MUMBAI: The rupee bucked the trend among Asian peers on Friday, slipping to a record low even as most emerging market currencies strengthened against the dollar. It closed at 88.27 after touching an intra-day low of 88.36, weaker than Thursday’s close of 88.15.The fall came amid concerns over US tariffs, while intervention by Reserve Bank…
Jannik Sinner and Carlos Alcaraz (Photos by AP) Carlos Alcaraz completed his post-match TV interviews after defeating Novak Djokovic 6-4, 7-6 (4), 6-2 in the U.S. Open semifinals on Friday.Before beginning the interviews, Alcaraz paused to check his phone for updates on Jannik Sinner’s semifinal match against Felix Auger-Aliassime, which was still in its first…
NEW DELHI: Commerce and industry minister Piyush Goyal on Friday said any potential losses from GST rate rationalisation were accounted for and higher consumption would offset such losses.“With such a big reduction in the tax rate, imagine how much the market will increase and due to that increase, the tax will also increase,” he said….
D Gukesh drew with Turkey’s 14-year-old Yagiz Khan Erdogmus (Photo by FIDE) World chess champion D Gukesh drew with Turkey’s 14-year-old Yagiz Khan Erdogmus in the second round of the FIDE Grand Swiss. Defending champion R Vaishali secured a win against Holland’s Eline Roebers.Gukesh had a winning position against Erdogmus but settled for a draw…
MUMBAI: Even as GST revamp will spur consumption, for companies, it also means some immediate onground challenges which they will have to tackle amid the festive rush.Whether prices of products go up or decline under the rejigged tax slabs, restickering/retagging of prices will need to be done. For consumer goods which have a shorter shelf…
Kangana Ranaut and veteran actress Jaya Bachchan have always been two of the most fearless voices in Bollywood and beyond. Known for their sharp words and strong presence, both have ruled the silver screen and later stepped into the world of politics. Often on opposite ends of heated debates, the two have not always seen…
Bengaluru: South Zone�s Narayan Jagadeesan plays a shot on day two of the Duleep Trophy 2025 first semifinal cricket match between South Zone and North Zone, at BCCI Centre of Excellence ground, in Bengaluru, Karnataka. (PTI Photo/Shailendra Bhojak) (PTI09_05_2025_000099B) Bengaluru: Six minutes before noon on Friday, South Zone’s players and staff were seen waiting in…
Vitamin D is a vital nutrient that supports many aspects of health, from bone strength and muscle function to immunity and mood regulation. When your vitamin D levels are low, it can affect multiple systems in your body, often in subtle ways that are easy to overlook. Deficiency can result from limited sun exposure, poor…
Coconut water is widely celebrated as a natural, hydrating drink rich in electrolytes, vitamins, and minerals. Many people consider drinking it straight from the coconut as the purest and safest way to enjoy its benefits. However, research and medical case studies reveal that this common belief may be dangerously misleading. Coconuts are not sterile once…
NEW DELHI: Food delivery, quick service restaurants, as well as quick commerce (QC) players are set for a fresh bite of growth, with the recent GST reforms, a rise in discretionary spending, and an upswing in consumer confidence, say industry experts.Over the past few quarters, food delivery had lost momentum due to a weak sentiment…
