How Puri’s Rath Yatra gave us the word ‘Juggernaut’

The Rath Yatra of Puri, a significant Hindu festival honoring Lord Jagannath, profoundly impacted the English language. Colonial observers misinterpreted the event’s scale and fervor, leading to the term “juggernaut” to describe an unstoppable force. This transformation reveals how cultural misunderstandings can shape language, detaching a word from its sacred origins and imbuing it with…

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Radhakishan Shivkishan Damani portfolio: Ace investor’s NSE stake hits Rs 9,300 crore ahead of IPO; exchange becomes his No. 2 holding by value after DMart

Radhakishan Damani’s investment in National Stock Exchange is proving highly profitable. As NSE prepares for its IPO, Damani’s stake is valued at approximately Rs 9,300 crore. This makes NSE his second-largest holding after Avenue Supermarts. The IPO is expected to significantly boost Damani’s net worth. NSE received SEBI approval for its DRHP.

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