AMFI data shows rise in Hybrid Funds Inflow in May

Hybrid mutual funds experienced a surge in popularity in May, with net inflows jumping to Rs 20,765 crore, a 46% increase from April, driven by volatile market conditions. Investors are increasingly favoring these funds due to their diversified portfolios, which combine equity, debt, gold, and other asset classes, offering both growth potential and protection against…

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Want a Canadian degree? Prove you can afford ₹14 lakh, or no entry from September

Starting September 1, 2025, international students seeking Canadian study permits, including many from India, must demonstrate access to CAN $22,895 (₹14 lakh). This increased financial requirement, a CAN $2,000 hike, aims to align with Canada’s actual cost of living. Applicants need solid proof of funds, like bank statements or GICs, to ensure they can afford…

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RDI scheme: Government aims to ‘jumpstart India’s R&D ecosystem’; offer low-interest funding for startups

India’s new Research Development and Innovation (RDI) scheme, backed by a Rs 1 lakh crore corpus, aims to boost private sector R&D and deep-tech startups. It offers long-term, affordable financing for high-impact innovation, managed via a Special Purpose Fund under the ANRF. The initiative seeks to elevate India’s R&D spending and foster self-reliance.

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Interstellar at 89? Oppenheimer at 65? NYT’s 100 best films of 21st century leaves cinephiles divided

The New York Times polled film industry figures to create a list of the 100 best movies since 2000, sparking debate among cinephiles. The list is dominated by auteurs like Christopher Nolan, while franchise films and streaming platform productions are minimally represented. A reader’s poll offered a different perspective, highlighting films like Interstellar and The…

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9 wickets in 25 balls! England women suffer massive collapse, still beat India

England’s women’s cricket team narrowly defeated India by five runs in the third T20I, keeping the series alive. Sophia Dunkley’s impressive innings and Deepti Sharma’s milestone of 300 international wickets highlighted the match. A record-breaking collapse saw England lose nine wickets rapidly, while India’s chase fell short, marking their first loss on the tour.

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