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Aditya L1, designed by the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO), is continuously studying the Sun but will not be able to observe the total solar eclipse on April 8, 2024. The eclipse, a rare event visible over vast swaths of North America, has sparked excitement, with various events planned to witness the celestial phenomenon. For the first time in almost a century, the western and northern parts of New York State will experience a total eclipse. The path of totality, a narrow stretch where the Moon obscures the Sun entirely, tracks across cities, captivating the USA. In its statement about the event, NASA explained, «On April 8, 2024, a total solar eclipse will cross North America, passing over Mexico, the United States, and Canada. A total solar eclipse happens when the Moon passes between the Sun and Earth, completely blocking the face of the Sun. The sky will darken as if it were dawn or dusk.»

SPIVA) India Scorecard. It shows that a large chunk of actively managed Indian equity mutual funds underperformed their benchmarks. Many advocate for lowercost index funds and ETFs citing such studies. However, investors should understand that knee-jerk reactions concerning long-term investment plans are best avoided. Ultimately, the choice of active, passive, or both should be determined by individual preferences. Most active funds lagging Active equity funds rely on managers’ decisions, while passive funds attempt to track indices efficiently. As per SPIVA, five out of 10 large-cap funds underperformed the S&P BSE 100, while over 73% of mid- and smallcap schemes lagged the S&P BSE 400 MidSmallCap in 2023. ELSS funds did better, with 30% underperforming the S&P BSE 200. Longer-term data (see table) reveals various nuances about the frequency of underperformance.

Delhi Capitals suffered their fourth loss in five matches, slipping down to the bottom of the IPL table. DC now also has the worst NRR of -1.370 among all teams. Batting first, Mumbai Indians posted an imposing 234 for 5 against Delhi Capitals on Wankhede's placid track. Former skipper Rohit Sharma provided a blazing start, scoring 49 off 27 balls and adding 80 for the opening stand in just 7 overs with Ishan Kishan (42 off 23 balls), while Hardik Pandya (39 off 33 balls) and Tim David (45 not out off 21 balls) also contributed useful runs at the back-end. However, it was Romario Shepherd who smashed 39 off 10 balls, with 32 coming off the final over from Anrich Nortje (2/65 in 4 overs), which might have taken the target beyond DC's reach. DC conceded as many as 51 runs in the last two overs. When DC started its chase, Prithvi Shaw came up with a 40-ball 66 with three sixes and eight fours, but the asking rate kept soaring beyond its reach. No. 3 Porel hit a few attractive strokes but failed to make the most of a lifeline he got while batting on 30. The left-hander eventually perished for a 31-ball 41 with five fours, and following him back in the hut soon was Delhi captain Rishabh Pant (1). Delhi's lower order also cut a sorry figure, with Axar Patel (8), Lalit Yadav (3), debutant Kumar Kushagra (0), and Jhye Richardson (2) falling in quick succession, giving Gerald Coetzee a four-wicket haul.

Fintech provider Pontera has just announced the latest addition to its web of relationships with wealth firms with an agreement to expand access to its secure, client-permissioned platform for managing 401(k) plans to advisors with Ameritas.

Rajnath Singh on Sunday asserted that the track record of the BJP government at the Centre has been «fabulous» as it considers people supreme whereas the Congress treats a family supreme. The BJP, he said, is also committed to fulfilling all the promises made to the people. «The track record of Modi ji's politics has been fabulous. And it was fabulous because we treat people as supreme whereas the Congress treats a family supreme,» the senior BJP leader said addressing a public meeting in support of BJP candidate Arjun Ram Meghwal in Kolayat in Bikaner. The defence minister said he is pained when the Congress questions the power and valour of the country's defence forces.

Lok Sabha Elections 2024: The Election Commission of India's Suvidha platform has seen a surge of activity since the announcement of the 2024 Lok Sabha Elections and enforcement of the model code of conduct (MCC), the body has said in a press release on April 7. Suvidha has got more than 73,000 applications from political parties and candidates, of which 44,600 requests have already been approved, the ECI added.

After a good start, the overall trajectory for the market is positive for the truncated week ahead. Stock markets are closed on Thursday for Eid-Ul-Fitr.

Verstappen was asked a few days ago if he had concerns going into the Japanese Grand Prix. His rear brakes caught fire just two weeks ago at the Australian GP, forcing him out on the fourth lap. «No, no,» Verstappen replied. True to his word. No worries. The Dutchman claimed the pole for Red Bull in Saturday qualifying, poised to return to his unprecedented dominance in Formula 1 after the blip in Australia. Verstappen clocked 1 minute 28.197 seconds, just 0.066 ahead of Red Bull teammate Sergio Perez. Lando Norris of McLaren and Carlos Sainz of Ferrari — the winner in Australia — will make up the second row.

Lok Sabha constituencies, Chennai North and Chennai South, with the incumbent DMK locking horns with the AIADMK and the BJP. The BJP has fielded Tamilisai Soundararajan, former governor of Telangana to contest the coveted Chennai South constituency, which is the state's fourth largest constituency with more than two million voters. Soundararajan faces T Sumathy of the DMK and J Jayavardhan of the AIADMK. In the 2019 Lok Sabha election, Sumathy won a thumping majority with a 50.28% vote share. The constituency has remained a stronghold of the DMK, with the party winning it five times while the AIADMK has won it twice. In North Chennai, Kalanidhi Veeraswamy of the DMK, R Manohar of the AIADMK, RC Paul Kanagaraj of the BJP and E Iqbal of the BSP are in the fray.

Richard Brock, a 67-year-old treasure hunter, unearthed England's largest-ever gold nugget, weighing 64.8 grams, near the village of Much Wenlock in Shropshire. This discovery, nicknamed 'Hiro’s Nugget' after Brock's wife, has garnered significant attention due to its rarity and size.

THERE ARE TWO Cabernets—one famous, one less so. Among winemakers, however, the “other" Cabernet has quite a fan club. Cabernet Franc is actually the genetic parent of the more-famous Cabernet Sauvignon; both are natives of France and grown in many of the same wine regions around the world.

Wealth and investment platform by PhonePe, Share.Market, on Friday introduced its Futures and Options (F&O) segment. «The introduction of F&O capabilities on Share.Market enhances the platform's offerings, with a comprehensive option chain analysis to track options.

New York earthquake: After the strongest earthquake in 140 years rattled New York on Friday, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) said the 4.8 magnitude earthquake may impact air traffic in several areas. The aviation agency also put a pause on flights for the city till noon, while warning passengers of 30-40 minutes delay in New York flights. "A 4.8 magnitude earthquake in New Jersey may impact some air traffic facilities in New York, New Jersey, Philadelphia and Baltimore.

According to the US Bureau of Labor Statistics, total nonfarm payroll employment last month was higher than the average monthly gain of 231,000 over the previous 12 months, with most job gains occurring in health care, government and construction. The US jobs growth figures came in much stronger than the 200,000 job gains anticipated by economists polled by Reuters. The unemployment rate last month stood at 3.8%, against a forecast of 3.9%. Jerome Powell: Rate cuts likely as US inflation is on track to meet target «Earlier signs of a softening labour market, marked by a modest rise...

The Federal Reserve is on track to cut interest rates in June, according to Ellen Zentner, chief US economist at Morgan Stanley.

Greaves Electric Mobility, the electric mobility segment of Greaves Cotton, Friday said it has appointed K Vijaya Kumar as its executive director and CEO. In his new role, Kumar will lead the company's initiatives in product development, dealer distribution and market expansion, among other areas. «We extend a warm welcome to K Vijaya Kumar, the newly appointed executive director and CEO of Greaves Electric Mobility,» Nagesh Basavanhalli, non-executive vice chairman of Greaves Cotton, said in a statement. «His established track record and experience in growing businesses will facilitate our progress in the electric mobility space.»

J. Cole has responded to Kendrick Lamar's diss in the song 'Like That' by Future and Metro Boomin. Lamar's verse on the track took shots at Cole and Drake, questioning their status in the industry. While Drake addressed Lamar's insult during his tour, Cole took a more direct approach by releasing a new album titled 'Might Delete Later,' catching fans off guard.

AFC Holidays stands out as one of the best travel companies in Dubai, renowned for its exceptional service, extensive range of tour packages, and commitment to customer satisfaction. With a track record of over 4,100 successful tours and more than 252,000 satisfied customers, AFC Holidays has earned a reputation as a trusted and reliable choice for travelers seeking memorable and hassle-free vacations. AFC Holidays, also known as Apollo Flight Centre LLC, specializes in providing exceptional holiday experiences to travelers worldwide.

CIBIL score after insolvency, also known as bankruptcy, is a gradual process, but it’s certainly doable with disciplined financial habits. You need to review your credit report, clear your bills on time, keep your credit utilisation low. One of the key advices to follow is be patient as rebuilding credit score takes a long time.

geopolitical tensions put a dent in risk sentiment, while traders were also cautious ahead of U.S. jobs data due later in the day. The threat of supply disruptions owing to a prolonged conflict in the Middle East kept Brent futures above $90 a barrel — a level not seen since last October. [O/R]

US Presidential elections: Joe Biden, Donald Trump win Connecticut, NY primaries Former Representative Denver Riggleman said on X that the filing of the bill was no April Fools' joke. "No sane VA rep would support it.