As the new academic session approaches in Chandigarh, the chaos surrounding book procurement has made its way outside bookstores in Sectors 19 and 22. To curb the chaos, the education and the excise departments in Chandigarh have joined hands, to address the concerns raised by parents in regards to long wait times and exceeding an […]
After a disheartening defeat from Kolkata Knight Riders (KKR) by 106 runs in IPL 2024, Delhi Capital (DC) hit another roadblock. BCCI has penalized the team for a second offense of maintaining a slower over rate, which is a breach of the Code of Conduct. Pant was slapped with an INR 24 lakh fine while […]
An indefinite walkout by almost 3500 contractual workers sent the Post Graduate Institute of Medical Education and Research (PGIMER), Chandigarh, a premier healthcare institution, into disarray on Wednesday. Patient care services have been negatively disrupted by the widespread walkout of employees who are in charge of critical tasks including security, patient assistance, and cleanliness. The […]
Once boasting a net worth of Rs 17,545 crore, the crown jewel of the startup ecosystem, Byju’s owner Byju Ravindran has witnessed a dramatic fall from grace. In the latest Forbes Billionaire Index list he has been listed at zero. This harsh reality reflects the turbulent path of Byju, the tech behemoth he established, showcasing […]
India in recent years has presented itself as a land of opportunities, be it Bollywood, or online content creation. Following the same pattern India is expected to see growth of 25% by 2026 in the influencer marketing industry, according to a joint report by EY and Collective Artists Network’s Big Bang Social. That means the […]
Dr. Manmohan Singh, India’s esteemed former Prime Minister and architect of India’s economic reforms, concluded his remarkable 33-year tenure in the Rajya Sabha on Wednesday. His departure signifies the end of an era, marked by astute leadership and significant contributions to the nation’s development. At the age of 91, Manmohan Singh began his journey in […]
The Chandigarh Municipal Corporation (MC) collected ₹ 55.60 crore in property tax for the 2023-24 financial year, Despite MCs diligent efforts to collect property taxes, more than 40,000 property owners have defaulted on their payments. As per the reports by the MC, there are around 1.40 laks property owner in the regions and only 88,200 […]
Patanjali and its Founder Baba Ramdev found themselves in the hot seat as they appeared before the Supreme Court today. They have been summoned regarding allegations of misleading advertisements for Patanjali Ayurvedic Products. Previously, the apex court had criticized Patanjali for failing to comply with its directives and demanded the personal presence of both Yoga […]
1st April 2024, the Indian stock market started a new financial year (FY25) with a bang! Both the benchmark indices, Sensex and Nifty, have registered an all-time high amidst positive Asian cures and sustained foreign fund inflows. Continuing its winning streak for the third consecutive day, a 30-share index representing leading companies in India, surged […]
In a recent move, the Chandigarh Administration has implemented a series of rate revisions, effective from 1st April 2024. These revisions have a multi-faceted impact on the residents, while for some increased costs for essential services will impact adversely on the other hand few will receive a financial boost. This 5% increase in water prices […]