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10th annual Global Day of Unplugging is a fantastic chance to disconnect from technology and concentrate on meaningful moments, in-person relationships, and real-life conversations. People can benefit from a healthier lifestyle, less screen time, more money, and better skin by heeding these tips, according to the organizers of the Global Day of Unplugging. The 10th annual Global Day of Unplugging, which emphasizes «elevating human connection over digital engagement,» will take place from sundown on March 7 to sundown on March 8.

U.S. President Donald Trump signed on Thursday an executive order establishing a U.S. strategic bitcoin reserve, as well as a «digital asset stockpile» for other cryptocurrencies, but put potential limits on buying more of the tokens beyond what is held by the federal government.

Donald Trump’s frenzied tariff barrage has been marked by reversals and faulty rollouts, baffling US trading partners and businesses while raising questions about the aims of his signature policy. During his six weeks in office, Trump imposed sweeping Canada and Mexico tariffs, only to pull back with exemptions and deferrals. Confusion has surrounded new import taxes on China. An ambitious proposal to charge duties on previously exempt low-cost packages had to be hastily reversed when it became clear the government lacked the ability to actually collect them. Trump has said tariffs can help achieve his most ambitious goals, from remaking the US economy to raising trillions in revenue. But several hasty announcements have injected chaos into the economy and financial markets, casting doubts about the White House’s trade strategy.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. For the world’s carmakers, the inexorable rise of Chinese electric vehicle-maker BYD and its local rivals in recent years has been a brutal lesson in disruptive innovation. China, a market that was once core to their global growth plans, has become a wasteland for their petrol-powered lineups as electric vehicles (EVs) grew from 6.2% of sales in 2020 to 45% last year.

Aswath Damodaran, a professor of finance at New York University. In his latest analysis of global cash return policies, Damodaran found that Indian firms distributed just 31.1% of their earnings in the form of dividends and stock buybacks—far lower than their global peers. While one can argue that this signals a strong reinvestment cycle fueling long-term expansion, it can also be seen as a symptom of weak shareholder rights and management’s reluctance to part with excess cash.

Anand Ramakrishnan, Managing Director, EQ India

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Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: A group of trade experts advising the government on its trade negotiations with the Donald Trump administration has recommended that India prepare to levy tit-for-tat tariffs on American goods that enjoy significant market access in India and that contribute to a sizeable US trade surplus in these product categories.

Taylor Swift is embroiled in a legal battle over Blake Lively's lawsuit against her co-star Justin Baldoni from It Ends With Us due to their close friendship. Swift's silence has fueled speculation about her potential testimony and calculated brand protection strategy, particularly since the trial is set for 2026. Taylor Swift is in an awkward legal position as the case progresses due to Baldoni's lawsuit, which alleges that Lively used their friendship to pressure him into changing the script.

Combination of trade and strategic dominance makes China an unlikely counterweight to a protectionist US. Trade and geopolitical risks have escalated since Trump assumed office, and the second-order outcome of reciprocal US tariffs is Chinese overproduction. US tariffs on Chinese goods will rise further and China's exports will be diverted to Europe and Asia.

NCRTC) which is executing the Rs 30,000-crore Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system (RRTS) project has invited bids to engage a Project Management Unit (PMU) for property development along the Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Namo Bharat corridor. This initiative aims to monetize land parcels, generate non-fare box revenue, and create commercial, residential, and service hubs around Namo Bharat stations. Namo Bharat Stations cater to thousands of commuters daily. The identified plots will be developed into retail spaces such as malls, Retail-Dining-Entertainment (RDE) hubs, integrated parking units with offices, rental housing, studio apartments, hospitals, and theme parks.

White House Crypto Summit on March 7. Trump, who has multiple ties to the crypto industry, will host the sector's top players at a White House summit on Friday. Crypto has enjoyed a renewed momentum following his return to the White House in November. The US crypto community rallied behind Trump's campaign, contributing millions of dollars towards his victory over Joe Biden, whose administration tightened regulations and expressed skepticism toward digital currencies. Now, they're seeing their support pay dividends. Trump has waded into the space personally as well, partnering with exchange platform World Liberty Financial and launching his own «Trump» memecoin in January as his wife Melania did the same — moves that have prompted conflict of interest accusations.

At Investment Week's Fixed Income Market Focus on 13 March at One Moorgate Place in London, speakers will discuss their outlook for fixed income in the current market environment, as difficult decisions loom for governments and central banks as the year unfolds. They will also identify where opportunities are opening up for bond investors across the spectrum, how they are managing the biggest risks to their strategies, as well as how their funds may fit in investors' portfolios. By attending this interactive event, you will get the chance to network with peers, quiz our expert speaker...

Wednesday’s 740-point surge in the Sensex, coupled with a 4% rebound in the BSE Smallcap index over the last two sessions, has fueled optimism that the market may have found a bottom. Key technical indicators—including the 14-week RSI, extreme breadth readings, FII long-short ratios, and seasonality trends—are signaling that a potential turning point is near.

investors need a strategic and adaptable approach to mutual fund investments. In an interaction with ETNow, Sandeep Tandon of Quant MF emphasized the importance of flexibility and diversification, particularly in a risk-off market phase where rapid shifts in sentiment can make portfolio management challenging. Rather than chasing high-risk thematic funds, he advocates for flexi-cap and multi-asset funds, which allow professional money managers to navigate market volatility more effectively.

Galacta’s Cosmic Adventure Event will run from March 7 until April 11, 2025. The event will feature tokens that players can collect and exchange for dice. The event trailer, titled Cosmic Rumble, shows an activity board where players roll dice to land on specific spaces and receive rewards. Also Read: With Love, Meghan: Here’s release date, plot, episode schedule and where to watch

Radisson Hotel Group and the chain should aim to have 500 hotels in the country by 2030, its executive vice chairman, Federico J Gonzalez, told ET in an exclusive interview. «India should be our number one country in the world in terms of number of hotels. The economic growth in India is significant. But, besides the economic growth and the growth in population and infrastructure, the ambition and dynamism of Indians is one of a kind,» said Gonzalez. «Everybody you meet here wants to do more and wants to grow. I think when we see that kind of mindset in a country, we need to make sure we maximise the growth,» he said. «Do we have a plan to get to 500 hotels in India by 2030? No. But, should we have the ambition to do this, considering the pace at which India is growing? Absolutely, yes.» Gonzalez said the efforts being put in place by the government to improve infrastructure and government plans to develop 50 tourist destinations can be key growth drivers for the Belgium-headquartered chain. Radisson Hotel Group said on Monday its strategy is to have 240 hotels in operation and under development in India by the end of 2025, driven by a «strategic focus» on tier-two and three markets and the increasing demand for luxury lifestyle and midscale accommodations.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. New Delhi: 29 January was meant to be a special date for ITC Hotels, one that marked a new beginning. That was the day the hotel chain, whose properties are renowned for playing host to heads of state from around the world for several decades, debuted on the stock exchanges.

The Sustainability Disclosure Regime (SDR) label denotes investment products that aim to invest in assets that have the potential to improve environmental and/or social sustainability over time. M&G's Sustain Paris Aligned fund range includes three funds: M&G Global Sustain Paris Aligned, M&G European Sustain Paris Aligned and M&G UK Sustain Paris Aligned.  The first two strategies are managed by John William Olsen, who heads M&G's sustain and impact equity investment team overseeing over £4bn in assets. The M&G UK Sustain Paris Aligned fund is managed by Rory Alexander. 'Sustai...

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Non-fiction content, which had reached saturation on linear television, is bringing returns for streaming platforms with titles like Bigg Boss, Shark Tank India and The Great Indian Kapil Show topping viewership charts in India. Experts said the interactive nature of some of the latest non-fiction shows is paying off for streaming services.