As the West Bengal chief minister was busy containing the fallout of an internecine feud in her TMC following a rebellion by a redoubtable Suvendu Adhikari, the Centre shot off a fresh letter to her government to immediately relieve three IPS officers for central deputation.
Industry estimates over 30 tonnes of gold were sold on Akshaya Tritiya this time.
An Indian squash player has backtracked on a threat to sell his kidney to raise funds ahead of next month's South Asian Games, saying it was a "spur of the moment" decision that he was now regretting.
The celebrated Boxing Day Test will remain in Melbourne, Cricket Australia said today, after a report that administrators could reshuffle fixtures.
'I said his accepting the suit from me was a big honour in itself, and it wasn't important for me what he did with it after wearing it.'
'This way, you'll maintain our glorious traditional values and get more efficient governance as well.'
'With a less than comely bride and no dowry to speak of, the prospects of landing a good match look bleak, a grim, sinister and no-nonsense prospective father-in-law notwithstanding,' says Anjuli Bhargava.
'The number of first-time investors into MFs can grow four times more than the current rate if we are able to accept the bank KYCs.'
Way back in 2009, in Odisha's Jagatpur, a young Pramodini not only suffered 80 per cent burns but even lost her eyesight when a spurned lover attacked her with acid.
'It was unfair to expect him to continue to keep on supplying vaccines without being given a firm commitment or a financial grant of any sort.'
Ahluwalia is not a great fan of the Uber model.
Marketmen said emergence of low level buying by stockists and retailers for the wedding season amid a firm global trend mainly helped gold prices to rebound.
While it is suggested that withdrawals and loans against long-term instruments are not the wisest steps, if you really need to do so, here are a few options. . .
Only 400 grams have been deposited so far.
There are very few people in the world who qualify to be called a living legend. Astad Deboo is one of them.
Dates like 9/11 should never be allowed to pass by forgotten because terrorism is not to be borne, inhumanity is not to borne.
Global gold demand hit an 11-year low in 2020 at 3,759.6 tonnes, mainly due to a weak October-December quarter and the COVID-19 related disruptions across the world driving a muted consumer sentiment throughout the year, the World Gold Council (WGC) said in a report. The overall consumer demand during 2019 was at 4,386.4 tonnes, while in 2009 the overall demand was at 3,385.8 tonnes, according the WGC's 2020 Gold Demand Trends report. Global gold demand dropped by 28 per cent year-on-year (YoY) to 783.4 tonnes in the fourth quarter compared to 1,082.9 tonnes during the October-December period of 2019, the report stated.
China was the only gold jewellery market to grow 6 per cent in 2009, according to the figures compiled by the organisation formed and funded by worlds leading gold mining companies.
'A pandemic like this will leave behind a trail of political, economic, social and psychological scars.' Coronavirus is going to impact every being on earth even if they do not contract it.' 'Everyone will pay a price,' cautions Ramesh Menon.
A new couple's financial situation changes from their bachelor days.
A look at the top posts on social media from your favourite Bollywood celebrities.
The vibe of Vaishali Shadangule's flagship store in Kala Ghoda reminds you that she'll always be an outlier, says Abhishek Mande.
The market-linked health plans have advantages, but can hurt during downturns. This one is for the indisciplined investor.
The withdrawal right is hemmed by many conditions.
Silver coins, however, continued to trade in a narrow range.
In the currency markets, the rupee lost another 10 paise to close at 1-week low of 63.54 against the US dollar
Since much of the voting was on religious lines, Mamata's rural focus became irrelevant.
Here are some of the best images clicked across the globe in the month of August.
Jayavel was rescued from begging and through his hard work and determination has now won a scholarship to complete his engineering in Italy.
"I probably wouldn't do much," Buffett said when asked what he would do if he ran the Fed.
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The success stems from Titan's betting hard on wedding jewellery over the last three years. It now contributes 20 per cent to revenue.
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'We began foolishly bragging about Saudi-Emirati investment plans as indicative of the sheikhs 'distancing' from Pakistan, including on Kashmir,' notes Ambassador M K Bhadrakumar.
'It will take many years to clean the Ganga. It will not happen in five years like the prime minister wants. If you want it to be sustainable, temporary measures won't work.' Twinkle Tom, an environmental engineer by training (from Stanford no less!), now designs wedding gowns because India, sadly, does not want her expertise and skill.
Prince Harry, the Duke of Sussex, his brother William, the Duke of Cambridge, and their father Charles, the Prince of Wales, have all been invited to the emergency meeting at the Queen's Sandringham estate in Norfolk, while Meghan, who is in Canada with the couple's eight-month-old son Archie, is expected to join the discussion over phone.
India'sstartups have a good beginning but will they survive competition is a big questions which needs immediate attention.
Aseem Chhabra lists 10 of his favourite films that played in various sections at the 74th Cannes Film Festival.
Mandatory hallmarking of gold would be a positive in making the gold market more organised. Mandatory hallmarking would come into effect from January 15, 2020, with a one-year transition period for trade to sell existing inventories. Experts also expect more policy measures next year to bring in more transparency in terms of gold as an asset class.
'The more seriously ill you are from heart disease, the more seriously ill you could get from infection with COVID-19.'
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