'What's sad today is that there are so many people who cannot find work, not because the country is devoid of that opportunity, but because we are not doing enough in the country.'
Modi's inability to make peace with a renewed Opposition will only embolden his coalition partners and it is just a matter of time before they begin asking probing questions besides politely disagreeing with his tactics, predicts Nilanjan Mukhopadhyay.
Micro-cap stocks are in the line of fire as market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) is tightening its noose around investment in small-cap stocks. Given this, analysts suggest investors exit the segment, at least, for the time being. Independent market analyst, Ambareesh Baliga, for instance, said that regulators have gotten worried on the valuation front, though belated, which could prove to be the last straw on the camel's back.
'I found it unbelievable that L&T said 45,000 jobs were waiting to be filled because of unavailability of suitable skillsets.' 'So, when the Opposition sweepingly says there are no jobs, I'm sorry... I'm not saying it's raining jobs, but there are jobs. The (skill) gap has to be bridged.'
The unmanned aerial vehicle has been developed for surveillance and broadcasting and is ready for commercialisation.
Certain changes in the past two or three years could have a long-term structural impact on the IT services market.
These are usually found among small and midcaps. It is not easy to find such stocks, especially after a strong bull market, discovers Debashis Basu.
What tastes better with dahi-rice, dal-chawal or puris than the season's newly-made home pickle?
'Not many films have a reference to a creature who talks, emotes, acts in a film. And Munjya is doing all of it.
The Honor carries good features all around itself. But it is not without its quirks either. Thankfully, these are few and not likely to dent its prospects hugely
Sony India, a leading provider of consumer electronic products, today launched its High Definition (HD) digital imaging products, which include four new HD camcorders and three new cyber-shot digital cameras in India.
A host of additional features makes the A9G more premium and very useful, says Veer Arjun Singh.
'Gold prices thrive on volatility and more so when the stock markets trend downward.'
'Data-dependence means you can raise or drop rates. The present stance is only for raising rates.'
'Our approach has been to work with consumers and help them drink better, not more.'
LG Q6 is an all-rounder and way better designed than the competition -- Moto G5 Plus, Honor 6X, and Samsung Galaxy on Max -- says Uttaran Das Gupta.
'She was a meme even before memes were invented.'
India will soon meet Iraq and the United Arab Emirates (UAE) to seek a definitive rate of discount on crude oil similar to what Russia has provided so far, sources said. Multiple officials and industry executives said Iraq, which is India's biggest oil supplier, wants to discuss the level of discounts expected by Indian refiners. India's focus on snapping up ever-increasing volumes of Russian crude oil has led to a corresponding decline in imports from the Middle East. Flows from Iraq, Saudi Arabia, and the UAE have suffered as a result.
'All the venues are high-scoring venues. So what you need is pace.' 'You really want someone to come there and control the flow of runs in the death overs, whether you are setting a target or setting a target.' 'It is going to be the fast bowlers because at how many venues have you seen spinners bowling the death overs?'
Congress leader Rahul Gandhi on Thursday said the Opposition is pretty well united and a lot of good work is happening on the ground as he asserted that there is a hidden undercurrent building and it will 'surprise' the people in the next general elections.
'If it's a good song, you will always see me singing it.'
'She has worked really hard after coming back from injury. The strength and conditioning team have worked really hard to get her in peak physical shape. Technically, she will be using a stiffer and longer pole.'
The equity cult has grown at a rapid pace in India in the last few years, with retail investors latching on to the stock markets like never before. At 126.6 million, the number of dematerialised (demat) accounts, where investors hold their securities in electronic form for trading purposes, are at record high levels. The growth rate, on an annualised basis, stood at 27 per cent in 2022-2023, up from barely 6 per cent a decade ago.
India's other gold medals came in 1966 and 1998, both times in Bangkok.
'Fortunately, God has been kind to me so far for not letting me compromise on my morals.' 'But I am not taking anything for granted.' 'If that situation comes up and if it's a question of life and death as opposed to my morals, I might do it.'
Singh emphasised that the Indo-Pacific is no more a maritime construct, but a full-fledged geo-strategic issue, and that the region is facing "a complex web" of security challenges, including boundary disputes and piracy.
The company unveiled a 105-inch screen UHD TV, which it claims is the world's largest curved UHD TV.
'...over the long-term can be done only by investing in equities.' 'And during weak macros, one needs t1o allocate more than drawing it down, because they offer the best entry point.'
Arjun promotes Kuttey... Esha wants your opinion... Sarah is blushing...
With Shah Rukh Khan's Pathaan getting the cash registers ringing and our favourite ladies keeping the fashion quotient high, January has definitely set the best tone for the new year.
Land Rover now assembles the Evoque in India, giving it a major price drop and has also added a new 9-speed autobox in the concoction.
'We will likely never know why Xi decided not to travel to New Delhi. One possible explanation could be his desire to avoid a meeting with US President Joe Biden.'
'Every actor's journey is unique.' 'It's beautiful but also terrifying because you have to carve your own path.' 'So if there's somebody to talk it through, it's nice.'
'The idea of subversive activities is so vague that it could include making fun of the government, being critical of the government.'
'A policy that covers a wider range of diseases will offer greater peace of mind.'
This season, the nature of the advertising game has changed dramatically with TV and digital rights going to different entities.
Being driven to abandon Indian middle-class values, asks Ajit Balakrishnan.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the United States for a three-day state visit, has gifted an eco-friendly lab-grown 7.5 carat diamond, placed in Kashmir's exquisite Papier mache box, to First Lady Jill Biden.
The screen does the job, the speakers don't.
Policy decisions, particularly those which have wide-ranging implications on the nation's health and security, should be decided by bodies best suited to do so, the Delhi high court said on Monday while refusing to interfere with the Agnipath scheme.
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