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Traders are baffled why the futures market is pricing in negative rates

However, record-low yields are pointing to an undercurrent of worry in the market.




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Looking for silver lining in the dark clouds? India has plenty

We manufactured a crisis much before the pandemic hit the financial world.




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Wall Street Week Ahead: US data deluge to underscore divide between roaring market, plunging economy

Though bleak, that number was smaller than analysts’ expectations of 22 million jobs lost.




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As pandemic rages, anything goes for bitcoin's third 'halving'

Bitcoin’s technology was designed in such a way that it cuts the reward for miners in half every four years, a move meant to keep a lid on inflation.




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Adani Transmission Q4 net down 60% at Rs 59 crore on one-time writeoff

The company's consolidated net profit stood at Rs 146.7 crore in the quarter ended March 31, 2019.




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ICICI Bank Q4 results: Profit jumps 26% YoY to Rs 1,221 crore; provisions rise 9% YoY

Analysts in an ETNow poll had projected the number at Rs 3,000 crore.




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Mahindra Holidays posts Rs 161.51 crore loss in Q4

Revenue from operations in the fourth quarter stood at Rs 616.61 crore, as against Rs 634.59 crore in the year-ago period.




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HDFC AMC Q4 results: PAT falls 10% YoY to Rs 250 crore; firm announces dividend of Rs 28 per share

The company's total income declined 17.90 per cent YoY to Rs 449.62 crore in the January-March quarter




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How to beat lockdown blues: What sports psychologists recommend for athletes

The Covid-19 outbreak brought the world to its knees, leading to sealing of borders, ban on travel, and postponement or cancellation of all major sporting events. So, here they are now, confined to their homes with the Games delayed by a year, no competitions, no proper training and no sign of light at the end of the tunnel.




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Manohar may continue as ICC chairman for 2 extra months, Graves favourite to take over

In all likelihood, England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) chairman Colin Graves will replace the former BCCI president, who, it is learnt, has decided against seeking an extension for a third two-year-term.




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Australian Govt looking at travel exemptions for Indian cricket team's Test tour: Reports

Cricket Australia is under huge financial pressure due to global lockdown and has laid off 80 percent of its staff. India's four-Test tour in December-January could provide a relief to the struggling bldy




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Next year's Olympics will be cancelled if pandemic not over: Games chief

The postponed Tokyo 2020 Olympics will be cancelled if the coronavirus pandemic isn't brought under control by next year, the organising committee's president said in comments published Tuesday.




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India loses hosting rights of 2021 men's world boxing championships

"After New Delhi didn't fulfill its obligations to pay host fee as mentioned in the Host City Agreement terms, AIBA has terminated the contract. Therefore, India would have to pay a cancellation penalty of USD 500," the AIBA said in a statement.




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No play on the field, sports firms go digital

Firms like IOS Sports & Entertainment, Baseline Ventures, Cornerstone Sports & Entertainment are all looking at new digital options to capitalise on their clients’ reach and popularity using online channels.




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Legendary footballer Chuni Goswami no more

The iconic sportsperson, who also played first-class cricket for Bengal, was 82 and breathed his last at a hospital here. He is survived by his wife Basanti and son Sudipto.




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India lose top spot in ICC Test rankings to Australia

India lost the top spot in the ICC Test rankings to Australia on Friday, dropping to third after their stupendous 2016-17 record was eliminated from the annual update as per rules.




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I can’t see things getting better anytime soon: Vijender Singh

With restrictions on travelling and no sporting activity allowed, the 34-year-old Haryana boxer is spending time with his family in Delhi.




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Discus thrower Sandeep Kumari gets 4-year ban for dope flunk

Not only Kumari's but samples of four other Indians, including 2017 Asian champion quarter-miler Nirmala Sheoran's had returned negative at NDTL but were found positive when tested in Montreal. Jhuma Khatun, one of them, was also handed a four-year ban, last month.




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Plan to resume national camps shut due to COVID-19 from May end: Sports Minister

Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju on Sunday said his ministry is devising a plan for phase-wise resumption of national camps for Olympic-bound athletes by the end of this month.




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Baseline Ventures signs India’s under-19 cricket captain Priyam Garg

The multi-year deal will see Baseline managing all the commercial interests of Garg. Born in Meerut, UP, Garg made his first-class debut against Goa in 2018 where he went on to score an unbeaten 117. He recently led the Under-19 Indian team at the World Cup in South Africa where they finished runners-up.




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Sports ministry invites nominations for national sports awards through e-mail

"Due to lockdown on account of outbreak of COVID-19, hard copies of nominations are not required to be sent. Scanned copies of nominations duly signed by the applicant and recommending authority may be sent before last date of submission," read a ministry circular.




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Physical education teachers shouldn’t be seen as second class citizens: Margaret Whitehead

During the webinar, titled ‘Physical Literacy: For Nation’s Development’, the panelists discussed a lot of topics related to physical literacy, including its meaning, the challenges it faces, its need of promotion, the lax attitude towards it and its importance in everybody’s life. The panel also discussed the lax attitude towards physical education in India.




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Tendulkar provides financial support to 4,000 underprivileged people

Tendulkar made the donation to the Hi5 Foundation, a non-profit organisation based out of Mumbai.




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Gold price gains as poor macro data hit risk sentiments

Spot gold markets remained shut due to the lockdown to prevent the spread of coronavirus, according to HDFC Securities.




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Crude oil prices rise on Saudi crude price increase, China export bounce

US West Texas Intermediate (WTI) crude rose $1.78, or 7.4 per cent, to $25.77, on track for its highest close since April 6 and up more than 30 per cent this week.




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Gold gains as US jobs data adds to slowdown fears

US gold futures rose 0.6 per cent to $1,698.70.




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India sugar exports boosted by strong demand from Indonesia, Iran

Higher exports from India, the world's biggest producer of sugar, could put pressure on global prices and limit shipments from rivals such as Brazil and Thailand.




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Gold eases on firmer equities, focus on US jobs data

The metal gained about 2% on Thursday on the back of bleak US economic data.




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Palm oil rises on lower Indonesian inventories; set to post weekly loss

Palm oil has ended lower for the past three sessions, and has lost 5% so far this week.




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Gold prices ease but still above Rs 46,000

Globally, gold eased on Friday as appetite for riskier assets improved after a string of strong corporate earnings.




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Commodity outlook: Energy counters slip; here's how others may fare

Here is how SMC Global expects commodities to fare today:




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Base metals: Copper, nickel futures climb on fresh bets

Copper prices on Friday traded 0.48 per cent higher at Rs 408.75 per kg in futures market.




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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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Oil crash busted broker’s computers and inflicted big losses

What he didn’t know was oil’s first trip into negative pricing had broken Interactive Brokers Group Inc.




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Madras High Court orders for TASMAC shops closure as TN crosses 6,000 Covid-19 positive cases

The High Court passed the interim order on Friday as a result of the blatant violation of the conditions that the court had prescribed under which liquor shops could function. These conditions included adhering to social distancing norms while also deploying additional staff to manage the crowd.




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Assam hikes liquor prices by 25 per cent

Assam cabinet held its meeting on Friday through video conferencing. Assam Industries and Commerce Minister Chandra Mohan Patowary said the 25 per cent hike will add Rs 1000 crore to the government's kitty.




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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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This summer, explore the popular Delhi-Agra-Jaipur route with your family

Time to explore the magical golden triangle circuit.




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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.