Finmin analysis shows trucks meant to deliver goods at designated locations making detours (representative image) NEW DELHI: The humble e-way bill, introduced to check truck movement nine years ago, has helped govt track diversion of fertiliser. Thanks to the electronic tool, which is to be used by every truck carrying goods valued at over Rs…
In 2001, during the 9/11 tragedy, actor Steve Buscemi went back to his old job as a firefighter to help the people affected. (YouTube) The 9/11 plane crash and the Twin Towers collapse are among the biggest tragedies in history. Many people lost their lives that day, and a lot of resources went into helping…
MUMBAI: Fast-moving consumer goods (FMCG) companies are grappling with heightened commodity cost inflation amid a sharp rebound in crude oil prices while the impact of weak monsoons is slowly showing up in pockets of consumption, companies said in their Q2 updates even as they estimated strong revenue and volume growth for the quarter.The broader takeaway…
Before Hollywood and global fame, Jennifer Lopez once slept at dance studio while pursuing her career: ‘I was homeless before I got famous’Photo: Jennifer Lopez/ Instagram Jennifer Lopez’s early career transition from the Bronx to Hollywood involved a period of sacrifice that she later described as being technically homeless. The singer and actress came from…
NEW DELHI: The Indian economy is expected to grow 7.1% in 2026-27, against 6.6% estimated earlier, on the back of strong domestic demand and exports, despite global headwinds, the World Bank said Tuesday.The multilateral agency is the latest to revise its projections after India’s growth accelerated to 7.8% during the first quarter of the current…
‘After watching Dhurandhar’s success, directors’ thinking has changed’: Shehzad Khan says filmmakers now want the hit characters of the 90s and 2000s after Akshaye Khanna and Rakesh Bedi’s comeback in ‘Dhurandhar’ Shehzad Khan, son of legendary actor Ajit Khan, has said the success of ‘Dhurandhar’ has changed the way filmmakers look at actors from the…
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled interoperability between account aggregators. (Image for representative purpose only) Soon, your Consolidated Account Statement (CAS) will reflect details from your mutual funds, insurance, banks and fixed deposits.The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has enabled interoperability between account aggregators (AAs), a move that will allow customers to share…
Anushka Sharma and her family buy three apartments worth Rs 44.1 crore in Mumbai’s Versova, all on the 24th floor of a tower Anushka Sharma and her family have bought three apartments at Godrej Skyshore on Yari Road in Versova, Mumbai, at a combined value of Rs 44.1 crore. All three homes are on the…
Smartphone prices (Image for representation) NEW DELHI: Costlier smartphones are slowing India’s shift to 5G. Rising component costs are driving a comeback for 4G devices as buyers seek better specifications at affordable prices.Shipments of 4G smartphones are expected to grow 3% in 2026 even as the overall market declines, according to Counterpoint Research. Their share…
Amidst Jahnvi Kapoor’s ‘Chuttamale’ deepfake controversy, Aamir Khan delves into use of AI in filmmaking, ‘Today, you can show whatever you can imagine’ Aamir Khan has shared his thoughts on the rising use of AI in films, at a time when Janhvi Kapoor‘s deepfake controversy has sparked concern. Speaking to the media, he said the…