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Kanwar Yatra 2026: Schools, colleges shut in Ghaziabad from August 4-12; Meerut, Baghpat join list

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- In view of the heavy movement of Kanwar pilgrims during the ongoing Kanwar Yatra, schools and colleges in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh, will remain closed till August 12. Educational ... Read More


Has EPFO wage ceiling been raised to Rs.25,000? Here's what report says about the monthly contribution limit

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- The Ministry of Finance has increased its approved wage ceiling for mandatory retirement fund coverage to Rs.25,000 per month, from the current Rs.15,000 limit, according to a Mon... Read More


Annapurna Bhandar August instalment: Here's why you have not received Rs.3,000 yet & what to do to fix it

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- Lakhs of beneficiaries of the West Bengal government's Annapurna Bhandar are still waiting to receive their Rs.3,000 instalment for August. Although payments are generally credite... Read More


AstraZeneca shares sink 7% on report of historic $400 billion merger talks with Bristol Myers Squibb

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- British pharmaceutical major AstraZeneca is exploring a possible merger with US-based Bristol Myers Squibb, which could create a combined company valued at nearly $400 billion, ac... Read More


Quote of the day by philosopher John Locke: 'New opinions are always suspected, and usually opposed.'

New Delhi, Aug. 3 -- History shows that many of humanity's greatest breakthroughs were initially dismissed as impossible, dangerous or simply too unconventional. Whether it was the idea that the Earth... Read More


Sam Altman reveals the lesson Peter Thiel, Paul Graham taught him: 'Best investment opportunities are almost never...'

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- OpenAI Chief Executive Officer Sam Altman has said one of the most valuable lessons he learned from Silicon Valley's leading entrepreneurs and investors is to become comfortable w... Read More


Indonesia ferry fire: Five dead, 41 missing - 225 rescued as search op continues off Madura island

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Five people were killed, and another 41 are missing after an Indonesian ferry caught fire at sea on Sunday. According to search and rescue officials, some people jumped overboard ... Read More


Cognizant partners with OpenAI, brings global Codex hackathon to 10,000 employees in India

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- Cognizant has launched its first-ever OpenAI Codex Hackathon, which gives around 10,000 associates across six Indian cities the opportunity to learn and build applications using O... Read More


Quote Of The Day: 'The sincere friends of this world...' - Giotto Di Bondone's timeless lesson on friendship

New Delhi, Aug. 2 -- "The sincere friends of this world are as ship lights in the stormiest of nights." - Giotto di Bondone Friendship often reveals its true value not during moments of celebration b... Read More


Social Security SSI August payment arrives early: Why August payments arrived early and who is eligible

New Delhi, Aug. 1 -- If you're expecting a Supplemental Security Income payment in August, don't be surprised if it shows up early. Here's what to know about the early payment, who qualifies for SSI, ... Read More