While they referred to the current dispensation at the Centre and in the state, ‘Amma’, as she was popularly known, hadn’t actually uttered the words. She couldn’t have, given that she had passed away in December 2016. The clip had been created by cloning her voice. The party had commissioned the clip, which was created … Read more
Norway’s central bank announced that its executive board has decided to exclude three companies from its government pension fund over ethical concerns. Norges Bank, which manages the sovereign wealth fund, said in a statement it has decided to exclude India’s Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone, L3Harris Technologies and China’s Weichai Power. Norges Bank said … Read more
“You have to earn 40 credits, which is equivalent to working for 10 years in the US, to get eligible for pension benefits after retirement, otherwise all contributions will be a sunk cost for you,” says chartered accountant Anurag Jain, co-founder and partner at ByTheBook Consulting LLP, a tax consulting firm. Moreover, you have to … Read more
“For India and other emerging countries, technology shifts are opportunities to catch up or leap ahead,” Pichai said. India was unlikely to match developed countries in personal computing penetration, but in mobile adoption, more people gained access than in previous generations, Pichai elaborated. Many people skipped landlines and went straight to cellular phones. With each … Read more
Shares of Brightcom Group, Butterfly Gandhimathi Appliances, Delphi World Money, Sel Manufacturing Company, Shubhlaxmi Jewel Art hit their fresh 52 wk lows today. Nifty 50 was up by 14.1(0.06%) points and Sensex was down by -97.23(-0.13%) points at 16 May 2024 10:59:58 IST. Bank Nifty was down by -10.55(-0.02%) points at 16 May 2024 10:44:56 … Read more
Apps cherry-pick funds that performed well in the past to paint a rosy picture. There are about 1,500 schemes available at an investor’s disposal at any point. The easiest way for these fintech apps to avoid confusing investors with too many options is to throw them a list of best-performing funds. However, experts caution against … Read more
Google I/O 2024 event commenced with a flurry of announcements centered around the advancements in artificial intelligence (AI). Sundar Pichai, CEO of Google, took to the stage to unveil the latest developments surrounding the Gemini AI, highlighting its evolution over recent months and its promising trajectory for the future. Among the major reveals was the … Read more
Shares of GameStop and AMC Entertainment tumbled on Wednesday after a two-day rally sparked by the return of ‘Roaring Kitty’ Keith Gill. In 2021, Gill was the central figure in meme stock frenzy. Meme stocks refer to certain company shares that have been boosted by retail investors using trading platforms and social media investment advice. … Read more
To facilitate multi-location claim settlement within the prescribed time limits, Employees Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) has come up with an arrangement wherein 19 regional offices are linked to 36 collaborating regional offices. The EPFO stated in a circular dated May 8, 2024 that the periodicity in offices across the country was discussed and deliberated in … Read more
And since it can get tough finding such experts, companies would like any such experts they find to also be capable of developing AI workshops and courses for their other not-as-skilled employees. The competition is fierce, with firms offering 40% salary hikes to lure AI specialists with five-six years of experience at product companies. Sectors … Read more