MUMBAI: The ownership dispute between Bharat Forge chairman and MD Baba Kalyani and his sister and Hikal non-executive director Sugandha Hiremath over the chemicals company has escalated. Baba’s son Amit Kalyani is seeking re-election as a non-executive and non-independent director at Hikal. His reappointment, under an ordinary resolution, requires a majority of votes to be…
MUMBAI: The new GST regime will make products more affordable for consumers, boosting consumption, said T Krishnakumar, director at Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) which has started production of new packs with a target to roll them out in the market by the end of the month. “In India, one of the biggest barriers to consumption…
A fan’s chance encounter with Pop star Camila Cabello at a bar, landed the singer at her wedding, and singing her emotional song ‘First Man’ live. Cabello went viral on Sunday after she gave one lucky fan the ultimate wedding gift by performing live for her father-daughter dance. In a video, the singer revealed that…
NEW DELHI: From crunchy ragi crisps and foxtail-millet nachos to choco-millet bars, domestic FMCG companies, MNCs and agile startups are rolling out flavour-packed formats that give traditional chips and savouries a nutrient-rich twist.In a sluggish packaged-food market, constant innovation and a stream of new product launches are fuelling growth, as companies race to attract consumers…
Lucknow: A major crack has developed in the Daliganj underpass near the Scientific Convention Centre, raising serious safety concerns for both commuters and trains passing overhead.The underpass, which connects old Lucknow with newer city areas, is used daily by more than 15,000 vehicles, while trains heading from Lucknow to Rohilkhand and beyond cross the railway…
MUMBAI/ NEW DELHI: RBI is considering a proposal to regulate the use of device locking technology in case of continued default for some small-ticket personal loans – but with explicit safeguards. Sources said a final decision on the issue has not been taken, but the needs of consumers and lenders have to be balanced.In some…
Bahraich: Two persons allegedly involved in cattle smuggling were arrested after an encounter in Bahraich’s Nanpara area on Sunday morning.According to information received by Nanpara Kotwal Rajnath Singh, Wasim and Khuda Bakhsh were traveling towards Tajnagar on an unregistered motorcycle after carrying out cattle smuggling in Jumrupurwa area two days back.Senior sub inspector Shashi Pratap,…
Lucknow: RSS volunteers on Sunday finalised the outline of their programme for the statewide Vijayadashami (Dussehra) celebrations on Oct 2. The meeting, chaired by Awadh region pracharak Kaushal, along with Narendra Bhadauria and retired Colonel RP Singh, focused on five key transformations.The programmes, aimed at celebrating and promoting the values of truthfulness and justice, are…
Neither a Jordan Peele-produced horror nor a Margot Robbie and Colin Farrell romantic drama were enough to continue the September hot streak at the movies. After back-to-back weekends that had films majorly overperforming, first “The Conjuring: Last Rights” followed by the anime “Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba – Infinity Castle,” the North American box office…
Lucknow: Eight villagers sustained injuries in an alleged attack by a jackal in Kuredhar village of Sultanpur district late on Saturday. The sudden attack forced villagers to remain awake throughout the night, patrolling their homes with sticks for safety. Among the victims, 16-year-old Bharti Pal suffered head injuries while trying to escape the animal around…
