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BITS Pilani’s technology business incubator, Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), has introduced the inaugural edition of its startup initiative, “Womenpreneur for Bharat 1.0". 

Navigating kids’ social media use is a complex issue in the modern day of parenting, and something parents may be grappling with as they decide whether to gift their children smart devices this holiday season.

Climate negotiators at COP28 may bolster carbon trading when they decide on rules for a new United Nations-overseen emissions market that can lower the cost of fighting global warming.

China and the United States are leading the development of AI, which many researchers and global leaders think will transform the world and revolutionise society in a way similar to the introduction of computers in the late 20th century.

Surya Kiran' between India and Nepal started in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand on Friday. The annual exercise, which is conducted alternately in the two countries, will conclude on December 7, 2023, the Defence Ministry said in a statement.

Elon Musk had an "emotional" reunion with his father Errol as they met for the first time in seven years, a report said. The two reportedly met soon after the historic first successful launch of SpaceX’s Starship rocket last Saturday. Describing the reunion, Errol Musk's ex-wife Heide Musk told the Sun: "The family cried.

This wee­k’s Bitcoin price prediction see­s some interesting e­vents affecting its path. Bitcoin is currently trading at $37,416, a slight incre­ase of 0.20% on Friday. Some of this uptick comes from Pre­sident Milei’s win in Argentina, which gave­ Bitcoin fans there a strong hope boost.

Uber is rolling out a tiered rewards programme ‘Uber Pro’ for drivers in 12 cities. The programme will give drivers benefits such as area preference, discounted vehicle maintenance and motor insurance, as well as enhanced micro credit offerings. Drivers will be eligible for these benefits upon reaching certain milestones. This rewards programme will operate independently from Uber’s ride-based cash incentive programme, where drivers earn incentives based on the number of rides completed in a stipulated time period, and ratings received from riders.

BITS Pilani’s technology business incubator, Pilani Innovation and Entrepreneurship Development Society (PIEDS), is launching a startup programme that will support women entrepreneurs who are creating solutions for the smaller cities in the northeastern region, Rajasthan, Haryana and J&K, according to a statement from the institute. The programme, ‘Womenpreneur for Bharat 1.0’, will provide funding of up to Rs 10 lakh to the eligible startups, along with extended incubation support from PIEDS, including one-on-one mentoring, market access support, and opportunities to raise funds.

Technology alone is not enough to combat deepfakes, we need a concerted effort “…From today onwards, MeitY and the Government of India will nominate a Rule Seven officer and will take a 100% compliance expectation from all the platforms". Elections near and deepfakes loom: Seeing isn’t believing “The Rule Seven officer will be a person who will create a platform where it will be easy for citizens to bring to the attention of the Government of India their notices allegations or reports of violation of law by the platforms.

Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has asked ITC chairman Sanjiv Puri to draft a team from his company to Karnataka and facilitate procuring Sri Anna millets from drought-hit farmers. Her intervention with ITC followed a meeting Revenue Minister Krishna Byre Gowda and Agriculture Minister N Cheluvarayaswamy had with her in Delhi on Thursday. She has asked Puri to also consider other measures that can help the state's farmers, the FM said in a post on social media platform X. Sitharaman added that she had explained the initiatives the Centre was taking on the subject during her discussion with the ministers. Karnataka has declared 224 out of its 236 taluks as drought hit. Commenting on Sitharaman speaking to the ITC Chairman, Gowda told ET that the government procurement was the only way to protect and encourage farmers for major millets like ragi, jowar and bajra (pearl millet).

Virendra Chabra, Ludhiana, Punjab In the realm of Indian finance, loan against mutual funds (LAMF) and loan against fixed deposits (LAFD) stand as two popular options for borrowers seeking quick access to funds. While both these loans serve the same purpose, they differ significantly in their underlying principles, risks, and suitability for different individuals. This blog delves into the intricacies of LAMF and LAFD, providing a comprehensive overview of their key distinctions, application processes, and potential consequences of default.

NDRF on Friday demonstrated the movement of wheeled stretchers within the pipeline to facilitate the rescue of 41 trapped workers in the Silkyara Tunnel, with plans to deploy the stretchers once the horizontal pipe reaches the opposite side. As reported by ANI, the 25-ton platform supporting the Heavy American Auger machine, crucial for drilling through debris, has undergone reinforcement using a concrete accelerating agent for quick concrete hardening.

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IIFL Finance Limited, which is one of India’s largest non-banking financial companies, today said that leading rating agency CRISIL has upward revised its outlook to ‘Positive’ from ‘Stable’. The agency has also reaffirmed the long-term rating at ‘CRISIL AA’ and short-term rating at ‘CRISIL A1+’. In the rating rationale released by CRISIL Ratings said, “The outlook revision reflects the strengthening market position of IIFL Finance group and the expected sustained improvement in its profitability.

Black Friday Sale 2023: From Vijay Sales to Croma, best deals and offers from Indian retailers In the West, Black Friday is synonymous with deep discounts. In India, retailers are offering 50-70% discounts on products, free shipping, easy-to-return policies, and offers like buy-one-get-one offers on beauty products, apparel, and electronic items among others. Electronic brand Croma unveiled its 'darkest' Black Friday sale this year.

example of how the rich managed to get passes to enter the World Cup 2023 final match while the poor made their way to the stadium by deciding to pay for the tickets. Many of them also paid prices too high for seats that would allow them a better view of the match. Although it can be contended that elevated lifetime income correlates with increased savings, the reality is that the key factor lies in one’s attitude toward money.

Disney Plus Hotstar, Netflix, and Amazon Prime Video have rolled out a diverse lineup, ensuring viewers have a plethora of options to choose from and explore. The Aam Aadmi Family Season 4 The fourth season of "The Aam Aadmi Family" features actors such as Brijendra Kala, Lubna Salim, and Chandan Anand. This popular family show is produced by The Viral Fever, with the latest instalment being directed by Himali Shah.

Paytm, fell over 5% to the day's low of Rs 877.15 on the NSE on Friday following reports of a block deal. The price correction was amid high volumes with over 1.78 crore shares changing hands at around 9:45 am. The block deal saw shares worth Rs 1,441 crore changing hands, CNBC-TV18 reported. The multibagger stock has given 104% returns over the last 12 months and significantly outperformed Nifty50 with nearly 8% returns during this period.

Fresh from winning the auction for Jeld-Wen Australasia, Los Angeles-headquartered private equity firm Platinum Equity is drumming up interest in its $US12 billion ($18 billion) buyout fund from Australia’s wealthy.