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Rani Mukerji speaks on 8-hour work shift amidst Deepika Padukone-Sandeep Reddy Vanga controversy |

Bollywood’s debate on the 8-hour work shift has been going on for quite some time now. Ever since Deepika Padukone exited from Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s upcoming movie ‘Spirit,’ over a reported request for an 8-hour shift, the industry and fans are divided. Recently, the National Award-winning actress Rani Mukerji weighed in on the matter, sharing…

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‘Gold rush’ moment: Did Trump’s H-1B fee hike backfire? US firms may shift high-value work to India

US President Donald Trump, with a business approach, raised H-1B application fees to an eye-watering $100,000 to protect Americans’ jobs — but did it backfire? According to a report from Reuters, industry insiders warn that Trump’s move may boomerang as many US companies are pushing to shift high-value work to India, where global capability centres…

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Did Deepika Padukone and Farah Khan UNFOLLOW each other amid an 8-hour shift row? All you need to know |

Amidst the ongoing debate about 8-hour work shifts in Bollywood, actress Deepika Padukone and filmmaker-choreographer Farah Khan have reportedly unfollowed each other on Instagram.For the unversed, the actress marked her debut with the Khan’s film ‘Om Shanti Om’. However, a new Instagram activity has sparked rumours of a rift between the two. Deepika Padukone and…

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Farah Khan humorously teases Deepika Padukone’s 8-hour shift demand, tells Dilip: ‘She doesn’t have time to come to the show’ |

Deepika Padukone recently left Sandeep Reddy Vanga’s ‘Spirit’ and ‘Kalki 2898 AD’, sparking rumors about her 8-hour workday demands. Farah Khan humorously addressed this in her vlog during a visit to Rohit Saraf’s home. Deepika, a new mother since September 2024, is now focused on upcoming films with Atlee and Shah Rukh Khan. Deepika Padukone…

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Gold loans surge as small borrowers shun MFIs: 122% jump in June, shows RBI data; soaring prices, lower rates fuel shift

Lower-income borrowers with limited income are increasingly turning to gold loans instead of microfinance institutions (MFIs) to meet urgent financial needs. Rising gold prices, lower gold-loan interest rates and stricter MFI lending norms are driving the trend. RBI data show gold-backed loans jumped 122 per cent year-on-year until June, while the Microfinance Industry Network reported…

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Self-reliance gains: Vocal for local push trims import bills for top firms; PLI schemes, duty hikes drive shift

India’s push for self-reliance in manufacturing is beginning to show results, with several consumer-facing companies cutting back sharply on their dependence on imports. As per ET, a study of 20 listed firms in automobiles, electronics and FMCG found that foreign exchange outflows as a share of sales have dropped significantly between FY20 and FY25, mainly…

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