Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Wednesday criticized large e-commerce players, including Amazon, for engaging in predatory pricing to expand market share and violating FDI rules. He claimed that Amazon was disguising fund infusions as investments to cover losses. Current FDI laws prohibit foreign-owned entities from direct consumer sales and inventory holding.
Read MorePandit Rakesh Bhatt, a Hindu priest from Bengaluru, brought a spiritual touch to the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. He led a traditional Hindu prayer, emphasizing unity and justice through the Sanskrit concept of ‘Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam.’ Bhatt’s involvement underscored themes of world peace and harmony, inspiring a sense of unity among the diverse attendees.
Read MoreStock market today: BSE Sensex and Nifty50, the Indian equity benchmark indices, opened in green on Thursday. While BSE Sensex crossed the 81,000 mark, Nifty50 was above 24,800.
Read MoreActor and Tamilaga Vettri Kazhagam leader Vijay announced the hoisting of his party flag at the Panaiyur headquarters. The ceremony took place at 9.15am, preceding the state-level conference set for September 22 in Vikravandi. Vijay emphasized the flag’s significance for Tamil Nadu’s welfare. The event follows the party launch in February.
Read MoreRahul Dravid, known as “The Wall” of Indian cricket, retired in 2012 after scoring 13288 runs in 270 Tests at an average of 52.31. He was the first to score centuries in all ten Test-playing nations. Dravid’s 36 Test hundreds are the second-highest for an Indian batsman, after Sachin Tendulkar’s 51. India and Bangladesh...
Read MoreAt the Democratic National Convention in Chicago, Governor Tim Walz’s emotional speech on Thursday resonated with the audience, particularly his family. He accepted the vice presidential nomination, sharing personal struggles with infertility. His son Gus, 17, was moved to tears, highlighting the familial bond and the impact of Walz’s journey with fertility treatments.
Read MoreThe article highlighted women whose groundbreaking inventions and discoveries were wrongly credited to men. These include Elizabeth Magie’s ‘The Landlord’s Game,’ Vera Rubin’s dark matter, and Rosalind Franklin’s DNA structure photography. It also covered contributions by Hedy Lamarr in wireless communication and Katherine Johnson in moon landing calculations, emphasizing the gender biases in recognition.
Read MorePrime Minister Narendra Modi, speaking to the Indian community in Warsaw, affirmed India’s dedication to regional peace and emphasized the importance of dialogue and diplomacy. During his upcoming visit to Kyiv, Modi plans to discuss peaceful conflict resolution with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He highlighted India’s humanitarian efforts and praised the Indian community’s contributions...
Read MoreA 22-year-old woman, Kavya, was arrested for allegedly murdering her husband, Sachin Rana, in Delhi’s Uttam Nagar. CCTV footage revealed crucial evidence, showing Kavya sneaking an unidentified man into their apartment. Police found Rana’s decomposed body after receiving complaints of a foul odor. The couple had frequent arguments, and Kavya alleged domestic violence.
Read MoreRohit Sharma, as a captain, strikes a balance between granting autonomy and demanding responsibility from his team members during matches. His composed manner allows him to encourage players to express themselves freely on the field while establishing well-defined standards of performance. When the situation calls for it, Rohit offers helpful critique to his teammates....
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