Today Navratri Devi: How is Maa Skandamata worshipped? Significance & legends

On Navratri Day 5, Maa Skandamata is venerated as the embodiment of motherhood and strength. Devotees seek her blessings for wisdom and protection, emphasizing compassion.

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For India’s shipping industry, a new rule promises to be a game-changer

India’s sea cargo industry is dominated by global container lines. But that could change with a new rule in the works demanding reservations for domestic operators.Shipping Corp. of India would be the biggest beneficiary of the new rules as it proposes to acquire eight large container ships.

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Buy Godrej Consumer, ICICI Bank suggests Rupak De as stock market rebounds

F&O Strategy: Technical views on F&O market by Rupak De, Senior Technical Analyst, LKP Securities. De suggests buying Godrej Consumer Products Ltd, and ICICI Bank Ltd.

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Should you lock your money in an FD with the rate cut cycle to begin soon?

RBI Policy: Investors ought to allocate only a small part of their portfolio to fixed deposits (FDs). Just because the interest rates are hovering at a high level, investors should not be tempted to allocate a higher proportion to fixed income instruments.

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Behind the tangle at tractor giants Tafe and Agco

The roots of dispute date to 2022, a year after Hansotia became chair and CEO of Agco. Citing Hansotia’s lack of experience running a large business, Srinivasan suggested that the roles of chair and CEO should be split. However, the proposal has not made headway.

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Upcoming phone launches in October 2024: OnePlus 13, iQOO 13 and more

October is set to be a big month for smartphone launches, following a star-studded September. Key releases include OnePlus 13, iQOO 13, Samsung Galaxy S24 FE, Lava Agni 3, and Infinix Zero Flip, all boasting powerful specifications and impressive features.

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Pensioners beware! CPAO impersonation scams on the rise through WhatsApp forms

Pensioners in India are facing a surge in scams where fraudsters impersonate officials of Central Pension Accounting Office to trick victims into sharing sensitive information.

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BookMyShow Files FIR Against Coldplay Ticket Resellers

BookMyShow has filed a case against the resellers of Coldplay tickets. The FIR was filed against unknown persons at Vile Parle Police Station in Mumbai, for black marketing of concert tickets, which is scheduled to be held in January 2025. The matter caught fire when the tickets that were originally priced under ₹10,000 were being resold for ₹45,000 hardly a couple of minutes after BookMyShow tickets got sold out. A few more minutes later, these tickets were being resold for lakhs of rupees. Watch for full details!

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Good Newz? Saregama taps Karan Johar’s Dharma for a majority stake

With the box office volatility and rising star fees, it is tougher for production house like Dharma to operate independently. Recently, Dharma has released Kill, Bad Newz, Yodha and Mr & Mrs Mahi. Its Alia Bhatt-starrer Jigra will arrive in cinemas this week.

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Canada announces changes to post-graduate work permit from Nov; see details here

The Canadian government has announced changes to its post-graduate work permit (PGWP) for international students starting November 1, 2024. Read on to check the updated eligibility rules and other requirements here.

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What does average day of Indian astronaut look like?

ISRO astronaut-designate Group Captain Angad Pratap conducted his first-ever online talk on Friday. During the talk, he explained what an average day for an Indian astronaut looks like.

3 min read5 Oct 2024

Varun Chakravarthy on dream comeback vs Bangladesh: ‘Feels like a rebirth’

In the 1st T20I at Gwalior, India triumphed over Bangladesh under Suryakumar Yadav’s leadership. Varun shared his emotional return to the team, highlighting the need to stay focused on the process and not overthink his performance.

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Saj Hotels shares make a weak debut, list with 15.4% discount at ₹55

Saj Hotels debuted poorly on the stock market, with shares opening at ₹55, a 15.4% discount to the ₹65 issue price. The company is engaged in the hospitality industry. It offers a range of accommodation options across various destinations, each tailored to provide comfort and convenience.

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The need for agility in a volatile corporate world

In today’s unpredictable business landscape, success depends on cultivating agility, innovation, and collaboration

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