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Why this Singapore-based couple retains their Indian health insurance plan

Living in Singapore, Harshit and Prabhjot face high living costs, prompting them to seek medical care in India. Here is how they invest their money and plan for the future.

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Northern Arc Capital IPO: The initial Public offering of Northern Arc Capital Ltd starts on 16 September 2024. From financials to GMP, here are 10 things you should know from the RHP before subscribing

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Thematic & sector funds are all the rage. But recent returns mask the true risk.

Mutual funds with specific themes and sectors are now the largest in terms of asset size and number of folios – a proxy for the number of investors – thanks to their performance over the past three to five years. But is it wise to invest in them?

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GM, Hyundai explore partnership to develop vehicles together

The carmakers say the potential collaboration could help cut costs by teaming up on new models, including electric and hydrogen-powered vehicles.

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Handheld gaming PCs vs gaming laptops: Which device offers better portability?

This guide compares gaming laptops and handheld PCs, discussing factors like performance, portability, price, battery life, screen size, controls, and more. We help you decide which device best suits your gaming needs and lifestyle.

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India better than US and Germany in inflation management, says SBI report

India has shown a largely successful inflation-targeting regime compared to advanced economies like the United States, Germany, and France, according to an SBI research report.

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Why Companies Are Hiring Lawyers To Draft ‘Remote Work Rules’

Work from home jobs | Back to office | Jobs in India | India job market | Employment agreement contracts To say that India Inc has had a tough time getting employees back to office after the pandemic receded would be an understatement. Companies like TCS went to the extent of linking salary hikes to office attendance and LTI Mindtree deducted leaves of people who weren’t regularly coming to office. So to avoid all of this, now, there are several companies who’re actually enlisting law firms to draft watertight agreements so that there’s no room for ambiguity whatsoever. Whether you’re working from home, working hybrid or working all days from office, companies want it ON PAPER whatever the deal is. Watch!

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Liquor industry bets on festive binging to break free of 5-year margin squeeze

The alcobev sector has been unable to secure hikes due to state governments’ reluctance even as input costs rose, says head of industry lobby CIABC.

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Modi may roll out PMJAY for senior citizens by 23 September

The move will benefit 45 million families with 60 million senior citizens with free and cashless health cover of up to ₹5 lakh per year

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Punjab promoting English lecturers starts uproar; here’s why

Over 300 teachers in Punjab were promoted to English lecturers for classes 11 and 12, but only three have expertise in the language. Most promoted teachers previously taught other subjects, highlighting a shortage of qualified English educators in government schools.

1 min read11 Sep 2024

China seeks to replace Jeff Bezos as Elon Musk’s top space rival

China’s space industry strives to develop reusable launch vehicles to rival SpaceX. Startups like LandSpace and Deep Blue are making strides in rocket technology, with government backing aimed at achieving lower costs and increased launch frequency for satellite deployment

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Fitness: How to lose fat the right way

For most people, the motivation to lose fat is external validation, which can lead to unhealthy habits like starvation diets. Go for a fitness plan that promotes overall health, not mere fat loss

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Top flexi cap mutual funds: 5 picks with impressive 20% annual returns

We compare the five-year returns of flexi cap mutual funds and highlight those that have surged by over 20 percent during this period.

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