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HP starts local manufacturing of laptops, other devices

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In a big boost to the government's 'Make in India' policy and production-linked incentive (PLI) scheme for electronics, US computer giant HP has started making laptops in India, apart from making desktop towers, mini desktops and display monitors. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/XSYHZQ4 >

Some US guv order state-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian vodka

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The governors of a handful of US states have ordered government-run liquor stores to stop selling Russian-made vodka and distilled spirits in solidarity with the Ukrainian people after Russia's invasion of the neighboring country. Utah Governor Spencer Cox became the latest over the weekend, instructing the state's Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control on Saturday to take off all Russian-produced and branded products from the shelves of its retail stores. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Tx42G6z >

Tax-saving plan must be for full year

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With just a month left for the current financial year to end, taxpayers are again rushing to invest in popular tax-saving options. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/1Twbujf >

Govt plans at least 7 more Op Ganga charters till March 2

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India is trying to get more of Ukraine’s east European neighbours on board for allowing access to Indians from the war-torn country so that they could be flown home from there. Polish ambassador to India Adam Burakowski on Sunday Tweeted that the country “is allowing all Indian students who escape from Russian aggression in Ukraine to enter without any visa.” from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/bkcMvJj >

Ananya Panday stole Shanaya Kapoor’s dress for their girls night out with Suhana Khan; says ‘Stealing Shanaya’s clothes is my hobby’

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Bollywood’s favourite trio- Ananya Panday, Suhana Khan, and Shanaya Kapoor headed out for dinner on Saturday night. The ladies looked absolutely stunning for their night out and were papped while entering and exiting the restaurant in Bandra. The trio were spotted together in the city after a long time as Suhana recently returned to Mumbai after completing college in New York. For their night out, Suhana opted for a cold-shoulder white blouse paired with black pants while Ananya wore a short purple dress. Meanwhile, Shanaya looked stunning in a short white cut-out dress. Ananya took to her Instagram stories to share a boomerang of her posing in the outfit. The actress revealed that the dress belonged to Shanaya and that stealing her best friend’s clothes is her hobby. Sharing a boomerang video of herself, Ananya wrote, "Stealing @shanayakapoor’s clothes is my hobby". Earlier this week, the trio made heads turn as they were seen arriving at Ritesh Sidhwani's house for

"Dum Laga Ke Haisha told me to choose content first"- Ayushmann Khurrana on how the film taught him the biggest lesson of his career

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Bollywood star Ayushmann Khurrana delivered a landmark performance of his career in the unanimously lauded Dum Laga Ke Haisha (DLKH) which made a statement about the need for body positivity and told society to not colour people with stereotypes which become a hindrance for love to grow. On the 7th anniversary of the film, the poster boy of content cinema in India today, speaks about how DLKH taught him the biggest lesson of his career. Ayushmann says, "My journey in cinema has been filled with learnings and have been lucky enough to chance upon great mentors and incredible scripts. When I debuted with Vicky Donor, I was lucky to have found someone like Shoojit Sircar who guided me and shaped me as a performer and a hero. I became an overnight star and trust me, no one can prepare you for it! You do feel slightly lost when such an overwhelming moment arrives. I have to admit that I didn’t know what hit me. I didn’t know which films to choose and which ones to avoid. I didn’t ha

Best friends Suhana Khan, Ananya Panday, and Shanaya Kapoor step out for dinner in style; Ananya asks paparazzi to not scream

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Suhana Khan, daughter of superstar Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan, recently returned to Mumbai after completing college in New York. The 21-year-old is best friends with actress Ananya Panday and upcoming actress Shanaya Kapoor. The trio has been friends since they were kids and often hang out together. Now, with Suhana in the city, the trio, on Saturday night, were seen heading to a restaurant for dinner. Shanaya, Suhana, and Ananya were papped as they entered a restaurant in Bandra. While Shanaya arrived alone, Suhana and Ananya arrived at the restaurant together. For their night out, Suhana opted for a cold-shoulder white blouse paired with black pants while Ananya wore a short sky blue dress. Meanwhile, Shanaya looked stunning in a short white cut-out dress. The ladies were papped while entering and while exiting the restaurant as well. As the trio headed out of the restaurant together, photographers called out each of their names and asked them to pose together. Noticing their l

Bhumi Pednekar on completing seven years in cinema with Dum Laga Ke Haisha- "Films like this don’t get made every day"

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Young Bollywood star Bhumi Pednekar burst into Bollywood with an incredible performance as an overweight yet supremely confident girl, Sandhya, in Dum Laga Ke Haisha (DLKH). On the seventh anniversary of the landmark cult classic, which also incidentally marks her seven-year journey in cinema, Bhumi credits the Sharat Katariya directorial for giving her the perfect launchpad as an actor in the industry! Bhumi says, " Dum Laga Ke Haisha was a watershed moment of my career. Looking back, I was truly blessed to have this film as my debut because it is always tough to get a forward-thinking film that projects women in the correct light and DLKH was making bold statements about body positivity! Films like this don’t get made every day and I have to thank Maneesh Sharma, Sharat Katariya, Aditya Chopra and the entire team for trusting me with this beautiful role that has now become an example of how women should be portrayed in cinema." Bhumi says she always wanted to redefine

Ahead of IPO, govt allows 20% FDI via automatic route in LIC

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Napa Valleyâs Poetry Inn Inspires Suite Dreams

Your introduction to Poetry Inn’s unrivaled hospitality begins with an email query prior to your stay. Are you celebrating a special occasion? Would you like assistance with dinner reservations? Will you be wine tasting, and if so, what ... via JustLuxe.com from JustLuxe: LuxuryTravel News https://ift.tt/6u2ZBhC

Cabinet may consider proposal for FDI in IPO-bound LIC

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The Union Cabinet is likely to consider on Saturday a proposal seeking changes in the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy to facilitate disinvestment of the country's largest insurer LIC, sources said. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/DmsOENM >

Crude price decline can be sharper than rise, says SBI report

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Bilateral payments with Russia unlikely to be impacted

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India and Russia bilateral payments are made in Indian rupee. For both imports and exports, payments are made or received in rupee for shipments. So, sanctions by the West may not have an impact on the payments, barring exchange rate fluctuation, sources said on Friday. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/bAElgPz >

Charleston, SC: An Abundance of History Along with Southern Charm and Hospitality

With a rich 300 year history, Charleston today is a historical treasure. The largest city in South Carolina has risen from being amajor slave trading port, to a city full of tradition, hospitality and beautifully preserved architectural and histor ... via JustLuxe.com from JustLuxe: LuxuryTravel News https://ift.tt/PgQWo67

'Slightly longer flight time on some India routes,' says Virgin Atlantic

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A few international flights to and from India also could get marginally longer with some countries barring Russian planes from their airspace and then asking their airlines to avoid parts of Russian airspace. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/Ch5Y0LZ >

Sensex tanks 2,702 points, ends at six-month low

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Dalal Street investors pressed the panic button on Thursday morning as Russian forces invaded its neighbour Ukraine, the first such attack on an independent nation in Europe since the end of World War II. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/FaTyeq6 >

Import curbs on displays reversed

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Anantara Kihavah Villas IUltimate Luxury ExperienceÂ[Video]

Surrounded by nothing but turquoise lagoon which melts into sapphire blue, the Maldives luxury resort island of Anantara Kihavah and its pure white sands rise up out of the ocean like a mirage. Wishing to keep the pristine nature of the island intact, not one tree has been moved – as evidenced by the villas growing up around them. ... via JustLuxe.com from JustLuxe: LuxuryTravel News https://ift.tt/aS4nvGb

Crude surge likely to upset govt math, fuel inflation

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The surge in oil prices in the wake of Russia-Ukraine conflict has the potential to upset the government math, which will inhibit its ability to pump-prime economic recovery, and raise the cost of living for people. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/fQMD5IP >

'Continued policy support crucial for sustained recovery'

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Amid prolonged uncertainty, continued policy support will be crucial for sustained economic recovery from the coronavirus pandemic, Reserve Bank governor Shaktikanta Das said at the recent meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ZSKi8lg >

Govt officials in huddle to assess Ukraine impact on economy

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Government officials on Thursday went into a huddle to access the impact of Russian aggression in Ukraine on the Indian economy and began preparing contingency plans to combat a possible spike in inflation due to a rise in oil prices and the country's external trade being impacted. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/K4vOkJy >

US stocks fall again as Russia-Ukraine tensions mount

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The Dow Jones Industrial Average fell 464.85 points, or 1.38%, to 33,131.76, the S&P 500 lost 79.26 points, or 1.84%, to 4,225.5 and the Nasdaq Composite dropped 344.03 points, or 2.57%, to 13,037.49. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/QqtPJK2 >

Crypto ads need disclaimer: ASCI

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Voda may sell stake in tower co to support struggling Vi

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San Juan, Puerto Rico is the Perfect Destination for an Elevated Spring Break in 2022

The Caribbean has long been a sought-after destination for spring break, as the region’s high season falls between November and April. The springtime in the Caribbean is a welcomed reprieve from the winter blues, as the islands’ climat ... via JustLuxe.com from JustLuxe: LuxuryTravel News https://ift.tt/4dp02Dk

BharatPe co-founder’s wife Madhuri Jain fired

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The escalation in the fight between BharatPe co-founder Ashneer Grover and the investors in the fintech startup took an ugly turn on Wednesday with the sacking of Madhuri Jain Grover, Ashneer’s wife and head of controls at the company, over allegations of misappropriation of funds. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/qQlP4xZ >

FM to banks: Join a/c aggregator net

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Finance minister Nirmala Sitharaman urged chiefs of banks and non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) on Tuesday to join the account aggregator framework to extend the flow of credit to small borrowers and promote digital lending. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/ahdDBG0 >

Amazon can’t put Rs 1,431 crore in FCPL: Future Group

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Hardening its stand against Amazon, the Future Group on Tuesday informed the Supreme Court that at present it is impossible to implement Amazon’s agreement to invest Rs 1,431 crore to acquire 49% equity in Future Coupons. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/C06Wbyk >

Sensex yo-yos over 1k points on war fears

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Escalation of geopolitical tensions on the Ukraine-Russia border impacted investor sentiment on Dalal Street on Tuesday with the sensex opening more than 1,200 points lower. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/CUFpdqe >

EXCLUSIVE: "I can only say that we’ll go on floors pretty soon," says Deepika Padukone talking about her film Fighter

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Bollywood actress Deepika Padukone was recently seen in Shakun Batra’s Gehraiyaan co-starring Ananya Pandey and Sidharth Chaturvedi. Deepika has now shared a few details about her upcoming film Fighter with Hrithik Roshan. In an exclusive interview with Bollywood Hungama , Deepika talked about the film. “I can only say that we go on floors very soon and that’s all I can say at this point.” Deepika further talked about her film Gehraiyaan , it’s response from family and industry people, Draupadi project and her upcoming Hollywood rom-com. Deepika also revealed the most challenging scene from Geharaiyaan . On the work front, Deepika is set to be seen opposite Shah Rukh Khan for Yash Raj Film’s action film Pathan which has been scheduled for release on August 15, 2022. She is also set to star opposite Prabhas in an as-yet untitled science fiction film from filmmaker Nag Ashwin. Also Read:  EXCLUSIVE: Deepika Padukone on her experience working with Prabhas and Nag Ashwin from Fea

Hasura raises $100 million, turns unicorn

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Bengaluru and US-based open-source engine Hasura has raised $100 million in a funding round led by Greenoaks that values the company at $1 billion. Existing investors Nexus Venture Partners, Lightspeed Venture Partners and Vertex Ventures have also participated in the round. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/fQANLkz >

Ukraine crisis to give India crude jolt

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Ukraine, crude price surge seen as risks to fin stability

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Ukraine, crude price surge seen as risks to fin stability

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Why crypto startup funding has surged despite policy, legal woes

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Funding in global and Indian crypto ventures hit a record high in 2021 despite uncertainties on legal and policy fronts. Blockchain platform Polygon recently raised $450 million. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/AslfyHD >

Tesla won’t get special sops: Government

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Flipkart to sell Cleartrip’s business in Middle East

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RBI to enter into sell-buy swaps worth $5 billion in March

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Talent shortage a challenge for MNC tech centres: EY

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Grindelwald: Switzerlandâs Quaint and Quintessential Ski Resort

The feeling is akin to the first time you see the Grand Canyon, Kruger Park, or the Great Wall of China. Prodigious peaks are covered with snow, where in summer, waterfalls careen to the depths below or in winter form icy blue glaciers. These are ... via JustLuxe.com from JustLuxe: LuxuryTravel News https://ift.tt/gnFPRrh

LIC to list in March, eye on geopolitical impact on markets

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Covid: Regular international flights likely to resume in a month

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Regular international flights which were suspended in March 2020 are likely to resume in a month. It is learnt that the aviation ministry has taken this up with health ministry and is tentatively looking at March 15 or next month-end when the summer schedule kicks in. This will be a big relief for travellers as relaxed quarantine and testing norms globally post easing of Omicron has pushed the demand for travel. However, due to limited air bubble flights, fares have skyrocketed for this summer. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/SDcdWR0 >

Hrithik Roshan’s rumoured girlfriend Saba Azad spends time with his sons and other family members

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Hrithik Roshan has been in the news lately after he was spotted at dinner dates with rumoured girlfriend and actress Saba Azad. Over the weekend, Saba spent some quality time with Hrithik and his family including his kids- Hrehaan and Hridhaan- and his parents Rakesh and Pinky Roshan. Rajesh Roshan took to his Instagram handle to share a happy family picture. The family had gathered together on Sunday for lunch. Rajesh also shared a picture of a South Indian meal spread on a banana leaf. Sharing the picture, Rajesh wrote, "Happiness is always around.. especially on a Sunday, specifically at lunch time." Reacting to the post, Hrithik wrote, "Hahaha true that chacha !! And you are the most fun." Saba, too, commented on the post saying, "Bestest Sunday".   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Rajesh Roshan (@rajeshroshan24) While Hrithik and Saba have not officially spoken about their relationship, the l

Insurtech company Coverfox turns around, eyes 3x biz in FY23

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Online insurance distributor Coverfox, which is now controlled by private equity investors led by Avaana Capital after the exit of its founders, has recouped revenues and slashed its burn rate by 90%. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/WcrLA4w >

IT companies hire record number of freshers

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A combination of increased digitisation projects and rising attrition at the mid and senior level at IT companies is bringing record job opportunities for fresher engineering talent. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/WmVPLyX >

3 Gujarat highway stretches may be lined up for sale

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It’s right time to pitch for FDI: Industry secretary

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Delhi stadium added to asset monetisation list

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Companies delay IPO plans to avoid LIC clash

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A chemicals company, which had received markets regulator Sebi’s approval to float an initial public offering (IPO), is going slow with its equity-raise plans, thanks to LIC’s forthcoming mega listing that is expected to suck out $10-billion from the system. from Business News: Latest News on Business, Stock Markets, Financial News, India Business & World Business News https://ift.tt/O2a3Tdg >

Statutory auditors may not get large companies’ non-audit operations

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Farhan Akhtar and Shibani Dandekar wedding: Hrithik Roshan grooves to 'Dil Chahta Hai' with Farah Khan

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Actor Farhan Akhtar got married to his long time girlfriend Shibani Dandekar yesterday ( February 19, 2022) in a close intimate ceremony. The ceremony was held at Javed Akhtar's farmhouse in Khandala and had the attendance of only family and close friends. Several pictures and videos from the ceremony have been doing the rounds on the internet. In one of the videos, actor Hrithik Roshan can be seen happily shaking a leg with his friend and choreographer Farah Khan to the tunes of ' Dil Chahta Hai' song. For the ceremony, Hrithik opted for a desi look and looked absolutely dapper. The Super 30 actor wore a white kurta-pyjama which was paired with a blush pink coloured jacket. Besides, his heavy beard was adding to his Greek God charm.   View this post on Instagram   A post shared by Bollygossip (@bollyg0ssip) Apart from Hrithik, Farah, and Shankar, Amrita Arora, Samir Kocchar, Saqib Saleem, and Rhea Chakraborty among others were

Tesla to accept Dogecoin as payment at Supercharging station

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Ranveer Singh steals the floor at NBA All Star Game, check out the pics

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Actor Ranveer Singh participated in NBA All Star Game held in Cleveland and shared the pics from the event through his Instagram handle. Ranveer Singh participated in the mega NBA All Star Game along with other celebrities such as Matt James, Machine Gun Kelly, Elhadji Tacko Fall, Jimmie Allen and others. The actor shared the photographs from the game on his Instagram. Sharing a photo of himself, he wrote “Ball is life… @nba @cavs @nbaindia @nbastyle_in” and in the second photo he wrote “Just keep dreaming”. Apart from that he shared a photograph with player Tacko Fell and added “Got some pre-match pro-tips from none other than my man mister Tacko Fall himself” and later while pointing on his height the actor wrote “How am I supposed to shoot over this guy?” At last he penned down his experience, he wrote “incredible” and he added that he is deeply touched and overwhelmed & he feels it’s the grace of God through all of you and he is filled with pure gratitude. Also Read:  Ran