Author: The SH Desk
Indian Stock Market Surge: Equity Benchmarks Rise for Fifth Straight Session On Friday, March 21, the Indian Stock Market equity benchmarks rose for the fifth consecutive session. The 30-share SENSEX climbed by 694 points, and the NIFTY50 index reached an intraday high of 23,402.70, driven by strong performances from key stocks like ICICI Bank, Larsen & Toubro, Kotak Mahindra Bank, Axis Bank, and Bajaj Finance. The SENSEX closed 557 points, or 0.73%, higher at 76,905.51, while the NIFTY50 gained 160 points, or 0.69%, closing at 23,350.40. For the week, the NIFTY50 rose 4.25%, and the SENSEX increased 4.16%, making it…
Bank Strike: A nationwide bank strike is set to take place on March 24 and 25, led by the United Forum of Bank Unions (UFBU). This comes after talks with the Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) failed. The strike is expected to affect banking services across public, private, and regional rural banks, potentially causing four days of disruption due to the bank holidays on March 22 and 23. Bank Strike: Which Banking Services Will Be Affected? Banking services such as cash transactions, clearing house, remittances, and advances will be disrupted for four days, starting from March 22. However, ATM and online…
International Happiness Day: Celebrating Well-being and Joy International Happiness Day is celebrated every year on March 20 to highlight the importance of happiness and well-being as universal goals in people’s lives across the world. Established by the United Nations General Assembly in 2012, this day reminds us that progress should focus on increasing human happiness and well-being, not just economic growth. History of International Happiness Day The idea for the International Day of Happiness came from Bhutan, a country that has valued Gross National Happiness over Gross Domestic Product (GDP) since the early 1970s. In July 2012, the UN General…
World Sparrow Day: A Call for Conservation World Sparrow Day, celebrated every year on March 20, raises awareness about the rapidly declining sparrow population and emphasizes the need for their protection. These small yet significant birds, once a common sight in urban backyards and green spaces, have been vanishing at an alarming rate over the past two decades. According to WWF India, sparrow populations have dropped across almost every city. The theme for World Sparrow Day 2025, “A Tribute to Nature’s Tiny Messengers,” highlights the vital role sparrows play in maintaining ecological balance and urges us to act for their…
Amazon’s recent layoffs have sparked strong criticism from Complete Circle CIO Gurmeet Chadha, who expressed his frustration on X. He commented on the company’s decision to let go of 10,000 more employees after laying off 18,000 in November. Chadha pointed out how Amazon’s HR leaders have fancy titles like “People Experience Head” and “Chief People Officer,” while calling employees “families,” calling it all a “drama.” Amazon is laying off 10000 more people after laying off 18k in NovemberThey call their HR heads as People experience head, chief people officer and fancy names.. employees r called families.Sab drama!! AI or any…
RCB Unbox Event Sets the Stage for IPL 2025 The M Chinnaswamy Stadium in Bengaluru was alive with excitement as Virat Kohli and his Royal Challengers Bangalore (RCB) teammates made a grand entrance during the RCB Unbox Event on Monday. The packed stadium erupted in a wave of cheers, marking the official launch of RCB’s IPL 2025 campaign. The event featured the unveiling of the team’s new jersey and provided fans with a chance to interact with their favorite players, including Virat Kohli and the newly appointed Rajat Patidar. Afterward, the players took a victory lap around the stadium, acknowledging…
The Google Pixel 9a is generating a lot of buzz ahead of its expected launch, with leaks revealing key details about the device. Although an official launch date hasn’t been confirmed, multiple sources have hinted at a possible unveiling on March 19, 2025. The Pixel 9a has already been spotted on retailer websites and in UAE classifieds, with price listings ranging from EUR 549 (roughly Rs. 52,000) for the 128GB variant to AED 2,350 (approximately Rs. 56,000). Key Features and Specifications: The Google Pixel 9a is expected to come with a 6.3-inch AMOLED display boasting a 120Hz refresh rate and…
IPL 2025: The Chennai Super Kings (CSK) will play against Mumbai Indians (MI) in their first match of IPL 2025. This exciting game will happen on March 23, 2025, at 7:30 PM IST at the MA Chidambaram Stadium in Chennai, also known as Chepauk. Tickets for this match will be available online starting from March 19, 2025, at 10:15 AM IST. You can book your tickets on the official website district.in. Here are the ticket prices for different stands: You can transfer your tickets to someone else up to 6 hours before the match starts. This means if you can’t…
Samsung recently launched the One UI 7 Beta update for the Galaxy S24 series, introducing a new way to record videos. This update, based on Android 15, allows the Galaxy S24, Galaxy S24+, and Galaxy S24 Ultra to capture LOG (logarithmic footage) videos. According to Samsung, LOG video recording captures a wider range of light, making both dark and bright areas look better in videos. This feature was first introduced with the Galaxy S25 series in January but is now being extended to older devices, starting with the Galaxy S24 series through the One UI 7 Beta 5 update. The…
Mahindra has unveiled the new XUV700 Ebony Edition, priced at Rs 19.64 lakh (ex-showroom). This special edition is available with both petrol and diesel engine options. The petrol variant is powered by a 2.0L Turbo engine that generates 200 bhp and 380 Nm, while the diesel variant comes with a 2.2L Turbo engine delivering 185 bhp and 450 Nm. The exterior of the XUV700 Ebony Edition features a bold Stealth black finish with brushed silver skid plates. The blacked-out grille inserts and ORVMs give it a strong and assertive front look, while the R18 black alloy wheels enhance its premium…