MUMBAI: Reliance Consumer Products (RCPL) bought a majority stake in a joint venture with Naturedge Beverages, marking its foray into the healthy functional beverages space. Naturedge Beverages is from the house of the 108year-old Baidyanath Group, which has a legacy of making Ayurvedic products.The acquisition comes at a time when there is a shift among…
NEW DELHI: The unemployment rate for those in the 15 years and above age group slowed in July compared to June while the worker participation rate (WPR) and labour force participation rate (LFPR) improved a tad during the month.The monthly bulletin for Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) showed the unemployment rate slowed to 5.2% in…
NEW DELHI/MUMBAI: Aiming to set off a “cracker of a Diwali”, as Prime Minister Narendra Modi put it, the proposed rationalisation of Goods and Services Tax (GST) rates could provide a lift to the struggling packaged foods sector by boosting consumption and reviving urban demand. Diwali, traditionally the peak season for household and discretionary spending…
MUMBAI : The markets regulator is seeking to make it easier for India’s largest firms to go public. Sebi has proposed easing minimum public offer (MPO) norms and extending timelines for meeting minimum public shareholding (MPS) requirements. The proposals have been submitted to the govt for amending the Securities Contracts (Regulations) Rules.Currently, firms with a…
Sisters Kylan Darnell, 21, left, and Izzy Darnell, 19, pose for a photo on Aug. 14, 2025, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo) Sororities across the US are implementing strict social media bans during recruitment week, marking a significant shift from the viral TikTok phenomenon that once celebrated Greek life culture. Sororities are exclusive women’s social…
NEW DELHI: Govt on Monday introduced Indian Institutes of Management (Amendment) Bill, 2025, in Lok Sabha to include IIM-Guwahati in the schedule of IIM Act, 2017, thereby conferring on it the status of an institution of national importance.The proposed law stems from a Memorandum of Settlement signed by Centre, Assam govt and representatives of Ulfa…
NEW DELHI: Amid expectations of job losses due to higher tariffs, exporters are seeking support for workers who would be hit by the impact of US President Donald Trump’s actions.At a meeting of export promotion councils convened by the federation of indian export organisations on Monday, most businesses suggested that a package from the Centre…
BENGALURU: E-commerce majors Amazon India and Flipkart are expanding their workforce by about 1.5 lakh temporary staff each to handle the surge in orders expected during the upcoming festive season, people aware of the matter said.Amazon on Monday announced that it has created more than 1.5 lakh seasonal job opportunities across its fulfilment centres, sortation…
Anushka Sharma and Virat Kohli are one of the most loved celebrity couples in India. Though they kept their relationship quiet in the beginning, once they tied the knot, they never shied away from showing affection for each other in public. One of the most adorable moments between them happens on the cricket ground. Every…
A recent study reveals that individuals with sensitive personalities are more susceptible to mental health issues like depression and anxiety. Published in Clinical Psychological Science, the meta-analysis of over 33 studies highlights a significant link between sensitivity and common mental health problems. Mental health has paramount importance in our overall health. Today, awareness around mental…
