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Gollum is Going to Read You 'The Hobbit' To Raise Money For Charity

Serkis says he won't go hungry throughout the event.




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Human Urine Could Be Used to Make 'Lunar Concrete' to Lay Foundations on the Moon

The main ingredient in “lunar concrete” would be a powdery soil found on the moon’s surface known as lunar regolith.




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'It's a Hoax': Twitter Mocks Donald Trump after Ivanka's Assistant Tests Positive for Covid-19

Ivanka Trump's secretary became the third White House employee to test negative for coronavirus on Friday following Donald Trump's valet and Mike Pence's aide.




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Citing Economic Cost of Covid-19 Shutdown, Moody's Slashes India Growth Forecast to 0.2% for 2020

In its report titled Global Macro Outlook 2020-21 (April 2020 update), Moody's lowered G-20 advanced economies as a group to contract by 5.8 per cent in 2020.




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RBI Extends Curbs on Mumbai-based Co-operative Bank For 6 More Months

The Reserve Bank in October 2018 had barred the bank from granting or renewing any loan for six months and later extended the curbs twice. The bank was allowed to continue to undertake banking business with restrictions till "its financial position improves".




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SoftBank-backed Oyo to Offload More Loss-making Hotels Amid Pandemic: Report

The hospitality sector has been one of the worst affected by the coronavirus outbreak, with global and domestic travel coming to a near-halt.




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Nifty, Sensex Soar on Covid-19 Drug Hopes, Set for Best Month Since 2009

The NSE Nifty 50 index advanced 3.11 per cent to 9,850.3 by 0455 GMT, while the benchmark S&P BSE Sensex was up 3.1 per cent at 33,734.26. Both indexes were on course for their fourth straight session of gains in a holiday shortened week.




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Glenmark Pharma Shares Trim Most of Early Gains, Close Over 2 % Higher

The company said it is the first firm in India to receive such an approval from the Drug Controller General of India (DCGI).




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Sebi Exempts Four Family Trusts Linked to Lux Industries' Promoters From Open Offer Obligation

The proposed acquisition involves settlement or contribution of equity shares of the company to the four trusts by Ashok Todi, Bimla Todi, Pradip Todi and Shobha Todi.




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Covid-19: AP Govt to Clear All Industrial Incentives, Waive Power Charge for 3 Months to Boost MSMEs

The state government has also decided to provide working capital loans to MSMEs at lower interest rates. A fund to the tune of Rs 200 crore would be created to lend loans between Rs 2-10 lakh.




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Sugar Output Falls 20% in October-April; Last 2 Months Sales Dip by 10 Lakh Tonne Due to Lockdown

Sugar sales in March and April declined by 10 lakh tonne because of the imposition of nationwide lockdown to control the coronavirus disease, the Indian Sugar Mills Association (ISMA) said.




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Moneycontrol Pro Completes a Year, Aims to Offer More Value to Its Subscribers

The product has emerged as the fastest growing financial subscription service, reaching a subscriber base of 1,60,000 in less than a year.




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As Moneycontrol Pro Turns 1, A Note to Readers from The Opinion Team

It is now, more than ever, that investors need credible and timely information that will allow them to take decisions in the midst of extraordinary uncertainty.




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PM Modi Holds Meetings to Firm Up Second Stimulus for Reviving Lockdown-hit Economy

The prime minister also had discussions with key economic ministries such as Agriculture and Farmers' Welfare, and MSME to discuss various issues.




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As Moneycontrol Pro Turns 1, a Note to Readers from the Research Team

A recap, some gratitude and our continuing promise of quality.




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10 Most-valued Domestic Firms Together Add Rs 3.10 Lakh Crore to M-cap; TCS Biggest Gainer

Tata Consultancy Services' market valuation zoomed Rs 73,753.12 crore to Rs 7,56,049.23 crore, becoming the biggest gainer in the top-10 chart.




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RBI May Extend Moratorium on Loans by Another 3 Months

Suggestions from various quarters, including from Indian Banks' Association, have come for the further extension of moratorium and the RBI is actively considering them, according to sources.




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GSTN Develops Functionality for Transfer of Amount Available in Electronic Cash Ledger

Form GST PMT-09 provides flexibility to taxpayers to make multiple transfers from more than one head (major or minor) to another head (major or minor) and helps with the intra-head or inter-head transfer of amount available in electronic cash ledger.




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More Fiscal Stimulus Measures Necessary in India to Fight Covid-19: S&P

In March, the government announced a Rs 1.7 lakh crore relief package focusing on providing food security to the poor and providing money in their hands to fight COVID-19.




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Govt Allows Businesses to Verify Monthly GST Return through EVC

Currently, businesses are required to digitally sign GSTR-3B form while filing monthly return and paying taxes.




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India to Send Investment Pitches to More Than 1,000 American Companies to Relocate From China: Report

India is prioritizing medical equipment suppliers, food processing units, textiles, leather and auto part makers among more than 550 products covered in the discussions.




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Govt Buys 216 Lakh Tonnes Wheat from Farmers at MSP so far, More Than Half of Target

The procurement of wheat and rice (second crop) during the ongoing Rabi season has picked up pace despite severe logistical constraints posed due to countrywide lockdown," the food ministry said in a statement.




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Petrol, Diesel to Cost More in Rajasthan with Third Hike in VAT Rates amid Covid-19 Lockdown

The state government on Thursday increased the VAT on petrol to 38 per cent from 36 per cent earlier while on diesel to 28 per cent from 27 per cent earlier.




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India's Rating Outlook Reflects Rising Risk of Slower GDP Growth, Low Policy Effectiveness: Moody's

Moody's Investors Service on Friday said the negative outlook on India's rating reflects increasing risks that GDP growth will remain significantly lower than in the past and partly hints at weaker policy effectiveness to address economic and institutional issues.




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India May See 0% GDP Growth This Fiscal Year, Says Moody's

The ratings agency said it expected India to see no growth in financial year 2021 and bounce back to a 6.6% GDP growth in FY22.




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Equity Mutual Fund Inflows Hit 4-month Low of Rs 6,108 Crore in April

Overall, the mutual fund industry witnessed net inflows of Rs 45,999 crore across all segments, data by the Association of Mutual Funds in India showed on Friday.




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CBDT Defers Requirement of Registration of Charitable, Religious Trusts by 4 Months Till October 1

Earlier, such registrations/approvals were granted without any specific expiry period unless specifically withdrawn by concerned tax authority.




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Saudi, US Firms Eye Stakes in Reliance's Jio, Deals Could Get Completed This Month: Report

The deal could be completed as soon as this month, though no agreement has been finalised and plans may change.




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ED Attaches AJL Mumbai Building Asset Worth Rs 16.38 Crore, Charges Moti Lal Vora

The Associated Journals Limited (AJL) is controlled by senior Congress leaders, including members of the Gandhi family.




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Here's All You Need to Know About Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme Opening on Monday

While the first instalment of the SGB 2020-21 series was open for subscription from April 20 to 24, the current issue will be open from May 11 to May 15.




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Swimming World Championships Moved from 2021 to 2022

FINA announced that world championships were due to be held in Fukuoka next year from July 16-August 1 but will instead take place from May 13-29 in 2022




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Coronavirus Forces Cancellation of Japan Sumo Tournament

The next sumo 'basho' or tournament had been scheduled to begin on May 24, after organisers delayed the event by two weeks over the pandemic.




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'My Mother is Still Complaining' Leander Paes Reveals Outcome of #FryingPanChallenge

Leander Paes revealed that his mother was not to happy with his viral challenge that took social media by storm.




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French Tennis Hopes to Resume Training on Monday

FFT president Bernard Giudicelli said the protocol proposed was "favorably received by the sports ministry" and could lead to the resumption of training and other amateur activities.




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Using Ropes and Tires, Been More Than a Month Since Proper Training: Satish Kumar

For Satish Kumar the euphoria that came with sealing qualification for the Tokyo Olympics was quickly balanced off by the news that it been postponed due to coronavirus




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WWE Money in the Bank 2020 Date and Time: When and Where to Watch in India, Match Card

WWE Money in the Bank 2020 will see the corporate ladder match at the rooftop of the Titan Towers, WWE Headquarters.




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'Indian hero': Moldovan Tennis Player Dmitrii Baskov Feeds Poor in Ahmedabad Amid Covid-19 Lockdown

Dmitrii Baskov had come to India in January to visit a tennis academy and got stuck due to Covid-19 lockdown but is helping feel Ahmedabad's poor.




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Gujarat: Covid-19 mom goes home with baby

She was yearning to hold her new-born baby boy in her arms, but could not do so as she had tested positive for coronavirus. Finally, Thursday came as a big relief for 26-year-old Rashmi Patel, a staff nurse at a private hospital in Chikhli town, when she snuggled her son and broke into tears of joy.




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Cobie Smulders Defends Controversial 'How I Met Your Mother' Ending

Cobie Smulders said that fans binge-watching the show on Netflix were more likely to find it frustrating than those who had seen when the show aired on TV.




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Disha Patani Doesn't Refuse '4 or More Boyfriends', Watch Video

Disha Patani recently shared a funny video on social media in which she talks about relationships. Check it out.




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Vir Das Lauds Delhi HC's Move To Dismiss Plea About Interim Stay On Airing Of Hasmukh

Taking to Twitter, Vir has issued an official statement, expressing his gratitude and appreciation to the Delhi HC.




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Anup Jalota Refutes Wedding Rumours with Jasleen Matharu, Says Looking for Groom for Her

Recently, when pictures of Jasleena Matharu sporting vermillion and dressed as a new bride surfaced on the Internet, netizens started speculating if she tied the knot with Anup Jalota.




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Karan Wahi Shares Mother's Inspiring Weight Loss Story; At 62 She Lost 18kgs During Lockdown

Karan Wahi shared his mother's inspiring weight loss story by following diet and lifestyle changes.




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A Movie with Irrfan Khan on Pandemic was Planned by Filmmaker Anand Gandhi

Filmmaker Anand Gandhi was in talks with Irrfan for a movie about pandemics. The script was in the process. The plot revolved around women scientists fighting a contagion.




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Rishi Kapoor Was Moody But Never Intimidating, Says Director Leena Yadav

Leena Yadav, who worked with late veteran actor Rishi Kapoor in the film Rajma Chawal talked about her experience with the actor who was a "brutally honest" natural actor.




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Wasn't Getting Good Roles In Film, TV Was More Financially Secured, Says Actor Aasif Sheikh

Actor Aasif Sheikh, who has become a household name for his role in Babhi Ji Ghar Pe Hain, talked about what made him quit films and return to television.




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'When Sunday and Monday are Just the Same': Kajol’s Lockdown Story is Remarkably Relatable

Kajol, who is known for her wit and charm on social media, engaged in some humour with her fans by joking about not knowing which day it is amid the lockdown.




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Bachchans Celebrate Navya Nanda's Graduation Day at Jalsa as Ceremony Stalled Due to COVID-19

The Bachchan family, in a series of posts, shared how they celebrated Navya's big day at their Jalsa home since her graduation ceremony has been stalled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.




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Jimmy Sheirgill Regrets Not Meeting Irrfan In Past Few Years, Pens Emotional Note

In the note, Jimmy mentioned having worked with Irrfan in 5 films, including Haasil and Saheb, Biwi Aur Gangster Returns.




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Mohanlal Posts Sweet Sketch of Mammootty and Wife on Their Wedding Anniversary

Mohanlal took to social media on Wednesday to share a sketch of fellow Malayalam veteran actor Mammootty and his wife Sulfath to wish them on their marriage anniversary.