When you take out a loan from a bank, you have to pay interest, which is the cost of credit. Similarly, when banks need funds, they borrow from the Reserve Bank of India and also pay interest on it. That interest is called the repo rate. This one rate influences your personal finances like EMIs and savings, to macro factors like inflation, market liquidity, and the country’s economic growth. Let’s understand what repo rate is in detail and see why it’s so important. What is the Repo Rate? Starting off with the repo rate meaning, this is the interest rate…
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You probably don’t think twice before tossing a dryer sheet into your laundry. It’s just part of the routine. But here’s something you may not realize: those soft, scented sheets release hidden toxins into your home, your clothes and your body. They even damage your appliances and hurt the environment. But don’t worry — you don’t have to give up fresh, soft laundry. You just need a few simple swaps. Let’s explore what’s really in your dryer sheets, why it matters and how to make easy changes to protect your health starting today. What’s Really in Dryer Sheets? Hidden Chemicals…
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Key Takeaways Define Job Requirements: Clearly outline the role, core responsibilities, and essential skills in a detailed job description to attract qualified candidates. Focus on Key Skills: Look for candidates with strong attention to detail, typing proficiency, and familiarity with data entry software to ensure high-quality work. Utilize Diverse Sourcing Methods: Leverage local community colleges, networking events, job boards (like Indeed, LinkedIn), and recruiting services to widen your candidate pool. Assess Skills Thoroughly: Use structured interviews and practical tests to evaluate technical abilities and experience, ensuring candidates meet your staffing needs. Check References: Contact former employers to verify a candidate’s…
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Akshaya Tritiya is not just for buying gold! Know the real story behind this day and how ads turned it into a gold shopping festival. In the Indian calendar of festivals, Akshaya Tritiya holds a special place. Every year, this spring-time festival, usually falling in April or May, is celebrated with great faith. The word Akshaya means “never diminishing,” and Tritiya denotes the third day of the lunar fortnight — making it a day believed to usher in unending prosperity, success, and good fortune. Traditionally, it’s a day rooted in mythology, history, and spirituality. But in today’s world of commercialization…
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The world of international team golf had quite the moment on Tuesday. Early Tuesday morning it was announced that Paula Creamer would serve as an assistant captain on Angela Stanford’s American staff for the 2026 Solheim Cup. That makes sense. Shortly after that the Presidents Cup decided to announce both of their captains for their event in 2026. Brandt Snedeker and Geoff Ogilvy will bring their American and International teams, respectively, to Medinah next September. Brandt Snedeker on being named the American Captain: “It’s a tremendous honor to be named U.S. Team Captain for the 2026 Presidents Cup by my…
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by Jeroslyn JoVonn April 29, 2025 ‘What we are not is the opposition, what we are not is the enemy of the people, and what we are not is the enemy of the state,’ Eugene Daniels said Donald Trump again skipped the White House Correspondents’ Dinner, but the the White House Correspondent Association’s president took a jab at his ongoing attacks on the press. At the April 26 event, WHCA President Eugene Daniels delivered a passionate speech defending the organization and the free press, according to a report by HuffPost. His remarks countered Trump’s ongoing attacks on the media, which he…
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Image by Big Lots In a current state of the world filled with store closures, downsizing, and bankruptcies, it’s rare to hear the words reopening and expansion. But Big Lots is defying the trend—and in a big way. The national discount retailer announced that it will reopen 60 previously shuttered locations across multiple states, breathing new life into communities that have missed the brand’s unique blend of affordability and variety. For loyal customers who rely on Big Lots for low-cost home goods, furniture, seasonal décor, and groceries, the news comes as a welcome surprise. But beyond the store shelves, the…
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Coty Raven Morris conducts the combined Rose and Thorn Choirs singing an African piece called “Modimo” at the From the Dust concert performed at First Congregational Church in Portland in November, 2023. Chad Lanning for Portland State University hide caption toggle caption Chad Lanning for Portland State University As a young child in New Orleans, Coty Raven Morris didn’t make a distinction between learning music and learning anything else. “The things that I learned about history, about my culture, about other people’s cultures, I learned in song and play,” she says. “There were not specific music classes when I was…
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Duolingo is adopting an “AI-first” approach to its business, and the language learning platform will reduce its reliance on human contract workers as it assigns AI their responsibilities. In a memo to employees on Monday, Duolingo CEO Luis von Ahn detailed the company’s official “AI-first” stance. “AI is already changing how work gets done,” Ahn wrote in an email publicly shared through Duolingo’s LinkedIn account. “When there’s a shift this big, the worst thing you can do is wait.” As part of its AI-first strategy, Duolingo will shift workloads from contractors to AI and “gradually stop using contractors to do…
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Let’s get real, between Zoom meetings, pressing deadlines, traveling to and from work (or rolling out of bed to your laptop), and trying to manage the chaos of daily life, exercising can feel impossible. Time is a precious resource for busy professionals, and the good news is that you don’t have to spend hours at the gym or say that you’ll exercise while holding yourself to an inflexible schedule. It’s all about convenience and efficiency and what can be more convenient than working out in your own home? Whether you only have 10 minutes between meetings, or a solid…