The survey showed that new business inflows expanded at the slowest pace since February 2022 (representative image) India’s services sector growth slowed to its weakest pace in more than four-and-a-half years in July as softer domestic and export demand, intense competition and weaker customer enquiries weighed on business activity, according to the latest HSBC India…
Karthi’s upcoming collaboration with director Mohan Raja has already generated significant buzz and now fresh reports have shifted the spotlight to the film’s female lead. According to the latest industry speculation, Nayanthara is the frontrunner to star opposite Karthi, with Trisha emerging as an alternative if scheduling conflicts arise. Although the makers have yet to…
UPI: Government is also expected to prescribe an upper limit on the maximum MDR that can be charged. Will you have to pay for UPI payments going ahead? The government is expected to permit the levy of a Merchant Discount Rate (MDR) of 0.25% to 0.4% on UPI transactions above Rs 2,000 made to businesses,…
R Madhavan has earned admiration for his performances over the years, but his Mumbai residence offers a glimpse into the actor’s understated lifestyle away from the cameras. Located in the prestigious Bandra Kurla Complex (BKC), the home prioritises comfort, calm, and functionality over opulence.According to Asia Net, the apartment is valued at approximately Rs 17.5…
Plastic notes have several advantages, including stronger security features, a lower risk of counterfeiting. (Image for representative purpose only) India’s first plastic or polymer notes are expected to go into circulation at the start of the next financial year, RBI governor Sanjay Malhotra has said. Sharing an update on the pilot project at the post…
When late actor Pradeep Rawat revealed how one late-night call from Aamir Khan changed his life and brought him ‘Lagaan’: ‘Woh tumhe apni agli film mein lena chahte hain’ Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat, remembered for memorable performances in ‘Lagaan’, ‘Ghajini’ and B.R. Chopra’s television epic ‘Mahabharat’, passed away at the age of 74 after battling…
Gold appears to be transitioning from a sharp correction into a consolidation phase. Gold price prediction today: Recent gold price trends suggest that the worst of the downside may be behind us, says Vedika Narvekar, Research Analyst – Commodities & Currencies, Anand Rathi Shares and Stock Brokers.After a volatile July, gold finally showed signs of…
A federal judge has signed an order handing over the items confiscated during Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ arrest and the raids on his homes and Park Hyatt Hotel on September 16, 2024, when he was taken into federal custody. Diddy’s cast and electronic items to be forfeited An order authorising the forfeiture of cash and electronic…
People walk past a store of Nykaa, an Indian beauty products retailer, at a mall in New Delhi BENGALURU: Beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa will acquire a 51% stake in premium skincare brand Aminu for up to Rs 32 crore. Meanwhile, its consolidated net profit more than tripled in the June quarter on the back…
When Jayaram recalled Pradeep Rawat’s hilarious ‘Oppidu’ dialogue mix-up; Dileep burst into laughter; Mohanlal stayed in character Veteran actor Pradeep Rawat who passed away on August 4, 2026, at the age of 74 after battling blood cancer, was known for portraying memorable villains across Hindi, Telugu, Tamil and Malayalam cinema.Malayalam audiences will remember his powerful…