Atanu Chakraborty rebuts HDFC MD, flags ‘deeper governance issues’ behind exit

MUMBAI: Former HDFC Bank chairman Atanu Chakraborty, who quit the bank’s board on March 18, citing “incongruence” between his values and certain internal practices, has disputed managing director Sashidhar Jagdishan’s claim that action against staff over the sale of high-risk bonds to Gulf customers was unrelated to the boardroom dispute.In an interview to CNBC, Chakraborty…

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Can the Total Chess World Championship Tour shrug off the ‘copycat’ tag of Freestyle Chess? | Chess News

Total Chess World Championship Tour NEW DELHI: Last week was anything but ordinary in the chaotic realm of elite chess, not because of a single blockbuster match, table slamming, or another jaw-dropping off-the-board spat, but due to the sudden proliferation of “World Championships”. Within days of each other, two major announcements landed on the global…

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India’s maritime sector seen drawing Rs 80 lakh crore investment; Vizhinjam to emerge as global hub, says Sonowal

India’s maritime sector is projected to attract investments of more than Rs 80 lakh crore in the coming years, helping the country regain its long-lost nautical supremacy and generate over 1.5 crore jobs, Union Shipping Minister Sarbananda Sonowal said on Saturday.Speaking at the inauguration of the second phase of development of Vizhinjam port in Thiruvananthapuram,…

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David Dhawan dismisses Salman Khan ‘difficult’ tag, says Govinda ‘comes late but delivers’: ‘We are fire together’ | Hindi Movie News

Filmmaker David Dhawan has addressed the long-standing perception around working with Salman Khan, calling him an “excellent guy” and highlighting their strong professional equation. In a recent chat, Dhawan also weighed in on comparisons with Govinda. ‘He has never questioned me’ Reacting to claims that Salman can be difficult to work with, David told Bollywood…

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One Right, Many Wrongs

SC upholds press freedom. But govts find it too easy to ignore constitutional provisions  Revoking Punjab govt’s shutdown of a daily’s printing press in Ludhiana, for alleged discovery of liquor bottles on premises, Supreme Court said, “Don’t hamper publishing of the newspaper (Punjab Kesari)…shall continue to function uninterruptedly.” Leave aside merits of the case –…

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New Bihar CM: Samrat Choudhary elected leader of BJP legislative party | India News

NEW DELHI: The Bharatiya Janata Party, the single-largest party in the 243-member Assembly with 89 MLAs, has elected Samrat Choudhary as its legislature party leader. This followed as Nitish Kumar resigned from his position as the Bihar chief minister after he recommended the dissolution of his cabinet.Kumar, the longest-serving chief minister of Bihar, informed his…

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Ankur Warikoo explains rich vs wealthy: What children learn when parents talk openly about money |

Ankur Warikoo’s evolution emphasizes the distinction between temporary success and enduring prosperity. He discovered that true security stems from wise financial decisions and patience, rather than flashy displays of wealth. This insight can guide young minds to prioritize long-term stability over instant gratification, fostering a life that values independence and tranquility over mere appearances. In…

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