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From Physical Rituals to Digital Rewards: How Corporate Gifting is Being Rewritten in India

The traditional corporate gift is losing ground to something far more utilitarian: a reward the recipient actually gets to choose. As organizatio

Psychology says doing someone a small favor can actually make you like them more, thanks to the 'Ben Franklin Effect'

Psychology suggests doing small favors can increase your affection for others. The Ben Franklin Effect proposes that helping someone can make you

China says it opposes new US tariffs, warns against trade wars

China condemned the US decision to impose fresh tariffs of up to 12.5% on imports from 60 countries over alleged forced labour concerns, warning

Quote of the day by Robert Frost: Forgive, O Lord, my little jokes on Thee, and I'll forgive Most Pulitzer winning poet on why life's biggest setbacks may deserve a smile

Quote of the day: Robert Frost, a celebrated American poet, viewed life's challenges with humor and acceptance. His famous quote offers a unique

TNEA 2026 counselling: Over 35,000 students receive tentative allotment in first round

Mumbai protester Riya Ahir stands against police van for 40 minutes during solidarity protest

Riya Ahir, a 27-year-old actor and entrepreneur, gained attention after standing in front of a police van carrying detained protesters during a M

Two 4th century Ganesha idols found in a field at Kaza near Amaravati

Archaeologist E. Sivanagireddy said the red sandstone idols, seated in lalitasana and holding a modaka and a broken tusk, resemble a Ganesha imag

Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in Lok Sabha

The Minister also noted that activist Sonam Wangchuk has broken his fast and the House should begin a debate on the subject

Make junk food costlier, tighten school canteen rules: Five steps ICMR suggests to curb childhood obesity

India faces a significant childhood obesity crisis with 41 million affected children. New government policies aim to curb unhealthy food marketin

Rumours Abound: Katrina Kaif in Talks for Prabhas' Spirit?

Although the role is said to have limited screen time, insiders claim it could be one of the film's biggest surprises if the reports prove true.

Media reports 'reckless', no plea related to CJP protests filed: CJI

Chief Justice Surya Kant called media reports about denying a student protest plea hearing reckless. He stated no such petition was filed, only a

CJP to launch website to identify police personnel who used brute force on protestors during Parliament March

Condemning the allegations of foreign funding behind the protest Sourav Das said, If narrative is being pushed that we are foreign-funded, why is

Heavy rainfall inundates parts of Surat rural; Kim River in spate, traffic disrupted

Heavy rainfall has caused significant waterlogging in rural South Gujarat areas. The Kim River overflowed, disrupting traffic and entering reside

Vijayashanti Bats for Small Films with Strong Content

Praising the cast, Vijayashanti said heroine Samaira had delivered a commendable performance and appreciated her fluency in Telugu. She also laud

India's private sector growth hits over four-year low

India's private sector growth slowed significantly in July, reaching a four-year low. Weaker demand and services activity constrained business ex

Mumbai Students Protest Sparks Outrage Over Police Conduct

Mumbai, July 24: Following a recent police baton charge on students in Delhi, a significant number of students have taken to the streets in Mumba

Lord Jagannath's Bahuda Yatra Begins as Lakhs Gather in Puri

Devotees pull the deities' chariots back to the Jagannath Temple amid tight security and elaborate arrangements.

'We'll go 10 extra miles': Centre to SC on NEET leaks as top court to monitor govt's steps

The Supreme Court will monitor the Centre's efforts to prevent NEET paper leaks. Stringent measures are being introduced to secure the examinatio

Japan to test rare-earth mining 6 km underwater

Japan will conduct extensive rare earth mining tests in February. These tests follow successful sample recovery from deep Pacific seabed location

Bandhan Bank employee from Valsad records video showing floodwater rising to his neck in Gujarat; district saw over 1,100 mm rain in 16 hours

A Bandhan Bank employee from Valsad, Gujarat has shared a video showing neck-deep floodwater outside his home, capturing the scale of flooding af

No talks until Pradhan resigns, PM apologises for brutality against students: Rahul Gandhi

Rahul Gandhi said the Opposition will not hold any discussion with the government until Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan resigns over exam p

Long hours, little sleep: BII startup wellness survey reveals the cost of building companies

At the 8th edition of Bertelsmann India Investments Rally for Health badminton championship, the firms inaugural Founder Wellness Survey found th

RAW NTR Shuts Down Within Days, Sparks Fresh Speculation

Following the clarification, several fan associations also distanced themselves from RAW NTR and criticised its activities.

Nirmal Youth Dies on Birthday Day After US Road Accident

The family has appealed to the government to make arrangements to repatriate his mortal remains to India at the earliest.

Vivek Shanbhag on Hyphen, and bridging the gap in Indias translationlandscape

Novelist Vivek Shanbhag speaks about the launch of Hyphen, a literary journal focused on translations from Indian languages into English, and why

Brigade moves Madras High Court against revocation of environmental clearance for Pallikaranai project

Justice Mohammed Shaffiq directs the State Environment Impact Assessment Authority to explain how the clearance could be revoked unilaterally wit

Karnataka: Veterinary Doctors Allege Scam In KPSC Recruitment Process

Veterinary doctors are alleging large-scale irregularities in the KPSC recruitment process for 400 veterinary officer posts in the Animal Husband

Even Outer Space Won't Be Safe From Data Centre Pollution, Experts Warn

According to the petition, at least four companies - SpaceX, Starcloud, Blue Origin, and Cowboy Space Corporation - have applied to the FCC this

Asia going to sweat a lot more in coming weeks amid Middle East crisis

The Asia heatwave is set to intensify across Japan, China and South Korea, driving higher cooling demand, electricity consumption and LNG imports

Congress Demands White Paper on CAG Report from Madhya Pradesh Government

Bhopal, July 24: The Congress party has launched a strong attack on the Madhya Pradesh government following the release of a report by the Comptr

Infobell IT Solutions Announces Strategic Collaboration with AMD to Accelerate Advanced AI Innovation

Introducing four cutting-edge product suites designed to modernize enterprise operations, collaboration, and Vision AI workloads.

Delhi Police cancels routine leave amid law and order concerns over CJP protests

Delhi Police has cancelled all routine leave for personnel immediately. This decision stems from the current law and order situation in the capit

'New Education Secretary Naresh Gangwar was involved in a Rs 1.16 crore scam,' claims John Brittas

Nike shoe scam exposed: 12 charged as insiders and resellers allegedly diverted $2 million worth of footwear using fake UPS labels across the US

Federal prosecutors have charged twelve individuals in a cargo theft scheme. This operation allegedly diverted over two million dollars worth of

CCI says platform fees and delivery charges charged by Zomato not abuse of dominance

The Competition Commission of India said that these charges, including the commission Eternal (formerly Zomato) charges restaurants, are charges

Spain declares national emergency over wildfires near Madrid and in Avila

Spain and much of southern Europe face increasingly severe wildfire seasons that scientists have linked to climate change

India's F1 push: Sports Ministry grants NSF status to motor-sport body FMSCI

The Sports Ministry has provisionally recognized the Federation of Motor Sports Clubs of India. This significant upgrade allows FMSCI to receive

Who is funding America's widening debt with the rest of the world?

Foreign capital is flowing into Wall Street due to the AI revolution. This influx is increasing scrutiny on America's persistent external deficit

Demand for Office Space in India Expected to Reach 50% GCC Share in Two Years

New Delhi, July 24: The demand for office space in India is projected to see the Global Capability Centers (GCC) account for nearly 50% of the to

Godrej Enterprises Group Earns EcoVadis Gold Medal, Ranks Among The Top 5% Companies Globally

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Watch: Trump throws U.S.-Saudi nuclear deal into turmoil by pinning it to Israel ties

U.S. President Donald Trump said the civilian nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia will only proceed if Riyadh recognises Israel and joins the Abraham

Dont cultivate paddy this kharif, Andhra Pradesh tells Krishna delta farmers amid water crunch

Engineer-in-Chief K. Narasimha Murthy said storage in Srisailam and Nagarjuna Sagar had fallen to critically low levels, and that Pattiseema pump

HPCL, BPCL have secured crude supplies till August, scouting for September

The two refiners posted a net loss in the first quarter of the current financial year - their first since the onset of the Russia-Ukraine conflic

Day to night: Why these cafes in Bengaluru are doubling up as cocktail bars after dark

Restaurants in Bengaluru are combining the vibe of a cafe and a bar, to offer something for everyone. We look at this new industry trend, and why

Not holding NEET debate will send wrong message to country: Rijiju in LS

Parliament remained deadlocked over the NEET paper leak issue on Friday as Union Minister Kiren Rijiju urged the Opposition to allow a debate in

Wanted Waris Punjab De member, U.S. national nabbed while entering India from Nepal

The accused were identified as Vikramjit Singh, who is wanted in connection with a 2023 case registered in Punjab, and U.S. national Manveer Sing

Taslima Nasreen draws parallels between student protest, Bangladesh's July 2024 uprising, says outcome was 'disastrous'

Bangladeshi writer Taslima Nasreen drew parallels between Delhi protests and Bangladesh's July 2024 student uprising. She noted the disastrous ou

A medal you can read by touch: Glasgow CWG 2026 make history with first-ever braille design medals

Glasgow's Commonwealth Games medals now include braille and tactile elements for accessibility. This inclusive design reflects the event's expand

Delhi Police Suspends Leaves of All Personnel Over Law and Order Concerns

No routine leave, including casual leave and earned leave, would be granted until further orders, and only genuine emergency leave would be consi

SC Proposes Special Courts For Manipur Violence Cases

Supreme Court seeks speedy completion of probes and orders to ensure that victims receive copies of chargesheets.

Luka Modric Extends Contract with AC Milan for Another Year

Milan, July 24: Croatian football legend Luka Modric has decided to extend his illustrious career by signing a new contract with AC Milan. The cl

Anand becomes FIDE interim president as Russian incumbent included in EU sanctions lst

Viswanathan Anand has become the interim president of the world chess body FIDE. This change occurred after Arkady Dvorkovich stepped aside due t

Malla Reddy Calls Party Switch Rumours Baseless

Malla Reddy asserted that he has no plans to switch to any other political party.

Cricket Australia open to hosting Ashes Test in India

England are scheduled to host the Ashes next year

NEET Voices of Dissent Echo Across UK, Spark Diaspora Debate in US

The Students Federation of India-United Kingdom (SFI-UK) organised protests in Edinburgh, Glasgow, Manchester and London, where Indian students a

LoP Rahul Gandhi slams Delhi University over its 'stay away from Jantar Mantar warning' to students

Rahul Gandhi has criticized Delhi University's warning to students about protests. The university advised students to stay away from Jantar Manta

Swiggy board caps foreign ownership at 49.5%

The proposal will now be placed before shareholders for approval through a special resolution at the company's 13th Annual General Meeting on Aug

Rahul Slams DU Over Its 'Stay Away From Jantar Mantar Warning' To Students

You are the ones that will be held accountable when the time comes, Rahul Gandhi wrote in his social media post.

DU's Aditi Mahavidyalaya asks students to stay away from protests, Shyam Lal College backs Pradhan

Delhi University colleges are advising students to avoid disruptive activities and focus on studies. Aditi Mahavidyalaya and Shyam Lal College ha

EAAA, Edelweiss' Alternatives Arm, Returns 100 percent Investor Capital from INR 7,250 Cr ESOF III; Ahead of Final Portfolio Exits

EAAA Alternatives, the alternatives arm of Edelweiss, today announced that the third series of its performing credit fund ESOF III, has returned

West Bengal CM Pledges Zero Tolerance Against Corruption

Kolkata, July 24: West Bengal Chief Minister Suvendu Adhikari has taken a firm stance against corruption, declaring on the social media platform

Chandigarh University's 102 B.Ed. Graduates Secure Teaching Positions at Prestigious Schools Across 12 States

Chandigarh University's 102 B.Ed. Graduates Secure Teaching Positions at Prestigious Schools Across 12 States

Raydean Enterprises Limited Raises 200 Crores Through Combined Equity and Debt Fundraise

Raydean Enterprises Limited Raises 200 Crores Through Combined Equity and Debt Fundraise

EV penetration may rise to 10-12% of total sales in FY27: report

The report said it expects EV adoption to remain strongest in segments where the economics of electrification are already compelling.

'Protect Their Dreams': Sachin, Gill, Bindra and Other Sports Icons Rally Behind Protesting Students

Sachin Tendulkar, Shubman Gill, Abhinav Bindra, Irfan Pathan and other Indian sports stars support students protesting paper leaks, calling for a

Two Civil Engineers with no agriculture background built a Rs 565 crore cattle startup; their weekend project has solved one of India's oldest trade problems

Neetu Yadav and Kirti Jangra, two IIT Delhi civil engineering graduates, founded Animall in 2019 to bring India's unorganised cattle market onlin

Bhavna Iyers rendition stayed true to her gurus style

The vocalist impressed with her elaborate raga essays and swara passages

Kerala power crisis: State may face deficit in coming months too

According to Load Generation Balance Report of Central Electricity Authority, Kerala can expect gaps in peak demand and availability from August

Chhattisgarh CM Criticizes Congress for Desperation Amid Election Losses

Mumbai, July 24: Chhattisgarh Chief Minister Vishnu Dev Sai has targeted the Congress party, stating that it has become completely desperate due

T.N. Chief Minister Vijays office to move to 10th floor of Namakkal Kavignar Maaligai soon

Space constraints are cited as the primary reason for the shift

Mannara Chopra Responds to Kunal Kamras Statement, Advocates for Student-Centric Discussions

Mumbai, July 24: Actress Mannara Chopra has reacted to comedian Kunal Kamras statement made at Jantar Mantar, emphasizing that such platforms sho

'We Were NEET Students Once': Volunteer Doctors on Front Lines at Jantar Mantar

Doctors volunteering at the protest site say they are all here in a personal capacity, on our own time.

Test your knowledgein geography

The Indian National Cartographic Association, Tamil Nadu chapter, is conducting a quiz for students

Assam Flood Toll Rises to 47, Over 7.21 Lakh People Affected

Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma says 40 people remain missing as floodwaters continue to rise across 11 districts.

Glenmark Chief on Cracking the Multi-Specific Code

Google rolls out new selfie video sign-in feature

Google will allow users to set up verification by recording a brief video of themselves performing guided head movements that would capture multi

Ebenezer trailer: Johnny Depp returns to Hollywood in Ti Wests A Christmas Carol adaptation

The film marks Johnny Depps first major Hollywood role since his 2022 trial against Amber Heard

Christopher Nolan's The Odyssey Crosses Rs 100 Crore in India in One Week

Becomes Christopher Nolan's second film after Oppenheimer to enter India's 100 cr club

DRDO Successfully Tests Long-Range Air Defence Missile System 'Kusha'

Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh congratulated the DRDO on the successful maiden flight test of the system 'Kusha', calling it a major milest

Sudden Road Collapse Disrupts Traffic at Busy Intersection in West Delhi

New Delhi, July 24: A major road in the Khayala area of West Delhi collapsed unexpectedly early Friday morning at a busy intersection. During the

Rajya Sabha Adjourned as Opposition Protests Over NEET Paper Leak

Upper House witnesses fifth straight day of disruptions as Opposition raises the NEET paper leak issue.

Sonam Wangchuk Ends Hunger Strike, Protests Continue Until Minister Resigns

New Delhi, July 24: Activist Sonam Wangchuk has decided to end his hunger strike following 27 days of protest. Ashutosh Ranka, spokesperson for t

Volkswagen scraps revenue growth forecast as tariffs, China weigh

Volkswagen now expects sales revenue to decline by up to three percent this year. The company announced a radical overhaul to counter costly tari

'People are demanding resignation of Dharmendra Pradhan, not fast-track courts': Arvind Kejriwal

Vijays Strong Telugu Connection: Remakes, Hits and a Lasting Bond

He believes Vijay reached another level with Tamil remakes of Mahesh Babu's industry hits Okkadu and Pokiri, which became Ghilli and Pokkiri.

CCI junks complaint against Eternal over Zomato platform fee, pricing practices

The complainant had alleged that the difference arose due to inflated menu prices, delivery charges, platform fee and taxes.

Joint Opposition to raise 'pellet gun' use on students in Parliament; PM, Home Minister must be held accountable: TMC

The Trinamool Congress stated the opposition will raise pellet gun use allegations. They demand Prime Minister Modi and Home Minister Shah be hel

Shreyas Iyer's India look to continue revival and seal T20I series against Zimbabwe

India seeks to extend their winning momentum in the second T20I match. Young Vaibhav Sooryavanshi's quick fifty set up their opening series victo

Nestle pushes for simpler US food labels to shed 'Frankenstein' ingredients image

Nestle is lobbying US authorities to allow food labels to use common ingredient names, such as vitamin C instead of ascorbic acid, arguing techni

India's batting prodigy Vaibhav Sooryavanshi draws confidence from maiden fifty against Zimbabwe

Vaibhav Sooryavanshi scored a quick fifty in India's T20 victory over Zimbabwe. He expressed happiness with his performance and the venue's atmos