NEW DELHI: The political battle for Bihar intensified on Sunday with a flurry of developments — from the AIMIM releasing its first list of 25 candidates to Giriraj Singh stirring controversy with his remarks on Muslims. Chief Minister Nitish Kumar’s JD(U) faced embarrassment over a last-minute candidate swap, while Chirag Paswan redefined his “MY” formula…
Bollywood superstar Salman Khan is in the headlines again, this time for a comment he made at the Joy forum he attended this week. After all the chatter about Salman sharing the stage with Shah Rukh Khan and Aamir Khan subsided, another video of the actor has ignited debate online. Salman’s comment goes viral A…
The Indian primary market has raised $14 billion through IPOs in CYTD25, down from $19 billion in 2024, Kotak Institutional Equities said in a report.So far, 80 companies have listed this year, compared with 91 in 2024, while offer-for-sale (OFS) deals accounted for $5.2 billion and fresh capital raises totalled $8.5 billion of the roughly…
NEW DELHI: Union minister and Lok Janshakti Party (Ram Vilas) chief Chirag Paswan on Sunday addressed speculation over his chief ministerial ambitions, saying discussions on such matters should happen “at the right occasion”. Speaking in Patna, Paswan told ANI, “Every party wants its leader to become the chief minister. I myself wanted my father to…
The department of pension & pensioners’ welfare (DoPPW) will launch its 4th nationwide Digital Life Certificate (DLC) campaign from November 1 to 30, 2025, covering nearly 2,000 districts and sub-divisional headquarters across India. The initiative aims to help pensioners submit their life certificates easily to ensure uninterrupted pension disbursal, reported ET. Digital Life Certificate (Jeevan…
As the festive season of Diwali approaches, banks across India are set to remain closed for multiple days in October 2025. Known as the festival of lights, Diwali is not just a one-day celebration. In many states, it spans several days, with each day holding its own cultural and regional significance.This year, the festive week…
Dhanteras shines: India’s jewellery markets sparkled this Dhanteras, as robust festive demand pushed nationwide sales to an estimated Rs 85,000 crore over two days, according to the All India Gem and Jewellery Domestic Council (GJC).“Across India, approximately 50 to 60 tonnes of jewellery were sold over the two days of Dhanteras, amounting to nearly Rs…
Representational Photo (AP Photo) Pakistan has expressed strong criticism towards the International Cricket Council (ICC) for its statement regarding Afghan cricketers’ deaths.The ICC and BCCI issued condolence statements on Saturday for the deaths of Afghan cricketers in an aerial attack in Paktika Province, without naming Pakistan. Pakistan’s Information Minister Ataullah Tarar rejected these statements, noting…
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In a world driven by information, media, and digital engagement, the ability to tell compelling stories has never been more valuable. Students exploring careers in storytelling often face a crucial choice: Journalism or Communications. While both degrees revolve around crafting narratives, they differ in purpose, approach, skill sets, and career trajectories. Understanding these differences can…