Butter chicken is one of India’s most recognisable foods, right after chicken tikka masala with naan, biryani and chai. A dish whose origins are contested
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Butter chicken is one of India’s most recognisable foods, right after chicken tikka masala with naan, biryani and chai. A dish whose origins are contested but started from trying to figure out a way to reduce food waste, butter chicken is masaledar but subtle

<h4>Tarot Horoscope Today for October 19, 2026: A fresh perspective may help you break through doubts and recognize the choices still
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Tarot Horoscope Today for October 19, 2026: A fresh perspective may help you break through doubts and recognize the choices still availableTarot Card Reading: This article will dive into the tarot predictions for each zodiac sign for October 19, 2026

In a first, scientists from Bengaluru and their international collaborators have analysed scientific observations of solar eruptions and studied the coronal
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In a first, scientists from Bengaluru and their international collaborators have analysed scientific observations of solar eruptions and studied the coronal mass ejections (CMEs) by using data derived from India’s Aditya-L1 mission and Europe’s Proba-3.In a first

Australia bowled only 12.2 overs against South Africa on the rain-hit opening day of their second cricket Test on Sunday (October 18, 2026)
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Australia bowled only 12.2 overs against South Africa on the rain-hit opening day of their second cricket Test on Sunday (October 18, 2026). South Africa was struggling at 20-2 at stumps, after the morning session at St. George's Park in Gqeberha was nearly completely lost to the weather

An alleged Saudi airstrike in Yemen on Sunday (October 18, 2026) killed at least nine people and wounded 16 others, Houthi media reported
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An alleged Saudi airstrike in Yemen on Sunday (October 18, 2026) killed at least nine people and wounded 16 others, Houthi media reported, as fighting between the two sides in the country's revived civil war escalates further. The Iran-backed group's Saba news agency said an airstrike on a home in

<h4>Spirit, Naagzilla to Love & War: Delayed Bollywood releases hitting the screens in 2027</h4><h4>With Spirit release being pushed to
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For generations, higher education has been built around a familiar promise: earn a degree, secure a stable job and build a successful career
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For generations, higher education has been built around a familiar promise: earn a degree, secure a stable job and build a successful career. But this is no longer the only route to professional success. Across India, young people are transforming creativity into sustainable careers by telling

Central Bank of India on Saturday (October 17, 2026) reported a 21% rise in net profit to ₹1,469 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026
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Central Bank of India on Saturday (October 17, 2026) reported a 21% rise in net profit to ₹1,469 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, helped by improved core income and reduction in bad assets. The public sector lender posted a net profit of ₹1

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Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to a fund that will make donations for the
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Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to

Artificial intelligence (AI) giant Anthropic says it will commit 5% of its shares to a fund that will make donations for the "public good". The announcement comes as Anthropic lays the ground for a potential blockbuster stock market listing that could value the firm at more than $1tn (£750bn)

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<h4>Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors track bank earnings, rising oil prices</h4><h4>The BSE Sensex opened at 74,594.65, falling 134
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Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors track bank earnings, rising oil prices

Sensex, Nifty open lower as investors track bank earnings, rising oil pricesThe BSE Sensex opened at 74,594.65, falling 134.62 points, or 0.18%. The NSE Nifty 50 opened at 23,096.85, down 49.30 points, or 0.21%. Updated on: Oct 19, 2026, 09:24:48 IST By HT Business Desk Prefer HTon Google Share via

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The government has barred sugar-based ethanol from the latest procurement tender for the 2026-27 supply year as it seeks to protect domestic sugar supplies
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Govt Stops Sugar Diversion For Ethanol In FY27

The government has barred sugar-based ethanol from the latest procurement tender for the 2026-27 supply year as it seeks to protect domestic sugar supplies, while cutting the incentive for maize-based ethanol amid efforts to sustain the country’s 20% petrol-blending programme

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China's economic growth picked up in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped
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China's growth accelerates as AI export boom outweighs domestic weakness

China's economic growth picked up in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped boost exports. The world's second largest economy grew by 4.5% in the third quarter

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<h4>Gold rises as softer oil prices ease inflation concerns, Fed hike bets in focus</h4><h4>Spot gold climbed 0.4% to $4,182.30 an ounce
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Gold rises as softer oil prices ease inflation concerns

Gold rises as softer oil prices ease inflation concerns, Fed hike bets in focusSpot gold climbed 0.4% to $4,182.30 an ounce, while traders priced a 13% chance of a rate hike this month and 89% in December. Published on: Oct 19, 2026, 11:15:10 IST Reuters Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Gold

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<h4>Airtel adds 3 voice-only prepaid plans ahead of TRAI deadline</h4><h4>The new plans are now listed on the Airtel app for prepaid accounts
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Airtel adds 3 voice-only prepaid plans ahead of TRAI deadline

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The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has called on the European Union to drop import restrictions on products made from the country
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EU tariffs aimed at China hitting Ukraine

The boss of one of Ukraine's biggest steel companies has called on the European Union to drop import restrictions on products made from the country, arguing it has been "bundled together" in measures aimed a curbing cheap imports from the likes of China

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China's economic growth picked up in the three months to the end of September, rebounding from a three-year low as the artificial intelligence (AI) boom helped
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China's economic growth picks up as AI boom boosts exports

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While the world spent 70 years building supply routes that could provide efficient models such as Just-in-Time delivery and asset-light business models
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Logistics has moved from Just-in-Time delivery to ‘anyhow

While the world spent 70 years building supply routes that could provide efficient models such as Just-in-Time delivery and asset-light business models, the West Asia crisis has broken that to a degree where companies are now looking to get shipments “anyhow, anytime”

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Indian information technology (IT) stocks extended their rally on Friday, October 16, as investors continued to buy technology shares following a series of
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IT Stocks Rally For Fourth Day

Indian information technology (IT) stocks extended their rally on Friday, October 16, as investors continued to buy technology shares following a series of stronger-than-expected quarterly results, improving sentiment around artificial intelligence (AI)-led services demand and a reassessment of

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Milpitas, an affluent city in California's Silicon Valley tech hub, has an odour problem. For decades, residents have had to endure rank smells wafting from
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Living with a stink

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<strong>Stock Markets Today:</strong> The domestic equity markets staged a strong recovery from their day’s lows on Friday, October 16
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Sensex Surges Over 700 Points From Day’s Low

Stock Markets Today: The domestic equity markets staged a strong recovery from their day’s lows on Friday, October 16, with the Sensex rising over 700 points from its intraday low and the Nifty reclaiming the 23,100 mark, led by a sharp rally in IT stocks

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Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for a transparent and impartial process for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner
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YS Jagan Mohan Reddy calls for a transparent process to appoint CEC

Former Andhra Pradesh chief minister YS Jagan Mohan Reddy called for a transparent and impartial process for the appointment of the Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). He said the practice of the ruling party selecting the CEC must come to an end

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for the nationwide implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. He emphasised that Muslim women are
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Assam CM calls nationwide UCC

Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma has called for the nationwide implementation of the Uniform Civil Code. He emphasised that Muslim women are disproportionately affected by the absence of such a code. Sarma’s recent visit to Uttar Pradesh included offering condolences to BJP leader Harish

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The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) is all set to overhaul its administrative and operational structure to strengthen specialised security management
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CISF to overhaul operational

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Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy is intensifying his political campaign against Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Karnataka. He is leveraging recent controversies
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HD Kumaraswamy emerges as NDA’s combative face in Karnataka ahead of local body polls

Union Minister HD Kumaraswamy is intensifying his political campaign against Chief Minister DK Shivakumar in Karnataka. He is leveraging recent controversies, particularly involving Congress leader Siddaramaiah, to gain support. Kumaraswamy's focus on local body elections reflects his intention to

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October in Maharashtra’s Beed district is usually a time of hope. Reservoirs and wells are filled to the brim, fields of soybean and cotton are about to be
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Why Modi government’s rural jobs scheme is a sham in drought-hit Maharashtra district

October in Maharashtra’s Beed district is usually a time of hope. Reservoirs and wells are filled to the brim, fields of soybean and cotton are about to be harvested. But this year, there is neither water nor work in this Marathwada region. The crisis is widespread

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A bulldozer sent to remove a Communist Party of India (Marxist) book stall in Kolkata’s Jadavpur area on Saturday had to retreat after party workers
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Left parties force bulldozer to retreat from CPI(M) book stall in Jadavpur

A bulldozer sent to remove a Communist Party of India (Marxist) book stall in Kolkata’s Jadavpur area on Saturday had to retreat after party workers, residents and students gathered to oppose the move, The Telegraph reported. The incident is the latest in a series of disputes over Left parties’

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AAP Delhi president Saurabh Bhardwaj has accused the Delhi Police of disrupting Durga Puja celebrations in CR Park by restricting pandal timings from midnight
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AAP's Saurabh Bhardwaj flags stampede risk over reduced CR Park Durga Puja pandal timings

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AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami emphasized the necessity of unity among party workers amidst new political challenges. As the party enters its 55th year
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As AIADMK steps into 55th year

AIADMK chief Edappadi K Palaniswami emphasized the necessity of unity among party workers amidst new political challenges. As the party enters its 55th year, Palaniswami paid tribute to founder M G Ramachandran and former Chief Minister J Jayalalithaa

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The dissent is deepening in Janata Dal (United) ahead of the Bihar Legislative Council Poll after party MLA Anant Singh on Friday (October 16
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Anant Singh claims nobody can question his loyalty to Nitish Kumar

The dissent is deepening in Janata Dal (United) ahead of the Bihar Legislative Council Poll after party MLA Anant Singh on Friday (October 16, 2026) said that he supported former Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar when he was ”nobody” in politics

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Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson CR Kesavan criticized Rahul Gandhi for associating with advocates of regime change. He stated that Gandhi's silence on the
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Anti-democratic

Bharatiya Janata Party spokesperson CR Kesavan criticized Rahul Gandhi for associating with advocates of regime change. He stated that Gandhi's silence on the issue reflects an anti-democratic mindset. This response came after P Chidambaram defended the use of the term 'regime change' as a

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Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the Union government to explain why United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio had “summoned his employee”
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Rubio has ‘summoned his employee’ to Mumbai

Opposition leader Rahul Gandhi on Friday asked the Union government to explain why United States Secretary of State Marco Rubio had “summoned his employee” to Mumbai. Rubio will be visiting Mumbai and Jamnagar between October 19 and October 22

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AISA president Neha Bora was released early Saturday after being taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place
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AISA President Neha Bora released

AISA president Neha Bora was released early Saturday after being taken into preventive custody ahead of the 'Lehra Do Tiranga' protest march at Connaught Place on Friday. CJP founder Abhijeet Dipke, who was also detained, was arrested under relevant BNSS provisions and will be produced before the

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Kanya Pujan, or Kanjak Puja, is a key ritual of Sharadiya Navratri. During this sacred ritual, young girls, between the age of 2 to 10
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This Kanya Pujan 2026

Kanya Pujan, or Kanjak Puja, is a key ritual of Sharadiya Navratri. During this sacred ritual, young girls, between the age of 2 to 10, are worshipped as forms of Goddess Durga. They are considered living manifestations of the divine feminine energy. For this occasion

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<h4>Aneet Padda talks collaborating with Amit Aggarwal for Lakme Fashion Week grand finale, her mom’s beauty secrets | Interview</h4> Published
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Aneet Padda talks collaborating with Amit Aggarwal for Lakme Fashion Week grand finale

Aneet Padda talks collaborating with Amit Aggarwal for Lakme Fashion Week grand finale, her mom’s beauty secrets | Interview Published on: Oct 19, 2026, 10:36:28 IST By Krishna Pallavi Priya Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Aneet Padda walks the ramp for fashion designer Amit Agggrawal

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<h4>Ethnix by Raymond brings Indian craftsmanship to modern menswear at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026</h4><h4>Ethnix by Raymond is approaching the
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Ethnix by Raymond brings Indian craftsmanship to modern menswear at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026

Ethnix by Raymond brings Indian craftsmanship to modern menswear at Lakmé Fashion Week 2026Ethnix by Raymond is approaching the next chapter of Indian occasion wear while keeping craftsmanship at the heart of its design identity. Updated on: Oct 19, 2026

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Porcelain runs through the blood of artist Sun Lixin. For several generations, the Sun family has worked in the kilns of Jingdezhen
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Meet Jingdezhen’s Gen Z drifters

Porcelain runs through the blood of artist Sun Lixin. For several generations, the Sun family has worked in the kilns of Jingdezhen, the ancient town that made china synonymous with China. The porcelain works from this eastern city’s famed Imperial kilns have, for centuries

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When people think about sexual health, hormones, stress, blood circulation and relationship issues often come to mind. But there is another important factor
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A Healthy Sex Life Depends On These Hidden Pelvic Floor Muscles More Than You Think

When people think about sexual health, hormones, stress, blood circulation and relationship issues often come to mind. But there is another important factor that frequently goes unnoticed: the pelvic floor muscles. The pelvic floor muscles play an important role in sexual function

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There is a particular kind of optimism that comes with deciding to get fit. Suddenly, the exercise bike looks tempting, the treadmill seems essential
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Your First Home Gym Doesn't Need 12 Machines

There is a particular kind of optimism that comes with deciding to get fit. Suddenly, the exercise bike looks tempting, the treadmill seems essential, and the elaborate multi-gym machine you spotted online starts to feel like a perfectly reasonable purchase. Before long

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Supermodel Cindy Crawford has said she and her family are
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Supermodel Cindy Crawford has said she and her family are "beyond heartbroken" over the death of her son Presley Gerber. He is a sweet, beautiful soul who loved and is loved, now and forever," she posted on Instagram, next to a black-and-white photo of him

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This year's Toronto International Film Festival featured a host of talent – and, at the BBC's exclusive photo studio, they discussed the projects that define
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Rebel Wilson to Taron Egerton

This year's Toronto International Film Festival featured a host of talent – and, at the BBC's exclusive photo studio, they discussed the projects that define their life and careers. Warning: This article contains language that some people may find offensiveThis year's Toronto International Film

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A matchmaker has sparked a debate about men over 40 who seek wives in their 20s or early 30s, often saying they want healthy children. In an Instagram post
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Matchmaker Calls Out 42-Year-Old Man Seeking 28-Year-Old Wife For ‘Healthy Children’

A matchmaker has sparked a debate about men over 40 who seek wives in their 20s or early 30s, often saying they want healthy children. In an Instagram post, she shared an experience with a 42-year-old man who wanted a younger partner for this reason

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<h4>Malaika Arora brings understated grace to festive dressing in ₹2.65 lakh tussar silk kalamkari lehenga depicting scenes from
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Malaika Arora brings understated grace to festive dressing in statement ₹2

Malaika Arora brings understated grace to festive dressing in ₹2.65 lakh tussar silk kalamkari lehenga depicting scenes from Krishnaleela Published on: Oct 17, 2026, 08:36:40 IST By Sanya Panwar Prefer HTon Google Share via Copy link Malaika Arora's silk lehenga look has all the festive fashion

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<h4>How much exercise do you really need? From childhood to old age, World Health Organisation shares age-by-age guide</h4> Published on: Oct 17
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How much exercise do you really need

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More Indians are choosing to rent instead of buying homes. According to the NoBroker Rent Report 2026, 46% of urban tenants have indicated a preference for
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Furniture rental in India

More Indians are choosing to rent instead of buying homes. According to the NoBroker Rent Report 2026, 46% of urban tenants have indicated a preference for long-term renting over buying. Among millennials aged 25-34 years, the number climbs to a robust 53%. When comparing rents with EMIs

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Google recently introduced the Fitbit Air in India, priced at ₹13,999. It’s a lightweight fitness tracker that monitors your health
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Fitbit Air vs WHOOP

Google recently introduced the Fitbit Air in India, priced at ₹13,999. It’s a lightweight fitness tracker that monitors your health, sleep and daily activity without a screen. Now, if you’re wondering what’s so special about a fitness tracker without a display

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New Delhi, Digital payments and fintech major PhonePe sees an opportunity to bring millions of Indians who save through gold, fixed deposits and mutual funds
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PhonePe sees opportunity to bring everyday savers into equities with PhonePe Invest

New Delhi, Digital payments and fintech major PhonePe sees an opportunity to bring millions of Indians who save through gold, fixed deposits and mutual funds into the , with its rebranded '' platform serving as a "bridge" for first-time investors, according to Founder & CPTO

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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.<h4>Logitech MX Keypad Review: A
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Logitech MX Keypad Review

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New Delhi, and fintech major on Monday announced the evolution of its investing and trading platform Share.Market to , bringing it under the PhonePe brand
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PhonePe evolves its stock broking platform into PhonePe Invest

New Delhi, and fintech major on Monday announced the evolution of its investing and trading platform Share.Market to , bringing it under the PhonePe brand.The transition from Share.Market to PhonePe Invest, brings research-backed into PhonePe's unified financial ecosystem, alongside payments

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If you print notes, assignments or office documents every week, the price of the printer is only half the story. What you spend on ink over the next few years
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Printing 500 Pages On Five Printers

If you print notes, assignments or office documents every week, the price of the printer is only half the story. What you spend on ink over the next few years matters just as much, and that cost varies a lot from one printer to the next. So we worked out what 500 black pages really cost on five

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The share of in hiring at artificial intelligence company Anthropic has fallen sharply from 27 per cent to just 9 per cent as growing adoption of AI tools
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Anthropic sees junior tech hires

The share of in hiring at artificial intelligence company Anthropic has fallen sharply from 27 per cent to just 9 per cent as growing adoption of AI tools changes recruitment priorities and reduces demand for entry-level technical roles, according to a research report by the company

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New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Artificial intelligence could improve disease screening, medical diagnostics and remote patient monitoring while making
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MeitY-backed conclave explores AI applications in healthcare

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Artificial intelligence could improve disease screening, medical diagnostics and remote patient monitoring while making healthcare more accessible and affordable, Secretary of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) S

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New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global asset management industry
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Only 8% of fund managers report improved investment returns from AI adoption

New Delhi [India], October 18 (ANI): Despite growing adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) in the global asset management industry, only 8 per cent of fund managers have reported measurable improvements in investment returns, according to a joint research report by Morgan Stanley and Oliver

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Editorial independence is core to our work. Some links may earn us a commission, without influencing our opinions.<h4>Convection microwave vs air fryer:
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Convection microwave vs air fryer

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Industry leaders said businesses must pay closer attention to the systems around their processors, which actually decide the return on their investments
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As India buys more AI chips

Industry leaders said businesses must pay closer attention to the systems around their processors, which actually decide the return on their investments. Companies can spend crores on the latest artificial intelligence (AI) chips but not building the surrounding infrastructure around them can

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Your old fridge has served you well

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Amazon is expanding its AI hardware business with the launch of two new devices, designed to record conversations, turn speech into text and create notes that
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Don't Want To Take Notes During Meeting

Amazon is expanding its AI hardware business with the launch of two new devices, designed to record conversations, turn speech into text and create notes that users can refer to later. The new products, called Bee Frontier and Bee Eclipse, are aimed at people who want to keep track of meetings

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