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Jennifer Deal is a senior research scientist at the Center for Effective Organizations at the University of Southern California. She is co-author of “What Millennials Want from Work." When leaders hear employees complain about being underpaid, they typically investigate to see if the complaint is reasonable. They might examine pay benchmarks, historical comparisons and what the company can afford to pay without affecting profitability.

Cash-strapped Go First airline on Saturday informed that it has cancelled all flights till 30 July due to "operation reasons". Informing air passengers on Twitter about the flight cancellation, the airline wrote, "We regret to inform you that due to operational reasons, Go First flights scheduled till 30th July 2023 have been cancelled.

New Delhi: Digital health platform Tata 1Mg Labs will provide free anemia screening to 10,000 women and children in underprivileged areas on the occasion of JRD Tata's birth anniversary, the company said in a statement. Tata 1mg Labs will join hands with multiple NGOs for the screening tests via a series of camps held over the next two quarters across multiple cities.

MPs of the INDIA bloc left for Manipur on Saturday to understand the ground reality of the clash-hit state. At least 21 leaders from the 16 Opposition parties boarded an IndiGo flight for Manipur. Before leaving for Manipur, the leaders slammed the Centre for not taking up the responsibility to mitigate the crisis in Manipur.

Sequoia Capital has massively cut its crypto fund, more than 65 per cent to now about $200 million, amid the funding winter. Sequoia Capital has downsized its two major venture funds, including the crypto fund (from $585 million to $200 million), reports the Wall Street Journal. The move came amid several crypto exchanges and platforms announcing bankruptcy in recent months amid tightening regulations.

Real estate contracting and advisory firm ArisUnitern plans to raise Rs 350 crore through the alternative investment fund route this year, marking its foray into the real estate alternative financing segment in the country The proposed fund, which will have a green shoe option of Rs 100 crore, will be used for last-mile funding of residential projects. “We have already applied for the approval with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) and are awaiting their reply,” said Srinivas Gopalan, chairman at ArisUnitern. The firm has ventured into development management of residential projects and plotted development by providing last-mile funding.

Jugaad" perfectly captures this approach, as evidenced by a Delhi resident who has captured the internet's attention with his exceptional ingenuity in transforming his car into a comfortable bed.Deepak Gupta, hailing from Delhi, shared a captivating video on Youtube showcasing his remarkable feat. The star of the video is a Maruti Jimny, originally recognized for its rugged capabilities, perfect for camping and off-road adventures. However, Gupta has ingeniously converted the car's interior into a cozy sleeping space, allowing for a portable bed wherever one ventures.

Hence, generally, they provide a low dividend payout. Given the high growth outlook, they are in high demand and trade at a high valuation, like Price/Earnings Per Share (P/E), which may be substantially higher than the market and peers’ range. Contrary to growth stocks are the value stocks.

Also read: 'How to maintain friendship forever?' Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath shares ‘life-changing’ theory Through strong bonds of camaraderie and trust, friendship plays a significant role in achieving lasting stability and creating a safety net that benefits all. It fosters a passion for a better world where individuals come together for the greater good. In the face of various challenges and divisions, friendship serves as a vital tool for addressing root causes and building a shared spirit of human solidarity.

US lawmakers has urged the Biden administration to take executive action to make priority dates current for Green Card applicants from India to reduce the 195-year-long wait period which has left them in a constant state of limbo. Led by Congressmen Raja Krishnamoorthi and Larry Bucshon, the bipartisan group of 56 lawmakers sent a letter to Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas requesting the administration take executive action to provide relief to high-skilled employment-based visa holders. In their letter, the US lawmakers also appealed to the administration to mark all dates for filing of employment-based visa applications in the Bureau of Consular Affairs' published Employment-Based Visa Bulletin as «current». A Green Card, known officially as a Permanent Resident Card, is a document issued to immigrants to the US as evidence that the bearer has been granted the privilege of residing permanently. The current situation surrounding the seven per cent country cap on employment-based Green Card allocation is causing severe repercussions, particularly for countries such as India, where the backlog has reached an astonishing 195 years, said Foundation for India and Indian Diaspora Studies (FIIDS USA) in a separate appeal to the US President Joe Biden. This backlog disproportionately affects Indian tech professionals, who constitute a significant portion of the highly skilled STEM talent and US-educated graduates, playing a crucial role in maintaining the United States' competitive edge in the technology industries, it said.

After decades of pitching Netflix as a technology company that happened to distribute entertainment, executives there have lately attempted to restyle their streaming behemoth as an entertainment company that happens to rely on technology. But don’t be fooled: The proprietary technology that Netflix uses to gather and analyze data remains key to the company’s success.

Kfin Technologies Ltd. Investors can find out if and how many shares they have been given through the basis of allotment. Yasons Chemex IPO shares will get listed on the NSE SME on Thursday, August 3.

Millenials are experiencing many transformations as the next phase. From payments and consumption, there is a conscious interest in investment options. “It is evident that this customer base explores simpler, self-enabled, and tax-efficient investment avenues – a strategic approach to building wealth in the early stages,"said Sarvjeet Virk, Co-founder, and MD, Finvasia.

Multibagger stock: Aditya Vision shares are one of the multibagger stocks that Indian stock market has delivered in recent years. In post-Covid rebound, this Bihar-based company has given stellar return to its long term share holders. Aditya Vision share price ascended from ₹18 to the tune of ₹2,190 apiece levels, delivering whopping 12,000 per cent return to its shareholders in last three years.

₹5.6 lakh every month for the next 25 years, reported the Gulf News. Currently working as an interior design consultant for a real estate company in Dubai, Khan will receive Dh25,000 (approximately ₹5.6 lakh) each month, providing much-needed financial support for his family. As the sole breadwinner, Khan is responsible for supporting his aging parents, a five-year-old daughter, and his late brother's family, who tragically lost their breadwinner during the pandemic.

Telangana rains: Telangana has been receiving heavy rains for the past several days, resulting in inundation of low-lying areas and disruption of road links. IMD's Met Centre has predicted light to moderate rain or thundershowers at a few places over Telangana on July 29.

Battlegrounds Mobile India) quickly rose to prominence in India after the ban on PUBG Mobile. Despite facing its own ban, the Indian government decided to allow BGMI back into the country with certain modifications around 10 months ago. Similar to other popular battle royale titles like Garena Free Fire, BGMI developers regularly release redeem codes that grant players access to a wide range of enticing rewards and freebies.

Nirmala Sitharaman Friday said domestic companies would soon be allowed to directly list their securities on overseas exchanges in specified jurisdictions, expanding capital-access opportunities for businesses in India that is poised to dwarf Germany and Japan and become the world’s third-largest economy in a few years. The stage-gate process will involve an initial listing on the International Financial Services Centre (IFSC) at the Gift City in Gandhinagar. Later, they will be permitted to list in seven or eight specified overseas jurisdictions.

Satna district in Madhya Pradesh, the police have said. The trust has sacked the duo. The two men, who have been arrested, also allegedly inserted a hard object in her private parts on Thursday, police sources stated, but a senior official said this can be confirmed only after her medical examination report is received.

Cincinnati Reds have made a significant move to extend the contract of their manager, David Bell, for three more years until the 2026 season. At 50 years old, Bell has been at the helm for five years and is currently in the final year of his previous contract. Last season was challenging for the Reds, as they endured 100 losses. However, this year has been a different story, with an impressive resurgence driven by a dynamic young core. The team's current record of 56-48 puts them in a competitive position, just 1½ games behind the first place in the National League Central division. If they manage to outperform the Milwaukee Brewers and the Chicago Cubs, they would accomplish a historic feat — becoming the first team in major league history to go from triple-digit losses to a division title in consecutive seasons.

Baring PE Asia EQT (BPEA EQT) will acquire 60-65% of Indira IVF for $650-700 million, the largest provider of fertility services in India and in the top five globally in terms of annual in vitro fertilisation (IVF) cycles. The deal was signed before other contenders could submit binding offers by this week's deadline, said people directly involved in the matter. The chain has been valued at $1.1 billion (₹9,000 crore), they said.