Reliance Jio IPO: 7 risk factors investors should know as firm gets Sebi nod for Rs 37,000-crore issue

Reliance Jio’s proposed Rs 37,700-crore IPO has received Sebi approval, bringing the much-awaited listing closer. While the offering could value Jio Platforms at nearly Rs 9.5 lakh crore, its DRHP flags several risks, including spectrum challenges, intense competition, high capital expenditure, vendor dependence, infrastructure concentration and cybersecurity threats.

Across border, empty wrists: Raksha Bandhan brings sorrow for Pakistani sisters married in Rajasthan

For women married into Indian families, Raksha Bandhan brings a bittersweet experience as border restrictions hinder visits to brothers in Pakistan. In the absence of in-person interactions, video calls have become their lifeline, yet many have not embraced their families in years. This festive occasion underscores the profound feelings of separation and yearning they endure.

In 1954, aviation pioneer Glenn L. Martin donated over 2,500 acres of his Chesapeake Bay hunting preserve; today the refuge spans 4,548 acres and protects migratory birds

A former private hunting preserve now serves as a vital wildlife refuge. This refuge protects tidal marshes and wooded ridges for migratory birds. Established in 1954, it has since expanded significantly in size. The area provides seasonal shelter for waterfowl and nesting grounds for many birds. It also supports mammals, reptiles, and marine species, preserving…