Among sectors, the capital goods index rose 1 percent and the metal index added nearly 2 percent. The information technology index was down 1 percent
Raksha Bandhan has been a celebration of the lifelong bond between brothers and sisters, sprinkled with love, occasional fights and a dash of bitter-sweet nostalgia for a shared childhood. The colorful ‘rakhis’ celebrate the bond shared by siblings. This year the festival will be celebrated on August 11.
Tens of thousands of Afghan men, women and children rushed to Kabul's airport a year ago in a desperate bid to flee the advancing Taliban, who seized power on August 15, 2021.
The fire at Matanzas depot, which started on August 5 after a lightning strike, has already destroyed four tanks and was threatening four more
Sloviansk's dwindling residents only emerge—a few minutes at a time—to fill up at the pumps, the city's only water source for more than two months. The war has damaged infrastructure that has cut residents off from gas and water supplies
Independence Day 2022: Preparations are underway across the country to celebrate under 75 years of freedom from the British colonial rule
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Serena Williams announced on August 9 the countdown to her retirement had begun from tennis after a career which brought her 23 Grand Slam singles titles. Let’s take a look at six of her most memorable finals at the majors:
"I’ve been reluctant to admit that I have to move on from playing tennis," Serena Williams said while announcing her retirement.
India has won 61 medals at the Commonwealth Games 2022, including 22 gold, 16 silver, and 23 bronze. Meet the medal winners.
Japanese fashion designer Issey Miyake, whose global career spanned more than half a century, has died aged 84.
Indian celebrates its Independence Day every year on August 15. Also known as ‘I-Day’, this public holiday marks the date when India became an independent country in 1947. This year the day falls on a Monday, serving as an ultimate long-weekend. While India is celebrated for its breath-taking architecture and diverse landscapes, not many are aware of the fact that the country is home to 40 spectacular World Heritage Sites! Agoda, a leading international digital travel platform, has listed out a few ideas for you to plan your three-day vacay to embark upon a historical journey. (Source: Agoda)
The 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham came to a climax on August 8 with a closing ceremony that celebrated the city's ethnic diversity and culture. The ceremony finished with the handing over of the Commonwealth Games flag to 2026 host city Victoria in Australia.
The Indian market closed near a four-month high on August 8, with the Nifty reclaiming the vital 17,500 level. These stocks can help keep the momentum going
The Inflation Reduction Act passed by the US Senate and why it’s being seen as a step towards a greener America.
Record rainfall unleashed chaotic scenes in the South Korean capital of Seoul on Monday.
With a beauty score of 83.3 percent, Italy’s Venice tops the global ranking of cities with the most beautiful buildings, according to a study commissioned by Online Mortgage Advisor. The study which focused on architecture analysed hundreds of streets and more than 2,400 buildings to reveal which global city boasts the most impressive buildings. Find out which city is home to the most beautiful building in the world
Among sectors, Auto, Capital Goods, Metal and Power indices gained 1-2 percent. The BSE midcap and smallcap indices ended marginally higher.
The Quit India Movement was launched on August 8, 1942 at the Bombay session of the All India Congress Committee by Mahatma Gandhi, during World War II. The movement also known as the August Movement demanded an end to British rule in India.
India won three boxing gold medals on the penultimate day of action at the Birmingham Commonwealth Games on August 8. Nitu Ghanghas, Zareen Nikhat and Amit all punched their way to convincing 5-0 victories at the NEC.
Justice UU Lalit, in line to become the next Chief Justice of India, will be in office for 74 days – a tenure shorter than average. A look at who he is, and tenures of some recent CJIs
While the equity portion in the aggressive hybrid funds helps to deliver better risk-adjusted return during equity market rallies, the debt portion helps to contain the losses in downturns. This eventually helps them to deliver balanced and better returns over the long term
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With the overhang of monetary policy now behind us, the geo-political tension between China & Taiwan will be in focus, as any flare up in the region may lead to panic situations across the globe, says Amol Athawale, Deputy Vice President - Technical Research, Kotak Securities.
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