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Another recovery post COVID-19 pandemic is slow for some sectors while it is quick for other ones. At the same time one such sector is cinematography, document management. It's a tech world thing now the leading player here is Canon and today to give us a sense of how quick the recovery has been and what are the future plans of the company, we are joined by Manabu Yamazaki, President and CEO of Canon India.

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Indian actress Deepika Padukone has been signed as the ambassador for luxury fashion brand Louis Vuitton. This was unveiled as part of a new handbag campaign that sees her joining Oscar-winning actress Emma Stone and Chinese actor Zhou Dongyu in a series of promotional shots.

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US stocks ended sharply lower yesterday, with the Nasdaq dropping more than three percent and the Dow falling for a fifth straight day after U.S. inflation data did little to ease investor worries over the outlook for interest rates and the economy of the largest country in the world.

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As per a stock exchange filing, Life Insurance Corp's (LIC) largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 2.95 times as six days of bidding ended on Monday.

However, foreign institutional investors (FII) have been cautious about the IPO, according to an Indian government official.

"Predominantly this issue has been domestically lifted," &nbsp;said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, secretary of India's Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, (DIPAM).

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As per a report by Bloomberg, foreign institutional investors have mostly avoided India's largest share sale, finding it too expensive in light of currency uncertainties and the global market environment.

However, in the final hours before the subscription deadline on Monday, FII's pushed up their offers for India's largest share sale.

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Citing data from the exchanges, Bloomberg reports that overseas investors placed orders for 61 per cent of the shares set aside for institutional purchasers in the $2.7 billion initial public offerings.

According to Bloomberg, the lack of international investor interest contrasts sharply with several of last year's Indian IPOs like &nbsp;One97 Communications Ltd., which controls, digital payments business Paytm, and Zomato Ltd., a food delivery company.

While overseas investors only started to come in on the last day, retail buyers have been pouring in since the issue went on sale.

The subscription has been driven by policyholders. The segment allocated for policyholders has been subscribed over 6.12 times. Bids worth Rs 12,034 crore have been submitted by policyholders. Employees' shares were subscribed 4.4 times, while retail individual investors' shares were subscribed 2 times.

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As per a stock exchange filing, Life Insurance Corp's (LIC) largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 2.95 times as six days of bidding ended on Monday.

As per a stock exchange filing, Life Insurance Corp's (LIC) largest-ever initial public offering (IPO) was oversubscribed 2.95 times as six days of bidding ended on Monday. However, foreign institutional investors (FII) have been cautious about the IPO, according to an Indian government official. "Predominantly this issue has been domestically lifted," said Tuhin Kanta Pandey, secretary of India's Department of Investment and Public Asset Management, (DIPAM). Watch | Gravitas | LIC IPO: All you need to know As per a report by Bloomberg, foreign institutional investors have mostly avoided India's largest share sale, finding it too expensive in light of currency uncertainties and the global market environment. However, in the final hours before the subscription deadline on Monday, FII's pushed up their offers for India's largest share sale. Also read | LIC IPO opens on May 4: Perks, Price and other details Citing data from the exchanges, Bloomberg reports that overseas investors placed orders for 61 per cent of the shares set aside for institutional purchasers in the $2.7 billion initial public offerings. According to Bloomberg, the lack of international investor interest contrasts sharply with several of last year's Indian IPOs like One97 Communications Ltd., which controls, digital payments business Paytm, and Zomato Ltd., a food delivery company. While overseas investors only started to come in on the last day, retail buyers have been pouring in since the issue went on sale. The subscription has been driven by policyholders. The segment allocated for policyholders has been subscribed over 6.12 times. Bids worth Rs 12,034 crore have been submitted by policyholders. Employees' shares were subscribed 4.4 times, while retail individual investors' shares were subscribed 2 times. (With inputs from agencies) Watch WION LIVE HERE:

Policyholders lead subscription of India's biggest IPO LIC, while foreign investors shun it

Bitcoin has been acting volatile again.&nbsp;Its value seems to have been falling continuously over the weekend. It has dipped below $34,000 (£27,630), as per the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. &nbsp;

Since its peak in November last year, this cryptocurrency, which is actually the world's largest by market value, has nosedived and is down by 50%. &nbsp;

This comes as the stock markets around the world are facing a hard time and have been going down recently. &nbsp;

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Some Asian markets may witness downward trend again on Monday as Japan's benchmark Nikkei index is down by around 2%.&nbsp;

With a value of $636bn, Bitcoin seems to account for around a third of the whole cryptocurrency market. &nbsp;

The second biggest cryptocurrency in the world, Ethereum, has also been in dire straits and has gone down by over 10% last week. &nbsp;

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This downside in the value of digital assets has become a huge reason to worry for investors. So, it is a time to tread cautiously. &nbsp;

In earlier years of the cryptocurrency market, the volatile trading was not unusual in digital assets.&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;

For most of the 2022, it had been relatively quiet though. &nbsp;

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Bitcoin has been acting volatile again. Its value seems to have been falling continuously over the weekend. It has dipped below $34,000 (£27,630), as per the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange.

Bitcoin has been acting volatile again. Its value seems to have been falling continuously over the weekend. It has dipped below $34,000 (£27,630), as per the Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange. Since its peak in November last year, this cryptocurrency, which is actually the world's largest by market value, has nosedived and is down by 50%. This comes as the stock markets around the world are facing a hard time and have been going down recently. Also Read: Lawsuit filed against Tesla CEO Elon Musk to prevent Twitter's buyout Some Asian markets may witness downward trend again on Monday as Japan's benchmark Nikkei index is down by around 2%. With a value of $636bn, Bitcoin seems to account for around a third of the whole cryptocurrency market. The second biggest cryptocurrency in the world, Ethereum, has also been in dire straits and has gone down by over 10% last week. Watch: Zimbabwe suspends bank lending in bid to arrest currency decline × This downside in the value of digital assets has become a huge reason to worry for investors. So, it is a time to tread cautiously. In earlier years of the cryptocurrency market, the volatile trading was not unusual in digital assets. For most of the 2022, it had been relatively quiet though. WATCH WION LIVE HERE (With inputs from agencies)

Is Bitcoin too volatile again? Value falls over 50% since last peak

It has been two years since the covid-19 pandemic began in the March of 2020. There have been a number of changes since then in the world of Human Resources and hiring. The workers have worked into remote and hybrid forms of working and the recent professional changes including resignation working from home and remote recruitment- all stare at a dramatic shift.

Tech including AI increasingly used for Human Resources and Hiring

Diseases are on the rise in today's fast-paced world. At the same time, medical treatment costs are steadily increasing. A health insurance coverage can assist cover the costs of hospitalisation and treatment for a variety of conditions.

In the event of an unforeseen occurrence, one's money may be lost in paying for their dependents' numerous financial obligations.&nbsp;

Both health and life insurance policies are essential components of any portfolio.

Unless a life insurance policy is in place to replenish the dependants' finances if and when the worst happens, there may not be much left for future generations.

In times like these, acquiring a good&nbsp;insurance policy for yourself and your family can provide the extra safety you need.&nbsp;

Health Insurance vs&nbsp;Life Insurance

A life insurance policy, as the name implies, offers coverage for a specific length of time, or 'term.' Term insurance is a pure protection life insurance policy that pays out a guaranteed amount if something bad happens during the term. It compensates the insured's nominee for loss of income.

The idea is that the insurance will be enough to replace lost income in the future, as well as cover existing expenses and obligations like funeral charges, hospital bills, and other debts—or to support college savings accounts or retirement years.

Despite the loss of you and your wage-earning abilities, this provides financial stability to the family, ensuring that they do not struggle.

Medical expenses such as doctor's visits, hospital stays, drugs, tests, and treatments are covered by health insurance. This makes it easier for people to afford medical treatment and stay healthy.

Here are some things to think about before choosing the correct insurance plan:

The sooner you start, the better: Because term insurance plans provide death benefits, premiums are determined by the insured's age. As a result, it is better to purchase term insurance at a young age and for a larger sum insured.

Examine your insurance requirements: What is your financial contribution to the family and how many people are financially dependent on you? Is there anything on which your family can rely to pay bills and repay debts following your untimely death? The answers to these questions should assist you in determining how much insurance you require.

Choosing the Insured Amount: The quantity of sum insured should be planned according to the stage of your life cycle, and the cover should be sufficient to provide the insured's family with an adequate amount in the event of the insured's death.

Compare insurance plans: Before choosing one, compare at least three options. This would undoubtedly assist in making a wise decision by comparing the following variables.

1: Each plan's total payout

2: The premium paid for the desired Total Payout.

3: Policy terms are available.

4: A high rate of claim settlement

5: Riders included in the plan

Tax advantages: A life insurance policy can help you save money on your taxes. This could be a deciding factor as well.Health insurance, on the other hand, is critical in today's environment. Premiums paid on health insurance are tax deductible under section 80D of the Income Tax Act.

Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows you to deduct insurance premiums paid to insure your own life, the life of your spouse, or the life of your child.

Coverage: A health plan should be chosen based on the many coverages available, such as pre- and post-hospitalization, childcare costs, transportation, and illnesses that you may be at risk of due to your family's medical history, among others.

Hospital Network Coverage: Inquire about your insurer's hospital network coverage; this will save you time.

Diseases are on the rise in today's fast-paced world. At the same time, medical treatment costs are steadily increasing. A health insurance coverage can assist cover the costs of hospitalisation and treatment for a variety of conditions.

Diseases are on the rise in today's fast-paced world. At the same time, medical treatment costs are steadily increasing. A health insurance coverage can assist cover the costs of hospitalisation and treatment for a variety of conditions. In the event of an unforeseen occurrence, one's money may be lost in paying for their dependents' numerous financial obligations. Both health and life insurance policies are essential components of any portfolio. Unless a life insurance policy is in place to replenish the dependants' finances if and when the worst happens, there may not be much left for future generations. In times like these, acquiring a good insurance policy for yourself and your family can provide the extra safety you need. Health Insurance vs Life Insurance A life insurance policy, as the name implies, offers coverage for a specific length of time, or 'term.' Term insurance is a pure protection life insurance policy that pays out a guaranteed amount if something bad happens during the term. It compensates the insured's nominee for loss of income. The idea is that the insurance will be enough to replace lost income in the future, as well as cover existing expenses and obligations like funeral charges, hospital bills, and other debts—or to support college savings accounts or retirement years. Despite the loss of you and your wage-earning abilities, this provides financial stability to the family, ensuring that they do not struggle. Medical expenses such as doctor's visits, hospital stays, drugs, tests, and treatments are covered by health insurance. This makes it easier for people to afford medical treatment and stay healthy. Here are some things to think about before choosing the correct insurance plan: The sooner you start, the better: Because term insurance plans provide death benefits, premiums are determined by the insured's age. As a result, it is better to purchase term insurance at a young age and for a larger sum insured. Examine your insurance requirements: What is your financial contribution to the family and how many people are financially dependent on you? Is there anything on which your family can rely to pay bills and repay debts following your untimely death? The answers to these questions should assist you in determining how much insurance you require. Choosing the Insured Amount: The quantity of sum insured should be planned according to the stage of your life cycle, and the cover should be sufficient to provide the insured's family with an adequate amount in the event of the insured's death. Compare insurance plans: Before choosing one, compare at least three options. This would undoubtedly assist in making a wise decision by comparing the following variables. 1: Each plan's total payout 2: The premium paid for the desired Total Payout. 3: Policy terms are available. 4: A high rate of claim settlement 5: Riders included in the plan Tax advantages: A life insurance policy can help you save money on your taxes. This could be a deciding factor as well.Health insurance, on the other hand, is critical in today's environment. Premiums paid on health insurance are tax deductible under section 80D of the Income Tax Act. Section 80C of the Income Tax Act allows you to deduct insurance premiums paid to insure your own life, the life of your spouse, or the life of your child. Coverage: A health plan should be chosen based on the many coverages available, such as pre- and post-hospitalization, childcare costs, transportation, and illnesses that you may be at risk of due to your family's medical history, among others. Hospital Network Coverage: Inquire about your insurer's hospital network coverage; this will save you time.

Insurance and you: Why and when should you buy it?

India has recently seen its 100th unicorn with a valuation of 1 billion dollars. The startup sector in India is booming and one sector that is doing really well is online gaming space. To talk more on online gaming space and unicorns its future and ways to capitalize it we are joined by Mr Trivikraman Thampy, co-founder Games24x7.

India's potential as online gaming market: Mr Trivikraman Thampy, co-founder Games24x7 | Exclusive

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Turkey's inflation surges to 20-year high

Electric Vehicles (EVs) almost doubled their market share in the European Union during the first quarter, as the rollout of models across the continent picks up pace.

EV nearly doubled European Union market share

The Bank of England’s policymakers are expected to increase interest rates from 0.75% to 1%, a level not seen since 2009. The Bank expects UK inflation to rise to roughly 10% this year as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war and lockdowns in China.

Bank Of England hikes interest rates to 13-year high

Boeing will move its headquarters from Chicago to Arlington, Virginia, as the crisis-plagued US plane maker works to repair relationships with customers, federal regulators and lawmakers.

Boeing to move headquarters from Chicago to Virginia