Let institutional efficiency and not essence of religion be our guide

The head and heart of secularism

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Nirmala Sitharaman

In India, the average length of a budget speech is about 13,600 words and takes over two and a half hours to complete

The end of budget day carnival?

Coronavirus

The benefits of modern medicine have led people to demand more from the State, and to value every life. Even a modest death toll caused by an epidemic today is unacceptable

We're more civilised now

Mumbai (Maharashtra) [India], December 17: The process of obtaining a business loan can be complex, with financial institutions carefully evaluating various factors to assess risk. One of the key elements that significantly impacts a borrower's chances of securing a loan is collateral.

Understanding Collateral Requirements for Business Loans

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], December 17: Pai Machines, a newly established brand of Infra Bazaar Tech Pvt Ltd (IBTPL) that deals in advanced machinery manufacturing, has completed the asset purchase of the machinery works manufacturing facilities of L &amp; T Construction Equipment Limited division (LTCEL). As part of the transaction, a 70-member manufacturing team, including a 40-member product development/R &amp; D team, have transitioned to Pai Machines. This transition was set in motion in June 2024 and since then Pai Machines has worked to integrate the manufacturing facilities and the team with its long-term strategy. This marks a significant expansion of Pai Machines into India's construction equipment segment.

Abhijeet Pai\'s Pai Machines completes the Asset Purchase of the manufacturing facilities of L &amp; T Construction Equipment Limited\'s Machinery Works

Tamil Nadu [India], December 17: During the Pongal Festival of 2024, Maharaja Textile demonstrated its profound commitment to cultural preservation and community engagement by organising a remarkable photography competition that celebrated the traditional spirit of Jallikattu. Building upon the legacy of the previous year's Vetri Tamilar Awards, which honoured local farmers, the organisation initiated a photography contest that attracted an impressive participation of over 5,000 individuals.

Maharaja Textile Welcomes 5000 Photographers Capture Jallikattu Spirit in Pongal Contest 2024

Increased demand drives NCERT to boost printing from 50 million to 150 million textbooks next year, ensuring affordable prices and no financial burden on parents, says education minister

students, student, School students

Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang gained $76 bn in 2024, driven by Nvidia's AI dominance. With a $115 bn net worth, he ranks third in wealth growth, trailing Musk and Zuckerberg

Jensen Huang, Nvidia CEO

Markets Today LIVE: Markets in India are likely to tread cautiously as investors await key policy rate decision from the US Federal Reserve later this week

Bear market, Stock market

With the latest offer, the company's dividends have reached to about Rs 17,000 crore for the financial year through March 2025

Vedanta

The potential tax cut, which could take effect from Jan. 1, 2022, would not allow food delivery platforms such as Zomato and Swiggy to claim tax credits

Diljit Dosanjh's 'Dil-Luminati Tour' will conclude in Guwahati on December 29, after a performance in Mumbai on December 19

Diljit Dosanjh

Two years earlier, Andhra Pradesh's energy regulator had said in a 10-year forecast the state had no short-term need for solar power

Adani

DMK leader A Raja hit out at the BJP on Saturday, claiming that the ruling party would have changed the Constitution had the words "secular" and "socialist" not been added to the Preamble of the document during Emergency.
Participating in a debate on the Constitution in the Lok Sabha, Raja also dared the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) to spell out the contribution of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh (RSS) and the Hindu Mahasabha to the making of the Constitution.
The former Union minister said democracy alone was assaulted when the Maintenance of Internal Security Act (MISA) was imposed during Emergency, but under the BJP-led government, the basic structure of the Constitution, codified by the Supreme Court in the Kesavananda Bharti case, is under attack.
"Democracy alone was assaulted during MISA, but in your regime, entire six elements (spelt out in the Kesavananda Bharati case), namely democracy, secularism, rule of law, equality, federalism, judicial impartiality, everything has ..

RSS, Rashtriya Swayam Sewak Sangh, Sangh Parivar, Path Sanchalan

The Constitutional Court will decide whether to remove Yoon sometime in the next six months. If he is removed from office, a snap election will be called

Yoon Suk Yeol, South Korea president

Neerav A. Parekh has acquired two luxury apartments in Mumbai's Naman Xana for Rs 170 crore. The properties, located in Worli, span over 17,500 sq. ft.

mumbai

Telugu Titans and Dabang Delhi will look to break into the top six of the points table, while Haryana Steelers will aim to cement their position at the top of the points table

PKL 2024 December 14 schedule

Real estate firm Worldwide Realty will invest around Rs 320 crore to develop a 22-acre housing project in Manesar, Haryana.
The Gurugram-based company is developing the Golden Residences project under the Deen Dayal Upadhyay Jan Awas Yojna (DDJAY) scheme of the Haryana government.
"In this 22-acre project, we have already sold some housing plots. Now, we are launching 400 independent floors for sale," said Vikas Aggarwal, Chief Operating Officer of Worldwide Realty Pvt Ltd.
The company will be launching more independent floors in the next phase.
Asked about the total investment of the entire 22-acre project, Aggarwal said the construction cost will be around Rs 320 crore.
The company owns the land parcel historically.
"We have launched independent floors at a starting price of Rs 1.7 crore each," Aggarwal said.
The company has already developed the infrastructure under this project, which is part of a large 180-acre integrated township The Golden City.
Out of this 180-acre land

Real Estate, Realty, Housing

Infosys co-founder Narayana Murthy advocates for a 70-hour workweek, urging youth to work hard for India's progress; underlines the importance of job creation as a solution to poverty

NR Narayana Murthy, Narayana

While Jaiswal flicks the ball on the pads straight to square leg fielder Mitchell Marsh, Gill tried to play an extravagant drive and managed an outside edge to flying Marsh at gully region.

Virat Kohli

The shift will comprise women employees for all the mining activities of the shift, including heavy earth-moving machinery

Tata Steel, Tata

With Siraj expected to unleash some more theatrics in the second session, lets take a look how Siraj's ploy helped Nitish Reddy getting the wicket of Marnus Labuschagne.

Siraj vs Labuschagne controversy on Day 2 of India vs Australia 3rd Test

You have come at a time when the growth-inflation dynamics is changing and the rupee is under pressure

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Understanding Collateral Requirements for Business Loans

Abhijeet Pai's Pai Machines completes the Asset Purchase of the manufacturing facilities of L & T Construction Equipment Limited's Machinery Works

Maharaja Textile Welcomes 5000 Photographers Capture Jallikattu Spirit in Pongal Contest 2024

NCERT textbooks to get cheaper next year as printing capacity triples

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