Summary Rakesh Choudhary, hailing from a small village in Rajasthan, embarked on a challenging journey to build a successful business in medicinal plants, specifically Aloe Vera. Despite initial failures and setbacks, Choudhary’s persistence led to the establishment of Vinayak Agro Herbal Limited, a major player in the industry. His venture, which initially faced difficulties such […]
Summary Delhi University has released the results for the first round of seat allocation under the UG CSAS 2024 process on August 16, 2024. Candidates can now check and download their allocation results from the official entrance portal. To secure their seat, students must accept their allocation by August 18, 2024, and ensure the associated […]
Summary Walmart-owned Flipkart has introduced a uniform platform fee of Rs 3 across its ecommerce platform, emulating quick commerce competitors like Swiggy, Zomato, and Zepto. This fee, which applies to orders up to Rs 10,000, is part of Flipkart’s strategy to sustain efficient operations and enhance user experience. However, it is not applied to Flipkart […]
Summary HSBC Global Research has initiated coverage on Ola Electric Mobility Ltd., assigning a ‘buy’ rating with a target price of Rs 140, which implies a 26.2% upside potential. The recommendation is based on Ola Electric’s competitive pricing against petrol scooters and its promising battery venture. Despite current high production costs for electric scooters and […]
Summary Delhi University (DU) has seen a significant response in its first round of undergraduate seat allocation. Despite having 71,600 seats available, the university allocated spots to 97,387 candidates to ensure full utilization. Within 24 hours, 72,277 candidates accepted their allocated seats, exceeding the total number of seats available. This proactive allocation aims to optimize […]
Summary The International Cricket Council (ICC) has expressed interest in introducing cricket to the Youth Olympics in 2030, in collaboration with the International Olympic Committee (IOC). This move follows India’s declaration to bid for both the Youth Olympic Games (YOG) 2030 and the Olympic Games 2036. The ICC’s willingness was communicated through an email exchange […]
Summary Aviral Bhatnagar, a Bengaluru-based investor, has highlighted the sharp increase in lower kindergarten (LKG) fees in Hyderabad, which have surged from Rs 2.3 lakh to Rs 3.7 lakh annually. He argues that this trend signifies a broader issue of education inflation that far outpaces real estate inflation. Bhatnagar’s social media post, which has garnered […]
Summary Lamine Yamal, the 17-year-old Barcelona prodigy, has made a significant impact in Euro 2024 by helping Spain win the tournament with four assists and a crucial goal. His exceptional performance, despite his young age, has sparked comparisons to football legends like Lionel Messi. Former English footballer Gary Lineker acknowledged Yamal’s extraordinary talent but cautioned […]
Summary A violent altercation occurred in Turkey’s parliament on August 16, 2024, during a debate about the status of jailed opposition lawmaker Can Atalay. The brawl erupted amidst discussions on a constitutional court ruling that deemed Atalay’s ouster from parliament invalid. This situation is significant as it highlights ongoing tensions between President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s […]
Summary In Eldoret, Kenya, local authorities faced a backlash after unveiling statues meant to celebrate the town’s athletic heritage. The statues, intended to honor prominent athletes, instead attracted widespread criticism on social media for their poor quality and resemblance. The controversy led to the statues being removed under the cover of darkness just before the […]