A Parliamentary panel has recommended an urgent and comprehensive review of the Rs 1,000 minimum monthly pension under the Employees’ Pension Scheme, 1995, saying the amount is no longer sufficient to meet the basic needs of beneficiaries amid rising living costs, reported PTI.The recommendation assumes significance as pensioners have been demanding that the minimum pension…
Ali Fazal celebrated his anniversary with Richa Chadha, sharing heartfelt photos and a personal note on Instagram. The post highlighted their journey from meeting on the ‘Fukrey’ set to building a family, including the recent arrival of their daughter. Fazal’s message emphasized cherished memories and the comfort of their enduring bond, marking another significant moment…
The mid-size SUV space in India is heating up with the return of two familiar nameplates: the Renault Duster and the Tata Sierra. While both SUVs target similar buyers, they take slightly different approaches when it comes to engine options and pricing. Here’s a closer look at how they compare on paper. Renault Duster vs…
Benchmark stock indices Sensex and Nifty extended gains for the second straight session on Tuesday, ending higher by nearly 1 per cent amid buying in metal and automobile shares and firm global cues.The 30-share BSE Sensex rose 567.99 points, or 0.75 per cent, to close at 76,070.84. During the session, the index had climbed as…
Rajat Arora got injured filming an action scene on ‘Dhurandhar’ set, playing Mukka in Aditya Dhar’s film. As he fell, Ranveer Singh rushed to lift him, relating via Deepika Padukone’s similar pain. Ranveer took him to first-aid, teaching resilience. Rajat shared learnings: actor bonding, character backstory depth, and creative surroundings use for impactful shots. Actor…
Retail diesel prices in the United States soared past $5 a gallon, reaching a milestone seen only once before, according to GasBuddy, the fuel markets tracker. Economists warn that the surge could slow global economic activity. Diesel is essential for freight and manufacturing, and rising fuel costs are likely to push up the price of…
Amanda Miller was 30 and pregnant with her second child in Hershey, Pennsylvania, when she developed depression. After she gave birth, her depression worsened. It was joined by a slew of unexplained health problems. Miller, a neuroscientist, said she saw several psychiatrists and got prescriptions for drug after drug. Over two years, she tried four…
Gold opened sharply higher on Multi Commodity Exchange on Tuesday, as investors turned to safe-haven assets amid escalating tensions in the Middle East involving the US, Israel and Iran. The uncertainty has also kept oil prices above the $100-per-barrel mark. On the MCX, April 2026 gold futures rose Rs 1,260, or 1%, reaching Rs 1,56,996…
Vijay Sethupathi’s remarkable journey from a Dubai accountant to ‘Makkal Selvan’ is a testament to his perseverance. Overcoming early struggles and uncredited roles, his authentic performances in films like ‘Pizza’ and ‘Naduvula Konjam Pakkatha Kaanom’ earned him widespread acclaim. Now, with a diverse filmography and upcoming projects, his star continues to rise. Vijay Sethupathi is…
When Raven Kinser walked into a Virginia Department of Motor Vehicles office two summers ago, she completed a driver’s license application that included the option to register as an organ donor. The form provides a checkbox to opt in, but not one to opt out. Kinser left the donor registration box unchecked, reflecting her decision…