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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. On 10 January, bearish sentiments continued to dominate the market, leading to increased negative bias. The current market conditions favour a bearish stance, and traders should consider using temporary market recoveries as opportunities to short the index.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: The government is working on revamping the framework for revival and rehabilitation (FRR) of debt-ridden micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in order to make it easier for small businesses to restructure the loans they have taken out, said two people in the know of the development. The framework would be known as FRR 2.0.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. How do you get blood out of white keds? The question that came frequently to my mind while watching the new season of Squid Game on Netflix, where players routinely walk on the remains of vanquished players, rubber soles squelching against blood and hardwood. How do their white shoes stay spotless? Or are the players simply given a fresh batch of canvas sneakers before each game? This is not implausible, given how the satire—where debt-ridden contestants put lives on the line in the vain hope of earning millions—seems to be budgeted, but I didn’t think about cleaning canvas at all in season 1.

Kadhalikka Neramillai, which stars Jayam Ravi. The event, held in anticipation of the film’s release on January 14, witnessed an episode that has sparked widespread backlash against the actress on social media platforms. The controversy began when an assistant extended his hand to greet Nithya as she climbed onto the stage. According to reports, she declined the handshake and reportedly remarked from the stage that she wasn’t feeling well, suggesting that if it were COVID or another illness, he might contract it too. While this incident in itself drew attention, the situation escalated when a video surfaced showing Nithya warmly embracing actor Vinay Rai just moments later. The apparent contradiction in her behavior quickly went viral, triggering an onslaught of criticism online. Many social media users and critics labeled her actions as disrespectful and humiliating toward the assistant. They argued that everyone, regardless of their position on a film set, deserves equal respect and kindness. Critics highlighted that such behavior fosters a perception of favoritism and discrimination, which is especially disheartening in an industry that thrives on collaboration and teamwork.

India Budget: India’s space ambitions are soaring, with the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) positioning itself as a critical player on the global stage. However, as the nation charts its path to becoming a global space superpower, the question remains: Does India need a higher space budget to achieve its ambitious dreams? The answer may be found soon as India gets ready to present its Union Budget for the next fiacal year. Despite fluctuations in funding, the space sector has contributed significantly to India's economy. Over the past decade, the space sector has generated $60 billion for India’s GDP, creating 4.7 million jobs, including 96,000 in the public and private sectors, according to Socio-Economic Impact Analysis of Indian Space Programme. The sector's contributions are particularly evident in areas such as satellite-based weather forecasting, which benefits millions of farmers and fishermen across the country. ISRO’s satellites also provide high-resolution imagery that plays a crucial role in national security. Click here to find out more about what may happen in Union Budget 2025

antiparasitic drugs, traditionally prescribed for infections caused by roundworms and other parasites, hold the key to combating cancer? Hollywood actor Mel Gibson appears to believe so. In a candid conversation on comedian Joe Rogan's podcast, the Braveheart star revealed that two of his close friends, who had been battling stage 4 cancer, experienced remarkable recoveries after using ivermectin and fenbendazole—drugs commonly employed to treat parasitic infections like roundworms and threadworms. Gibson went on to make a bold statement, claiming that all three friends who tried these medications «don’t have cancer right now.» He emphatically added, «This stuff works, man.» While these claims have sparked interest, experts urge caution, as scientific evidence supporting the use of these drugs for cancer treatment remains in its infancy. Some preliminary studies hint at potential benefits. For instance, ivermectin, when combined with other therapies, has been found to shrink tumors in early research, though such findings are yet to be validated by larger clinical trials. Similarly, fenbendazole—marketed under brand names such as Panacur and Safe-Guard—has shown promise in laboratory studies by halting the growth of certain aggressive cancer cells.

In the fifteenth annual letter to his clients, Terry Smith, the manager of the £22.7bn Fundsmith Equity strategy, said the fund disposed of its holdings in Diageo, «which we had owned since inception». This came following «problems with [Diageo's] new management, shown by a lack of information about its Latin American business», Smith said, which resulted in poorer performance compared to the sector in this area. Fundsmith's profit decline forces Terry Smith to take second pay cut «Moreover, we suspect the entire drinks sector is in the early stages of being impacted negatively by ...

The Layer-2 solution aims to set the stage for faster and more efficient transactions on the Solana network.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) has recommended the addition of a stage for voluntary mediation in insolvency cases filed by operational creditors, based on the findings of its expert committee and the Indian Institute of Insolvency Professionals of ICAI (IIPI).

Indira Gandhi International Airport (IGI) issued an advisory cautioning passengers about potential disruptions to flights due to poor visibility. While the exact number of affected flights and trains was not immediately available, authorities expect to release updates later in the day.

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy's 70-hour workweek suggestion. This statement, made during an internal conversation, was leaked on social media and quickly gained attention, leading to mixed reactions from both employees and the wider public.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The transformative potential of artificial intelligence (AI) as a ‘general purpose technology’ has been compared to that of fire, the wheel and electricity. But where will this far-reaching power take the world? In a positive direction or negative direction? Shakespeare wrote in Hamlet, “There is nothing either good or bad, but thinking makes it so." There have always been a few people who have used technology for nefarious activities.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Small investors often feel intimidated by the fancy jargon financial experts use. But you don’t need to understand all that to build Big Wealth.

Air Canada’s flight attendants have launched a PR offensive as they enter contract negotiations with the airline and tensions rise over long-standing issues related to pay, working conditions and scheduling. Wesley Lesosky, president of the Air Canada Component of the Canadian Union of Public Employees (CUPE), represents more than 10,000 members who have been working under the same collective agreement for a decade. With the current agreement set to expire on March 31, negotiations with Air Canada are now underway, and unpaid work is taking centre stage. Here are some of the key issues at play:

The capital gains inclusion rate proposals first introduced in the April 16, 2024, federal budget are on life support because of the political chaos that Canada is currently experiencing.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Nvidia chief Jensen Huang held forth at a consumer-electronics showcase in Nevada on Monday, touting his inroads in AI agents, self-driving cars and robotics on a day when his company’s valuation reached its highest level. Taking the stage at the annual CES conference in Las Vegas, Huang showed “physical AI" tools that he said would help robots learn using simulated environments that closely mimic the real world.

Union Budget 2025 Expectations LIVE Updates: What do industries look forward to from Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman ahead of the upcoming Union Budget 2025?Union Budget 2025 Expectation Live Updates: Taxation expert Harsh Bhuta, Partner at Bhuta Shah and Co LLP told Livemint he looks forward to “promised comprehensive review of the Income-Tax Act" making it “concise, lucid, easy to read and understand" and thereby less complicated.Among his suggestions include: fast track appeals pending at first appellate stage, with focus on disposing old appeals in a time bound manner and introduction of dedicated dispute resolution mechanism, reduced tax rates for existing taxpayers by broadening base among others.Union Budget 2025 Expectations LIVE Updates: Good morning and welcome to Livemint's LIVE coverage of the upcoming Union Budget 202.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. The latest tweaks to India’s National Pension System (NPS) improve an already excellent retirement saving scheme. The government could consider two additional improvements.

Zakir Hussain the secret to his ever-smiling face. The maestro smiled and asked me, 'Aapne Rafi Sahab ki tasveerein dekhi hain?' — have you seen pictures of Rafi Sahab? He explained that music, whether vocal or instrumental, acts as a tranquilliser, and people associated with it in any form have a smiling and relaxed demeanour. 'Isliye main hamesha muskurata hoon' — That's why I always smile, he said.