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Dr. Venkatesh Movva, an orthopedic doctor specialising in Sports Medicine, recently shared his expert advice on The Ranveer Show podcast. He revealed which exercises are best avoided to keep your body safe and injury-free. Some of his suggestions might surprise you.

Lupin Ltd. 0.71 per cent to Rs 2058.00 in Friday's session as of 12:26PM (IST) even as the equity benchmark Sensex traded 882.74 points at 78038.53. Earlier in the day, the stock witnessed a gap down start to the session. The stock quoted a 52-week high price of Rs 2312.00 and a 52-week low of Rs 1184.00 on NSE. Around 4218 shares changed hands on the counter till 12:26PM (IST).

Air India is set to launch a new Basic Maintenance Training Organization (BMTO) in Bengaluru. The new facility, which will offer a comprehensive 2+2-year Aircraft Maintenance Engineering (AME) program, is expected to be operational by mid-2026, the airline announced on Friday. The BMTO will be certified by the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA), India's aviation regulator. Air India has partnered with Bengaluru Airport City Limited (BACL), a subsidiary of Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), to develop a purpose-built campus covering 86,000 square feet. This campus will feature modern classrooms, well-equipped laboratories, and qualified trainers.

Avenue Supermarts Ltd. 0.33 per cent to Rs 3631.90 at 12:36PM (IST) in Friday's trade. The counter hit a high of Rs 3653.95 and low of Rs 3567.35 so far during the session. The stock had closed at Rs 3619.60 in the previous session. The counter had a total traded volume of 12:36PM shares so far with a turnover of Rs 3.82 crore on BSE. The stock traded at a price-to-earnings multiple of 87.90 and a price-to-book ratio of 15.76.

Tube Investments of India Ltd. traded 0.71 per cent in Friday's session at 12:42PM (IST). The stock opened at Rs 3600.00 and has touched an intraday high and low of Rs 3600.00 and Rs 3498.15, respectively, during the session so far. The stock quoted a 52-week high of Rs 4807.05 and a 52-week low of 3177.55. About 1,513 shares changed hands on the counter so far.

Santosh Rao, Head of Research & Partner, Manhattan Venture Partners, says they are doing a barbell strategy in the US where there is technology on one hand because that continues to be a growth strategy and AI is the growth engine and on the other hand, in anticipation of a recovering economy and pro-growth strategies, they are going with cyclicals such as financials and industrials and materials. Rao says a similar strategy applies in India as well and one should stay with high-quality names. There is no room for speculation. Technology is not that big a factor, but pharmaceuticals and industrials are. The rupee has largely been range-bound in the past year and that hovered between Rs 83 and 84 to the dollar. In fact, many emerging markets' currencies were losing ground. There are several reasons behind the recent depreciation that we have seen in the rupee like FII outflows and stronger dollar on the back of Trump 2.0 trade deficit. What is the biggest reason that is driving the rupee down and how critical are these levels in the rupee trade? Santosh Rao: I agree with all the reasons you gave. So, the incremental news in the last few days is the new narrative building that the Fed may not cut rates as aggressively as thought, which is keeping the 10-year yield up and that is keeping the dollar strong and that is going to weigh on most of the emerging market currencies, and also India. That is a big part and an incremental development since the last few weeks.

Mehbooba Mufti on Friday urged the Jammu and Kashmir government to take swift action against Army personnel responsible for the alleged ill-treatment of civilians during anti-terror operations in Kishtwar district. According to reports, it has been alleged that some soldiers beat up five civilians, resulting in injuries to them during anti-terror operations in the Mughal Maidan area on November 20. Taking note of the allegation, the Army launched a probe into the matter. «Allegations of severe torture have emerged from Kishtwar, taking us back to the disturbing events that took place in Bafliaz Surankote earlier this year,» Mehbooba Mufti said in a post on X.

Bank of America Corp. in India have left the company amid an internal investigation on allegations of wrongdoing involving stock offerings, according to people familiar with the matter. The bankers involved are Debasish Purohit, co-head of investment banking at BofA’s India operation; Subhrajit Roy, country head of global capital markets; and Vikram Khaitan, a director in investment banking in India, the people said, asking not to be named because they’re not authorized to speak with media. BofA is still reviewing possible replacements, the people added. The US lender did not respond to a request seeking comment.

As per the footage that captured the moment when Vamsi, who worked at Amazon in Bengaluru, was congratulating the newlyweds and handing them the gift. The video has gone viral on social media platoforms. Vamsi had traveled to Penumada village for his friend's wedding. As the groom began opening the gift, Vamsi suddenly tilted to his left side. Attendees nearby caught him before he fell.

Reddit and states that no vacation or sick days can be taken from November 25 to December 31, which is the company’s busiest season of the year. This strict policy has led to debates about fairness and worker well-being, with many employees feeling the company is showing little empathy for its staff. While some companies offer flexible time off and rest periods, this policy has left many workers feeling overworked and undervalued.

maternity leave under Indian laws which is considered as a paid leave. However, not many women are aware about the amount of salary they will get, maximum number of leave allowed and for how many children the maternity benefit is allowed. The maternity leave is governed by The Maternity Benefits Act, 1961 and The Maternity Benefits (Amendment) Act, 2016. ET Wealth decodes the benefits the woman can get as per both the acts.

Gaza Strip. It was their only meal Wednesday — it was all they could afford. «My girls suck on their thumbs because of how hungry they are, and I pat their backs until they sleep,» she said. After being displaced five times, the Eids reside in central Gaza, where aid groups have relatively more access than in the north, which has been largely isolated and heavily destroyed since Israel began waging a renewed offensive against the militant group Hamas in early October. But nearly everyone in Gaza is going hungry these days. In the north experts say a full-blown famine may be underway.

Supreme Court on Friday agreed to hear AAP leader Manish Sisodia's pleas seeking relaxation of bail conditions which require him to report to the investigating officer on every Monday and Thursday in the corruption and money laundering cases related to Delhi excise policy. A bench of Justices B R Gavai and K V Viswanathan issued notices to the Central Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and the Enforcement Directorate (ED) seeking their responses on Sisodia's applications. On August 9, the apex court had granted him bail in the corruption and money laundering cases linked to the alleged Delhi excise policy scam, saying long incarceration for 17 months without trial had deprived him of his right to speedy trial.

Seema Devi and Suman Hooda of the Anti-Human Trafficking Unit (AHTU) in Outer North District in Delhi, located and rescued 104 missing children over the past nine months. Their efforts took them across remote areas in Haryana, Bihar, and Uttar Pradesh, where they faced numerous obstacles, including language barriers, unfamiliar locations, and the challenge of families not having recent photographs of the children. Despite these difficulties, they reunited these children with their families.

ADF Foods Ltd.(up 3.03%), Sheetal Cool Products Ltd.(up 2.35%), Tata Consumer Products Ltd.(up 2.01%), JHS Svendgaard Laboratories Ltd.(up 1.50%), Parag Milk Foods Ltd.(up 1.38%), Heritage Foods Ltd.(up 1.34%), Prataap Snacks Ltd.(up 1.07%), Tasty Bite Eatables Ltd.(up 1.05%), Hatsun Agro Products Ltd.(up 0.99%) and Dangee Dums Ltd.(up 0.87%) were among the top gainers.

On the BSE, Sheetal Diamond(down 19.97 per cent), Premco Global(down 17.46 per cent), Sai Swami Metals and(down 16.59 per cent), Omni Axs Software (down 11.53 per cent) and Systematix Sec(down 10.81 per cent) were among the stocks that plunged over 5 per cent during the session.

State Bank of India, Bank of Baroda, and Punjab National Bank, as investors regained confidence following Thursday’s sell-off. The Nifty PSU Bank Index rose 2.0% to 6,444.60 in early morning trading, reversing the losses from the previous session. State Bank of India saw a jump of 2.2%, trading at Rs 797.50, while Bank of Baroda and Punjab National Bank were up 2.8%, reaching Rs 235.00 and Rs 99.04, respectively. Other PSU banks, including Canara Bank and Bank of Maharashtra, gained 2.5% and 2.7%, respectively.

foreign portfolio outflows. The US dollar strengthened in the overseas market and Brent oil continued to move up as fighting between Ukraine and Russia continued to gain investors' attention. Moreover, foreign institutional investors have continued their equities selling mode and kept the dollar well bid.

APAC) investors, with 68% expecting regional economic growth to positively impact real estate markets, mentioned Colliers’ Asia Pacific Report: 2025 Global Investor Outlook. As APAC investors prepare for a lower interest rate environment and narrowing pricing gaps, institutional investments in India’s real estate sector are expected to gain further momentum in 2025. The report highlights significant cross-border investment opportunities, particularly in the office and logistics sectors, with 67% of APAC investors planning to allocate capital to the region in 2025, it said. The report stated that the region is anticipated to commit over 30% of their total assets under management (AUM) to real estate over the forthcoming five years.In terms of sector focus for 2025, 61% of investors are directing their capital towards industrial and logistics, office, and multi-family/build-to-rent properties.Among those prioritizing office investments, 61% are specifically targeting core and core-plus assets within Central Business Districts (CBD). Furthermore, nearly 90% of respondents project that ESG-compliant office properties will achieve a valuation premium in the next three years.

Boszhira Valley in Kazakhstan’s Mangystau region, a breathtaking window into Earth’s ancient history. Here, towering limestone formations stand as silent witnesses to an ocean that existed millions of years ago. This valley was once the floor of the mighty Tethys Ocean, an ancient water body believed to be the ancestor of today’s seas and oceans. Over 10 million years, the ocean disappeared, leaving behind stunning white and yellow limestone cliffs and otherworldly landscapes that contrast beautifully with the endless blue sky.

IPL season, Indian bowlers are expected to be in great demand during the IPL Mega Auction 2025. Interestingly, teams this year seem more inclined towards retaining batters rather than bowlers, possibly aiming to secure the best bowlers in the auction to boost their chances of lifting the coveted trophy. Bowlers play a crucial role in the game's outcome, with someone like Jasprit Bumrah being the backbone of Mumbai Indians’ bowling attack, often delivering match-defining performances. In a fast-paced 20-over game, teams need bowlers who can rattle the opposition during the powerplay and death overs, where even a couple of extra runs can tilt the match's outcome. Let’s dive into the top five Indian bowlers likely to ignite bidding wars in the upcoming mega auction. Arshdeep Singh With his impressive skillset and remarkable consistency, Arshdeep Singh has solidified his position as a leader in India’s T20 combination. His T20I records are exceptional, with 95 wickets at an outstanding average of 18.47 in 59 matches. Earlier this year, Arshdeep played a key role in India’s T20 World Cup-winning campaign, claiming 17 wickets in just eight games at a stellar average of 12.47.