Is holding mutual funds in a demat account good or bad? This blog explains the benefits, risks, and helps you make the right decision easily. Over the years, mutual funds have become one of the most preferred investment options for retail investors in India. With the increasing popularity and digitisation of investments, many investors are now asking—should I hold mutual fund units in demat format? In plain, it may sound convenient and modern, but before you make a choice, it’s important to understand the advantages and disadvantages of holding mutual fund units in demat format. In this blog post, let…
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Tesla Inc TSLA has shut down a report that the company was actively looking to replace CEO Elon Musk. While it remains to be seen if the report was factual or not, prediction markets saw odds that Musk leaves the company in 2025 spike. What Happened: Facing weaker financials and seeing CEO Musk spend more time with the White House working for the Department of Government Efficiency, Tesla’s board of directors began searching for a new CEO about a month ago, according to a Wall Street Journal report. The board reportedly told Musk he needed to devote more time to…
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Playgrounds offer children opportunities to hone their physical, mental and social skills. They encourage exploration and movement, supporting their healthy growth and development. Play equipment can be expensive, but individuals and organizations seeking more flexible payment terms can count on playground suppliers that offer financing options. This quick guide explores why it’s so important to invest in quality playground equipment to support an active lifestyle for kids and the best companies that make buying play components more affordable. The Importance Of Physical Activity For Children’s Health Physical activity is important for a child’s normal growth and development, helping fulfill…
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Image by JESHOOTS.COM You don’t have to yell, hover, or be harsh to be a micro-manager. Sometimes, it’s the quiet, constant control that erodes trust and drives employees away. In today’s workplace, top performers crave autonomy, purpose, and respect. They want to be trusted to do their jobs without someone breathing down their neck. And when that doesn’t happen? They leave quietly and usually without looking back. If your best team members are disengaging, job hunting, or mentally checking out, you might unknowingly be the reason. Here are 13 subtle (but dangerous) micro-manager habits that could be pushing them right…
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This combination image of two pictures created on April 4, 2025 shows US President Donald Trump in Miami, Florida, on April 3, 2025, and China’s President Xi Jinping in Beijing on March 5, 2025. — Photo by Agence France-Presse China on Friday said it was “currently evaluating” an offer from the United States for talks on tariffs and that Washington had “taken the initiative” in seeking negotiations. “The US has recently taken the initiative on many occasions to convey information to China through relevant parties, saying it hopes to talk with China,” Beijing’s commerce ministry said. Article continues after this…
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Private sector employment in the U.S. grew by 62,000 jobs in April, while annual pay increased by 4.5 percent, according to the April 2025 ADP National Employment Report. The report, released by ADP Research Institute in collaboration with the Stanford Digital Economy Lab, offers an independent, high-frequency view of private-sector labor market trends based on payroll data from over 25 million U.S. employees. “Unease is the word of the day. Employers are trying to reconcile policy and consumer uncertainty with a run of mostly positive economic data,” said Dr. Nela Richardson, chief economist at ADP. “It can be difficult to…
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MIAMI, Florida — Every rookie driver in Formula 1 has big shoes to fill, but some shoes are bigger than most. Like the shoes of a seven-time Drivers’ Champion and one of the sport’s living legends. But that is the situation that young Kimi Antonelli found himself in when Mercedes named him as the replacement for Lewis Hamilton, when one of the sport’s greatest drivers made the shocking move to Ferrari for the 2025 F1 season. Tasked with stepping into those shoes Antonelli has performed admirably, scoring points over four of the first five race weekends of the 2025 campaign.…
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Cisco needed to scale its virtual support engineer that assists its technical support teams around the world. By leveraging its own Splunk technology, Cisco was able to scale the AI assistant to support more than 1M cases and free up engineers to concentrate on more complex cases, creating a 93+% customer satisfaction rating, and ensuring the critical support continues running in the face of any disruption. If you’ve ever opened a support case with Cisco, it’s likely that the Technical Assistance Center (TAC) came to your rescue. This around-the-clock, award-winning technical support team services online and over-the-phone support to all…
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by Jameelah Mullen May 1, 2025 No passport needed. The 73rd Annual St. Thomas Carnival is in full swing, celebrating Caribbean food, history, culture, and one of its most significant components: music. This year’s entertainment features a multicultural, star-studded lineup that provides something for carnival-goers of all ages. St. Thomas Carnival’s Village Nights features six free concerts at the Fort Christian Parking Lot from April 28 to May 3, 2025. The concert series kicked off with a performance by international dancehall star Shabba Ranks. Other notable artists will soon take the stage, offering a musical smorgasbord that includes reggae, soca,…
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A new requirement for vaccine studies could delay the availability of new vaccines. Aire Images/Moment RF/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption Aire Images/Moment RF/Getty Images The Trump administration plans to impose a new testing requirement for new vaccines — a demand that could delay the availability of the next round of COVID-19 vaccines and complicate the approval of other vaccines. The administration will require all new vaccines to be tested against an inert substance known as a placebo before they can be made available, which is a “radical departure from past practices,” according to a statement from Andrew Nixon, a…