‘He’s very special’: Brian Lara hails Abhishek Sharma, says young star eyeing India Test spot | Cricket News

Abhishek Sharma and Brian Lara NEW DELHI: Former West Indies legend Brian Lara has lavished praise on India’s rising batting sensation Abhishek Sharma, calling him “something very special” and revealing that the youngster’s hunger to play Test cricket sets him apart from the rest.Go Beyond The Boundary with our YouTube channel. SUBSCRIBE NOW!Speaking to the…

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‘Real-time’ forex settlements at GIFT

MUMBAI: India took a step closer to becoming a global financial hub with the launch of the foreign currency settlement system (FCSS) at GIFT IFSC, Gujarat, by FM Nirmala Sitharaman during the Global Fintech Fest here. “Currently, foreign currency transactions at IFSCs are routed through correspondent banks, taking 36-48 hours for settlement. The new FCSS…

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‘It gave me this life’: Farhan Akhtar reflects on Dil Chahta Hai debut at 25, turning 50 |

Filmmaker Farhan Akhtar looks back at his directorial debut, Dil Chahta Hai. He shares advice for his 25-year-old self, urging him to enjoy the filmmaking journey more. Akhtar also discusses turning 50 and his perspective on constructive criticism, referencing comments made by Naseeruddin Shah. He emphasizes the importance of respect in professional interactions. Farhan Akhtar…

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RBI to widen scope of work, power for ombudsman

MUMBAI: RBI has come out with a draft Ombudsman Scheme 2025, which proposes giving the RBI ombudsman broad powers to resolve customer grievances, removing limits on the financial value of disputes and introducing high ceilings for compensation. The move is aimed at providing a cost-effective, non-adversarial mechanism to handle complaints against regulated entities.Under the draft,…

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Gold price prediction today: Will gold prices continue to rise ahead of Diwali? Why investors should buy on dips

Gold continued to surge to new record heights crossing $4,000 per ounce in Comex markets. (AI image) Gold price prediction today: Gold prices are likely to continue rising ahead of Diwali, says Maneesh Sharma, AVP – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers. He shares his views and recommendations for gold investors:Gold continued…

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Mammootty faces ED probe: Actor’s Chennai property searched – Reports | Malayalam Movie News

Amidst swirling rumors, the Enforcement Directorate took bold action by raiding Mammootty’s luxurious property in Chennai as part of an extensive inquiry into suspected luxury vehicle smuggling and tax fraud. This meticulously planned operation, supported by the CRPF, spanned multiple sites across Kerala and Tamil Nadu. The Enforcement Directorate (ED) reportedly conducted a raid on…

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17 crore new jobs and a surge in women’s participation: Here’s why India’s workforce growth is different this time

Women’s participation in India’s workforce reaches record levels as job growth accelerates. (AI Image) India has recorded a significant expansion in employment, adding approximately 17 crore new jobs over a six-year period. According to data from the Ministry of Labour & Employment, the total employment in the country rose from 47.5 crore in 2017–18 to…

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