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Gaurav, a public-sector senior executive, is in his late thirties and looking to invest in a fixed return product with minimal risk to build a retirement corpus. He has heard of a few credit accidents and is vary of default risk. His investment adviser tells him that several tax-free bond issues are coming up from public-sector undertakings, infrastructure companies and municipal corporations. Such bonds have long tenors, typically maturing after 10, 15 or 20 years, and would make for an ideal inclusion in his retirement portfolio. Every year, interest/coupon will be paid to Gaurav and will be tax-free income, while the principal amount will be returned to him on maturity, but it will not offer any tax benefit. These bonds will also be listed on a stock exchange, which would allow investors to benefit from any appreciation in price and exit the bonds before maturity. Gaurav is wondering whether he should invest in any of these taxfree bonds. In order to take a decision to invest in tax-free bonds, Gaurav must weigh its features against other investments.

Artificial intelligence (AI) and generative AI (GenAI) are advancing at an incredible pace, but we are unable to understand how they make decisions, so they are called ‘black boxes’. Researchers say they are now able to peek under the AI hood. Will this make AI models safer? AI algorithms, especially those involving complex machine learning (ML) models like deep neural networks, are modelled on the human brain.

Netflix has a number of popular shows in store for subscribers in the US. Among them, there are four Netflix Originals and licensed titles, as per a report on WhatsOnNetflix.

asteroid Dinkinesh by NASA’s Lucy spacecraft have revealed intriguing features, including a trough, a ridge, and a distinct satellite named Selam. These observations suggest that both Dinkinesh and Selam possess significant internal strength and have undergone a complex evolutionary process, according to a paper published in Nature on May 29, with Hal Levison, Lucy's principal investigator from the Southwest Research Institute in Boulder, Colorado, leading the research.

Battlestar Galactica" franchise has been marked by notable highs and lows. The original 1978 series struggled to find its footing amidst comparisons to «Star Wars» and other science fiction classics.

Google CEO Sundar Pichai introduced a generative artificial intelligence feature for the company's search engine last month, he and his colleagues demonstrated the new capability with six text-based queries that the public could try out.

Shardlake, we get a meet-cute that’s well-written and tells us something meaningful about the two lead characters’ dynamic. Set in 1537 during the reign of Henry VIII, the miniseries sees the king’s chief minister Thomas Cromwell (Sean Bean) ordering the intrepid, hunchbacked attorney Matthew Shardlake (Arthur Hughes) to investigate a murder-via-decapitation at a Tudor monastery at Scarnsea. In the meet-cute, Shardlake strikes a conversation with Cromwell’s man Friday Jack Barak (Anthony Boyle) moments after the two of them witness a Peruvian parrot called Tabitha at a local market, uttering lines like, “Death to the Pope" and “Death to the bishop in Rome".

Also Read: 5 key reasons health insurance is crucial for young adults' future securityThe main reason behind the growing popularity of OPD coversand riders is the increasing preference for comprehensive coverage that extends beyond conventional inpatient services. Eighty percent of customers cite the accessibility to doctor consultations and diagnostic tests as one of the main reasons behind opting for OPD benefits in insurance plans.Also Read: Health insurance: New rule for faster cashless approvals might get off to a slow startThe Policybazaar data suggests that millennials constitute a large share of insurance holders looking for additional OPD cover as an inbuilt feature or a rider in their plans.

Destiny series and the critically acclaimed Elden Ring. Here’s a look at 5 upcoming gaming titles releasing in the month of June that you can enjoy this summer.Star Wars: Hunters is set after the fall of the Galactic empire and in this action game you compete in third-person battleground combats in a place called the Arena, located on the planet of Vespaara.

GLEN 60 cm 1200m3/hr Kitchen ChimneyFeaturing touch controls with a motion sensor, the GLEN 60 cm 1200 m³/hr Auto-Clean Filterless Curved Glass Kitchen Chimney ensures effortless operation. Its unique filterless design eliminates the need for filter maintenance. With a powerful airflow rate of 1200 m³/hr, it guarantees a fresh and smoke-free kitchen environment.

Best home fitness cycle: 10 smooth, quiet, and effective picks to meet your workout needs everydayOn this World Bicycle Day, upgrade your ride with the Urban Terrain UT3003A27.5 Alloy Cycle. This 21-speed mountain bike features Japanese technology derailleurs and shifters for seamless gear changes. Its alloy frame ensures durability, while the front suspension and dual disc brakes offer stability and safety.

Upcoming smartphone launches of June 2024: Vivo X Fold 3 Pro, Realme GT 6, Xiaomi 14 CIVI and moreAs per a leak by tipster Mukul Sharma on X (formerly Twitter) citing the launch poster, Oppo could also be gearing up to launch Oppo F27 Pro+ along with the vanilla variant and one other device on June 13. The tipster states that Oppo could provide either IP66, IP68 or IP69 rating for its upcoming smartphones but it isn't clear which phone will get what rating.

Google Doodle celebrated Italy's Republic Day or Festa della Repubblica on Sunday.The description stated, “This public holiday commemorates when Italy transitioned from a monarchy to a republic, giving the power back to the people. On this day in 1946, an institutional referendum was held by universal suffrage to decide upon the nation’s future."It noted that after World War II, the Italian people wanted to permanently abolish the monarchy and introduce a republic.

Tech giants form industry group for AI networking A new industry group, that includes the likes of Google, Microsoft and Intel, has been formed to help develop components that link together AI accelerator chips in data centres. The group is known as the Ultra Accelerator Link (UALink) Promoter Group. The group also includes AMD, Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Cisco and Broadcom. The move is seen as the latest effort to tackle the market dominance of chip-making giant Nvidia, which was absent from the group. “An industry specification becomes critical to standardise the interface for AI and machine learning, HPC (high-performance computing), and cloud applications for the next generation of AI data centres and implementations,” the companies said in a statement.

Google is testing a new AI-based scam call detection feature. However, its legality is in question, as profiling callers based on conversation content without their consent is not permitted in India.

Buying a Sony TV can transform your home entertainment experience, bringing the cinema right to your living room. With a generous screen size, these TVs offer a captivating and immersive viewing experience, making every movie night cinematic. The large display enhances the visual clarity of your favorite shows and movies and provides a more engaging atmosphere for gaming. The advanced technologies incorporated into Sony TVs, such as 4K resolution, HDR support, and high refresh rates, ensure stunning visuals with vibrant colors and sharp details.

series finale of "Station 19" bids adieu to its beloved characters, fans are left wondering if there's a possibility of spinoffs featuring fan-favorite couples like Travis & Vic or Maya & Carina. Co-showrunners Peter Paige and Zoanne Clack have weighed in on the potential spinoff scenarios.

Godzilla Minus One" has finally been released on OTT streaming platform as Netflix subscribers can enjoy the Oscars 2024 winning film. The Japanese film is available with English subtitles as well as English dubbed version.

Guy Ritchie's return to the Sherlock Holmes franchise with the new TV series "Young Sherlock" has sparked speculation about the involvement of Robert Downey Jr. Given Ritchie's directorial history with the Sherlock Holmes movies starring Downey Jr., fans are eager to know if the acclaimed actor will make an appearance in the upcoming series.

hip-hop culture. A status symbol, a cultural symbol, a fashion statement, a marker of success — this is an accessory with roots far deeper and more varied than one might imagine. And now, a new exhibition at the American Museum of Natural History in New York City is exploring how the genre evolved through stunning jewellery pieces that dotted and graced some of hip-hop’s biggest stars.