NEW DELHI: In a rare case, dispatches by the the car industry to dealerships have declined in the festive season as buyers are postponing taking deliveries on hopes of price cuts due to an expected reduction in GST rates in an upcoming review.Total car wholesales in Aug are estimated at around 3.3 lakh units against…
Many parents struggle with finding ways to reduce food waste while keeping their kids interested in healthy eating. Surprisingly, vegetable peels, stalks, leaves, and seeds that are often discarded can be transformed into delicious and nutritious snacks that children will enjoy. Engaging kids in these kitchen science activities not only teaches them about sustainable eating…
CHENNAI: Private Equity- Venture Capital (PE-VC) investments fell by 55% in Aug to $1.2 billion this year against $2.8 billion in the same month of CY2024. Interestingly, US-headquartered investors handling large size PE deals (more than $100 million) were absent during the month.Data released by research firm Venture Intelligence on Monday shows that the YTD…
Pawan Kalyan has once again taken the internet by storm. Celebrating his birthday, fans were treated to a brand-new poster from his upcoming action entertainer ‘Ustaad Bhagat Singh’. The stylish look has quickly become the talk of the town, showing the Power Star in a dance pose that oozes confidence, swag and charm. Birthday poster…
Gautam Gambhir and Virat Kohli (Image-X) Former Indian cricket team opener Gautam Gambhir was honoured for his memorable contributions to cricket during the Delhi Premier League (DPL) 2025 final at the Arun Jaitley Stadium. The final saw West Delhi Lions defeat Central Delhi Kings by six wickets under Nitish Rana‘s leadership, but Gambhir’s presence added…
MUMBAI: Flipkart has acquired a majority stake in digital infotainment platform Pinkvilla to tap into a wider set of Gen Z consumers who are influencing consumption patterns and shopping baskets of households. The company did not disclose the deal specifics but said it will leverage Pinkvilla’s reach to expand content footprint and enhance engagement with…
Gurugram: Commuters make their way through a waterlogged road amid rainfall, in Gurugram. (PTI Photo) Gurugram has experienced heavy rainfall, receiving over 100 millimetres of rain until Monday evening, resulting in severe waterlogging in various parts of the city. The downpour caused significant traffic congestion, with vehicles stuck for hours on National Highway 48 (NH-48)….
MUMBAI: The country’s current account recorded a deficit of $2.4 billion (0.2% of GDP) in April-June 2025, narrower than the $8.6 billion shortfall a year earlier but a sharp reversal from the $13.5 billion surplus in the previous quarter. The merchandise trade gap widened to $68.5 billion in Q1 from $63.8 billion last year, though…
The Independence Day weekend was special for movie lovers, especially for the Thaliava fans, as Rajinikanth’s much-awaited ‘Coolie’ made it to the screens on August 14. The movie entered its third week this Friday and has been keeping the cash registers ringing. Though praised for its gripping story and stellar performance, ‘Coolie’ too wasn’t immune…
FILE: (AP Photo/Jose Luis Magana, File) Minouche Shafik’s tenure as president of Columbia University was brief but high-profile, placing her at the intersection of academia, politics, and public scrutiny. Appointed in July 2023, Shafik’s leadership faced immediate tests as campus protests erupted over the Israel–Hamas conflict, compelling her to make difficult decisions on free speech,…
