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Top 5 International Acquisitions by Tata

When we think of Tata, the first things that might come to mind are the salt in our kitchens or the cars on our streets.

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Roles & Responsibilities of a Director in a Company

When people think of a company director, they often imagine someone with a lot of power, making big decisions and leading the company toward success. While this is partly true, being a director is about much more than just having control. It comes with a lot of responsibilities and duties.

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5 Unusual Ways to See How the Economy is Doing

When someone mentions "economy bohot kharab hai aaj kal", our mind goes straight to the usual suspects, like:

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What if There Was No Inflation?

“Mehangai kitni badh gai hai! Humare samay me ₹10 me petrol milta tha”.

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What Does it Really Cost to Own a Pet?

Imagine this: you just returned home from work, sat on your couch tired, and suddenly, a furry friend of yours made its way to curl you.

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Pink Tax: What Does Color Have to Do With Tax?

Pink for girls and blue for boys. It's just an old stereotype. No harm, no foul. Right? Not quite. While gender-specific colours may seem harmless, the hidden costs that come with it are anything but!

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Best RuPay Credit Cards for UPI Users

India is going cashless, and in that spirit, RuPay cards were developed. They are payment cards made to promote cashless transactions and financial inclusivity. The National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) launched them in 2012, and currently, over 1,100 banks issue RuPay cards. RuPay cards became even more popular after they were linked with UPI, with issuance growing to 30% from a mere 5% in 2022-23. Using these cards, you can make payments to multiple merchants and online platforms. They support various services such as:

Macro Moves

2 Weeks Into Budget 2024: The Impact on the Stock Market

Indian Stock Markets have been on a wild ride in the two weeks following the announcement of the Union Budget for the year 2024. The initial reaction has been both optimistic and mixed, but a bit of scepticism is evident as investors continue to assess and analyse the budget's effects and the direction of the stock market.

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Illegal Agreement vs. Unlawful Agreement

While studying the Indian Contract Act, 1872, we come across a lot of agreements, and while understanding about it, these two terms - "unlawful agreement" and "illegal agreement", often make us scratch our heads and become a topic of discussion.

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Reliance Jio Explained: Does 12-27% Tariff Hike Signals to Jio's IPO?

Udti udti khabar mili hai ki Jio ka IPO aa sakta hai. Jefferies, the renowned global brokerage firm, anticipates Reliance Jio making its stock market debut by 2025 with a jaw-dropping valuation of ₹92.40 lakh crore ($112 billion). Jio can potentially raise ₹55,500 crore through its IPO if it sells a 5% stake.

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How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

The Indian Evidence Act decides what evidence can be used in Indian courts for both civil and criminal cases. But now the Bharatiya Sakshya Adhiniyam, 2023 (BSA) is a game-changer for India's criminal laws, replacing the old Indian Evidence Act of 1872 (IEA) with modern and new provisions. It officially came into effect on 1st July 2024 after getting the nod from both the Lok Sabha and Rajya Sabha.

Brand Games

Is Google Play Facing Competition? Indus Appstore’s Entry in India

When you look at the history pages, inventions have been done based on two scenarios:

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Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?

One brand that has been satisfying India’s cravings for namkeen (savoury snacks) and sweet delights for more than three generations is Haldiram's. After turning its plain Bikaner ki Bhujia into a bestseller, Haldiram's now caters to over 80 countries.

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Constitutional Bodies In India (Part 2): Powers and Functions

Let's pick up where we left off in Part 1, in which we have talked about constitutional bodies like the UPSC, the Attorney General of India, etc and their important roles and responsibilities. In Part 2, we'll get to know more about these bodies and their powers and a fun trick to help you remember them easily. Let's continue!

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Funds of the Government of India

Do you know where the President of India and the judges of the Supreme Court/High Courts get their salaries and pensions from? Or if someone invests in schemes like Sukanya Samriddhi Yojana, where does that deposited money go? Well, the answers to these questions lie in the detailed system of government funds that keep our country running.

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Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

For a country to be successful, the government needs to be responsible for how it spends public money. If the government asks for ₹ 700 crore in Parliament for a welfare scheme, we deserve to know if that money was actually used for that scheme or diverted elsewhere. After all, the government uses our money—we are the ones paying taxes.

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Mahindra & Mahindra ₹37,000 Crore Plan to Defeat Maruti Suzuki & Others

₹9.6 lakh crore-worth automobile sector in India is heating up, and all the top players are raring to be the best. Amidst the competition, Mahindra & Mahindra (M&M) is planning something major with an infusion of ₹37,000 crore into its business.

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Bar Council Enrolment Fees: ₹ 750/- Fixed

Becoming an advocate in India involves several steps. One needs to get a law degree and pass the All India Bar Examination (AIBE). An important step in this process is enrolling with the State Bar Council in your state, which gives a certificate of enrolment to start practising law in the courts.

Top 5 International Acquisitions by Tata

Roles & Responsibilities of a Director in a Company

5 Unusual Ways to See How the Economy is Doing

What if There Was No Inflation?

What Does it Really Cost to Own a Pet?

Pink Tax: What Does Color Have to Do With Tax?

Best RuPay Credit Cards for UPI Users

2 Weeks Into Budget 2024: The Impact on the Stock Market

Illegal Agreement vs. Unlawful Agreement

Reliance Jio Explained: Does 12-27% Tariff Hike Signals to Jio's IPO?

How New IEA is Different from Old IEA?

Is Google Play Facing Competition? Indus Appstore’s Entry in India

Is Haldiram Up for Sale or Planning an IPO?

Constitutional Bodies In India (Part 2): Powers and Functions

Funds of the Government of India

Comptroller and Auditor General (CAG) of India

Mahindra & Mahindra ₹37,000 Crore Plan to Defeat Maruti Suzuki & Others

Bar Council Enrolment Fees: ₹ 750/- Fixed

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