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IndiaHurun's India under 35s list include first time entrepreneurs, startup founders, PhysicsWallah, Pocket FM founders make the cut
The recently released 2024 Hurun India Under35s list includes sons and daughters of traditionally rich corporates; at the same time, it also has first time entrepreneurs and startups like Alakh Pandey, founder of edtech startup Physics Wallah, Nishanth KS of Pocket FM, Vidit Aatrey of Meesho, Tarun Mehta of Ather Energy, and Ghazal Alagh of Mamaearth.
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Delhi liquor shops will remain closed for 6 days in October and November. But why?
However, hotels with certain licenses will be allowed to serve alcohol to residents despite these r…
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What is India doing to address the rising number of railway derailments and accidents in the country?
The increasing frequency of such incidents has forced the government to take decisive action to imp…
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Gold crosses Rs 77,000, experts project that silver could reach Rs 1 lakh this festive season
Gold and Silver prices are on an upward trajectory backed by firm demand, and the steam seems to re…
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Demand for generic medicines in India growing rapidly, notes recent UBS report
As these stores expand, the sales of more expensive branded medicines are likely to be impacted.…
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India to see solid domestic demand for the next 2 years, to grow at the rate of 6.5%-7%
The OECD report projects stable economic growth for emerging G20 economies, including India. India'…
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Kalyug has arrived: Allahabad HC hearing elderly couple's maintenance dispute
Gayatri Devi had moved a family court seeking financial support from her husband while pointing …
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Headroom to cut petrol and diesel prices by ₹2-3 per litre: Icra
A reduction in crude oil prices in recent weeks has improved margins on retail auto fuels, providin…
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After lab detects animal fats in Tirupati laddus, Prayagraj temples urge devotees to offer coconut and fruits instead of sweets
In the wake of controversy surrounding the quality of laddus offered at the Tirupati Temple in Andh…
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Chennai weather just got messier: ‘Excessive heat’ warnings issued even as incessant rains batter the city
Chennai has been experiencing heavy evening and late-night rains over the past three days, causing …
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Indian-origin author Jhumpa Lahiri turns down Noguchi Museum award in protest of kaffiyeh ban
Pulitzer Prize-winning Indian-origin writer Jhumpa Lahiri has declined to accept an award from the …
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Atishi hikes Delhi's minimum wages to become highest in the entire country, workers to be paid minimum Rs 18,066 starting Oct 1
According to Atishi, before the AAP came to power in 2013, the minimum wage for unskilled workers i…
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Housing sales down 11% in Jul-Sep as average prices climb 23% in India's top 7 cities: Anarock
The top 7 cities witnessed a drop of 19 per cent in new housing supply, with 93,750 units launched …
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Mumbai rains: Four die, schools shut as cloudburst-like conditions sweep city with over 200 mm rains in 6 hours
Parts of Mumbai metropolitan area experienced over 200mm of rain in five hours on Wednesday, causin…
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India ranked third-largest power in Asia, surpassing Japan: Australian think tank
The Asia Power Index assesses 27 countries across the Asia-Pacific region based on their ability to…
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Leopard spotted roaming Bengaluru's IT hub causes frenzy among residents, captured days later
After a CCTV footage of the leopard crossing a flyover near a toll plaza went viral, the residents …
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CBI grills RG Kar hospital doctor in rape-murder case
The CBI questioned a doctor from RG Kar Medical College regarding the post-mortem of a medic conduc…
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Second phase of J-K polls: Security stepped up at polling booths
They said a multi-tier security blanket has been thrown around each polling station to ensure th…
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Working-age Indian population rising; expected at around 64% in next census: SBI Research
The administrative work to hold the long-delayed countrywide census is underway. The last decadal c…
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Monsoon finally begins retreat after delivering 5% excess rains over India; five regions still struggle with deficit
However, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) has predicted another round of widespread shower…
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Footwear, electronic wearables, kitchenware and home furnishings witness surge in inventories ahead of festive season
Ahead of the upcoming festive season, categories such as footwear, electronic wearables, kitchenwar…
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S&P retains India's growth forecast at 6.8%, expects RBI to cut rates in Oct
S&P said the Union Budget in July outlined that the government remains committed to fiscal consolid…
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From nuclear energy to AI to hosting the Olympics: Here are the key takeaways from PM Modi’s visit to the US
With a packed agenda that included meetings with business leaders, participation in the Quad Summit…