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Telangana to get India`s first Gorilla Glass manufacturing facility    American multinational technology company Corning Inc has chosen Telangana to set up their Gorilla Glass manufacturing facility, a first of its kind investment in India, the state government said on Friday. The proposed manufacturing facility will manufacture cover glass for market leaders in the smartphone industry. Headquartered in New York, Corning Inc is a Fortune 500 materials science company with expertise in glass science, ceramics science, and optical physics. Wi...
Telangana to get India`s first Gorilla Glass manufacturing facility
Telangana to get India`s first Gorilla Glass manufacturing facility
Source: IANS
2/09/2023 11:07:31 AM
Indian-American named provost at Rochester Institute of Technology in NY Indian-American Prabu David has been appointed provost and senior vice president for Academic Affairs at Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). David, who stepped into his new role on August 1, previously served as dean of Michigan State’s College of Communication Arts and Sciences, and WKAR radio and TV station for nearly nine years. He was chosen after a national search led by a committee of Rochester's faculty, staff, students, and trustees. "His history of foster...
Indian-American named provost at Rochester Institute of Technology in NY
Indian-American named provost at Rochester Institute of Technology in NY
Source: IANS
12/08/2023 9:49:19 AM
US Open: Alcaraz, Swiatek lead entry lists; Djokovic set to return to Flushing Meadows first time since 2021 Carlos Alcaraz and Iga Swiatek, the current world no 1 male and female tennis players, sit on top of the respective entry lists for the 2023 US Open Grand Slam tournament, which were released by the United States Tennis Association. This year’s US Open is scheduled to take place from August 28 to September 10 at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, New York. Both Alcaraz and Swiatek will head back to Flushing Meadows as defending champions. The main dra...
US Open: Alcaraz, Swiatek lead entry lists; Djokovic set to return to Flushing Meadows first time since 2021
US Open: Alcaraz, Swiatek lead entry lists; Djokovic set to return to Flushing Meadows first time since 2021
Source: IANS
20/07/2023 4:34:04 PM
World Bank`s Ajay Banga named in Carnegie`s 2023 `Great Immigrants` list    World Bank President Ajay Banga has been named to this year's "Great Immigrants" list by the Carnegie Corporation of New York, which honours contributions by immigrants to American life. Indian-American Banga, who became the 14th president of the top bank this year, was among 35 honorees from diverse backgrounds and fields whose contributions and actions enriched and strengthened American society and democracy. From India, he is the only honouree in the pre...
World Bank`s Ajay Banga named in Carnegie`s 2023 `Great Immigrants` list
World Bank`s Ajay Banga named in Carnegie`s 2023 `Great Immigrants` list
Source: IANS
29/06/2023 11:43:38 AM
India`s disaster management has become an example, says PM Narendra Modi  Lauding the efforts of people and disaster management personnel, who combated cyclone Biparjoy, which made a landfall in the coastal regions of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday said that India's disaster management has become an example. "The strength of disaster management that India has developed over the years is becoming an example today," he said on his monthly radio broadcast 'Mann Ki Baat'. "Cyclone Biparjoy wreaked so much havoc in...
India`s disaster management has become an example, says PM Narendra Modi
India`s disaster management has become an example, says PM Narendra Modi
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 12:51:02 PM
Matt Damon, wife Luciana hit streets of NYC in casuals Actor Matt Damon and his wife Luciana Barroso hit the streets of New York City attired in casual yet stylish attire. On Thursday, both were spotted out together in the Big Apple, walking side-by-side. According to People, Damon, 52, sported a fitted grey tee and cram-coloured trousers, complete with matching sneakers and a black baseball cap, while Barroso, 46, rocked a pair of wide-legged jeans over sneakers, as well as a fitted black spaghetti-strap top. Both topped their looks in ...
Matt Damon, wife Luciana hit streets of NYC in casuals
Matt Damon, wife Luciana hit streets of NYC in casuals
Source: IANS
18/06/2023 9:41:25 AM
Camila Cabello is dating again after Shawn Mendes reunion fizzles out Singer-songwriter Camila Cabello is dating again months after she and ex-boyfriend Shawn Mendes first sparked rumours of a romantic reconciliation that appears to have ended. Cabello, 26, and Mendes, 24, first went their separate ways in November 2021 after two years of dating, reports People magazine. But in April, they were spotted kissing at Coachella, and a source said at the time that they'd "always seemed to have a special connection" and had "been friendly for ...
Camila Cabello is dating again after Shawn Mendes reunion fizzles out
Camila Cabello is dating again after Shawn Mendes reunion fizzles out
Source: IANS
14/06/2023 3:52:59 PM
Gold trades in tight range as investors await Fed decision Gold prices inched higher on Wednesday, trading in a tight range as support from a weaker dollar countered concerns surrounding the U.S. Federal Reserve's next interest rate decision. Spot gold rose 0.1% to $1,963.86 per ounce by 0220 GMT. U.S. gold futures were listless at $1,979.70. The dollar index weakened slightly, making gold less expensive for buyers holding other currencies. The uptrend in gold is intact and the big question now is when will the Fed end its rate-hike camp...
Gold trades in tight range as investors await Fed decision
Gold trades in tight range as investors await Fed decision
Source: Reuters
7/06/2023 9:05:28 AM
Dollar drifts as traders weigh rocky path for US debt ceiling deal The U.S. dollar eased on Tuesday against a basket of major currencies but did not drift far from a two-month peak, after a deal over the U.S. debt ceiling lifted risk sentiment, although the agreement could face a rocky path through Congress. The dollar index, which measures the U.S. currency against six major peers, fell 0.02% to 104.28, not far from the two-month high of 104.42 it touched on Friday. The index is set to end the month with a gain of 2.5%. A handful of hard-right Republi...
Dollar drifts as traders weigh rocky path for US debt ceiling deal
Dollar drifts as traders weigh rocky path for US debt ceiling deal
Source: Reuters
30/05/2023 11:26:27 AM
Oil settles lower as Russia downplays additional OPEC+ cuts Oil prices settled lower on Thursday after Russian Deputy Prime Minister Alexander Novak played down the prospect of further OPEC+ production cuts at its meeting next week. Brent crude futures settled down $2.10, or 2.7%, to $76.25 a barrel. U.S. West Texas Intermediate crude (WTI) settled down $2.51, or 3.4%, to $71.83. At their session low, both benchmarks were down by more than $3. Oil prices began falling after Novak was quoted saying he did not think additional OPEC+ cuts were like...
Oil settles lower as Russia downplays additional OPEC+ cuts
Oil settles lower as Russia downplays additional OPEC+ cuts
Source: Reuters
26/05/2023 12:13:48 PM
TCS partners Google Cloud to launch next-gen generative AI offering Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) on Monday announced an expanded partnership with Google Cloud, with launching 'TCS Generative AI' which leverages Google Cloud's generative AI services to design and deploy custom-tailored business solutions. This new offering is powered by Google Cloud's Generative AI tools -- Vertex AI, Generative AI Application Builder and Model Garden, and TCS' own solutions. TCS has developed a large portfolio of AI-powered solutions and intellect...
TCS partners Google Cloud to launch next-gen generative AI offering
TCS partners Google Cloud to launch next-gen generative AI offering
Source: IANS
22/05/2023 3:51:08 PM
Hyundai unveils Genesis GV80 Coupe concept car in New York South Korea's largest carmaker Hyundai Motor has unveiled the Genesis GV80 Coupe Concept at its exhibition hall Genesis House New York, the company said on Tuesday. Inspired by the X Speedium Coupe Concept unveiled in New York last year, the GV80 Coupe Concept combines the practicality of a lifestyle-oriented SUV with the dynamism of a sports car, Hyundai said in a statement. The four-passenger SUV serves as a statement of intent for the future, hinting toward more emotional and per...
Hyundai unveils Genesis GV80 Coupe concept car in New York
Hyundai unveils Genesis GV80 Coupe concept car in New York
Source: IANS
4/04/2023 4:55:08 PM
Singapore usurps New York as the city with the strongest rental growth: Knight Frank Knight Frank announces ‘Prime Global Rental Index’ that tracks the movement of prime residential rents across ten cities using data from our global research network. The index tracks nominal rents in local currency. The Prime Global Rental Index increased 10.3% in the year to December 2022, down from a peak of 11.8% in March 2022. Singapore leads the Q4 2022 rankings, pushing New York off the top spot. Singapore’s annual rental growth grew from 23% in Q3 to 28% in ...
Singapore usurps New York as the city with the strongest rental growth: Knight Frank
Singapore usurps New York as the city with the strongest rental growth: Knight Frank
Source: PR Agency
21/03/2023 3:52:31 PM
Differing convictions in monetary policies Minutes from the Feb RBI monetary policy committee (MPC) review reflected concern over inflation, owing to uncertain geopolitics, volatile crude prices, and weather-related events. Outside of food, inflation was seen at the risk of hardening further, requiring policymakers to take calibrated action. The two dissenting members see the need to pause and allow the lagged impact of policy actions to play out, citing emerging growth risks. A majority of the MPC is likely to vote for a 25bp hike in...
Differing convictions in monetary policies
Differing convictions in monetary policies
Source: IANS
24/02/2023 10:11:53 AM
BTS' Suga to soon embark on his first individual world tour Suga, a member of K-pop supergroup BTS, said that he will begin his first-ever individual world tour in April. The rapper announced the news with detailed tour dates on Weverse, a K-pop fan community platform, reports Yonhap, a news agency. For the first time, a BTS member has announced a solo tour. Starting with Belmont Park, New York on April 26-27, the tour will take him to other parts of the United States, Newark, Rosemont, Los Angeles and Oakland as well as Indonesia, Thailand, ...
BTS' Suga to soon embark on his first individual world tour
BTS' Suga to soon embark on his first individual world tour
Source: IANS
15/02/2023 3:18:14 PM
Union minister to attend India-US trade policy forum meeting in US on January 11 Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will embark on an official visit to New York and Washington DC from January 9 to 22 to participate in India-US Trade Policy Forum. In the first leg of visit, Goyal will interact with CEOs of reputed multinational enterprises, participate in community event, join roundtable meetings with business leaders and think tank, and visit industries in New York. He will attend the 13th Trade Policy Forum (TPF) meeting in Washington DC on January 11, 202...
Union minister to attend India-US trade policy forum meeting in US on January 11
Union minister to attend India-US trade policy forum meeting in US on January 11
Source: IANS
8/01/2023 2:55:50 PM
Oil hits three-week high as China eases COVID curbs Oil hit a three-week high on Tuesday as China's latest easing of COVID-19 restrictions spurred hopes of a fuel demand recovery, with further support coming from cuts to U.S. energy production caused by winter storms. China will stop requiring inbound travellers to go into quarantine, starting from Jan. 8, the National Health Commission said on Monday in a major step towards easing curbs on borders that have been largely shut since 2020. Brent crude was up 22 cents, or 0.3%, at $84.1...
Oil hits three-week high as China eases COVID curbs
Oil hits three-week high as China eases COVID curbs
Source: Reuters
27/12/2022 9:01:41 AM
Top 10 things to do during Christmas in New York City The 2022-2023 holiday season is a great time to explore New York City, according to NYC & Company, the convention and visitors bureau and official destination marketing agency of New York City. As one of the most well-known holiday destinations, NYC will once more provide merry dining, shopping, cultural, and entertainment experiences and events in all five boroughs. New Years Eve Times Square Ball Drop December 31 - January 1 Times Square, Manhattan The Waterford Crystal Times S...
Top 10 things to do during Christmas in New York City
Top 10 things to do during Christmas in New York City
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 2:09:47 PM
Letters, roses, romance: When Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D`Souza were dating Bollywood couple Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D'Souza recalled their initial years of relationship and how they have preserved the gifts that they exchanged back then. Riteish and Genelia met on the sets of their 2002 film 'Tujhe Meri Kasam'. They dated for almost 9 years before tying the knot on February 3, 2012. While talking about the first gift they gave to each other, Riteish said: "She still has that gift. I gave her a rose, which she cherished inside a book. It&#...
Letters, roses, romance: When Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D`Souza were dating
Letters, roses, romance: When Riteish Deshmukh and Genelia D`Souza were dating
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 12:28:58 PM
Riteish Deshmukh all praise for Genelia D`Souza `unmatchable` bargaining skills Riteish Deshmukh gets candid about the bargaining skills of his wife, actress Genelia D'Souza. He recalls an incident where, because of Genelia, he managed to purchase a highly priced sculpture in New York at half of its stated price. He said: "I am very fond of art. So once we were in New York and I went to an art gallery with Genelia. I really loved one sculpture but it was highly priced. So, I thought I should let Genelia give it a shot with her unmatchable bargaining skills. T...
Riteish Deshmukh all praise for Genelia D`Souza `unmatchable` bargaining skills
Riteish Deshmukh all praise for Genelia D`Souza `unmatchable` bargaining skills
Source: IANS
25/12/2022 12:13:03 PM
NATO boss tipped to lead IMF NATO Secretary General Jens Stoltenberg may become the new head of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Norwegian TV 2 broadcaster has reported, citing 'reliable' sources within the US-led military bloc. Moreover, the outgoing secretary general is the US favourite to lead the Washington-headquartered organisation, RT reported, citing TV 2 sources. Currently, the fund is led by Kristalina Georgieva, a veteran Bulgarian economist, whose tenure is scheduled to end in 2024. Stolte...
NATO boss tipped to lead IMF
NATO boss tipped to lead IMF
Source: IANS
23/12/2022 9:57:29 AM
Zara launches its first ever beauty line With the goal of creating a range of products that anyone -- regardless of skin colour, gender, age or personal style -- will want to use, embracing individuality and a new perspective on the idea of beauty, Zara launched its first ever comprehensive beauty line this December. The best ingredients, cleanest formulae and refillable containers are used to create each product. The line of cosmetics for the eyes, lips, face and nails was developed under the creative direction of renowned Briti...
Zara launches its first ever beauty line
Zara launches its first ever beauty line
Source: IANS
22/12/2022 5:38:49 PM
US panel votes to make Donald Trump`s tax returns public A US House of Representatives panel has voted to make six years of former President Donald Trump's tax returns public. On Tuesday evening, the Democrat-led House Ways and Means Committee voted 24-16 to publish the documents, with all all Republicans opposed to the decision, reports the BBC. The move caps a nearly four-year legal battle by Democrats to obtain the documents, which was ultimately decided by the US Supreme Court last month. US Presidents are not required by law to re...
US panel votes to make Donald Trump`s tax returns public
US panel votes to make Donald Trump`s tax returns public
Source: IANS
21/12/2022 11:32:21 AM
Jyotiraditya Scindia launches non-stop flight between Mumbai and San Francisco Civil Aviation Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia on Thursday launched first-ever non-stop flight between Mumbai and San Francisco. Air India will operate the flight three times a week on Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays with the newly-inducted Boeing 777-200LR aircraft. This will take Air India's India-US frequency to 40 non-stop flights per week. Presently, Air India operates non-stop flights from Mumbai to Newark, from Delhi to New York, Newark, Washington DC, San Francisco, and Chi...
Jyotiraditya Scindia launches non-stop flight between Mumbai and San Francisco
Jyotiraditya Scindia launches non-stop flight between Mumbai and San Francisco
Source: IANS
16/12/2022 10:18:00 AM
Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Prabhas celebrate Golden Globe noms for 'RRR' Tollywood has hailed the Golden Globe Awards 2023 nominations for the epic adventure movie 'RRR' in two categories. The Telugu film industry is excited about the series of awards the movie is receiving across the world and it is now expecting the biggest of all -- the Oscars. The movie has been nominated for the Best Non-English Language Film and Best Original Song for the track 'Naatu Naatu'. Congratulations poured in for the 'RRR' team on the nominations and...
Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Prabhas celebrate Golden Globe noms for 'RRR'
Rajamouli, Jr NTR, Prabhas celebrate Golden Globe noms for 'RRR'
Source: IANS
13/12/2022 3:46:20 PM
`RRR` lands two Golden Globe noms in a year when top names are in the race S.S. Rajamouli's epic period drama has earned a Golden Globes nomination for Best Picture, Non-English Language, category and it is up against serious competition: "All Quiet on the Western Front" (Germany), "Argentina, 1985" (Argentina), "Close" (Belgium) and "Decision to Leave", the South Korean romantic mystery that won for its celebrated helmer, Park Chan-wook, the Best Director award at this year's Cannes Film Festival. For "RRR&quo...
`RRR` lands two Golden Globe noms in a year when top names are in the race
`RRR` lands two Golden Globe noms in a year when top names are in the race
Source: IANS
13/12/2022 3:32:27 PM
2 Indian-Americans in Money magazine's top 50 changemakers Two Indian-Americans are among Money magazine's 50 influential figures from entertainment, media, business, investing, politics, etc, who are shaping Americans' finances. Rohit Chopra, head of the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) and Gaurav Sharma of New York-based fintech firm Capitalize, have been recognised for offering "unique perspective on the gaps within our financial systems - and how they're working to improve the future for everyday consumers". ...
2 Indian-Americans in Money magazine's top 50 changemakers
2 Indian-Americans in Money magazine's top 50 changemakers
Source: IANS
12/12/2022 12:20:49 PM
India`s HCL Tech drops most since mid-Jan on downbeat revenue outlook Shares of HCL Technologies Ltd fell nearly 7% on Friday, in their sharpest intraday drop since mid-January, after the IT services firm warned furloughs and spending cuts by clients in the key U.S. market could hurt its revenue outlook. The IT industry, which saw demand sky-rocketing during the pandemic on the back of a global shift to cloud-based technology infrastructure, is bracing for an economic meltdown in major markets in the United States and Europe, with industry experts saying big...
India`s HCL Tech drops most since mid-Jan on downbeat revenue outlook
India`s HCL Tech drops most since mid-Jan on downbeat revenue outlook
Source: Reuters
9/12/2022 4:24:11 PM
Indian-origin Sushmita Shukla named First VP of Federal Reserve Bank of New York The Federal Reserve Bank of New York has appointed Indian-origin insurance veteran Sushmita Shukla as First Vice President and Chief Operating Officer. As First Vice President, Shukla, 54, will be the institution's second ranking officer. Her appointment was approved by the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System, the New York Fed said in a statement on Thursday. "I am honored to have the opportunity to work for a mission-driven organisation like the New York Fed,&q...
Indian-origin Sushmita Shukla named First VP of Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Indian-origin Sushmita Shukla named First VP of Federal Reserve Bank of New York
Source: IANS
9/12/2022 2:39:47 PM
Air India graduates its 1st batch of cabin crew trainees after privatisation Air India on Friday announced that its maiden batch of cabin crew trainees and significant batch of new pilots since privatisation have graduated. The batch of 215 cabin crew and 48 pilots, all Indian nationals, received their wings following extensive training, and are now cleared to operate as fully-qualified crew. Selected from more than 13,000 candidates from around the country, the cabin crew trainees passed through a 15-week programme imparting safety and service skills, and were ...
Air India graduates its 1st batch of cabin crew trainees after privatisation
Air India graduates its 1st batch of cabin crew trainees after privatisation
Source: IANS
2/12/2022 4:14:24 PM
Air India gets first Boeing 777-200LR to fly on international route As per the induction plan, Air India has received its first Boeing 777-200 LR. Vihaan, which means dawn of a new era, is the name given to the aircraft with registration VT-AEF. Vihaan.AI is Air India's transformational roadmap over five years with clear milestones. It will be focussing on dramatically growing both its network and fleet, developing a completely revamped customer proposition, improving reliability and on-time performance. The Boeing aircraft leased from Delta airl...
Air India gets first Boeing 777-200LR to fly on international route
Air India gets first Boeing 777-200LR to fly on international route
Source: IANS
29/11/2022 10:36:37 AM
Uttar Pradesh minister Yogi Adityanath ready to cross shores for Global Investors` Summit Uttar Pradesh ministers will travel to 19 cities across 17 countries between December 9 and 19, ahead of the Global Investors' Summit (GIS) scheduled early next year. The road shows will work in simultaneous mode which means that more than one road show will take place per day. Sources said the schedule had been verbally approved by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath who may travel separately closer to the event in January. The required paperwork for visa and other things has been initi...
Uttar Pradesh minister Yogi Adityanath ready to cross shores for Global Investors` Summit
Uttar Pradesh minister Yogi Adityanath ready to cross shores for Global Investors` Summit
Source: IANS
24/11/2022 10:27:12 AM
Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe Air India on Wednesday announced the strengthening and expansion of its global footprint with the launch of new flights connecting Mumbai with New York, Paris and Frankfurt, and the resumption of non-stop flights connecting Delhi with Copenhagen, Milan and Vienna. This expansion comes as the airline continues to make progress in augmenting its fleet with newly-leased aircraft, and the return of existing aircraft to active service. The new Mumbai-New York service will operate daily to Jo...
Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe
Air India announces new flights to six destinations in USA, Europe
Source: IANS
23/11/2022 4:14:43 PM
Empowering women with a promise of hope An endeavour to promote and continue the education of kids at the Rajkumari Ratnavati Girls' School in Jaisalmer, India, is the "Promise of Hope" bracelet made by Anita Dongre for CITTA. This bracelet was created with the hope that young women would have access to their deepest desires and the freedom to follow their own paths. It was inspired by the kindness, fortitude, and gentle strength of the elephant. The jewellery line "The Promise of Hope" also makes a commitme...
Empowering women with a promise of hope
Empowering women with a promise of hope
Source: IANS
21/11/2022 4:11:48 PM
Silver heads for biggest deficit in decades, Silver Institute says Global demand for silver is expected to rise 16% this year to 1.21 billion ounces, creating the biggest deficit in decades, according to the Silver Institute on Thursday night. Use of silver by industry, for jewellery and silverware and for bars and coins for retail investors were all forecast to reach record levels, the institute said. Automakers are using more silver as the amount of electronics in vehicles increases, but the sector accounts for only around 5% of total demand. Solar p...
Silver heads for biggest deficit in decades, Silver Institute says
Silver heads for biggest deficit in decades, Silver Institute says
Source: Reuters
18/11/2022 9:28:35 AM
Dollar rises with bets on hawkish Fed; sterling drops The dollar rose on Thursday as U.S. Treasury yields increased and investors eyed hawkish comments from Federal Reserve officials, while the British pound fell as investors were left unimpressed by the UK government's latest budget. The greenback rebounded a little after falling in recent weeks as inflation data and Fed policymakers' remarks had fuelled bets that the U.S. central bank could soon slow the pace of its interest rate hikes. But at an event on Thursday, St. Louis Fed ...
Dollar rises with bets on hawkish Fed; sterling drops
Dollar rises with bets on hawkish Fed; sterling drops
Source: Reuters
18/11/2022 9:05:10 AM
Dollar is red but supported by U.S. data, hawkish Fed speakers  The dollar was supported by stronger-than-expected U.S. retail sales data on Wednesday as investors also looked for clues from Federal Reserve speakers on the path for interest rates. But the euro gained against the greenback and the yen as geopolitical concerns eased after Poland and NATO said on Wednesday that Tuesday's explosion, which killed two in Poland, was probably from a stray missile from Ukraine's air defenses and not an intentional Russian strike. The euro was ...
Dollar is red but supported by U.S. data, hawkish Fed speakers
Dollar is red but supported by U.S. data, hawkish Fed speakers
Source: Reuters
17/11/2022 9:41:32 AM
Currency trading in a spin after Polish explosion Trading in the dollar and the euro was volatile on Tuesday, with both currencies trading below their session highs as investors tried to interpret reports that stray Russian missiles may have hit NATO member Poland, killing two people. The euro had lost ground sharply against the safe-haven dollar while equities pared gains after the Poland reports fueled fears that the nine-month war between Russia and Ukraine could escalate. Firefighters said two people were killed in an explosion in ...
Currency trading in a spin after Polish explosion
Currency trading in a spin after Polish explosion
Source: Reuters
16/11/2022 9:10:35 AM
Groceries, fuel, transport expenses continue to burn holes in US consumers` pockets Soaring grocery, gas, and transportation prices remain a factor in US household pockets, with the price of flour in the run-up to Thanksgiving remains a matter of concern here. But the October inflation print at 7.7 per cent triggered a boom rally on the equity markets. Despite a 40 year inflation spike, equity markets are going ballistic, at the time of writing, the Dow was up a blistering 1,005 points - in the ongoing biggest rally of the year. "It certainly shows how much the marke...
Groceries, fuel, transport expenses continue to burn holes in US consumers` pockets
Groceries, fuel, transport expenses continue to burn holes in US consumers` pockets
Source: IANS
11/11/2022 10:57:48 AM
Wipro appoints Amit Choudhary as Chief Operating Officer Tech giant Wipro on Thursday announced the appointment of Amit Choudhary as its Chief Operating Officer and member of the Wipro Executive Board. Choudhary will be responsible for improving organisational operational efficiency, and helping drive sustainable growth. He will work closely with Wipro's leadership teams across the organisation on transformation initiatives with the aim of improving customer-centricity. Choudhary will manage global business operations, delivery excellence...
Wipro appoints Amit Choudhary as Chief Operating Officer
Wipro appoints Amit Choudhary as Chief Operating Officer
Source: IANS
4/11/2022 9:48:54 AM
Dollar takes a breather, pound gains ahead of BOE meeting The U.S. dollar eased slightly on Thursday as investors digested the possibility that Federal Reserve may raise interest rates further than expected, while sterling edged higher ahead of the Bank of England policy meeting. The Fed on Wednesday raised its benchmark funds rate by 75 basis points (bps) to 3.75-4% as widely expected. The dollar initially fell on hints in the Fed's statement of smaller hikes ahead, but regained strength after Chair Jerome Powell said that the battle against...
Dollar takes a breather, pound gains ahead of BOE meeting
Dollar takes a breather, pound gains ahead of BOE meeting
Source: Reuters
3/11/2022 8:33:59 AM
Thomas Cook gains as its arm enters into strategic joint venture with New World Travel Thomas Cook (India) is currently trading at Rs. 75.10, up by 0.70 points or 0.94% from its previous closing of Rs. 75.35 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 75.40 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 75.85 and Rs. 74.40 respectively. So far 2788 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'A' stock of face value Rs. 1 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 91.35 on 13-Apr-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 54.00 on 21-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip stood at Rs....
Thomas Cook gains as its arm enters into strategic joint venture with New World Travel
Thomas Cook gains as its arm enters into strategic joint venture with New World Travel
Source: Accord Fintech
2/11/2022 10:20:30 AM
Users will soon be able to pick a Twitter version they like better : Elon Musk Elon Musk on Saturday said that Twitter users will soon be able to pick a version of the microblogging platform they like better, like a moving maturity ranking. "Being able to select which version of Twitter you want is probably better, much as it would be for a movie maturity rating," he tweeted. Musk added: "The rating of the tweet itself could be self-selected, then modified by user feedback". The world's richest man also said that "comedy is now lega...
Users will soon be able to pick a Twitter version they like better : Elon Musk
Users will soon be able to pick a Twitter version they like better : Elon Musk
Source: IANS
30/10/2022 9:50:29 AM
Shares of Uber, Lyft slump on US 'gig' economy plan  Shares in some of the world's largest "gig" economy companies have fallen after the US government outlined a plan to change the way workers are treated. Under the US Labor Department's proposal, workers would be more likely to be classified as employees instead of independent contractors, the BBC reported. Shares in firms including Uber and Lyft fell by more than 10 per cent on the news. Tens of millions of people work in the global gig economy across services...
Shares of Uber, Lyft slump on US 'gig' economy plan
Shares of Uber, Lyft slump on US 'gig' economy plan
Source: IANS
12/10/2022 1:23:32 PM
Reliance Foundation, Observer Research and UN in India to host two events in New York The Reliance Foundation, the Observer Research Foundation and the United Nations in India are hosting two events on Friday (September 23) in New York. The two events are - a discussion on 'Women, Tech, and the SDGs: Reshaping the Pathways to Change', the second is a high-level discussion that will focus on 'The G20 Imperative: Green Growth & Development for All' - to complement the 77th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA 77) which is underway. Accor...
Reliance Foundation, Observer Research and UN in India to host two events in New York
Reliance Foundation, Observer Research and UN in India to host two events in New York
Source: IANS
23/09/2022 5:29:48 PM
Trigyn Technologies jumps as its arm gets New York City DoITT Systems Integration Services contract Trigyn Technologies is currently trading at Rs. 118.10, up by 9.10 points or 8.35% from its previous closing of Rs. 109.00 on the BSE. The scrip opened at Rs. 115.95 and has touched a high and low of Rs. 124.35 and Rs. 115.95 respectively. So far 137060 shares were traded on the counter. The BSE group 'B' stock of face value Rs. 10 has touched a 52 week high of Rs. 218.60 on 10-Jan-2022 and a 52 week low of Rs. 86.65 on 20-Jun-2022. Last one week high and low of the scrip sto...
Trigyn Technologies jumps as its arm gets New York City DoITT Systems Integration Services contract
Trigyn Technologies jumps as its arm gets New York City DoITT Systems Integration Services contract
Source: Accord Fintech
16/09/2022 3:34:36 PM
Mayyur Girotra headlined the first ever South Asian New York Fashion Week At the first-ever Asian New York Fashion Week (SANYFW), designer Mayyur Girotra displayed his collection. On September 9, Girotra, displayed Zamani, one of his well-known conceptions. Mayyur fused prestigious couture items with elaborately woven textiles from South Asian regions. Viewers were presented South Asian culture and traditional dresses, with a tinge of Middle Eastern inspiration in each of the outfits. Mayyur began his career in South Asian design by conducting extensive re...
Mayyur Girotra headlined the first ever South Asian New York Fashion Week
Mayyur Girotra headlined the first ever South Asian New York Fashion Week
Source: IANS
16/09/2022 12:40:52 PM
Ogilvy appoints Devika Bulchandani as global CEO Ogilvy has announced the appointment of Devika Bulchandanias the Global Chief Executive Officer (CEO). In this role, she will be responsible for all aspects of the creative network's business across 131 offices in 93 countries and spanning its Advertising, Public Relations, Experience, Consulting, and Health units. She will also join WPP's Executive Committee as she takes on her new role. Bulchandanias most recently served as Global President and CEO of Ogilvy North America. ...
Ogilvy appoints Devika Bulchandani as global CEO
Ogilvy appoints Devika Bulchandani as global CEO
Source: IANS
9/09/2022 1:58:17 PM