Pune: The annual Diwali exodus has once again brought Pune's 'Punekars vs Outsiders' debate into the spotlight. As thousands of people left the city for their hometowns, videos of quieter roads and reduced traffic triggered fresh discussions on social media. Several users shared reels showing rel...
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With Ramayana taking over discussion everywhere from social media to drawing rooms and our very own offices, The Free Press Journal caught up with actress Sonia Balani, who is playing Urmila, wife of Lord Lakshmana in the movie. Previously seen in movies and series such as The Ke...
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Star Indian cricketer Virat Kohli was spotted having a relaxed conversation with former New Zealand cricketer Martin Guptill and his wife, television presenter Laura McGoldrick, in Hamilton. A video of the trio chatting outside the pavilion have surfaced on social media. The mome...
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Mumbai's Bahá’í community gathered at the Bahá’í Centre in Marine Lines on November 9 and 10 to celebrate the birth anniversaries of the Báb and Bahá’u’lláh, two central figures of the faith. The celebrations featured prayers, readings from sacred writings, music and reflections ...
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Mumbai: While Mumbai’s post-Diwali air was relatively cleaner this time as compared to previous years, the lower figures are not cause for celebration just yet and must be seen in context, environmental experts told the Free Press Journal . A day after Diwali, Mumbai recorded an ...
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Small and medium enterprises can raise money from the public through SME IPOs. These issues are listed on dedicated platforms such as NSE Emerge and BSE SME and follow a process that is somewhat different from a Mainboard IPO. One of the first things investors notice is the large...
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Mumbai: State-owned engineering consultancy and infrastructure company RITES Limited has announced a change in its senior management, with Sai Singh Khongrymmai, General Manager (Civil) and Regional Head of its North Eastern Regional Project Office (NERPO), Guwahati, set to leave...
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Mumbai: Kalyan Jewellers India Limited reported a sharp 63.9% year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹427.10 crore for the second quarter ended September 30, 2026, compared with ₹260.51 crore in the corresponding period last year. Revenue from operations climbed 31.4...
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New Delhi: FMCG major Dabur India is considering selective price increases across its product portfolio as rising raw material costs and crude oil prices put pressure on profitability. The company is simultaneously strengthening cost-saving measures and expanding its premium prod...
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New Delhi [India], November 10: The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) has urged the government to abolish long-term capital gains (LTCG) tax on equity investments and reduce short-term capital gains (STCG) tax from 20 per cent to 10 per cent as part of its recommendat...
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Chief minister Devendra Fadnavis has opposed Mumbai airport operator MIAL’s plan to shift international flights to 14 destinations, including Doha, Dhaka and Riyadh, to Navi Mumbai from next summer. He has proposed building Terminal 1B first, shifting 1A there and then demolishin...
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New Delhi: Foreign Portfolio Investors (FPIs) have made a strong comeback to Indian equities, investing ₹53,739 crore during the first nine days of November 2026. The sharp turnaround follows two consecutive months of heavy selling, supported by improving corporate earnings, attr...
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Diwali celebrations are incomplete without colourful rangolis adorning the entrances of homes. While traditional floral patterns, mandalas and intricate geometric designs continue to be popular, rangoli enthusiasts are increasingly experimenting with creative themes that bring a ...
