Bank holiday today: On Thursday, November 6, banks in Bihar and Meghalaya will be closed for the first phase of Bihar Assembly elections and Nongkrem dance, respectively, according to the Reserve Bank of India’s region-wise holiday calendar for the fiscal 2025-26. Bank holiday for Bihar Assembly elections The Legislative Assembly elections in Bihar are scheduled…
When faced with the uncomfortable question of accepting a pay cut during a job interview, don’t fall into the simple “yes” or “no” trap. Ankur Warikoo, the entrepreneur and content creator, was quoted in an India Today report as saying that a blunt refusal closes doors, while a quick acceptance immediately undervalues the person’s skills….
Top film stars may have largely refrained from acting in web series or OTT (over-the-top) originals, continuing to rely on the charm and scale of theatrical releases. Yet, that hasn’t stopped them from stepping in as producers—backing niche, small-budget streaming shows that serve multiple purposes. For one, their name adds brand heft, helping market and…
Past ventures, such as Hike and Koo, failed to gain lasting traction. The reasons lie in a mix of limited scalability, inconsistent funding, weak advertising ecosystems, and an overreliance on imitation rather than innovation. With the government stepping up its push for ‘atmanirbharta’ (self-reliance) in the digital space, creating sustainable homegrown social media platforms remains…
Bank holiday today: Banks in some parts of the country will be closed on Wednesday, November 5, to observe Guru Nanak Jayanti, Kartika Purnima and Rahas Purnima according to the state-wise holiday calendar of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI). The banks in the rest of the country will remain open today. Bank Holiday on…
Bengaluru: Blackstone-backed Nexus Select Trust, India’s first publicly-listed retail real estate investment trust (Reit), said on Tuesday that it has a robust acquisition pipeline of ten shopping malls and centres, including one greenfield development, as part of its growth strategy. Three of these assets are currently under due diligence, and the transactions are expected to…
The state-run bank on Tuesday said it expects FY26 credit growth at 12-14%, higher than the 11-12% it predicted as recently as August. The central bank’s recent measures to smooth credit flow alone will raise industry-wide credit growth by 100 basis points, chairman C.S. Setty said. SBI’s net profit rose 10% in the September quarter,…
Experts said the order represents a significant evolution from traditional anti-piracy measures because it allows copyright holders to get new websites blocked in real time without repeatedly having to return to court. While the eventual impact would hinge on implementation, it could help studios combat the multi-headed nature of piracy where new mirror sites often…
The ministry has asked Solar Energy Corp. of India (SECI), NTPC Ltd, NHPC Ltd and SJVN Ltd to cancel awarded contracts by November end in cases where it’s not feasible to sign power purchase agreements (PPAs) and power supply agreements (PSAs), according to two people aware of the development and a document reviewed by Mint….
From Mumbai garage to Hollywood: The man bringing India its Avatar moment ₹4,000 crore and a decade of ambition into the Ramayana. He believes this epic will be India’s statement of technological mastery and cultural soft power. Nonetheless, an important business question remains unanswered.”/> Source…