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Financial viability of Discoms a matter of concern: Power Minister

The Minister noted that the Average Cost of Supply (ACS)-Average Realizable Revenue (ARR) gap has improved to ₹0.21 per kilowatt-hour (kWh) in FY24




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Indonesia's volcanic eruption grounds international flights on tourist island of Bali

Indonesia's Mount Lewotobi Laki Laki volcano on the remote island of Flores in East Nusa Tenggara province spewed towering columns of hot ash high into the air since its initial huge eruption on November 4 killed nine people and injured dozens of others




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BluSmart achieves 77% GMV growth in first half of FY25

BluSmart’s GMV has grown multifold over 2 years, with GMV in October 2022 at over ₹4 crore, now surging to over ₹55 crore in October 2024




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Gokaldas Exports net profit up by 19%, at ₹28.2 crore for Q2FY25

The total income stood at ₹941.8 crore, reflecting an 85 per cent increase from ₹509 crore and the EBITDA margin for Q2 was 8.7 percent




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Kolkata’s Anish who is little master of the board after becoming youngest rated chess player at 3




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Torrent Power reports 8.5% decline in Q2 net profit

Its revenue from operations rose 3 per cent to ₹7,176 crore in the second quarter




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Own revenue sources of majority of the Municipal Corporations not adequate for meeting RevEx: RBI report

The revenue receipts of MCs, including own tax revenue, own non-tax revenue, and transfers, amounted to 0.6 per cent of GDP in 2023-24 (the same as in 2019-20). MCs are are the third tier of the government in large urban areas




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Kalyan Jewellers posts ₹308 crore profit in H1

Revenue rises to ₹11,601 crore during H1




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Mid-market GCCs make up almost half of India’s GCC ecosystem

As of September 2024, there are over 800 mid-market GCCs in India collectively employing more than 2.2 lakh professionals




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R K Swamy’s Q2 profit decline, announces new customer facility launch

Shekar Swamy, Group CEO, said that despite the dip in revenue, the company’s new business pipeline remains strong




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FinMin not keen on inclusion of BIT in free trade pacts: Sources

FTA investment chapters may be limited to investment promotion, facilitation




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CAIT accuses quick commerce players of violating FDI norms and anti-competitive practices

The traders’ body also accused the quick commerce platforms of using “vertical agreements” to control supply, pricing, and distribution, causing significant harm to competition in the market




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76% of income tax collected from those earning more than ₹50 lakh: Govt officials

Middle-class tax burden has eased in the past decade




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Trade and investment are important pillars of India, Saudi Arabia partnership: Jaishankar

The two countries are strengthening collaboration in new areas including technology, energy, renewable energy, connectivity, health and education




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Nirmala denies step-motherly treatment in devolution of funds to States

States being given funds on time, and the total funds given under each head was far higher than what the states received earlier, she said




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Nvidia and SoftBank pilot world's first AI and 5G telecom network

Huang said SoftBank was the first to receive its new Blackwell chip designs




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Google grants $1 million to Indian non-profit AI startup Karya

The startup has helped over 50,000 people in rural India in the past two years by offering them data annotation jobs




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AI readiness falls among Indian companies, returns fall short of expectations: Report

Half the respondents said that they either hadn’t seen any gains or the returns had fallen short of their expectations in augmenting, assisting, or automating current processes or operation




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Rupee falls 1 paisa to all-time low of 84.40 against US dollar in early trade

Meanwhile, the dollar index was trading lower by 0.04 per cent at 105.98




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Why the Indian stock market is falling: Analysis of recent trends

Indian stock markets have shown notable volatility over the past two days, with sharp declines unsettling investors and signalling potential shifts in market sentiment




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Unrest and allegations of intimidation mar bypolls in six Assembly segments of West Bengal

Elections are being held at Madarihat, Sitai, Taldangra, Medinipur, Naihati, and Haroa. The polling till 5 p.m. was 69.29% on an average across the six constituencies.




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Rule of law citizens' umbrella against State's power: SC

It said the law must be just and fair and should protect the human rights and dignity of all members of society.




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Mukesh Ambani becomes only Indian to enter Fortune's list of 100 Most Powerful People in Business, secures...

Ambani is the richest man in India and Asia with a net worth of USD 98 billion, as per Forbes.




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Kanguva box office prediction day 1: Suriya to score his career-best opening; set to beat Kamal Haasan, Chiyaan Vikram

Kanguva is set to take third biggest opening in Tamil Nadu this year after Thalapathy Vijay's The Greatest of All Time and Rajinikanth's Vettaiyan.




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Meet richest family of Bollywood, once sold fruits, has net worth of Rs 10000 crore, not Kapoors, Khans, it is...

Meet rihest family of Bollywood surpassing the net worth of the Khans, Kapoor,




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Meet Tulsi Gabbard, Hindu American who is appointed by Donald Trump as US director of national intelligence

Gabbard, who has served in the Army National Guard for more than two decades, deploying to Iraq and Kuwait, would come to the role as somewhat of an outsider, compared to her predecessor.




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'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I really want to do comedy.'




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'I Am A Girl At The End Of The Day'

'I really want to do comedy.'




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Case Study: 13 Pre-Launch Traffic Strategies for Startups (Part 1 of 3)

This article is a guest post by Dan Norris, founder of Informly. Part 1 (of 3) – Introduction and Onsite Content Experienced entrepreneurs will tell you that no traffic is free. Even if you aren’t paying money for something you are paying in time (which is worth something) and once you try to scale it, youRead More →

The post Case Study: 13 Pre-Launch Traffic Strategies for Startups (Part 1 of 3) first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur.




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Case Study: 13 Pre-Launch Traffic Strategies for Startups (Part 2 of 3)

This article is a guest post by Dan Norris, founder of Informly. In this 3 part series (part 1 here) I’m running through 13 pre-launch traffic strategies I am using for getting attention and building an audience and a list for my web app Informly. In part 1, I went into detail about my onsite contentRead More →

The post Case Study: 13 Pre-Launch Traffic Strategies for Startups (Part 2 of 3) first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur.




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Case Study: 13 Pre-Launch Traffic Strategies for Startups (Part 3 of 3)

This article is a guest post by Dan Norris, founder of Informly. In this 3 part series I’m running through 13 pre-launch traffic strategies (actually it’s turned into 14) I am using for getting attention and building an audience and a list for my reporting app Informly. In part 1, I went into detail aboutRead More →

The post Case Study: 13 Pre-Launch Traffic Strategies for Startups (Part 3 of 3) first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur.




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The Biggest Gamble of Your Career

I’m in the midst of the biggest gamble of my career. The thing is, every chance you take feels like your biggest gamble while you’re taking it. When I left salaried employment for consulting in 2006 it felt like a big gamble. When I left consulting for product in 2008 with a wife, kid and a mortgage, it feltRead More →

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SketchNotes of My Talk: “How to Make More Money from Your Business”

In October I spoke at Dan & Ian’s DCBKK event in Bangkok, Thailand about how to make more money from your business. Through the mad illustration skills of one Maggie Appleton, here are SketchNotes summarizing my entire talk in a single image (click the image for a hi-res version).

The post SketchNotes of My Talk: “How to Make More Money from Your Business” first appeared on Rob Walling - Serial Entrepreneur.




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The Stair Step Method of Bootstrapping

Between this blog, my podcast, MicroConf and the TinySeed, I’ve had the privilege of watching hundreds of entrepreneurs launch products over the past decade (even into the thousands, depending on how you count). After a while, I started to notice a pattern emerging among the pool of bootstrappers who were able to successfully replace their income, buy back their time,Read More →

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The 3 Aspects of a Great Conference Talk

When I started public speaking in 2008 I was really bad. Nervous. Content didn’t land. Often times I didn’t “get” my audience. I spoke a few times in 2008/2009, but it wasn’t until 2010 when I made strides towards getting better. As I did it I stumbled upon a framework of how I view publicRead More →

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Google and Meta Accused of Teen Ad Targeting

Google staff have been accused of exploiting a loophole to target ads at children. The workaround reportedly broke company policy but not any existing laws. According to the Financial Times, the workaround was done in partnership with Meta, which wanted a way to advertise Instagram on YouTube and target 13 to 17 year olds. (Source: ft.com ) Normally that would be impossible under Google's rules for targeting, which don't let advertisers specify ages under 18 when selecting who does and doesn't see an ad. Known Unknowns However, the Financial Times claims Google staff not only knew Meta wanted ... (view more)




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Google Warns of 2G SMS Scam

Google has warned Android users to disable 2G connectivity. It says scammers are taking advantage of the outdated tech to send phishing messages and other spam that gets past all filters. 2G cellphone service was commonplace in the 1990s before being followed by 3G in the 2000s. 2G was the beginning of digital mobile phone connections and allowed for SMS text messaging, though it wasn't fast enough to support reliable mobile Internet services. While most US carriers have disabled their 2G networks, many handsets still support it. It can be useful as a last resort in places with either limited ... (view more)




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Chrome Offers New Options on Browser Notifications

Chrome is getting more proactive on browser safety. The changes are coming to both desktops and Android devices. It's part of the browser's "Safety Check" feature which already warns users if a password has been compromised or if a website appears unsafe. The feature is expanding to cover permissions and notifications. The former involves the way Chrome controls whether or not a specific website has access to computer resources and data such as a microphone, webcam or precise location. Chrome will now start automatically revoking permissions from websites the user rarely visits. Google has ... (view more)




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Win10 End-of-Life has Major Security Implications

With less than a year to go, Microsoft is sticking to its vow to stop supporting Windows 10. Analysts remain unconvinced given it remains the most used version of Windows. Officially, October 14, 2025 will be the end of life date for the system. Although it will still work, Microsoft will no longer offer security updates for Windows as standard. Instead, users will have the option to pay for extended security support. (Source: microsoft.com ) 10 Year Life Cycle In principle, this is perfectly normal. Next year is 10 years after Windows 10 was first released, and that's the normal ... (view more)




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Rapturemania and the Second Coming of Christ

We say in the creed that "He shall come again to judge the living and the dead." Is that the rapture? If not what is the rapture and the dispensational theology it springs from? Fr. Barnabas welcomes Dr. Terry Hebert from Dallas Theological Seminary, a non-dispensatonal Orthodox Christian working in an evangelical dispensational institution.




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The Grace of God and the Non-Orthodox

Fr. Tom Soroka joins Fr. Barnabas Powell to discuss that thorny yet important question about the extent of God's grace particularly among the non-Orthodox. Some great questions called in from Orthodox and Non-Orthodox alike!




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No Compromise With The Culture of Death

Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith joins Fr. Barnabas on this last show of 2015 to discuss the alarming societal attitudes toward the value of a human life.




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A Great Cloud of Witnesses

Fr. Barnabas welcomes his guest Fr. Panayiotis Papageorgiou as they discuss the communion of the saints, relics, weeping icons, and how saints are identified.




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When Killing Becomes Medicine: Fighting A Culture of Death

Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith joins Fr. Barnabas to discuss the growing problem of Euthanasia in our society.




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The Orthodox Way of Healing

Joining Fr. Barnabas is Fr. Chrisophe Lepoutre fielding questions from callers, Facebook, email, and the Chat Room about the Orthodox approach to healing addictions.




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The Enfleshment of God

As we near the Feast of the Nativity of our Lord, God, and Savior Jesus Christ, we reflect on the significance of the incarnation.




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The Power and Necessity of Symbol

Fr. Barnabas welcomes artist Jonathan Pageau to talk about symbolism, art, and Orthodoxy. Jonathan writes for the Orthodox Arts Journal.




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Bad Is Good - The Unmaking of Medical Ethics

Fr. Barnabas is joined by Orthodox Bioethicist Wesley J. Smith and Bobby Schindler, brother of Terry Schiavo.




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Memories of His Mercy

Joining Fr. Barnabas Powell is Fr. Peter Jon Gillquist, Greg Gillquist, and Ginny Nieuwsma as they discuss the book dictated by Fr. Peter Gillquist of blessed memory just a couple of months before his repose. Memories of His Mercy was published in cooperation with the Gillquist family with help from editor Ginny Nieuwsma.




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St. Ignatius of Antioch

Fr. Andrew Stephen Damick is the author of Bearing God: The Life and Works of St. Ignatius of Antioch He and Fr. Barnabas Powell discuss this Saint from the very early years of the Christian Church.