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Why parties must choose democracy to end generational fights

The ‘high command’ culture must give way to intra-party democracy.




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Photography: Is it for the 'pros' or for everyone?

On a day that celebrates the invention of the photographic process, an amateur reflects on the changing times




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A happy, safe and hopeful Onam

There is truly a lot to celebrate and be grateful for this festive season




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The not-so fool-proof cyber world

Can migrating to apparently safer platforms ensure a greater degree of privacy in the world of satellite communication, computers and programming? Read on




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India equity market’s dominance is susceptible

India’s valuation premium of over 100 percent over EM rivals is a bit discomforting, say experts




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PR Sundar, his associates settle SEBI case by agreeing to pay ₹6.55 crore

Regulatoir sent show-cause notice for providing advisory services without requisite registration




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Why my smartphone is not smart




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Does everything have to be ‘iconic’?




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Recreating Enid Blyton’s feasts of fancy




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Making the most of Independence Day




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"You must write about this, Madam"




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Some enduring mysteries about Facebook usage




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Of autos, meters and fare play




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Happy new year, resolutions or not




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Loyalty is a two-way street




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ACME Solar Holdings IPO enters Day 2 with 0.52 subscription

Retail portion covered fully on Day 1




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Trump’s win sparks surprise rally in Indian IT stocks

Swiggy IPO sees slow start amid US election buzz




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Indian markets open lower after Trump victory rally; IT stocks mixed 

Apollo Hospitals and Tata Steel up more than 6%, followed by HCL Tech (0.66 per cent), Coal India (0.61 per cent), and TCS (0.46 per cent)




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Swiggy IPO: Geojit assigns ‘subscribe’ rating; IPO gets lukewarm response

Geojit considers Swiggy’s strong brand recall, diversified offerings, integrated app, rapid scaling, consistent innovation, expansion of dark stores, and promising industry outlook.




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Swiggy IPO: Mehta Equities recommends ‘subscribe’

According to Rajan Shinde, Research Analyst at Mehta Equities, Swiggy’s market cap to sales ratio of 7.8x appears fairly valued compared to competitor Zomato.




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Swiggy IPO: Choice Equity Broking assigns ‘subscribe for long term’ despite profitability concerns 

Analysts view Swiggy’s diverse portfolio, encompassing food delivery, grocery services, and restaurant reservations, as a competitive advantage over rivals like Zomato.




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Swiggy IPO: SAMCO Securities alerts investors on profitability concerns

Swiggy confronts intense competition from Zomato in the food delivery sector, potentially impacting its market share and customer acquisition costs.




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Lodha buys out Bain Capital’s stake in digital infrastructure assets

Macrotech Developers acquires Bain Capital’s stake in three joint digital infrastructure platform entities for Rs 307 crore




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Swiggy IPO subscribed 35% on Day 2

Swiggy IPO: Retail portion booked 0.84 times, QIBs 0.28 times, NIIs 0.14 times, and employee portion 1.15 times.




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Bajaj Broking issues cautious stance on Swiggy IPO

While acknowledging Swiggy’s growth potential in hyperlocal commerce, Bajaj Broking cautions investors about ongoing financial risks.




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Trump effect on the Indian stock markets a day later

Metal and technology stocks led the slide




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Swiggy IPO: Motilal Oswal recommends only high-risk investors to subscribe for long-term

Swiggy operates in an oligopoly market: Motilal report




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EaseMyTrip teams up with Hyperface to boost credit card services

The collaboration will support EaseMyTrip’s existing co-branded credit and debit card programs with its bank partners, while also paving the way for new co-branded credit card launches




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Swiggy Vs Zomato: How do their business models differ?

Swiggy’s B2C operations account for 61 per cent of revenue and its B2B supply chain segment contributes a substantial 39 per cent, marking a key distinction from Zomato’s business structure




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Stocks tumble after initial gains as investors eye US Fed announcement

Experts believe that the markets may consolidate in the near term, with key support levels at 23,800-24,000 for the Nifty 50




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Broker’s call: Amara Raja E&M (Buy)

Sharekhan




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Broker’s call: Saregama (Buy)

Emkay Global




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Revisiting SEBI Chairperson selection: M Damodaran advocates for enhanced autonomy

Damodaran emphasises the importance of accountability, suggesting that the SEBI chairperson report to Parliament biannually




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Can Trump remove Fed Chair Powell? Here’s what the law says

Trump will have future opportunities to appoint or replace at least one Fed governor and possibly impact other key leadership roles, but the central bank’s independence remains a core principle



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Share Market Highlights November 8, 2024: Sensex dips 55 pts, Nifty ends below 22,150; IT stocks hold firm

Sensex, Nifty updates on November 8, 2024: Indian equity indices ended lower on TFriday, with the Sensex down by 55.47 points at 79,486.32 and the Nifty falling 51.10 points to 24,148.20. Market breadth was negative, with 1,314 shares advancing and 2,475 declining. Sector-wise, IT gained 0.7 per cent, while media, PSU Bank, and metals dropped. Midcap and smallcap indices shed 1 per cent and 1.6 per cent, respectively.




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Will Swiggy IPO sail through on last day?

Issue subscribed 0.35 times so far with retail investors portion receiving 0.85 times




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Stocks that will see action today: November 8, 2024

Buzzing stocks: Tata Power, MOIL, Lodha, Aurionpro, Brigade group, Rushil Decor, INOX India, Northern Arc, Embassy REIT, SBI, LIC, Ola, Tata Motors, Premier Energies, Ashok Leyland, Equitas SFB




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ACME Solar Holdings IPO issue closes today

Thanks to higher participation from retail investors, offer subscribed 0.7 times so far




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Flat opening seen for Nifty, Sensex post Fed rate cut

Global markets are positive but analysts concerned over local macros




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Photo exhibition on Indian epigraphs held at Manonmaniam Sundaranar University




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Call to increase consultation days at transgender clinic at Government Rajaji Hospital in Madurai

Thousands of people have visited the clinic since its launch in 2022 thanks to friendly doctors; those coming from outstations find it difficult to make multiple trips; they also want a hostel for those visiting the clinic since they are not welcome at lodges, says an activist




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HC dismisses plea by Manappuram Finance MD&CEO to quash CBI notice

The CBI in Madurai had issued the notice to the private finance company official to cooperate in the investigation into the case of gold jewellery missing from Punjab National Bank, Pudukkottai Branch, in 2019




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Man murders advocate, burns his body near Aralvaimozhi




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Regulate supply of commodities to fair price shops, say employees




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HC directs Dindigul Superintendent of Police to take steps to identify vehicle involved in accident




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Members of nomadic community lay siege to MLA office, Taluk office in Karaikudi




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A dargah in Rameswaram where property loot amounts to killing a cow on the banks of Ganga

According to a copper plate of the Muthukumara Vijayaragunatha Sethupathi Kaathathevar, one will incur the sin of killing a Kaaram Pasu, if one misappropriates the proceeds from Pakkiri Puthukulam village donated to the Habil and Qabil Dargah, which is a few yards away from the house of late President A.P.J. Abdul Kalam




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 A beacon of women’s education in Kulasekarapattinam for 120 years 

Chettikulam Deivanayagam started a school for girls in 1904. It was named after his wife Thayammal who died young. He introduced free meals and followed reservation in admission. He also started a teachers’ training institute in 1947




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Water level in Mullaperiyar dam stands at 124.75 feet on November 8, 2024




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Key amendments in Food Safety Act explained to food business operators in Thoothukudi