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Shyam Maheshwari , an accomplished Indian entrepreneur, Chartered Accountant, and astute investor, is renowned for his significant contributions to the financial world. Hailing from the charming town of Katihar in Bihar, India, Shyam’s journey to success has been nothing short of remarkable. His quest for knowledge and excellence led him to St. Xavier’s College, Mumbai, where he pursued his undergraduate studies. To further his expertise in finance, Shyam Maheshwari ssg embarked on a transformative journey to the prestigious IIM Bangalore, eventually broadening his horizons during an exchange program at WHU — Otto Beisheim School of Management in Vallendar, Germany. SHYAM MAHESHWARI In 1999, Shyam Maheshwari initiated his career in the financial sector, marking the inception of an illustrious professional voyage. Shyam swiftly gained recognition for his prowess in asset management and investment. Over the course of his distinguished 17-year career, he played a pivotal role in deal or...

The Thar desert dust, lifted by updrafts from northwest India, was subsequently transported by westerlies, exerting a significant influence on the southern glaciers of the Tibetan Plateau, they said. Tibetan plateau NEW DELHI: Glaciers on the Tibetan Plateau are greatly affected by dust from the Thar Desert in India due to the influence of terrain and westerly winds, according to a study. Dust deposited on a glacier’s surface can reduce the albedo — fraction of light that is reflected by a surface — of the ice and increase absorption of solar radiation, which has a significant impact on glacier melting and global climate change. Accurately identifying the source of glacial dust on the Tibetan Plateau is critical for comprehending dynamics of glacial environment and reconstructing regional atmospheric environment, the researchers said. The study, published in the journal Environmental Science and Pollution Research, determined dust sources for the three glaciers on the Tibetan Platea...

Of the 28 unclaimed bodies stored in a container at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, nine were cremated at Bharatpur crematorium as per traditional rituals Cremation of Bahanaga train tragedy victims underway at Bharatpur crematorium in Bhubaneswar, on Tuesday BHUBANESWAR: They were unidentified and unclaimed. But, Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) on Tuesday made an elaborate arrangement for cremation of the unidentified passengers killed in the Bahanaga train tragedy with respect and dignity. Of the 28 unclaimed bodies stored in a container at AIIMS, Bhubaneswar, nine were cremated at Bharatpur crematorium as per traditional rituals till the report was filed. Sources said the process for cremation began at about 5 pm after when three bodies arrived at the ground from AIIMS under the supervision of a senior BMC official. The bodies were carried to the crematorium in a hearse. A 12-member team of Pardeep Seva Trust cremated the bodies as per rules. The bodies were placed on the funeral pyre...

The latest 6.3-magnitude earthquake was about 28 kilometres (17 miles) outside Herat, the capital of Herat province, and 10 kilometres (6 miles) deep, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. FILE: Afghan residents clear debris from a damaged house after earthquake in Sarbuland village of Zendeh Jan district of Herat province.  HERAT: Less than a week after a quake killed more than 2,000 and flattened whole villages, another strong earthquake shook part of western Afghanistan on Wednesday morning. The latest 6.3-magnitude earthquake was about 28 kilometres (17 miles) outside Herat, the capital of Herat province, and 10 kilometres (6 miles) deep, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The epicentre of Saturday’s quake was about 40 kilometres (25 miles) northwest of the provincial capital, and several aftershocks have been strong, including another 6. 3 magnitude Saturday. Taliban officials said more than 2,000 had died across Herat after the earlier quakes. They subsequently ...

Total toll crosses 3,000; IDF launches deadly strikes on Gaza, Hamas’ rockets hit Ashkelon A Palestinian youth carries bread amid the rubble in the Gaza Strip Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu on Tuesday dialled Prime Minister Narendra Modi to apprise him of the ground situation in Israel following the brutal attack by Hamas. Modi expressed his deep condolences and sympathy for those killed and wounded in the terrorist attacks and assured Netanyahu of India’s unwavering support to Israel in these difficult times. “I thank Prime Minister @netanyahu for his phone call and providing an update on the ongoing situation,” Modi posted on X, while asserting that India unequivocally condemns terrorism in all forms and manifestations. According to Israel Defense Forces (IDF), the toll from the terror attack on Israel crossed 1,000 as of Tuesday. Plus, around 1,500 bodies of Hamas fighters were retrieved from Israel around the Gaza Strip, officials said. The toll in Gaza due to Israel’s r...

The woman’s counsel submitted that there was no material to suggest she had a role in the crime. Kerala High Court. KOCHI: Coming down heavily on a woman who allegedly facilitated the rape of her minor daughter by the girl’s stepfather, the Kerala High Court observed that her actions were an ‘insult to motherhood.’ “The allegations against the petitioner are very serious and, if true, they are an insult to motherhood,” the court observed while dismissing the bail plea of the woman, the second accused. The prosecution said there was even an allegation that the woman, on one occasion, stripped the minor at the behest of the stepfather, the first accused. Between 2018 and 2023, the man, with the knowledge and consent of the woman, indulged in sexually flavoured talks with the survivor. The girl was forced to send her nude pictures to her stepfather’s phone. He first raped the minor in October 2018 and continued the activity. The man committed the act in connivance with the girl’s mother, ...

Senior counsel NR Elango, representing the Minister, appeared before Justice G Jayachandran and requested the court to take up the matter early. FILE: TN minister V Senthil Balaji.  CHENNAI: Tamil Nadu Minister V Senthil Balaji, on Tuesday, filed a bail application with the Madras High Court in the money laundering case registered against him by the Enforcement Directorate (ED). Senior counsel NR Elango, representing the Minister, appeared before Justice G Jayachandran, who has been assigned the portfolio of cases against MP/MLAs, and requested the court to take up the matter early. The judge said he would take up the bail application for a hearing on Oct 11. The Minister has filed the bail application since the Principal Sessions Court, Chennai, which is a special court for cases registered under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act (PMLA), refused to grant bail twice by dismissing the petitions filed by Senthil Balaji. ED had opposed strongly against granting bail s...