Job Quota Chaos: Is Bangladesh’s System Sustainable? In Bangladesh, job quotas have been a contentious and evolving topic, especially in the context of government jobs. The quota system in Bangladesh reserves a certain percentage of government jobs for various groups, including disadvantaged communities, ethnic minorities, and freedom fighters’ descendants. Over the years, this system has…
Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal: Love, Laughter, and a Surprise Wedding! Sonakshi Sinha and Zaheer Iqbal, Bollywood’s new power couple, recently had a surprise-filled exclusive chat with Galatta India. The couple was taken aback when Zaheer’s parents sent them a heartfelt audio message during the interview. Zaheer’s mom, overwhelmed with joy, expressed, ‘Hey Sona (Sonakshi)!…
Budget 2024: Finance Minister’s Measures Draw Ire from Middle Class, Low Earners, and Investors Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman presented the Union Budget 2024-25 in Parliament on July 23, a pivotal moment underlining the significant provisions for various sectors, including agriculture, employment, MSMEs, infrastructure, and fiscal deficit management. Agricultural Sector Boost The budget allocated substantial funds…
Budget Bombshell: ITC Shares Skyrocket Amidst Taxation U-Turn ITC Share Price Rises After Budget Announcement On Tuesday, ITC’s share price surged by more than 5%. This increase came right after Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman delivered her budget speech without changing tobacco taxation. This decision relieved companies like ITC and its investors, who depend heavily on…
Supreme Court Strikes Down Name Disclosure Rule for Kanwar Yatra Eateries Background and Court Decision The Supreme Court has intervened decisively in response to a contentious directive requiring eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route to display owners’ names. The mandate, issued by several state governments, faced a legal challenge initiated by the Association for Protection…
Kamala Harris: A Journey of Leadership and Historic Firsts Kamala Harris is a prominent American politician who served as the 49th Vice President of the United States from 2021 to 2025 under President Joe Biden. She was the first woman, African American, and Asian American Vice President. Harris’s Response to Biden’s Endorsement In response to…
Wipro’s Stock Tumbles: Disappointing Q1 Results Rattle Investors Faces Stock Decline After Q1 Results After it released its quarterly results last Friday, its stock dropped significantly, closing more than 9% lower on Monday. This followed a disappointing performance that missed market expectations. Financial Performance and Market Reaction They reported a decline in constant currency revenue…
Joe Biden’s Endorsement of Kamala Harris: A Pivotal Moment in the Democratic Party In a surprising move, Joe Biden announced his withdrawal from the upcoming US presidential election and threw his support behind Vice President Kamala Harris as the Democratic Party’s new nominee. This decision follows weeks of pressure, intensified after a poorly received debate…
Constitutional Crisis: Priyanka Gandhi Vadra Condemns UP’s Kanwar Yatra Directive Priyanka Gandhi Vadra, a prominent Congress leader, has strongly criticized the Uttar Pradesh administration’s directive regarding eateries along the Kanwar Yatra route. The directive mandates these establishments to display the names of their owners, sparking accusations of discrimination. Priyanka Gandhi’s Response In a social media…
Understanding the Kanwar Yatra: A Sacred Pilgrimage to Honor Lord Shiva The Kanwar Yatra is an annual pilgrimage deeply revered by devotees of Lord Shiva, known as Kanvarias. It spans significant Hindu pilgrimage sites such as Haridwar, Gaumukh, and Gangotri in Uttarakhand, Ajgaibinath, and Sultanganj in Bhagalpur, Bihar. The main ritual involves pilgrims fetching holy…
