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Delhi, can be overwhelming. A woman recently experienced this firsthand when she shifted to the city without a working phone. Struggling to book a ride, she had to rely on shopkeepers and tea vendors for assistance, though some hesitated, fearing she might run away with their phones. However, on her first day in Delhi, she was left in utter disbelief after her driver realised that she did not have a phone and had to reach her PG. When she finally managed to book a ride, her driver, a man in his 40s, noticed that her destination seemed unsafe. Concerned for her well-being, he insisted on waiting until she reached her accommodation and met the PG owner. He explained that as a father himself, he wouldn’t mind spending extra time ensuring her safety. Since she only had cash and no digital payment options, she asked her mother to send money to the driver. However, he reassured her that payment wasn’t an issue and that he would earn more throughout the day. This unexpected act of kindness left her deeply moved, reaffirming her belief that good people still exist.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Accenture Plc is outpacing India's top IT firms in securing lucrative, large-scale contracts, fuelled by its robust consulting businesses and early adoption of generative AI solutions. The global consulting and technology giant has widened its significant lead in deals exceeding $100 million, a stark contrast to the challenges faced by India's homegrown IT services industry.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. In his book One Up on Wall Street, legendary fund manager Peter Lynch uses the term ‘diworsification’ to describe unbridled and often unrelated diversification by companies or investors into areas or assets they don't fully understand. The result, Lynch says, is mostly substantial capital misallocation and wealth destruction.

The NSE Nifty advanced 0.04%, or 10.30 points, to finish at 23,668. The BSE Sensex moved 0.04%, or 32.81 points, higher at 78,017. Both indices have gained 5.15% in the previous seven trading sessions.

IndusInd Bank, currently in the midst of a crisis stemming from accounting gaps in its derivatives books, is said to have engaged global executive search firm Egon Zehnder to assist in the search for a new managing director and chief executive officer, two officials in the know said. RBI has approved only a one-year term for incumbent Sumant Kathpalia as the chief executive. Egon Zehnder will also help shortlist candidates for the deputy CEO position.

bottom-of-the-pyramid borrowers have lost access to formal financing over the past nine months after lenders stiffened conditions for advancing funds to these customers and wrote down sticky loans to clean up their books. Industry experts said the number of such vulnerable borrowers could be even higher as lenders stopped financing customers with overdue loans of more than 60 days and those with an outstanding amount exceeding ₹3,000. «The reduction in the number of borrowers is definitely due to the fact that defaulters are not being financed at present,» said Jiji Mammen, executive director at Sa-Dhan, a self-regulator for the microfinance sector.

income taxpayers, the government has amended the provisions dealing with income tax search cases, as per a supplementary frequently asked question (FAQ) released by the Income Tax Department. In the amended Section 158BA (Assessment of undisclosed income as a result of search), the word ‘total income’ has been replaced with ‘total undisclosed income’.

HDFC Bank and IT stocks was offset by losses in Reliance Industries, ICICI Bank, and M&M. The benchmark BSE Sensex added 32.81 points or 0.04% to close at 78,017.19, while the broader Nifty 50 index closed at 23,668.65, higher by 10.30 points or 0.04%.

Anurag Kashyap recently made headlines by announcing his departure from Bollywood, calling the industry “toxic” and criticizing its growing obsession with big-budget films. He lamented the loss of creative freedom, stating that filmmakers were more focused on making Rs 500-800 crore blockbusters rather than telling meaningful stories. Recently, Sunny Deol also hinted at stepping away from Bollywood, expressing admiration for South Indian filmmakers and their storytelling approach. Now, business entrepreneur Radhika Gupta has expressed her disappointment over the quality of new Hindi films. Edelweiss MF CEO Radhika Gupta recently voiced her disappointment with the declining quality of Hindi films. Once a passionate Bollywood fan who loved its music and storytelling, she admitted that her enthusiasm had faded in recent years. She shared that she now struggles to finish many new films, whether in theatres or on OTT platforms. Instead, she finds herself revisiting old classics or turning to fiction books for entertainment, highlighting the growing disconnect between audiences and contemporary Hindi cinema.

Indians can now enjoy upto 30% off discount on the seasonal summer routes to Santorini, Antalya, and Nice and more offering even more exciting places to explore around the globe. The press statement said that the Indian travellers can book their flights at special sale fares until March 28, to Etihad destinations including Turkey, Greece, Spain, France and travel between 1 May and 30 September 2025. «Summer is the perfect time to create unforgettable travel memories, and we're making it easier with these special fares across our network. Whether you're dreaming of pristine beaches, cultural adventures, or family fun, our summer sale offers something for everyone. Book early and give yourself something wonderful to look forward to,» said Arik De, Chief Revenue and Commercial Officer, Etihad Airways.

«I feel that overall trend is quite bullish. Yesterday we saw that Nifty took out the resistance of 100 and 200 days’ exponential moving average which was placed at 23,400. Now it is expected that the previous resistance will act as a support now. So, 23,400 is a strong base for the market. In case of correction, I believe that Nifty should find support there and bounce back again,» says Vinay Rajani, HDFC Securities. What is the outlook for the markets because till yesterday we had seen six consecutive days of gains. Do you believe that that is all that was there to this up-cycle rally that we have seen or do you believe that the bears are going to once again take charge and that was the end of the rally and now we are once again looking to continue the kind of correction that we were seeing until two weeks ago. Vinay Rajani: So, I do not expect this market to reverse on the downside. There could be a minor profit booking or running correction. But the way it has surpassed the resistances, the way it has behaved in this recent rally, we have seen almost 8% rise, 1900 points rise in the Nifty while Bank Nifty has risen more than 9% and Smallcap Index has risen more than 15%. So, this has been fairly strong rally after a long time. As Ansh mentioned that the RSI of the Nifty reached to 71, that has happened for the first time after September 2024 when Nifty was at all-time high.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) shares have risen 6% since Friday, when the company announced a ₹7,500 crore order win for an 800 MW thermal power generation project. This brings the company's total order book to ₹1.7 trillion—5x the trailing twelve-month revenue.

Delhi government is likely to issue an order stopping schools from forcing parents to buy uniforms and books from specific vendors, TOI reported, citing sources. According to the report, a senior official said that schools would also be barred from arbitrarily changing uniforms or dictating where parents should purchase study materials. The official explained that the government had received several complaints from parents about schools making minor changes to uniforms and insisting they buy them from specific shops. This practice has been viewed as a way for schools to make extra money. To address these issues, the government plans to introduce a dedicated email and helpline for parents to report violations. Schools will also be required to provide the contact details of at least five shops from where parents can buy books and uniforms as they wish. The official warned that strict action would be taken against any school or vendor that does not follow the new rules. «We've noticed that some schools recommend expensive, specific books like certain atlases. These practices need to be controlled,» he said. The official emphasised that the purpose of education should be to shape the nation's future, not to make money. He added that the government would not allow schools to impose unnecessary costs on parents.

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Air India Express will take delivery of several narrow-body planes during the year, allowing it to capture strong growth opportunities in the latter half of the year on domestic and short-haul international routes. «Well, our operating fleet is going to be pretty flat this year (FY26), in part because of delays to delivery, but also because we're taking aircraft out of service to do the refit, the Boeing B787s and the B777s in particular. And so, it means that we're actually not able to grow. But it's an investment for a good purpose,» said Wilson. Air India currently has a fleet of 198 planes including 70 inherited from Vistara-the erstwhile full-service joint venture between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines. Separately, Air India Express operates 103 aircraft-36 Airbus and 67 Boeing-including 38 new Boeing jetliners from an October 2023 order. Nine more narrow-bodies are slated to join by this June.

Data provided by many sectors reveal the increasing footprint of the «Buy Canadian» movement, because of US president Donald Trump's threats of taking over Canada and trade moves, such as the 25% tariff on most Canadian imports, according to The Globe and mail. From travel agents to distilleries, American companies are already experiencing the impact. Travel agencies claimed that bookings from Canada to the US are plummeting, while Canadian grocery store shoppers prefer more local products, as per the report.

Thomas Szasz has resurfaced online, stirring a fresh debate on mental health diagnoses. Known for his radical views on psychiatry, Dr. Szasz was a fierce critic of the way psychiatric labels were used to control individuals and justify social oppression. In the viral clip, he draws comparisons between historical «diseases» once used to suppress marginalized groups and modern psychiatric diagnoses—particularly Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

Maharashtra police on Monday said they have arrested Nagpur journalist Prashant Koratkar, booked for making derogatory remarks about Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son Chhatrapati Sambhaji, from Telangana. Koratkar was taken into custody in Telangana and is being brought to Maharashtra, an official said. «We have taken him into custody and a police team is bringing him to Kolhapur. Further legal procedure will follow,» said Kolhapur Superintendent of Police Mahendra Pandit said. A case was filed against Koratkar for making derogatory remarks about 17th-century Maratha ruler Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj and his son, Chhatrapati Sambhaji. Koratkar was booked on February 26 under Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita provisions for promoting hatred or enmity among groups on the basis of an audio conversation between Koratkar and Kolhapur-based historian Indrajeet Sawant. Koratkar had allegedly made the objectionable comments during this conversation, which Sawant had posted on social media, resulting in widespread outrage and calls for the former's arrest. While Additional Sessions Judge DV Kashyap granted him protection from arrest till March 1, Kolhapur police approached the Bombay High Court against the order and seeking cancellation of this interim protection. At the time, the Bombay HC asked the Kolhapur sessions court to hear the matter.

With only a week remaining until the end of the current financial year, now is the right time for investors to book their unrealised losses to reduce the overall tax bill. Several investors may be sitting on losses this year, given the market correction over the last few months.

The Asian nation’s state-owned processors are on track to secure more than three dozen cargoes that will load next month, according to people familiar with the matter. Combined with deliveries for private refiners Reliance Industries Ltd. and Nayara Energy Ltd., there may be more than 60 shipments of discounted Russian crude in April, or almost 52 million barrels, the people said, declining to be identified as the transactions aren’t public. Flows between the nations had slipped in recent months as a transition period for tighter US sanctions on shipments from Russia came to an end, forcing the state-owned refiners to issue a slew of spot tenders that saw them buy more expensive oil from alternative producers. Traders have now lined up enough “clean” Russian cargoes — meaning shipments untouched by any US-sanctioned entity — for April to help the companies meet most of their spot demand and ease concerns over future supplies, the people said.