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knowledge workers are racing against the clock to wrap up unfinished projects. A new report from Atlassian, a collaboration and productivity software company, revealed that 76% of Indian professionals face a pileup of incomplete tasks by year-end. The phenomenon, reflective of a global trend, emanates from unexpected hurdles, overcommitment and shifting priorities, it said. “While the end of the year often brings pressure to wrap up projects, it’s also a chance to reassess your priorities,” said Molly Sands, head of teamwork lab at Atlassian.

Khaitan Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 0.90%), Gujarat State Fertilizer & Chemicals Ltd.(up 0.86%), Krishana Phoschem Ltd.(up 0.64%), National Fertilizers Ltd.(up 0.56%), The Fertilisers and Chemicals Travancore Ltd.(up 0.43%), Rashtriya Chemicals & Fertilizers Ltd.(up 0.41%) and Madhya Bharat Agro Products Ltd.(up 0.11%) stood among the top gainers.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Companies facing charges of harming the environment have found relief in recent Supreme Court rulings which clarified that the National Green Tribunal (NGT) cannot impose penalties on firms based on their total revenue or solely on the recommendations of expert committees.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. Large Language Models (LLMs), which are foundational for many applications of artificial intelligence (AI), such as chatbots, have unparalleled capacity to store and analyse virtually all published knowledge—ranging from scholarly books and professional articles to the unfiltered opinions of billions of people.

laid off? A job seeker recently sought advice from Reddit and received mixed responses from seasoned job seekers and recruitment professionals. A user named ‘noob-expert’ wrote on the subreddit Indian Workplace, “My current company decided that they needed to let go of some workforce, and I was also impacted due to that. I am currently applying for jobs and getting calls from the recruiters. They are asking if I am serving my notice period and later if I have any offers in hand. So, about this, do I tell them that I have been laid off? Or do I tell them that I voluntarily put my papers in without any offers in hand? I am confused how this might be pictured. Any suggestions would be very helpful.

Reserve Bank of India governor during his first press conference on Wednesday emphasized the need to remain alert and agile in a constantly changing world marked by geopolitical tensions. Malhotra assumed office as the 26th Governor of the Reserve Bank of India earlier today, succeeding his role as the former Revenue Secretary. He will serve a three-year term as the head of India's central bank. Malhotra succeeds Shaktikanta Das who completed his term as the RBI chief on Tuesday.

BEML Ltd on Wednesday said it has secured a Rs 136-crore contract for the supply of indigenously designed High Mobility Vehicles (HMV) 8x8. These vehicles will play a pivotal role in the Battle Field Surveillance System (BFSS) project, reinforcing India's defence capabilities and advancing the government's vision of Atmanirbhar Bharat, the PSU under the Ministry of Defence said. Manufactured at BEML's facilities, the HMV 8x8 is designed to deliver exceptional reliability and versatility, even in the most challenging environments. Key features of these vehicles include an independent suspension system, a high-power air-cooled engine, a central tyre inflation system, an anti-lock braking system and a backbone tube chassis design.

Bengaluru Rising report, released by the UnboxingBLR Foundation during the Bengaluru Tech Summit, highlighted the city’s economic growth, lifestyle advantages and global appeal. Bengaluru has positioned itself as an economic powerhouse, ranking third in company formations after Mumbai and Delhi, with over 27,000 new companies registered between 2012 and 2023. It has also added 80 million square feet of Grade A office space, generating 800,000 jobs—the highest among Indian cities. In the startup ecosystem, Bengaluru remains unmatched. On average, the city has seen 1,400 startups emerge annually over the last decade, trailing only Delhi NCR’s 2,100 yearly average. It also leads the nation in startup funding and the creation of unicorns, reinforcing its reputation as India’s entrepreneurial hub in addition to being its own Silicon Valley. But it seems Bengaluru is getting saturated with its phenomenal growth. Though it may seem nearly impossible to build another Bengaluru in India, a lot of mini Bengalurus can sprout across the country in coming years.

foreign institutional investors (FIIs) are taking reverse steps to buy back more than what they sold last month. As against the $2.5 billion sell-off seen in November, FIIs have already bought Indian stocks worth around $3 billion in the first 10 days of the December month. As a result, the Nifty is already up around 2% this month with bulls betting that the momentum could turn into a strong Santa rally and take the market to new record peaks in the next few weeks before the Budget.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. No harsh contours, no strong lip lines or sharp eye shadows—it seems the celebrity bride of 2024 followed the “very demure, very mindful" trend when it came to make-up looks. Whether it was Aditi Rao Hydari, Sonakshi Sinha, Rakul Preet Singh, Shobita Dhulipala, Shweta Kapur or Radhika Merchant, many A-listers who got married this year went for a soft, ethereal make-up look.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. DAMASCUS, Syria—Rebel fighters and civilians strolled through the grounds of Bashar al-Assad’s presidential palace on Tuesday, stepping on shredded posters of the former dictator who had fled to Russia days earlier. In Assad’s abandoned office, his desk and floor were littered with books and papers: a history of the Russian military, a map of northeastern Syria, a biography of himself.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. US President Harry S. Truman once famously asked for a “one-handed economist" because he was tired of economists who, instead of giving decisive answers, would say, “On the one hand, this, and on the other hand, that." As 2024 ends, we can see why that’s so.

Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has published the finer details of the Golden Jubilee Scholarship Scheme 2024. In comparison to the 2022 scheme, the amount given has been increased this year by up to 100% in some cases. Moreover, in the 2024 scholarship scheme some new categories like medical courses, engineering courses, and other categories have been introduced. Overall, the scope of this scholarship has been increased. But, before taking a final call, you must know that if you are pursuing a course through correspondence or part time (evening or night classes) and/or through Open Universities then you are not eligible for this Scholarship. Read below to find out the details of the scholarship amount and who is eligible and under what category.

Financial Independence, Retire Early (FIRE) has come to signify the aspirations of people who want to save and invest extreme amounts so that they can leave the workforce well before the traditional age of retirement.

Subscribe to enjoy similar stories. At the Shrine Empire, New Delhi, a scarlet-hued wall comes into sight. It serves as a backdrop to six drawings by artist Sajan Mani.

MUMBAI: Last week, a man attacked a bank manager in Gujarat over the tax deduction on his fixed deposit interest. A video of the incident has gone viral on social media platforms, with netizens lamenting the customer's unruly behaviour as well as the country's tax system.

«Primarily, I would believe that that would continue going forward with whoever is the governor and with Governor Malhotra there, I think we are in very good hands because he brings several, I would say, set of experiences,» says KV Kamath, Chairman, NABFID & Veteran Banker In your understanding we are looking at end of an era, Shaktikanta Das. He has been rated as the best central banker for three years on the trot now and everyone will miss him. KV Kamath: Yes, I think indeed. He had to manage multiple challenges. Admirable. So, we all owe a big thank you to Mr Das.

Gold prices nudged higher to touch a two-week peak on Wednesday, supported by escalating geopolitical tensions and expectations of another rate cut by the Federal Reserve next week, ahead of a closely watched U.S. inflation report.

Oil prices rose slightly early on Wednesday, with market participants expecting to see demand rising in China next year after Beijing announced a looser monetary policy to stimulate economic growth. Brent crude futures gained 10 cents, or 0.14%, to $72.29 a barrel by 0131 GMT, while U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude futures rose 9 cents, or 0.13%, to $68.68.

General Motors says it will retreat from the robotaxi business and stop funding its money-losing Cruise autonomous vehicle unit

A Delaware judge says a UPS driver who crashed his truck after downing several beers while driving is not entitled to workers’ compensation for his injuries