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		India
		'Bribe' of Rs 500 found in media kits at NHAI Odisha event Niti nod to raise train speed in 2 corridors Adoption made easier for single women More India News»

		Business
		RIL announces 1:1 bonus, stock jumps to 52-week high In what will be the biggest bonus share issuance in the country, Reliance Industries (RIL) has announced a 1:1 bonus for its shareholders on the 40th anniversary of its initial public offer (IPO). RBI hikes limit in single gilt to above Rs 1 lakh crore Six telcos understated revenues by Rs 61,000 crore: CAG More Business News»

		Environment
		'Superalgae' to protect world's corals from bleaching Researchers have found a solution to reduce coral bleaching by genetically engineering the micro-algae found in corals, enhancing their stress tolerance to ocean warming. These micro-algae are called Symbiodinium, a genus of primary producers found in corals that are essential for reef health. Humans turning Earth into 'plastic planet': Study By 2015, humans had generated 8.3bn metric tonnes of plastics, 6.3bn tonnes of which had become waste. Of that, only 9% was recycled, 12% was incinerated and 79% accumulated in landfills, researchers said. If this trends continue, 12bn metric tonnes of plastic waste will be in landfills by 2050. Cecil the lion's son Xanda shot dead by hunters Cecil the lion’s oldest cub has been shot dead by trophy hunters. Xanda was killed outside the Hwange National Park in north west Zimbabwe, according to lion guardians at the national park. He was just over six years old and had several young cubs. More Environment News»

		World
		Qatar's ruler calls for talks to resolve Arab rift Qatar's emir called on Friday for dialogue to resolve a political crisis pitting his country against four Arab states, saying any talks must respect national sovereignty, but the call was unlikely to end the rift. Sarah Sanders steps into role as new face of WH New White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders was schooled in hardscrabble politics - and down-home rhetoric - from a young age by her father, former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee. Panamagate: SC weighs Sharif's dismissal for graft More World News»

		Entertainment
		Imtiaz Ali and Anushka Sharma on nepotism Here's what Anushka and Imitiaz Ali have to say about 'Nepotism'... Pic: Bips-KSG's love affair with Miami beach Everyone likes to indulge in some guilty pleasure once in a while in tinsel town. Watch: 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' trailer The much-awaited trailer of 'Jab Harry Met Sejal' was launched in a grand manner in Mumbai where the cast and crew met and interacted with members of media. More Entertainment News»

		Science
		Neil Armstrong's moon bag fetches $1.8 million at auction The long-lost bag used by NASA astronaut Neil Armstrong to collect the first-ever moon samples has been sold for a whopping $1,812,500 at an auction in the US. New 3D-printed water sensor may prevent waterborne illnesses Amid turning tide, AIDS claimed 1 million lives in 2016: UN AIDS claimed a million lives in 2016, almost half the 2005 toll that marked the peak of the deadly epidemic, a UN report said today proclaiming "the scales have tipped". More Science News»

		Sports
		Kuldeep stand-out bowler, Rahul makes solid return on day one The home team was comfortably placed at 139 for one, thanks to the second wicket stand from opener Danushka Gunathilaka (74) and Lahiru Thirimanne (59) before collapsing to 187 all out. The match situation changed drastically after Thirimanne's fall in the 38th over with the next nine batsmen adding 48 to the total in the innings lasting 55.5 overs. Australian cricketers in search of Indian investors The Australian Cricketers' Association (ACA), which has all the top cricketers under its wing, has sent its General Manager Tim Cruickshank to speak to potential Indian investors, who would want to rope in Australian players for endorsement deals. Ilie Nastase banned over Fed Cup tirade Two-time Grand Slam winner Ilie Nastase is banned from all ITF competitions until December 2020, excluded from all ITF competitions excluding Grand Slams until December 2018, and fined $10,000 (8,588 euros). More Sports News»

		Technology
		Your 10-point guide to Reliance's free JioPhone IT sector to see up to 38% fewer jobs this fiscal: Nasscom n what comes as a harbinger of turbulent times setting in for the IT sector, Nasscom has said the industry would create 20-38% fewer jobs in FY18 compared to fiscal 2017. Wipro plans Rs 11,000-crore share buyback Wipro reported a 0.3% rise in revenue in constant currency in the first quarter that beat analyst expectations, pushing up its stock by about 5% in morning trade on the New York Stock Exchange. More Technology News»

		Education
		CAG audit reveals gaps in implementation of RTE Govt to bring bill to end 'no-detention' policy for classes 5 to 8 HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar said "the students of classes 5 to 8, who do not pass the examination in the month of March will be given a chance in May. But, if they fail in May, they will be detained." UGC will continue to hold NET: HRD More Education News»

		Mumbai
		State asks MOEF to amend noise pollution rules The debate is whether certain areas automatically constitute silence zones or would the state have latitude on the issue."There is a contradiction between rules and the schedule there under. Late rains bonanza for state, Vidarbha almost out of red The state had a rain bounty of late, with the central Maharashtra being the biggest beneficiary.The subdivision, including Pune, recorded the best rainfall in the past six years between June 1 and July 20. Maharashtra gets its first Pvt Ltd medical college A private medical institute, admitting its first batch of students this year, has put the state government in a dilemma after it registered as a private limited company. More Mumbai News»

		Delhi
		Privacy of personal data part of right to life, Centre tells SC Cab security under lens, safeguards didn't work Stalker kidnaps kids to force woman's hand More Delhi News»

		Bangalore
		At bus depot loos: Women pay Rs 5, men go free Congress high command cautions Karnataka CM on flag Couple loses Rs 1.3 crore to Nigerian 'lottery' More Bangalore News»

		Hyderabad
		Putting music lovers in a trance These women swear by the 'buy-buy' rule Students, parents welcome govt order to cut bag burden in Old Hyderabad schools More Hyderabad News»

		Chennai
		Ennore creek erased from govt map, allege activists Woman, daughter send son to rehab over dispute, held Autos yet to have digital meters and GPS, says CAG report More Chennai News»

		Ahmedabad
		Encounter cops: SC notice to state Four Naroda Patia convicts jump parole NCC convocation held in Gandhinagar More Ahmedabad News»

		Allahabad
		North-Central Railways to improve its punctuality Come September and several express and mail trains, running or passing between the stations falling under NCR (north central railways) would improve vastly in terms of punctuality. These include trains passing through Mugal Sarai-Allahabad, Allahabad-Kanpur and Jhansi-Allahabad sections. Banned Vikram auto still plying on Allahabad roads Even as the deadline for the Vikram and auto, with the series AT and BT, ended on July 20, roads of the Sangam city witnessed plying of some Vikram’s having the registration of the banned series, on Friday. A grand affair Gayatri Gulati and Reena Kesarwani organized a grand function for the members of their social club recently. More Allahabad News»

		Bhubaneswar
		20 persons test positive for dengue in Bhubaneswar A total of 20 persons tested positive for dengue cases in the city in past one month. Out of the total cases, 16 cases have been reported within a week, official sources said. Red ammunition recovered in Odisha's Balangir The police and District Voluntary Force on Friday discovered huge cache of arms and ammunition of the Maoists from a forest in Turekela in Balangir district. 'Selfie with helmet' a big hit on social media A few days ago, Keonjhar police took to social media to raise traffic awareness through biggest Indian blockbuster Baahubali where war-driven actor Prabhas wore helmet. More Bhubaneswar News»

		Bhopal
		Cong stages walkout from assembly over corruption, inaction Illegal sand mining must be banned, process to be made transparent: CM Faulty wipers put loco pilots' life at risk More Bhopal News»

		Chandigarh
		Two jailed for cheating bank 312 fined for smoking and spitting tobacco at public places Gang issuing fake rly job letters, say cops More Chandigarh News»

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Smallcap funds change DNA in shift out of costly stocks Several smallcap funds began restricting inflows last year citing lack of opportunities. Market Moguls: Kumbhakarna & Ekalavya ways of investing; which one do you follow? We can take many investment lessons from our ancient traditions and epics. Dr Stock on duty: This physician spots multibaggers 'peacefully' His current investing approach, 'Peaceful Investing,' was developed from a lot of lessons. 2,000% return in 5 years! 21 past Sensex stocks outrun index, peers Don't be surprised if we tell you that some of these stocks have left the benchmarks way behind.

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​Paathshala: Growth versus value investing in mutual funds It is important for investors to know the difference between growth fund and value fund 10 early birds this earnings season see re-rating, target price revisions Earnings announcements usually lead to a review of ratings and target prices by brokerages. 1,500% growth in 10 years; For this debt-free smallcap, bull run is still on Investment of Rs 1 lakh in this stock 10 years back would have become over Rs 15 lakh today. If the market drops 10% or so, these stocks will bleed the most Market experts attribute the relentless rally to a glut in liquidity, which is driving stocks.

Midas touch? Tata stocks zoom up to 125% YTD under Chandrasekaran Over 50% of Tata Group's listed entities outperformed benchmark indices so far in 2017. What Jhunjhunwala, Porinju, Dolly Khanna and Kacholia bought in Q1 Well-known stock picker Ashish Kacholia kicked off his career with Prime Securities.

Initial Public Offer (IPOs) IPO Name Offer Price Band Open Date Close Date   Captain Technocast Ltd. 40.00 20-07-2017 24-07-2017 Shanti Overseas (India) Ltd. 50.00 21-07-2017 26-07-2017 More >>

NFO (FMPs) Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVII - IV (1113 Days) Direct-Flexi D Debt: FMP Closed-end 10 Jul 2017 24 Jul 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVII - IV (1113 Days) Reg-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 10 Jul 2017 24 Jul 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVII - IV (1113 Days) Direct-G Debt: FMP Closed-end 10 Jul 2017 24 Jul 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVII - IV (1113 Days) Direct-D Debt: FMP Closed-end 10 Jul 2017 24 Jul 2017 5,000 UTI Fixed Term Income Fund - Series XXVII - IV (1113 Days) Direct-DQ Debt: FMP Closed-end 10 Jul 2017 24 Jul 2017 5,000 More >>

Real Estate News

7 things you must check before buying real estate Buying a house you can't afford will force you to skimp on other critical financial goals such as children's education and saving for your retirement.

Why real estate is not a good investment right now Property prices in most cities have risen at a slow pace in the past 3 years. The large number of unsold units and long selling time only add to problem.

Foreign and local funds home in on Indian real estate According to a study by JLL India, India has witnessed private equity inflow of Rs 16,008 crore until June this year compared with Rs 15,601 crore a year ago.

RERA likely to impact performance of developers in FY18: ICRA The Real Estate (Regulation and Development) Act (RERA), which came into effect from May 1, is likely to increase customer confidence and improve demand prospects over the long term.

Lenders turn cautious on realty to curb potential NPAs NBFCs and banks, looking for ways to reduce their mounting bad loans, have become extra cautious about lending to real estate developers, particularly lesser known ones.

NFO - Non FMPs Fund Name Category Type Open Close Min Inv   Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Reg-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 23 Jun 2017 22 Sep 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Reg-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 23 Jun 2017 22 Sep 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Direct-G Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 23 Jun 2017 22 Sep 2017 500 Sundaram Long Term Micro Cap Tax Advantage Fund Series VI Direct-D Equity: Tax Planning Closed-end 23 Jun 2017 22 Sep 2017 500 SBI Dual Advantage Fund Series XXIII Reg-D Hybrid: Debt-oriented Conservative Closed-end 10 Jul 2017 24 Jul 2017 5,000 More >>

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