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Comparing Samsung's new Galaxy S9 to Apple's iPhone X: Which is better?

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Samsung needs to show it has the hardware and software chops to maintain its leadership in the Android market LATEST NEWS:  When Microsoft revealed a replacement to Windows 8, it skipped the number 9 and went straight to Windows 10. Apple’s iPhone 8 was followed by the iPhone X (pronounced “ten”). But Samsung refused to follow: The successor to its Galaxy S8 is the Galaxy S9 (and a larger S9 Plus), and it’s coming out in March. The phone is critical for the company. Samsung needs to show it has the hardware and software chops to maintain its leadership in the Android market, while proving Apple isn’t king of smartphone design. Then there’s fending off rising Chinese competition from Huawei and reassuring investors that Vice Chairman Jay Y. Lee has the company’s future under control since his legal woes commanded global headlines. But above all, Samsung needs to be better than the iPhone X in the eyes of consumers. Here’s how they compare. Photography and Video Grea...

Bad news for Gitanjali, PNB, OBC: Few scam-related stocks regain lost glory

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From the so-called Ketan Parekh (K-10) stocks to Unitech and DB Realty, scam-tainted stocks have fallen by 90 per cent or more from their all-time highs LATEST NEWS:  Nearly a dozen companies that have been named in various scams, frauds or price rigging at the bourses in over two decades have lost over 90 per cent of their market value from their all-time high levels, data show. For instance, sample the stocks related to Ketan Parekh, the former stock broker from Mumbai convicted in 2008 for his involvement in the Indian stock market manipulation scam in late 1998 to 2001. Some of the famous Ketan Parekh (K-10) stocks like Himachal Futuristic Communication (HFCL), GTL and Pentamedia Graphics – and Mukta Arts, Tips industries and Pritish Nandy Communications, in which Ketan Parekh had a huge exposure – are currently trading up to 99 per cent lower than their peak levels recorded in 2000. During the 1998-2001 period, Parekh artificially rigged prices of select stocks (in...

Sridevi died due to 'accidental drowning' in Dubai: Top 10 developments

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The veteran actor, who acted in over 300 films and was referred to as the first female superstar of Bollywood, suffered a cardiac arrest late Saturday night in Dubai LATEST NEWS :  The mortal remains of Sridevi, revered as Bollywood's first female superstar, will arrive India a few hours later than earlier expected. Her last rites, earlier expected to take place around 11.00 am, will, therefore, also have to be delayed. The veteran actor, 54, had passed away following a cardiac arrest late on Saturday night in Dubai. Sridevi acted in over 300 films in her impressive career spanning five decades. She was in Dubai along with her younger daughter Khushi and husband Boney Kapoor for the wedding of her nephew Mohit Marwah. She suffered a cardiac arrest when she was in the bathroom, getting ready for a dinner date with husband Boney Kapoor. “After 15 minutes passed and Sridevi did not come out, Kapoor knocked on the door to check on her. When he got no response, he forced op...

Nirav Modi scam once again raises concerns over round tripping of diamonds

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sagar diamonds share market news Nirav Modi's alleged fraud came to light only after he failed to secure fresh loans to service his existing debt. And, the news of the purported crime committed by Modi and Gitanjali Gems groups has once again brought the issue of illegitimate havala channels and round tripping of diamonds centre stage. Diamond business is predominantly involved in imports and then exports. Round Tripping is the practice of traders exporting the same stock of polished diamonds multiple times to borrow from banks against the receivables at a lower interest rate. India is the biggest processor of rough diamonds globally. In 2017-18 till January, according to the Gem & Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) data, India exported rough diamonds worth $1.175 bn against last full year’s $1.5 bn. India’s import of polished diamonds was also $1.88 bn in the 10 months this year. Even the proportion of return consignment doubled in the last two years and re...

Come up with an implementable plan to repay dues: PNB to Nirav Modi

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Nirav Modi in his letter to the PNB had said that the over-zealousness of the bank to deal with the issue destroyed his jewellery brand sagar diamonds share market news scam-hit Punjab country wide financial institution (PNB) on Thursday asked billionaire diamond jeweller Nirav Modi to give you a concrete and implementable plan to settle the loss prompted to it by using the fraudulent issuance of Letter of Undertakings (LoU) via one in every of its branches. PNB stated this in its reaction to a mail written by way of Nirav Modi, who allegedly cheated the financial institution of Rs 114 billion in connivance with a few bank officials. "You have been getting LoUs issued illegally and in an unauthorized manner via few financial institution officers. At no degree such facilities were extended with the aid of our bank on your three companion corporations," resources said mentioning mail response sent by PNB trendy supervisor (global banking division) Ashwini Vats ...

Sagar Diamonds to enter capital market

Sagar Diamonds Limited , an ISO 9001 The issue opens on Thursday and closes on Monday. Gretex Corporate Services Private Limited is the sole lead manager to the issue and Bigshare Services Private Limited is the registrar to the issue. The proceeds of the issue will be utilized for working capital requirements, general corporate purposes and issue expenses. The company is planning to import the raw diamond and convert into the polished diamond. The company exports to Hong Kong, Europe and so on. The gems and jewellery sector plays a significant role in Indian economy. It is one of the fastest growing sectors. The government has recently undertaken various measures to promote investments and to upgrade technology and skills to promote 'Brand India' in the international market. India's gems and jewellery exports jumped by 8.95 per cent for financial year 2016-17 on recovery in demand from the United States (US), Hong Kong and the United Arab Emirates (UA...

Indigo, SpiceJet Shift Operations To T-2 of DIAL

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Indira Gandhi International airport sees a partial shift of operations from Terminal-1 (T-1) to Terminal-2 (T-2) by Indigo and SpiceJet The decision relating to shifting a part of the airline’s operation to IGI terminal 2 in Delhi International Airport Ltd (DIAL’s) decision was challenged by Indigo airlines, which has the biggest market share in Delhi high court. However, as a temporary measure, the Delhi high court on Tuesday cleared all the decks for (DIAL) to shift a part of operations of a few airlines to the newly unveiled Terminal 2 from terminal 1 at Indira Gandhi airport. Hema Kohli and Rekha Palli dismissed the appeal by the Indigo against the shifting of its partial operations by DIAL, which is a policy decision with the sanction of Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). Partial Shifting of Operations Indira Gandhi International airport sees a partial shift of operations from Terminal-1 (T-1) to Terminal-2 (T-2) by Indigo and SpiceJet. The shift of operat...