match against Kolkata Knight Riders without a ball being bowled. It meant KKR were assured of a top two finish with 19 points from 13 games and a place in the Qualifier 1. GT, the last year's runners-up and 2022 champions, are out of the play-off race, garnering 11 points from 13 matches. The toss didn't happen at scheduled time of 7 pm due to incessant lightning, which was followed by slight drizzle that became heavier as time passed by. The cut-off time was 10:56 PM for a five-over contest but the official decided to abandon the match, a first in this IPL, because of the consistently intensifying rain and wet outfield.

assault on AAP MP Swati Maliwal at Delhi CM's residence here, the BJP on Monday said that women safety was not assured in the AAP and Arvind Kejriwal's residence has become a «boxing ring». Reacting sharply to reports of alleged assault on Maliwal, Union minister Anurag Thakur took a dig at the AAP saying, «Once known as Arvind Advertisements Party, it has now become the Arvind Assault Party, demonstrating the degradation of its founder Arvind Kejriwal and his associates.» Women's safety is not assured in the AAP, he said.

Gujarat Titans versus Kolkata Knight Riders match on Monday due to rain has triggered expectations of revenue losses, prompting sponsors, franchise owners to consider filing claims with insurance providers. This year the Indian Premier League (IPL) had bought insurance cover of Rs. 10,000 crore from insurers including New India Assurance, National Insurance Company, and United Insurance for the tournament. This coverage protects against revenue losses arising from various contingencies, including match cancellations due to natural disasters, political events, riots, and more.