FCNR(B)-deposit boost for re eroded by oil price spike NEW DELHI: RBI on Friday said the Indian economy has performed well despite global headwinds and noted that escalation of West Asia conflict this month has resulted in a sharp increase in oil prices, reigniting fears over a build-up of inflationary pressure and further disruption in…
Seven years after its original release, ‘Avengers: Endgame’ is once again drawing audiences to theatres, with fans returning to the big screen to relive one of the most iconic moments in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.The film was re-released nationwide on Friday as ‘Avengers Endgame: Encore’, giving fans another chance to experience the epic conclusion on…
MUMBAI: Self-listing by stock exchanges is feasible, but the decision remains under the purview of market regulator Sebi, NSE chairperson Srinivas Injeti said Friday. A day after the country’s largest bourse got listed on rival exchange BSE, Injeti pitched for self-listing, saying that things which are not permitted today may be allowed tomorrow amid evolving…
FILE – Ed Sheeran performs at the 2023 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival in New Orleans on April 29, 2023. (Photo by Amy Harris/Invision/AP, File) A weekend nor’easter bound for New England has prompted the cancellation of the English pop singer Ed Sheeran’s concerts Friday and Saturday in Foxborough, Massachusetts, about 22 miles (37…
CHENNAI: Following a two-year decline in volumes, the small car segment is showing signs of revival, helped by GST rate cut on small cars. The lower tax burden has reduced the price barrier for buyers at the bottom end of the market, making entry-level cars more affordable.Overall small car sales fell from 16.4 lakh units…
Malayalam actor Nimisha Sajayan’s Kochi home is drawing attention for its distinctive mix of traditional Indian details and modern design. The actor reportedly owns a spacious 2,334-square-foot, four-bedroom house in Kalamassery, Kochi, with the property said to be worth a substantial amount. The two-storey residence moves away from a single design theme, instead bringing together…
A host of insurance companies and insurance policy sellers slid as much as 36% on Thursday. Mumbai: A host of insurance companies and insurance policy sellers slid as much as 36% on Thursday after the industry regulator Irdai suggested new policy distribution methods that, among others, ban dark patterns and several other changes to how…
Joe Jonas has found a buyer for his luxury Brooklyn condo after listing it for $6.75 million. (Photo: Getty Images/Shutterstock/Gloria Kilbourne) Joe Jonas has reportedly found a buyer for his luxury Brooklyn condo, with the deal going into contract just a day before Taylor Swift released a new song that has sparked speculation among fans…
MUMBAI: The rupee weakened by 26 paise to settle at 95.99 against the US dollar on Thursday, dragged by a surge in crude oil prices and a strong greenback amid geopolitical uncertainties. According to forex traders, the domestic currency was also weighed down by heavy selling in domestic equity markets as investors moved toward risk…
Michael Douglas says he had never fallen in love on movie screen until he saw his wife Catherine Zeta-Jones: ‘She was magic, in a way that went beyond beauty’ Veteran Hollywood star Michael Douglas has penned a touching tribute for his wife, actor Catherine Zeta-Jones, as the couple celebrated their shared birthday together. Taking to…