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Kangana Ranaut begins dance rehearsals for Thalaivi, choreographer Prashanna Babu shares pictures

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When COVID-19 hit the globe, shooting for many films including Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi was disrupted and came to a halt. But now with many films resuming shoots with all the necessary precautions in place, Kangana Ranaut too has begun with dance rehearsals for Thalaivi. Choreographer Prashanna Babu recently shared pictures with Kangana Ranaut during the dance rehearsals for Thalaivi. The young choreographer is elated to be working with Kangana for the second time after Manikarnika and expressed his happiness in his latest Instagram post. His caption read, "Finally back to work! Started with #dancerehearsal for the upcoming #legendary film #thalaivi ✨#jayalalitha Mam biopic.  Having an awesome rehearsal time and practicing with the #boldandthebeautiful the most humble person and #inspiring star actress #kanganaranaut mam @kanganaranaut mam. Can't wait for the #songshoot mam and it’s going to be choreographed by my master the evergreen #brindamaster @brinda_gopal.&qu

Kangana Ranaut begins dance rehearsals for Thalaivi, choreographer Prashanna Babu shares pictures

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When COVID-19 hit the globe, shooting for many films including Kangana Ranaut starrer Thalaivi was disrupted and came to a halt. But now with many films resuming shoots with all the necessary precautions in place, Kangana Ranaut too has begun with dance rehearsals for Thalaivi. Choreographer Prashanna Babu recently shared pictures with Kangana Ranaut during the dance rehearsals for Thalaivi. The young choreographer is elated to be working with Kangana for the second time after Manikarnika and expressed his happiness in his latest Instagram post. His caption read, "Finally back to work! Started with #dancerehearsal for the upcoming #legendary film #thalaivi ✨#jayalalitha Mam biopic.  Having an awesome rehearsal time and practicing with the #boldandthebeautiful the most humble person and #inspiring star actress #kanganaranaut mam @kanganaranaut mam. Can't wait for the #songshoot mam and it’s going to be choreographed by my master the evergreen #brindamaster @brinda_gopal.&qu

Govt extends BPCL bid deadline till November 16

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Privatisation of India’s second-largest state-run refiner and fuel retailer Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has suffered yet another delay, with the government extending the deadline for submission of EoI (expression of interest) for the fifth time to November 16 amid falling fortunes of global oil majors. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3l0Ch0I >

Why manufacturing sector is looking to go digital

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The Indian manufacturing sector had been slowly transitioning to Industry 4.0 over the past two years. But the Covid-19 pandemic is significantly accelerating the pace. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/33hBiDj >

Govt extends BPCL bid deadline till November 16

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The government on Wednesday extended the deadline for submission of initial bids for Bharat Petroleum Corp Ltd (BPCL) by one and half months. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3icnyOp >

Disney to lay off about 28,000 parks unit staff

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Walt Disney Co said on Tuesday it will lay off roughly 28,000 employees, mostly at its US theme parks, where attendance has been crushed by the coronavirus pandemic, especially in California where Disneyland remains closed. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/33gKKqc >

"I’m brown and extremely happy about it” – says Suhana Khan in a post revealing she was called ‘ugly’ since age 12

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Suhana Khan, daughter of superstar Shah Rukh Khan and entrepreneur Gauri Khan, has taken to Instagram to highlight an important message on the obsession with fair skin. She revealed that because of her skin colour, she was called ugly since the age of 12. In her Instagram post, Suhana wrote, “There’s a lot going on right now and this is one of the issues we need to fix!! this isn’t just about me, it’s about every young girl/boy who has grown up feeling inferior for absolutely no reason. Here are just a few of the comments made about my appearance. I’ve been told I’m ugly because of my skin tone, by full-grown men and women, since I was 12 years old.” “Other than the fact that these are actual adults, what’s sad is that we are all Indian, which automatically makes us brown - yes we come in different shades but no matter how much you try to distance yourself from the melanin, you just can’t. Hating on your own people just means that you are painfully insecure,” she further wrote. She

Apple grants CEO 1st major stock package since 2011

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Apple Inc on Tuesday granted CEO Tim Cook 333,987 restricted stock units, with a possibility to earn as many as 667,974 more if he hits performance targets, in the executive's first stock grant since 2011. “Tim has brought unparalleled innovation and focus to his role as CEO and demonstrated what it means to lead with values and integrity," Apple's board of directors said in a statement. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3mXXZnP >

EXCLUSIVE: Meet Bigg Boss 14’s contestant and singer Kumar Sanu's son, Jaan Kumar Sanu

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For the first time in the history of Bigg Boss, a contestant was introduced virtually almost two weeks before the grand premiere. Since the show is known to be one of the biggest reality shows of all time, the viewers are always excited to know what they will get to see in this season. During the press conference, Salman Khan gave a virtual tour of the new Bigg Boss house facilitated with all the amenities that we couldn’t put to use this year due to the lockdown. From a spa to a restaurant to a mall and a theatre, the house will have all the amenities all the while maintaining social distancing. Speaking exclusively to Bollywood Hungama , the first contestant of Bigg Boss 14, Jaan Kumar Sanu opened up about his experience of being introduced as the first contestant of the house. When asked about how reluctant he was to say yes to Bigg Boss 14, he said, “Not at all, actually. I have had my apprehensions regarding the show itself but not regarding the COVID-19 situation because the ch

BTS Week continues with vibrant 'HOME' performance on The Tonight Show; John Cena applauds the group and ARMY 

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Earlier this week, BTS Week kicked off on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon with two stunning performances. The second day consisted of a vibrant set whilst bringing back the 'Home' track from their April 2019 EP 'Map Of The Soul: Persona '. "The performance was pre-recorded in Seoul and the set gave homely and cozy feels. Dressed in pyjamas, shorts and comfy clothing, the seven members of BTS - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V and Jungkook - were crooning the beautiful song while showcasing their vocals. The whole performance looked like the music video the fans deserved it. The song narrates the story of the septet who call ARMY their home and turn to in any circumstance. The sentiment reflects in the lyrics - ' That place is probably Mi Casa / With you I'mma feel rich (yeah) / That place is no other than Mi Casa /  Turn it on, your switch (switch) Yeah' ." The first in-person guest to attend the show was John Cena who spoke eloquently a

Mouni Roy sizzles in bikinis as she rings in her 35th birthday with her friends in Maldives

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Actor Mouni Roy, who recently wrapped up London Confidential, took off to the Maldives to ring in her 35th birthday along with her friends. She has been sharing many pictures and videos from her trip including the ones spent on the beach with her friends, dressed in bikinis, and having fun. "Happy, blessed, grateful and thankful. Sending all the love back that I received from you guys, family, friends, my gram fam. Yesterday was unreal. Absolutely overwhelmed with your love and words... Thank you,” she wrote on her 35th birthday on Monday.   View this post on Instagram   Thank you for the lovely birthday morning & the day that ll follow... so grateful ♥️???????????????? @discoversoneva @media.raindrop @globalspa A post shared by mon (@imouniroy) on Sep 27, 2020 at 10:29pm PDT “HAPPY BLESSED GRATEFUL THANKFUL.. Sending all the love back that I received from you guys, family, friends, my gram fam. Yesterday was unreal. Absolutely overwh

Govt dismisses Rs 80,000cr estimate for Covid vaccine

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The government on Tuesday said it has drawn estimates about Covid-19 vaccine requirement and that there are adequate resources to ensure availability to those who need it on priority. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2EJqUKT >

India’s super-rich see wealth grow 20% during Covid

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India’s super-rich have grown their wealth by 20% during Covid, which is twice as fast as the growth in the net market capitalisation of all listed companies. Also, the number of people having more than Rs 1,000 crore in the IIFL Wealth Hurun Rich List has increased by 94 in 2020 to 828. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3cQ4GDO >

'Hospitality industry may take 2-3 yrs to recover'

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The Indian hospitality industry recovery to pre-Covid level will take two to three years, said credit rating agency Icra adding that its the industry worst hit by the pandemic. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/33eADCs >

Indiabulls gets Rs 630cr from UK arm stake dilution

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Indiabulls Housing Finance, one of the leading private sector mortgage lenders, on Tuesday said it has raised another Rs 630 crore by diluting part of its stake in UK-based bank Oak North. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/33ecUCe >

Wipro to give promotions to high performers

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Wipro is rolling out promotions to high performers in December, a move that is expected to boost employee morale at a time when the pandemic has made the general environment difficult. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3cMEyth >

No need for e-pay gateway to deduct tax if e-tailer does it

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The income tax (I-T) department on Tuesday evening said payment gateways facilitating e-commerce transactions don’t need to deduct taxes if the e-commerce platform has deducted it already. For proper implementation, e-tailers and payment gateways may have an understanding on the same, the Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) circular said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3kWX8lo >

Capgemini offers another ESOP to most employees

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French IT services firm Capgemini, which has 1.2 lakh of its 2 lakh employees in India, is rolling out a new ESOP (employee stock ownership plan) that covers 96% of employees. This is its seventh employee ownership plan and is aligned to development and performance goals. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2GaXlCN >

Poor services due to delay in spectrum sale: Jio

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Reliance Jio, the country’s largest telecom operator, has written to the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) and the telecom ministry, alleging that “vested interests” are holding back spectrum sale worth nearly Rs 4 lakh crore, which is leading to poor services for the consumers and depriving the exchequer of much-needed cash. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3n0qp0h >

SP Group co seeks loan rejig under RBI’s Covid plan

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Shapoorji Pallonji and Company, the SP Group flagship, has formally written to banks for a restructuring of its loan obligations under the special Covid scheme announced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). This is the first large account of over Rs 1,500 crore to come up for restructuring and is likely to be referred to the K V Kamath-led committee, which will vet all restructuring proposals of over Rs 1,500 crore. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3l01pV6 >

General Atlantic to invest Rs 3,675 crore in Reliance Retail Ventures

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Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) on Wednesday announced that New York-based General Atlantic will invest Rs 3,675 crore for a 0.84 per cent stake in its retail arm -- Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) -- making it the latest in a series of investments at the oil-to-telecoms conglomerate. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/36pRDYe >

$3m in NRI’s Swiss account not black money: ITAT

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In a case covering several financial years, the Mumbai bench of the Income Tax Appellate Tribunal (ITAT) has struck down the action of the I-T officer in treating $3 million — with which a Swiss bank account was opened — as “unaccounted income” in the hands of an individual, who at that point of time was a non-resident. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3cG3Vgi >

Forensic audit info to stock exchanges must: Sebi

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Markets regulator Sebi on Tuesday made it mandatory for all listed entities to disclose to the stock exchanges any forensic audit that a company carries out. The entity is also required to intimate to the exchanges when a forensic audit is initiated, the regulator said after its board meeting earlier in the day. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3igThho >

Kylie Jenner soaks in the sun in floral Dior bikini, sends out a political message 

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The beauty mogul and reality star Kylie Jenner is back on the gram and chilling by the pool. The 23-year-old starlet took to her Instagram to share sunkissed pictures of herself in a floral Dior bikini. She captioned the first picture, "7th day of fall" while sitting on a chair in her Hidden Hills mansion, Los Angeles. In the second set of pictures, she chose to send out a political message urging her followers to register and vote in the US presidential elections in November. She captioned the pictures, "but are you registered to vote? click the link in my bio.. let's make a plan to vote together." Check out the pictures:   View this post on Instagram   7th day of fall ???? A post shared by Kylie ???? (@kyliejenner) on Sep 28, 2020 at 12:03pm PDT   View this post on Instagram   but are you registered to vote? click the link in my bio.. let’s make a plan to vote together ???????? A po

Vikrant Massey was concerned about this during his intimate scenes with Bhumi Pednekar

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Vikrant Massey was last seen in the recently released film Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare . He plays the role of a hospice nurse named Pradeep. He meets Bhumi Pednekar's character Kitty when one night he dials a hotline number and starts talking to her. They meet and fall in love. Vikrant has intimate and steamy scenes with Bhumi in the film. Talking about the scenes in an interview with a daily, Vikrant said that his priority was to make sure that the woman on the opposite side is comfortable. He said that there are 7-8 people who are watching you. The actor said that there are very intimate and private moments and you are entering into someone's private space. Vikrant said that the only thing he was concerned about was his beard scratching her face. He said that whenever he would get close to her after trimming his beard, Bhumi would have rashes on her neck and on her cheeks. Dolly Kitty Aur Woh Chamakte Sitare revolves around the life of sisters Dolly and Kitty pla

Pandemic to keep Asia's growth at lowest since 1967: World Bank

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The coronavirus pandemic is expected to lead to the slowest growth in more than 50 years in East Asia and the Pacific as well as China, while up to 38 million people are set to be pushed back into poverty, the World Bank said in an economic update on Monday. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/30gNIJo >

Sugar mills can submit ethanol proposals till Oct 15

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The Centre has opened a one-month window for sugar mills till October 15, for submitting their proposals to avail loans at a subsidised interest rate for augmenting ethanol capacity in the country, a senior food ministry official said on Tuesday. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/33dpJge >

Here’s what Adnan Khan and Eisha Singh have to say as they bid adieu to their show Ishq Subhan Allah

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Zee TV’s young, romantic drama Ishq Subhan Allah which instantly struck a chord with television audiences is all set to bid adieu to its ardent fans on 2nd October after completing two immensely successful seasons. Throughout this time period, the show’s loyal viewer base stayed hooked on to its fine narrative, intriguing plot and well-defined characters played convincingly by some very talented actors like Adnan Khan, Tunisha Sharma and Eisha Singh. The show ends at the peak of its popularity where the long-awaited reunion of Zara and Kabeer finally takes place with them reading the Nikah. Delighted with the response towards her character, Eisha Singh who played the role of Zara said, “I am thankful to all our fans for having showered us with immense love and adulation. I have loved every bit of this wonderful journey and I am going to surely miss shooting for the show. This show was indeed like my baby. Above all, I will miss all my co-actors and friends that I have made on the set

Lata Mangeshkar on her 91st birthday – “Any kind of celebration seems not just inappropriate but highly insensitive”

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“No guests, only phone calls,” says Lata Mangeskhar about her 91st birthday. “My first and hopefully last birthday during the Covid-19 virus.” India’s resident Nightingale turned 91 quietly on September 28 without fanfare. “Waise bhi mujhe jyada shor-sharaba pasand nahin hai. Aur iss baar toh bilkul nahin (even otherwise I’m not too fond of people making a fuss about my birthday). There are so many people suffering and dying all over the world. Any kind of celebration seems not just inappropriate but highly insensitive,” says Lata Mangeshkar, as her phones go berserk with birthday greetings from well-wishers. She recalls a time when she had to move out of her home every year on her birthday to avoid the crowds. “They all wanted to see me on my birthday. It used to get impossible for me to cope with the visitors and guests. So yes, I used to shift to a hotel on my birthday.” Lata Mangeshkar has nothing but gratitude for all the good wishes she received on her birthday this year. “It

US faces ongoing battles over TikTok, WeChat bans

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The Donald Trump administration faces ongoing court battles after two legal setbacks in its efforts to bar US app stores from offering Chinese-owned TikTok or WeChat for download. In two separate rulings, judges have questioned the evidence that data from American users is being accessed by the Chinese government imperiling US national security that prompted the extraordinary orders by the US commerce department. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/36k1cYP >

Tara Sutaria makes sharp statement with yellow pantsuit on the cover of Cosmopolitan

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Tara Sutaria captured the attention of cine-goers when she marked her big Bollywood debut with Student Of The Year 2 in 2019. Apart from her musical prowess and her exciting line up of films, the young actor is now being hailed for her sartorial choices and her eye for details and highbrow fashion. In the latest cover of Cosmopolitan India, she looks every bit of a diva in an all-yellow ensemble. She makes a sharp statement as she dons a chic and comfortable pant-suit. She adds a dash of spunk to her look as she sports a plunging neckline. Metallic rings and a stylish pair of shades with an experimental rim, perfectly accessorizes her look. A pair of black stiletto boots finishes her trendy look. What, however, draws our attention is her impish charm and her sprightly personality as she relishes a bowl of spaghetti. On the work front, Tara Sutaria will next be seen in Milan Luthria’s Tadap and Mohit Suri’s Do Villain . The actor will also be lending her vocals in Ek Villain seque

E-tailers, logistics company may hire 1.5 lakh for festive sales

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With consumer demand expected to surge for e-commerce in the festive sales, top e-tailers and logistics platforms are cumulatively expected to create over 1.5 lakh such seasonal jobs in supply chain and delivery, including the hirings that started few months ago. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/33dllh6 >

BTS Week begins with A Cappella version of 'Dynamite' featuring Jimmy Fallon & The Roots; the septet enthralls with 'IDOL' performance

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BTS WEEK has begun on. After appearing on  The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon  twice already, the septet returned to the US talk show with a brand new performance on their chart-topping single 'Dynamite'. Taking the center stage, BTS took their disco-pop song to another level with A Capella version while performing with Jimmy Fallon and The Roots. BTS brought a lot of fun elements with their swift choreography along with the old-school outfits with vibrant colours, and slick and permed hairdos. It worked as an introduction slide for the seven members - RM, Jin, Suga, J-Hope, Jimin, V, and Jungkook - adding solo shots along with the names both in English and Korean and amped up a lot of vibrance to the performance. In another surprise, BTS delivered another power-packed performance going back to the  'Idol' era. The performance was pre-recorded by the members from Seoul. Dressed in modern hanboks, this special act was recorded at the Gyeongbokgung Palace or Gyeo

Walmart may invest $25bn in Tata's 'super app'

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Walmart Inc is in talks with Tata Group for a potential investment of up to $25 billion in the salt-to-software conglomerate's new "super app", a newspaper reported on Tuesday, citing people familiar with the matter. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3jhCE6s >

Vedanta gets approval for delisting from BSE, NSE

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Billionaire Anil Agarwal-controlled Vedanta on Tuesday said it has received in-principle approval from stock exchanges -- BSE and National Stock Exchange of India (NSE) -- for its delisting from the bourses. Post approval, the company's parent Vedanta Resources (VRL) and its subsidiaries issued a public announcement with regard to the delisting offer. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2GiwVPi >

Twitter appoints Rinki Sethi as info security head

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Twitter Inc appointed Rinki Sethi, a former information security executive at IBM, as its chief information security officer, the social media company said on Monday. Sethi had previously worked as the vice president of information security at cyber-security firm Palo Alto Networks Inc, according to her LinkedIn profile. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2Gmji1C >

Elon Musk plans IPO for SpaceX's Starlink business

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Tesla Inc chief executive officer Elon Musk plans to list SpaceX's space internet venture, Starlink, several years in the future when revenue growth is smooth and predictable. ​​ from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/2SbJxdq >

Residential unit sales up 34% QoQ in July-Sept

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The country’s residential real estate market has shown initial signs of a pick-up during the July-September quarter, with sales rising 34% compared to the June quarter, although it was still 65% lower than the second quarter of 2019-20. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3iaeDgo >

Paytm tweaks its cricket cashbacks

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Paytm on Monday evening said its cricket league cashbacks through the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is now back on its app after it made changes to the programme. In the current version, a user will have to submit all his stickers to claim a cashback. In the earlier version, the user had the option to choose a select number of stickers from the total number for the cashback. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/30diWB9 >

Temasek to back Bigbasket in $400 million round

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Singapore state investor Temasek, hedge fund Tybourne Capital and former US vice-president Al Gore’s Generation Investment Management are among the potential new backers for Bigbasket. The online grocer is looking to mop up $350-400 million in a new round of funding, said two sources familiar with the development. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/3cDyfrY >