Anura Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's 9th President

Anura Dissanayake takes oath as Sri Lanka's 9th President

Anura Dissanayake, leader of the Marxist-leaning Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) party, was sworn in on Monday as the ninth President of Sri Lanka, marking a historic moment as the country's first leftist head of state. Sep 23, 2024
Tech, biosciences CEOs meet with PM Modi, express 'immense optimism'

PM Modi's Tech Vision: CEOs Express Optimism

Prime Minister Narendra Modi held a meeting with 15 CEOs from the technology and biosciences sectors. This meeting took place in New York on September 23. The attendees included industry leaders from Nvidia, AMD, IBM, Adobe, Google, and biotech companies like Biogen and Moderna. The focus of the meeting was technology and innovation. Sep 23, 2024
'The story connected with me': Kiran Rao beams with joy as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

'The story connected with me': Kiran Rao beams with joy as her film 'Laapataa Ladies' is India's official entry for Oscars 2025

Speaking to a news agency she said, "The story connected with me in such a way that the thought behind it inspired me. If two girls get lost, what could happen to them, and what could they learn about themselves? Also, even if they are left on their own, what all can't they do? These were the kind of ideas that came to me when I read the script. I felt that this script would allow me to explore many different things, so I thought, let's do this next." Sep 23, 2024
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Post-Covid Investment Trends: Regular Returns and Tax Benefits Take Center Stage

The Covid-19 pandemic has shifted investment trends towards regular returns, tax benefits, and degree of returns, according to a report by the PHD Research Bureau, PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry, and JIIMS, Rohini. The report analyzed investment behaviors over a four-year period, considering six financial instruments - mutual funds, bonds, stocks, derivatives, gold, and real estate. Sep 23, 2024
'I consider myself worthy enough for this crow: Rhea Singha in her Miss Universe India 2024 winner's speech

Who is Rhea Singha? 19 Year Old Winner of the Title of Miss Universe India 2024

After her big win, Rhea Singha expressed her happiness in the media. Speaking to ANI with a bright smile, she shared, "Today I won the title of Miss Universe India 2024. I am so thankful. I have done so much work to get to this level where I can consider myself worthy enough for this crown. The previous winners so inspire me." Sep 23, 2024