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Nita Ambani delivers keynote address at Harvard India Conference 2025, shares her mother’s emotional reaction

Nita Ambani delivers keynote address at Harvard India Conference 2025, shares her mother’s emotional reaction

In her address, Nita Ambani advised the young generation to dream beyond limits and shape India's future. She also acknowledged India's growing stature in the world. Nita Ambani, Founder-Chairperson of the Reliance Foundation, delivered the keynote address at the Harvard India Conference 2025, themed โ€œFrom India to the World.โ€ In her conversation with Nitin Nohria, former Dean of Harvard Business School, Nita Ambani shared her journey, as she also underscored how India's stature in the world is on the rise, given the nation's strides in different fields, including education, sports, culture, philanthropy, and technology. Nita Ambani inspires young generation to…
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Google inaugurates ‘Ananta’ campus in Bengaluru, one of its largest globally | All you need to know

Google inaugurates ‘Ananta’ campus in Bengaluru, one of its largest globally | All you need to know

With this new Bengaluru campus, Google reaffirms its long-term commitment to India, a market that continues to shape the future of technology and digital connectivity on a global scale. Tech giant Google on Wednesday inaugurated its new campus in Bengaluru, which is said to be among its largest offices globally. The company emphasised India's role as a strategic nerve centre in the tech landscape, highlighting the country's thriving startup and app ecosystems, transformative digital public infrastructure benefiting hundreds of millions, and the depth and diversity of Indian creators. "Today, we are excited to share another major milestone in our ongoing…
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How to download Aadhaar Virtual ID for free – Step-by-step guide

How to download Aadhaar Virtual ID for free – Step-by-step guide

Aadhaar Virtual ID: There is no limit to the number of virtual IDs that can be generated. It can be easily generated on myAadhaar's official ID. Aadhaar is one of the most important documents for Indian citizens as it is often required for various transactions. However, this has led to misuse of it. To ensure the safety of Aadhaar, the Unique Identification Authority of India or UIDAI introduced Aadhaar Virtual ID.ย  What isย  Aadhaar Virtual ID? The Aadhaar Virtual ID (VID) is a temporary, 16-digit code linked to the Aadhaar number of an individual. This feature lets Aadhaar holders authenticate…
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IRCTC Dividend: Stock in focus ahead of ex-date for interim dividend – Check amount, record date and other details

IRCTC Dividend: Stock in focus ahead of ex-date for interim dividend – Check amount, record date and other details

IRCTC Dividend: The state-owned company has fixed February 20 as the record date for this corporate action. IRCTC Dividend: Shares of Indian Railway Catering And Tourism Corporation Limited (IRCTC) gained after four days of consecutive fall on Wednesday i.e. February 19, 2025. The counter opened in red at Rs 712.25 on the BSE against the previous close of 719.40. Similarly, the stock opened at Rs 717 on the NSE against the previous close of Rs 719.20. However, the stock gained and touched a high of Rs 730.95 - a gain of 1.6 per cent from the last closing price. The…
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Smart Pension plan by LIC: Check key features, eligibility and other details

Smart Pension plan by LIC: Check key features, eligibility and other details

Smart Pension Plan LIC: Depending on the annuity mode, LIC has fixed the minimum annuity amount which is Rs 1,000. Smart Pension Plan LIC: The state-owned Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) has launched a new pension scheme - the Smart Pension Plan. Under this single-premium plan, insured people will get a range of annuity options for single life as well as joint life types of annuities. "Retirement isnโ€™t the end of earningโ€”itโ€™s the beginning of financial freedom! With LIC of Indiaโ€™s Smart Pension, enjoy a lifetime of steady income and stress-free golden years," the company said on X -…
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Quality Power IPO Allotment Date: How to check status online via BSE, Link Intime | Check GMP and other details

Quality Power IPO Allotment Date: How to check status online via BSE, Link Intime | Check GMP and other details

Quality Power IPO allotment status: The shares of Quality Power will list on both the exchanges i.e. BSE and NSE. Quality Power IPO Allotment Date: The basis of allotment for the Quality Power Electrical Equipments IPO shares is expected to be finalised today i.e. February 19, 2025. The bidding was open from February 14 to February 18, 2025. The IPO got subscribed 1.29 times on the last day of bidding. According to the NSE date, the initial share sale received bids for 1,43,31,304 shares against 1,11,12,530 shares on offer. The Rs 859-crore IPO has a price range of Rs 401-425…
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Uber users alert: Payment method for these rides changed – All you need to know

Uber users alert: Payment method for these rides changed – All you need to know

Uber users alert: According to the company, the decision will ensure that 100 per cent of your payments for the trip go directly to the auto driver. Uber users alert: Uber, the US-based ride-hailing service provider, has announced some major changes in its operational model for India. According to the company, it has shifted to a SaaS (Software-as-a-Service) subscription-based model for its auto drivers from a commission-based model. Uber said thatย the decision will ensure that 100 per cent of your payments for the trip go directly to the auto driver.ย ย  How does it impact Uber users in India? With this,…
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Hexaware Technologies shares zoom 10 per cent after muted debut on Dalal Street

Hexaware Technologies shares zoom 10 per cent after muted debut on Dalal Street

Hexaware Technologies share price after debut: Hexaware Technologies is a global digital and technology services company. Shares of Hexaware Technologies made a lackluster debut on D-Street today i.e. February 19, 2025. The shares of the company, which launched the largest initial public offering (IPO) by an Indian IT services firm, were listed at Rs 745.50 on the National Stock Exchange (NSE) - a premium of Rs 37.50 or 5.30 per cent to the issue price of Rs 708.ย  On the BSE, the stock started the trade at Rs 731, a premium of 3.24 per cent over the issue price. The…
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Gold, Silver Prices Today: Gold, silver fall on MCX | Check city-wise rate on February 19

Gold, Silver Prices Today: Gold, silver fall on MCX | Check city-wise rate on February 19

Gold, Silver Prices Today: In the international market, the COMEX gold price was around $2,944 per troy ounce. The spot gold price at 10:02 am was around $2,927.57 per ounce. Gold, Silver Prices Today: Gold prices on Wednesday were down by Rs 55 to Rs 86,058 per 10 gram in futures trade ahead of US President Donald Trump's speech on Wednesday. On the Multi Commodity Exchange, gold contracts for April delivery opened lower by Rs 55 or 0.06 per cent at Rs 86,058 per 10 grams. It touched an intraday low of Rs 85,980 within a few minutes of the…
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