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Gold prices hold steady on more stimulus hopes post US jobs data

US gold futures were up 0.1 per cent at $1,728.10.




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Crude oil futures rise on spot demand

Analysts said raising of bets by participants kept crude prices higher in futures trade here.




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Precious metals: Silver, gold futures rise on spot demand

In the international market, silver was quoting 1.44 per cent higher at $15.82 per ounce in New York.




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Oil set for a second weekly gain on demand hopes, output shut-ins

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude gained 59 cents, or 2.5 per cent, to $24.14 a barrel.




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Gold bond issue price fixed at Rs 4,590/gm of gold

The issue price for Series I (April 20 to 24, 2020) was Rs 4,639 per gram of gold.




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New York experiences beyond the Big Apple

The iconic Statue of Liberty. Image courtesy - iStock Welcome to the Empire State, otherwise known as New York. The state is home to profound experiences wi...




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Neon to Nature: Nevada beyond Las Vegas

The glitz of Las Vegas lures every explorer. However, a trip to Nevada can offer much more than its famed glamor. The state of Nevada, which houses Las Vegas...




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Varanasi's ghats, Hampi's attractions & Goa's iconic churches: Destinations which are every photographer's paradise

India’s diverse culture is truly a photographer’s delight.




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From CSMT to Howrah junction, Indian railway stations that are tourist attractions in their own right

Railways stations that are India's pride.




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From Srinagar's Tulip festival to Assam's Rongali Bihu, spring time fests you just can't miss out on

Time to get into the festive spirit.




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From blue-green lagoons to lush rainforests, explore top attractions of Fiji

It’s time to say ‘Bula’ as Indian filmmakers make plans for filming in Fiji.




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A thrilling Oregon, and a charming Portland

Image credit: iStock Located on the west coast of America, the state of Oregon is an exciting travel destination with a cinematic landscape. The state is ri...




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Comic commerce: What fuels the mini economy of vintage Indian comic books

Comic book buffs have created a mini-economy where collectors are willing to pony up big sums for rare editions.




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Why Papad's popularity in Indian cuisine won't fade away

We may no longer dry papads at home in summer, but this uniquely Indian product deserves to be celebrated.




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Amazon says focus on original content to light up FireStick sales

Amazon Fire TV Stick is a content streaming device that plugs into an HDTV and lets customers access Prime Video and other OTT services such as Netflix and Hotstar.




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Toonz aqcuire majority stake in Telegael

The deal between India-based Toonz and Ireland’s Telegael brings many strategic synergies, making this a complementary venture for both companies.




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Brains behind idiot box: A quick look at the history of television

The first public demonstration of colour TV broadcast happened this week 90 years ago, setting the foundation for a major change in the way audio-visual media is consumed.




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There is a big misconception that single women aren’t contented: Journalist Kalpana Sharma

In a telephonic interview Mumbai-based Sharma talks about her own experiences as a single woman and what has changed for single women over the years and what hasn’t.




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Not just a film, 'Chhichhore' became a self-realisation exercise for Nitesh Tiwari & his team of writers

The writers of the film realised that academic failures do not mean it's all over.




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Desi dreams: The rise of Indian internet content creators abroad

Children of Indian immigrants are going against the tide and becoming internet content creators, even if it means giving up stable and well-paying jobs.




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For the love of chicken & mutton biryani: How political gatherings helped caterers grow big

Tamil Nadu’s love for biryani probably stems from the state’s love of rice.




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Why do chefs in India continue to serve imitations

Why do chefs in India continue to serve so much pastiche on the plate while pretending it is original work? One reason is that audiences lap it up.




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Vinyl Records: People, places and things beyond headlines

The lacquer disc-making factory of Apollo Masters in California caught fire last week. It has been devastated.




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OnePlus India launch highlights: OnePlus 8 priced at $699, 8 Pro to cost $899; Bullets Wireless Z, Warp Charge 30 Wireless charger unveiled

Both phones will come in 8GB + 128GB and 12GB + 256GB storage variants.




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No correlation seen between Jio investments and chances of Aramco deal: Axis Securities

‘This deal will probably give Jio access to a lot of enterprise software providers’




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Investors lapping up consumer, insurance, pharma & telecom stocks due to earnings certainty: ASK Investment

‘Investors focusing on predictability, sustainability and better quality businesses’




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Solid digital business model helped post strong Q4 numbers: ICICI Securities

‘We are a cash generating company and virtually carry no leverage’




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Positive on market from a 18-24 months perspective: HDFC Life Insurance

‘Don’t sell but use dips in the market to deploy money’




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Expect RIL to conduct stake sale of up to 20%: Edelweiss Securities

‘The debt will come down even further if fibre InvIT and Aramco sale happens’




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Residential real estate strongly poised for a bounce back: Godrej Properties

‘Industry leaders would benefit from both the demand revival as well as consolidation.’




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Enter market only from a 3-5 years’ perspective: Angel Broking

‘Focus on more essential services and rural-focussed stocks’




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Pharma & tech cos will continue to perform well going forward: TCG AMC

‘As economic activity resumes, expect a further revival in the market in the coming months’




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If you think way to normalisation will be very short, that's a mistake: Lakefield Partners

'Investors are hoping that we will go back to normal, as it was before corona'.




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Need to deal with labour issue with a long-term perspective: RC Bhargava

'You have to get right kind of worker with right kind of skills'




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Forex reserves touch record high at $453 billion

Reserves rose by $2.34 billion during the week under review.




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Forex kitty sees first drop in 6 months to $481.89 billion

The last time forex reserves declined was in the week to September 20, 2019, when it had fallen by $388 million to $428.58 billion.




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A falling yen may not be the economic cure Japan seeks

The yen, which investors typically snap up as a safe haven in times of financial market stress, fell nearly 10% against the dollar this month, as pandemic fears spurred a stampede into the refuge of the world's most powerful currency.




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Rupee settles 78 paise higher at 75.16 a dollar on stimulus boost

The rupee, which opened on a positive note at 75.90, settled for the day with gains of 78 paise at 75.16 against the American currency.




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Cain International in pact with Oberoi Group for serviced residences in London

Privately-held real estate investment firm Cain International has signed an agreement with the Oberoi Group for the operation of 23 serviced residences in Mayfair in London.




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Investments in construction projects may drop by 30 pc in FY20 if lockdown extends till June

According to the consulting firm KPMG, in comparison to the economic crisis of 2008, the government now has limited options to undertake corrective interventions owing to the financial stress which was already prevalent in the pre-COVID-19 period.




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Vande Bharat Mission: Authorities seek hotel rooms across the country

Hotels newly earmarked in Delhi include the Taj Palace Hotel, Shangri-La’s Eros Hotel and Le Meridien, according to people aware of the matter.




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Realtors allege cartelization by cement, steel companies

The Confederation of Real Estate Developers' Association of India (Credai) has written to minister for housing & urban affairs Hardeep Singh Puri, seeking urgent measures to control the hike in the prices of cement and steel amid the ongoing pandemic crisis.




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Realtors body Credai reports 40-50% hike in cement, steel prices; alleges cartelisation

Realtors' apex body Credai on Saturday said cement and steel rates have increased by 40-50 per cent in last few weeks despite the lockdown and alleged price cartelisation and unfair trade practices by the manufacturers.




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Karnataka government conditionally permits garment units to operate in red zones

The government had recently allowed certain industrial activities other than in the containment zones to operate, while relaxing the COVID-19 induced lockdown in the state.




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Kalyan Jewellers to open 10 showrooms in green zones of Karnataka, Odisha, Assam and Puducherry

The company has already started operations in the Middle East, with the re-opening of 9 standalone showrooms in UAE and 3 showrooms in Qatar on the occasion of Akshaya Tritiya. Kalyan Jewellers will be following the highest level of safety and precautionary measures across operational showrooms, to safeguard the health and safety of both customers and staff alike.




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JNU releases tentative academic calendar for Monsoon session, set to return to classes by June 25

In case, the examination results are not ready by July 31, students will have the opportunity to provisionally register and move on to the next semester, the VC said. The entire monsoon semester registration process will be completely online making it easy for the students to register even from their homes.